MEYER GALLERY 2024 Holiday Catalog
(cover) Robert Daughters Pecos Winter oil
x 30
michele AMATRULA
Michele Amatrula has a voice and vision unique amongst contemporary photorealist painters. Using skills honed during decades as a leading professional illustrator, she depicts small glimpses of unexpected beauty in everyday life. Her work stands out for both it’s unexpected subject matter and exquisite portrayal of light and shadow. Amatrula embraces wear and tear, melancholy moments, and faded glory. In her capable hands, vintage bottle caps take on the evocative luster of the Dutch Masters, tattooed limbs reveal more truth than a conventional portrait, and antique household objects evoke nostalgia for a simpler time even as they recall the complex lives of their owners. Informed by the past, Amatrula’s precise paintings celebrate the perfect imprecision of the present, and remind us of the possibility of a joyful future.
Bathtime oil 24 x 24
mark andrew BAILEY
Mark Andrew Bailey’s painterly brushstrokes subtly define the figures and objects within his works. His contemporary impressionist style captures an intimate portrait of his subjects and their surrounding environment, with his cityscapes and interiors glowing with the energy of their bustling urban backdrops. His exquisite figures reveal an undertone of an individual story within each scene he translates onto canvas.
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alejandro BARRON
Barron is attracted to the painting style of the seventeenth century, particularly tenebrism, also called dramatic illumination. Tenebrism is a style of painting using very pronounced chiaroscuro, where there are violent contrasts of light and dark and darkness becomes a dominating feature of the image. Barron is also influenced by the Academy of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Irreparable Damage oil 10 x 8
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bryony BENSLY
Born in Thailand and raised mainly in Hong Kong and England, Bryony Bensly experienced a multicultural upbringing, with artistic influences that ranged from Asian religious art to postmodernism. She had forays into installation art, made sculptures out of organic matter, and then circled back to her first love: drawing and painting. Bensly’s work is a juxtaposition of conceptual ideas and realism, manifesting in surreal imagery with a narrative that focuses on our internal and external life. Her current body of work focuses on our interdependence, responsibility, and attitudes towards nature and the environment.
suchitra BHOSLE
Suchitra strives to depict the atmosphere of the setting, and the mood of the painting. She is aided in this by her study of the technical underpinnings that provide the foundation of her paintings, and the knowledge of use of color. Now based in Chicago, IL, Bhosle has been represented by galleries in CA and CO as well as of course here in Santa Fe at Meyer Gallery. When she is not painting, she finds joy in teaching painting and drawing techniques locally.
Arches of Reverence oil 24 x 18
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rich BOWMAN
Free to paint without the burden of a camera’s detail, the landscapes come from a place filled with emotion, a place that he knows well. It was only a matter of time before it would find its way from his head and onto his canvas.
“I try to convey a feeling of time and atmosphere through texture, design and color. My goal is to trigger a familiar feeling in the viewer as they connect to a painting.”
- Rich Bowman
Golden Moon II oil 11 x 17
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gordon BROWN
Brown has come to appreciate the subtleties and drama created, by changing light and regularly incorporates them into his work. He spends a great deal of time in the field studying his subject matter. The photos and small oil studies he does on site are just a reference, however, and bear little resemblance to the canvases he ultimately produces.
“My paintings are all about light and mood.”
- Gordon Brown
charles stuart CALLIS
Charles Stuart Callis was born in 1984 in Salt Lake City, UT. He received an international education, attending schools in Germany, England, Switzerland, and United States, and obtained his BFA from the University of Utah. Callis currently lives and works in Helper, Utah, and enjoys spending his free time exploring the American West, the influences of that and his travels can be seen in much of his work.
His most current works are based on photographs taken by his grandfather, Keith Hayes, depicting life in the 1930’s to 50’s. His work took him all over the country and through it all he diligently documented his experiences. He was patient, soft- spoken, hardworking and loved baseball.
oil 40 x 36
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Torrex
daniel CARO
Daniel Caro represents contemporary objects in more classical compositions, allowing materials and textures in everyday objects to take on a new meaning. Discovering his talent from a young age, having no funds to study in an Art Academy, and understanding that the public art schools would not meet his expectations in the refined techniques of painting, he decided to pursue his career as a self-taught artist.
