Cover: Charlie Bluett As Water is to Stone Acrylic on Canvas 48 × 72 in.
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Inspired by the Sea Browse the work of four artists who capture the tranquility, movement, and luminance of the water through their unique painting styles.
CHARLIE BLUET T "When I get a free moment from painting or am on a road trip delivering my art, my absolute favorite past time is to stop at various coastal locations and beachcomb for sea glass, stones and pebbles and driftwood. The tranquility and switch off time as I wander along the varied coastlines of this amazing country is so blessed to have, and is a huge influence on my work." View more work
The Dance Acrylic on Canvas 60 × 48 in. Opposite: The Travelers Acrylic on Canvas 48 × 60 in.
Pool of Thoughts Acrylic on Canvas 50 × 40 in. Opposite: Passing of Time II and III Acrylic on Canvas 36 × 36 in. each
AUDRA WEASER "The play of light on water—from ocean waves and meandering streams to rushing waterfalls—has always inspired me. The shimmering, movable surfaces reflect the outer world in an abstracted state which I represent in a new, painterly way: one that often provokes an emotional response." View more work
Pale Coves Mixed Media on Panel 28 × 60 in.
Other Shores Mixed Media on Panel 48 × 46 in. Opposite: Golden Slumber Mixed Media on Panel 40 × 60 in.
JOHN BRANDON SILLS “I want the viewer to look at my paintings and go, ‘Ahhh.’ I’ve often said to students that art essentially comes down to this: If you could tell the world one thing for all eternity—because this painting will last forever—what would it be? And I want to tell the world that all things are one thing. See oneness, see unity, and it’s okay. You’re okay.” View more work
Moonlight Reflections Oil on Canvas 48 × 48 in. Opposite: Harmony in Gray Oil on Canvas 36 × 36 in.
Morning Radiance Oil on Canvas 30 × 60 in.
LIZ BARBER "I try to connect nature with the essence of paint. I grew up right on the ocean in Massachusetts and it plays a huge role in my work. I love when a shape can adopt the life of so many different forms in nature. Like how a semi-abstract water element creates depth and can feel both transparent yet opaque, and familiar yet abstract." View more work
Wave Break 2 Mixed Media on Canvas 48 × 84 in.
Water Blooms 5 Mixed Media on Canvas 24 × 24 in. Opposite: Water Petals 18 Mixed Media on Canvas 24 × 30 in.
F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N P L E A S E C O N TAC T T H E G A L L E RY
Renaissance Fine Arts | Baltimore, MD | 410.484.8900 Merritt Gallery | Chevy Chase, MD | 301.564.4447 Merritt Gallery | Haverford, PA | 610.645.9945