Classical still life paintings on exhibit at Art League Gallery

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“Come to the Table: A Celebration of Food and Drink,” still life paintings by Denise Liotta DeMarzo, is the featured exhibit at Art League of Hilton Head, on display from June 20 through July 22.

An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. June 21 to meet the artist.

“Come to the Table” is an exhibit of more than 30 paintings by DeMarzo, a lifelong New Yorker who recently relocated to Hilton Head. DeMarzo was a critical care nurse and then an attorney before taking up her lifelong dream of painting.

The artwork depicts food and drink and represents her work in the still life genre.

The exhibit showcases representational still life paintings in the classical style. It features common objects – fruit, kettles, bottles, a tablecloth – and kitchen vignettes with pie ingredients, sumptuous foods with wine, fruit arrangements, and inviting cocktails. The pieces are timeless and are all painted from real set-ups, not photos.

“I strive for a calm mood and beautiful colors,” said DeMarzo, and “aim to leave room for the viewer’s emotion.”

DeMarzo studies with Jon deMartin, a classically trained artist and teacher, and Todd Casey, a still life painter and author, both renowned in the New York art world.

Her work has been exhibited both locally as well as Savannah and White Plains, New York. For more information about her, visit DeniseLiottaart.com.

An artist’s demonstration will be held from 11 a.m. to noon June 23 at the gallery. Visitors can learn more about the artist, her background and her process.

The exhibit, reception, and demo are all free and open to the public.

Art League Gallery is located inside the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, and 90 minutes before every Arts Center performance.

Art League of Hilton Head is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit visual arts organization on Hilton Head Island with a synergistic art gallery and teaching Academy.

Art League Academy welcomes artists and students in all media at all skill levels, including true beginners. Taught by professional art educators, students can choose from many art classes and workshops that change monthly.

For more information, visit artleaguehhi. org or call 843-681-5060.

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