“My paintings are a kind of visual diary where the things that were inevitably part of my life are perpetuated. It’s a testimony of who I am and what I have experienced.”
-Daniel Caro
Dia De Muertos oil 12 x 10
trish COONROD
I am a still life painter, particularly interested in fruit and flowers, the artist says. I enjoy exploring their colors and idiosyncrasies of form which can imply gesture and personality. Each object is unique, and the interactions between objects point to a story or dialogue. I’m an enthusiastic gardener and my paintings often include subject matter that I’ve grown.
-Trish Coonrod
Still Life with Bleu Cheese and Wine oil 18 x 24
DAGGETT
Daggett is inspired by the rich, varied, and sometimes harsh New Mexico landscape, which he captures en plein air. He works predominantly within a 50-mile radius of his home and studio, seeking out scenes that hit him visually. He explains, “I’ll pull over and say, ‘Wow, I have to paint that.’” He works fast and completes each piece on location, battling wind, cold, and other weather conditions. “The challenge is trying to capture the scene as it’s happening,” he says. He relishes this test, as it allows him to convey his own action-oriented experiences to viewers.
Winter Sage oil 24 x 20
robert DAUGHTERS
A tireless, compulsive painter, he has produced countless representations of the Southwest in all of its magnificence. His style is characterized by dark outlines and short discrete brush strokes that catch color and movement of his subjects with vivid flourish. And above all, he conveys a sense of the regions brilliant light.
- Southwest Art, September 1993
Meyer Gallery is extremely pleased to be the definative source of the art and legacy of Robert Daughters.
Pecos Winter oil 24 x 30
jay DAVENPORT
Davenport’s strong foundation in representationalism has led him to paint the funny and humorous side of animals and how they differ, as well as relate, to human life. His view of the animal world allows us all to observe and even laugh at ourselves occasionally.
The Spectator oil 12 x 12
silvia DAVIS
“I’ve been working as a wood sculptor for 35 years and have developed my own way of working this beautiful material. My sculptures of animals involve a process of constant adding and subtracting blocks of wood until a complex, surprising surface is established. While building these blocks of color and pattern, I also work out the proportion and expression of the character. This process of building up and breaking down gives life to the character of the animals and creates an element of transformation.”
- Silvia Davis
Wrangler barn wood & maple 51” high x 48” long x 29” deep
david DIBBLE
“Having grown up on a farm in Utah, agriculture is deeply ingrained in my soul. Mountains and farms seem to be what I constantly come back to for inspiration. Seeing the loss of so much farmland in the country and the struggles that remaining farmers face, I want to celebrate that legacy, help others see the nobility in it, and encourage national dialogue about the role of agriculture and related spaces in our communities.”
-David Dibble
Stockyard No.4 oil 20 x 30
david DORNAN
Remarkable things happen to commonplace objects in David’s paintings. A can or jar, a flower, a paint brush- a palette as a sole subject or as elements in a complex composition take on a monumental quality through scale changes and central placement. The objects painted assume a commanding presence through his assertive paint application. Immediacy and spontaneity are achieved not only with a brush, but also through the smear of a thumb, the wipe of a rag, and the “weight and speed” of a drip.
Studio Nights oil 26 x 22
kim ENGLISH
English depicts the profound moments of beauty often hidden within the particulars of daily life. A master of painterly chiaroscuro, his work remarks on the powerful harmony that exists between light and shadow in nature. Whether painting the people of pastoral settings or urban locales, Kim creates an intimacy of colors, framing each scene with dimension and physicality.
Sunflower oil 12 x 12
cary ENNIS
Cary Ennis incorporates meditation and stillness into her life as well as her paintings, creating peaceful images that invite contemplation. Meditation extends to all aspects of the painter’s life and she begins each day in her studio with a moment of introspection.
The clarity, calmness, and reverence for the beauty in everyday objects is what Cary sees in the objects that she tries to capture in her work.
aimee ERICKSON
Known for an engaging style and versatility in subject matter, Aimee Erickson is an internationally renowned oil painter and instructor who has given lectures and demonstrations at venues nationwide and abroad.
Erickson has developed a warm, inviting pictorial voice grounded in traditional realism, informed by the principles of design, and inspired by nature and human experience.
“Color has emotional weight and is related to the shape of space. Drawing or painting, for me, means to look at the thing and transmit its vitality to the canvas.”
- Aimee Erickson
Heritage oil 32 x 32
natalie FEATHERSTON
Featherston works exclusively in the centuries old realm of trompe l’oeil, creating dazzling paintings that combine the virtuosity of a Dutch master with a thoroughly modern mind.
Artful beyond just illusion and trickery, they are truly masterful still lifes made with both craft and wit. - The Chicago Sun Times
Catching Butterflies oil 15 x 14
douglas FRYER
Fryer attempts to recreate the way in which we perceive the landscape through quick glances, close observations or emotional attachments. The resulting imagery is “out of focus, interpenetrating, merging and melting away.”
“Paradoxically, the more I abstract an image the more real it seems to me, or the more it represents or interprets how my eye and mind actually see the world.”
- Douglas Fryer
Desert Dream oil 36 x 36
GALLARDA
Gallarda’s paintings, although cutting edge in imagery and ideas, are solidly grounded within the traditional field of easel trompe l’oeil. To him, every image in the painting must fool the viewer’s mind or else – “it’s just a still life.” This strict commitment to the traditional requirements of the genre, combined with his skill, is what renders a Gallarda trompe l’oeil painting truly convincing.
Pingere, Pingere, Omnia Pingere oil 11 x 9
michael
daniel GERHARTZ
Honesty is the vein that runs through the life and art of Daniel Gerhartz. This integrity, combined with his driving work ethic and impeccable technique, have brought him a degree of success that artists twice his age would envy.
Crimson Star oil 12 x 12
daniel GLANZ
“My art is known for its energy, movement and technical mastery with a powerful yet elegant quality, drawn from my classical approach to sculpture.”
- Daniel Glanz
Bull Market bronze 28 x 52 x 22
c.j. HALES
CJ Hales works at the intersection of traditional technique and modern execution. Exploring the world through oil paint, Hales views everyday items and scenes as possible subjects for deep emotional expression. Whether a still life, portrait, plein air — or some combination thereof — Hales creates work that seeks to discover the hidden stories in overlooked or undervalued spaces.
“I’m fascinated with the alchemy of paint and strive to keep process and experience on the forefront. The challenge of creating dimensional illusion on canvas with paint. Also honoring the meditation that happens during the push and pull of creation. Allows me to discover paintings and connect in ways I never thought possible.”
-C.J. Hales
Exploration oil 32 x 40
tony HOCHSTETLER
Tony Hochstetler is a sculptor of unusual animals and botanical subjects. His repertoire of work revolves around reptile, amphibian, insect, marine life, and the occasional odd mammal. Born and raised in northern Indiana he spent his childhood in the forests, fields, and wetlands studying the natural world around him. Tony currently lives in Colorado where he continues to seek out and research unique subjects.
He is a member of the National Sculpture Society, and a Signature member of the Society of Animal Artists.
Venus Flytrap bronze 30 x 20 x 13
william c. HOOK
William C. Hook’s background in art began at home. It was through the influence of his father and grandmother, a professional photographer and architect respectively, that art became second nature to him. Other family members were art historian Bainbridge Bunting, prominent Italian painters Gino and Bertha Venanzi, as well as Pulitzer Prize winning author, Willa Cather. When the discussion of art arose at the Hook household, there was never a lack of opinions and interests. “I was always encourage to try new media, and that is one reason why I still paint in acrylic. My grandmother would find materials in art stores or would have read about a newly developed medium and I would be the art quinea pig”.
-William C. Hook
Sky Canyon acrylic 24 x 24
karl JENSEN
Karl’s work embodies the articulation of the human spirit, from serene moments of daily life to those of playful joy. He strives to capture the essence of an expression of a gesture, drawing the viewer in with an aura of a moment frozen in time. His work ranges from small indoor bronzes to life-size outdoor pieces and fountains.
At the River bronze fountain 53” high
sherry JOHNSON
Sherry’s go-to medium is oil paint and she uses a brush instead of a palette knife. She’ll compose the image first, before starting the painting. She goes in with a drawing first that is really tight. Then comes in with a contemporary approach and start laying down the color. One of the recurring challenges Sherry faces is deciding what background color will go best with the skull. She wrestles with that quite a bit, sometimes it will get to a point where she will put the painting aside and come back to it with fresh eyes in a few days.
Bighorn oil
x 40
joel CARSON JONES
Joel Carson Jones lives, teaches, and paints in Northeastern Pennsylvania, where he was born in 1975. With a strong work-ethic, and living in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area, he embodies a humble appreciation of simplicity, nature, and the friendships his discipline has fostered. Joel has established an international reputation for his Still Life and Trompe L’oeil paintings.
Cobalt Teal oil 7 x 5
stacy KAMIN
“I believe art is supposed to evoke emotions and feelings in human beings. When I see a great painting, it touches my soul. Even if I can’t describe what I feel in words, a work of art affects me profoundly. The reason I never cease studying is because the magic of capturing life on a flat surface continues to intrigue me. I want my own work to provoke thoughts and emotions for viewers, so that they too can experience the beauty that captivates me still.”
-Stacy Kamin
Sanctuary of Light oil 20 x 16
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shelby KEEFE
“I am passionate about drawing and depicting my subjects with honesty as well as expressiveness. My goal is to create a fresh perspective to the recognizable world without being predictable or mundane. Being comfortable at rendering in oil paint, I enjoy tackling complex subjects from cityscapes to the figure in the Ala Prima method of wet on wet. Utilizing a vibrant underpainting technique of complimentary colors, my oil paintings are complex, but not overlyworked. As I continue to grow as a representationalist painter, I plan to develop my ability to say more with less.”
- Shelby Keefe
Ramblin Rose oil 12 x 9
wayne KIMBALL
Kimball’s work, known for its meticulous detail and symbolic nature, often employs small-scale formats with smooth tonal gradations and intricate drawings. He prefers lithography for its unique combination of color, texture, and crayon tones, allowing for a distinctive expression that invites viewers to interpret the meaning. His art is heavily influenced by Northern Renaissance paintings, Islamic and Indian miniatures, and frequently incorporates classical or medieval imagery.
Head in The Cabinet Stunt lithograph (unframed) 13 x 17
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andrei KIORESKU
Kioresku’s style could be characterized as subjective realism or post impressionisticreminiscent of Gaugin or Cezanne. He experiments with texture and materials in order to achieve beautiful colors. Andrei paints only from his imagination and tries to convey his desire for a world of peace, beauty, and harmony between humankind and nature. In this vein, he is an ideal romanticist.
Evening Frost oil 28 x 40
milt KOBAYASHI
There is a quiet sophistication in Milt Kobayashi’s oil painted canvases, summoning a pensive, ethereal feeling in the viewer. Kobayashi’s subjects are people from another time and place and, yet, they are strangely familiar.
Lasandra On A Field Of Blue oil 16 x 16
robert LADUKE
LaDuke’s vintage portraits of idyllic, Rockwell-esque American lifestyles stem from personal memories and experiences, but are often layered with surreal visions. Metaphors and narratives exist beneath his cartoon-like surfaces, which are painted with defined lines and candy-like color palettes.
acrylic 20 x 20
Nomad
robert LARUM
As a young boy, Larum’s main interests were in carving what he saw in real life. He has continued to pursue that dream and his sculptures reflect and capture those feelings. He has established a solid reputation as a sculptor of equine bronzes, as well as other wildlife subjects.
Panda Book Ends (2 Piece Set) bronze 6 x 4 x 5
patrick LEE
Patrick Lee takes a unique creative approach to making paintings in the studio and en plein air. He draws heavily on intuition and imagination to develop an image, often altering the drawing, color, and spatial relationships to create a mood and express a feeling about the subject. This often leads to strong elements of abstraction and suggestion in his work, rather than explicit detail. This gives the viewer an opportunity to connect with each piece in their own way, inviting them to let their own imaginations make personal associations and connections.
Upstairs Hallway oil 30 x 24
jhenna quinn LEWIS
“Elegant restraint” is a term that has been associated with Lewis’ painting style, which is strongly influenced by Japanese art.
“I am drawn to simplicity of color, style, and composition, says Lewis. My inspiration comes from Japanese masters such as Utagawa Hiroshige, Uta Maro, and Hasegawa Tohaku.”
-Jhenna Quinn Lewis
Counter Poise oil 12 x 9
francis LIVINGSTON
“I’ve
gotten into this world of leaves, plants and vegetation and how that works with the human figure. I look at leaves and figures as pattern against pattern - and the more I explore that, the more interesting the composition becomes.”
-Francis Livingston
Reflections oil 48 x 48
grant MACDONALD
“What I seek to portray in my art is not so much what people see, but what they remember about a place. I am a realist, but I’m not attempting simply to document nature: I try to identify the essential qualities that elicit an emotional response and communicate that response through my work.”
-Grant Macdonald
Taos Mountain with Lifting Storm oil 33 x 42
william MAUGHAN
Maughan began his career in commercial illustration in New York in 1974. Since that time his illustrations have appeared in numerous magazines, children’s books, paperback book covers, and ad campaigns. After establishing himself as a widely sought-after illustrator. This new vision and artistic interpretation of a purely painterly approach marked a turning point which continues today. Maughan created images in both oil and pastel that focused on the serene and peaceful mood of the life he experienced. Each work is a tribute to his eye for composition and technique.
Sheila oil 24 x 24
dave MCGARY
“Amazing,” “astounding,” and “unbelievable detail,” are some of the most frequent first words heard when people view renown artist Dave McGary’s bronze sculptures of Native Americans. The works are masterpieces of anatomical and historic accuracy. They are also based upon real persons of American history.
Blessing of the Bear bronze with patina and paint (maquette) 28 x 18 x 15
david MEIKLE
David created the images that are seen on the “Welcome to Utah” billboards found at all major entry points to the state. David’s paintings are included in the permanent collections of the Springville Museum of Art and Salt Lake County, as well as many private and corporate collections. He recently finished a 10’ x 23’ mural for the City Creek Center in down town Salt Lake City and in 2011 he was named by the Springville Museum of Art as one of Utah’s 100 “Most Honored” artists. This year, David was inducted into the Highland High Hall of Fame in recognition of his success as an artist.
Most recently, his paintings were used in Wes Anderson’s highly anticipated film “Asteroid City”.
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Shiprock Sunset oil 24 x 30
vachagan NARAZYAN
Born in 1957 in Kislovodsk, Russia, Narazyan lost his parents as a young boy and went to live with his grandparents. His latest works are a direct reflection of the images he experienced when the circus came to visit his town. While the images are true in their depiction, the years that have passed and his feelings at the time he created each piece has a direct effect on the finished work.
Access to the Sea oil 23 x 19
p.a. NISBET
Nisbet’s landscapes are luminous. They are carefully built up through multiple layers of paint and interspersed glazes that explore the rich opaque/transparent possibilities of the oil medium.
Nisbet has traveled to such remote places as the South Pole and China, but his preferred locale for painting is in the deserts of the Southwest and Mexico.
House of Power oil 22 x 32
ricardo FERNANDEZ ORTEGA
Mexican artist Ricardo Fernandez’s way of adding and subtracting light and carefully controlling rich dark, luscious tones resembles great 17th-century Spanish masters.
His curious themes may feel contemporary, but overall it is hard not to go back in time while enjoying these skillfully-painted works of art.
A Long Talk oil 48 x 36
jacob a. PFEIFFER
Jacob A. Pfeiffer layers visual puns, humorous wordplay and idiomatic expressions into his tightly rendered still life paintings. Accurate and purposeful compositions reveal bold colors, seemingly tangible textures and juxtaposed patterns while the artist invites the viewer to decipher his mixed messages or underlying narratives.
Candy Crush oil 36 x 24
brad PRICE
The light in New Mexico has a luminescent quality all its own, and Brad Price seeks to capture its effects on canvas. His style emphasizes contrast and bold complementary color. His paintings are a total experience placed on canvas.
Embudo Hill Inspiration oil 30 x 40
gary lee PRICE
Because of the diversity in subject matter, Gary Lee Price’s work has been called eclectic. In addition to a broad range of subjects, his pieces range in size from massive to small, his subjects from religious to fantastical, and his style from tightly controlled to impressionistic.
Tubin’ bronze 6 x 8 x 5
tony PRO
Tony Pro’s distinctive style, which he terms “novorealism,” merges impressionistic realism with contemporary elements, capturing the spirit of his subjects with a fresh perspective. His work is characterized by a harmonious blend of traditional techniques and modern sensibilities, resulting in pieces that are both timeless and innovative. This unique approach has earned him recognition and accolades in the art community, distinguishing him as a leading figure in contemporary realism
david RICHARDSON
David’s sculptures are very primordial in thought and have very powerful significance. David has dug down into his unconsciousness to unearth deep-seated emotions and thoughts, bringing them to the surface of his reality and giving them life and permanence on Earth.
Pink Robin bronze 18 x 8 x 7
fatima RONQUILLO
Ronquillo paints in the style of the European classical traditions coupled with a magical realism rooted in folk and colonial imagery. Hers is an authentic voice echoing from an inner world where art history meets with nostalgia and imagined characters from literature, theatre and opera.
The First Jasmines lithograph (unframed) 22 x 19
sue ROTHER
Sue’s lifelong obsession is creating art. She attended U.C. Davis, where she studied under Wayne Thiebaud and others. Further education included Art Center College of Design and The Academy of Art College in San Francisco, where she has been teaching for 11 years. For 25 years Sue painted and drew as an illustrator for clients such as, Disney, Bank of America and Williams Sonoma, Gallo Wines and hundreds of various corporations and publishers nationwide. She has also exhibited at the American Museum of Illustration in New York.
Quiet Nesting egg tempera 12 x 12
chris SEGRE-LEWIS
Chris brings a rich and varied background in music, teaching, and visual arts to his creative practice, blending diverse techniques to produce work that resonates deeply with audiences. His art frequently examines themes such as geographic landscapes, spirituality, and the intricate connections between humanity and the natural world.
For nearly twenty years, Chris has served as an art educator, teaching at various colleges and universities while mentoring students in their creative journeys. Beyond academia, he has successfully launched several ventures in the creative industry, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to innovation. Chris’s dedication to both art and education continues to inspire, inviting viewers and students alike to engage with his vision and ideas.
Windswept oil 36 x 48
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megan j. SEITER
“My fixation with realism began the moment I picked up my first crayon. Like most children, my drawings consisted of simple stick figures and smiley-faces. I drew them by the dozens, transforming my house into a gallery of colorful artwork. My goal, even then, was to create pictures that would accurately represent the world around me.”
-Megan J. Seiter
Jill colored pencil & pastel 16 x 18
sarah SILTALA
“Stillness and moments of quiet are the ephemeral influences in my work. Just as a bird alights only for a moment and then is gone, I try to capture that brief moment where the world stops for an instant and we are fully aware. Whether a still life or landscape, I am interested in capturing the most feeling with the least amount of busy mark making to communicate my vision. I prefer smooth surfaces and empty space to showcase the small details I want the viewer to focus on. I spend several weeks on each painting, patiently layering thin veils of oil paint to reveal a depth of color and luminosity that makes each work unique. This draws the viewer in to look more closely at its hidden complexity. I try to find balance in quiet, contemporary composition and harmonious color and texture.”
-Sarah Siltala
Still Life with Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher oil 16 x 16
eric g. THOMPSON
Eric captures stillness. He captures moments. Whether he is painting in oil, egg tempera or watercolor, he is seeking to evoke a haunting memory, a lost feeling. In a fast-paced world of deadlines, obligations and busyness, Eric invites you into the peace that he has enveloped within this momentary glimpse in time. Believing that we all seek silence, without even realizing it, he implores you to dwell on something simple you otherwise would have overlooked, or have long-forgotten. Literally and figuratively, he sheds light into the attics of our lives, even if it is just to awaken a feeling buried deep within the viewer. A major influence on Eric’s work is the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi, an appreciation of imperfection, age and patina, often referred to as “flawed beauty.”
Champion egg tempera 14 x 10.5
kari TIRRELL
A self-taught artist, Kari Tirrell spent her formative years drawing people and animals in graphite, charcoal, and ink. She won her first award in an art contest at age 11. After many years of drawing, Kari changed direction and started painting abstracts in acrylic, selling her work to collectors around the globe. She eventually returned to realism, and acrylic became her medium of choice.
Kari’s work has been juried into many regional, national, and international exhibitions, and has received numerous awards. She lives in Gig Harbor, Washington, and is a Signature member of the Pastel Society of America and the Northwest Pastel Society, and is a Distinguished Pastellist with the Pastel Society of the West Coast.
Tin Menagerie acrylic 24 x 36
TRUEBLOOD
“I don’t get too deep about my work. I’m not intellectual about it. I sculpt because I love it, and I focus on subjects that actually matter to me. If I don’t love it and have a feeling for it, I probably couldn’t do it in the first place, and I don’t think people would respond to it anyway. I want to communicate, It’s a beautiful world, a nice place. Enjoy it...”
- L’deane Trueblood
Butterfly Girl bronze 22 x 13 x 16
kent WALLIS
“The pseudo- intellectual community will have us analyzing art for analysis’ sake, viewing art for viewing’s sake and buying art for buying’s sake. They will tell us white is black, good is bad, ugly is beautiful. All this will be done in an effort to convince the ordinary person that he or she cannot understand or appreciate art. Painting for me comes from the heart, not from the head. Emotion communicates. Intellectualism befuddles us with rules, dogmas, and ramblings. When someone views my painting, I want them to see emotionally with me. Every artist has strengths and weaknesses. Some are great draftsmen, others are great composers. I’m a colorist. I can hardly wade through the other things because I want to get the thick, juicy color working.”
-Kent Wallis
Around the Bend oil 30 x 40
kevin WECKBACH
“Subject matter to me is a vehicle for me to explore how I observe life. My urban influences are an assembly of varied fabrics stitched together to form a tapestry. It is not to resemble a literal story of what it is; moreover, it is a quilt that explains my visual expression. What I find particularly interesting in human intervention in nature is how we are still intertwined with it. Roads, buildings, and farmlands bend with the natural curves of mountains, hills, and streams. City nights are lit up like lightning bugs with an array of colors and patterns. I want to push the viewer past the humdrum of everyday observation into a world of visual tapestry.”
-Kevin Weckbach
Extended Shadows oil 18 x 24
slade WHEELER
After years of study in anatomy, composition and two-dimensional design, Wheeler began the extensive study of past Masters. Over time Slade discovered his love for the minute details and the use of symbolism that realism and Trompe l’oeil styles offer. His work is often laced with allegory and contemporary references, narrated by the use of everyday objects and icons placed in nearsurreal settings. He remains dedicated to the traditional approach and close observation that is required for the precise execution of his paintings.
Gig oil 10 x 14
Paul’s
donald ROLLER WILSON
Houston born and Fayetteville, Arkansas-based, Roller is a Gothic storyteller with the phenomenal technique and precision of an old master, animating his paintings with finely wrought clothed chimpanzees, dogs, and cats, wooden matches, dill pickles, asparagus stalks, olives, and cigarette butts. He creates characters like Cookie the Baby Orangutan, Jane the Pug Girl, Jack the Jack Russell “Terror,” Loretta the Actress Cat, Miss Dog America, and Patricia the Seeing Eye Dog of Houston. Each spring from the artist’s hyper-vivid imagination into lengthy caption fantasies and onto canvases that require an enormous amount of time to complete, all painted in vivid detail, reminiscent of the 16th century Dutch masters. His oil paintings are explicitly detailed, but unusual.
Beverly’s Bat Mitzvah Went South When It Was Let Known That She Was On The...Rag oil
16 x 20
justin WOOD
Justin Wood is a painter from Doylestown, Pennsylvania interested in traditional techniques and genres. Justin attended Syracuse University where he studied illustration under respected illustrators Murray Tinkleman and John Thompson. While at Syracuse he took figure drawing with figurative artist Jerome Witkin. Upon graduating, he joined Jacob Collins at Grand Central Atelier in New York City where he studied full time for five years and served as Jacob’s studio assistant. After completing his studies, Justin became an instructor of cast drawing and painting at the Grand Central Atelier. Justin currently lives in New Jersey with his wife and two children where he paints still lifes and animal pictures.
Blood Orange on Blue Plate oil 6 x 8
Michael WORKMAN
Workman finds his creative juices stirred by sunsets, cool gray days, late evenings, vast fields and the simple elegance of animals. Always his work is one of balance of the definite and the abstract. It is the classical and romantic, not in opposition but blending in harmony, that entice the viewer to become part of the pastoral landscape.
Fredonia Sketch oil 7.5 x 7.5
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