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Art and paintings created with watercolor paints.

It’s A small World After All

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The Plastic Club @ 247 South Camac Street is hosting a new art show – small WORLDS exhibition.  All works in the show must be less than 16” in any direction including 2D and 3D works by hundreds of artists; there are 182 artworks in the show, no small feat to install.  But, the committee performed wonders in creating groupings, tableau and mise en seine drawing the visitor into tiny spaces packed with authenticity, superior craftsmanship and creativity.  Karl Olsen’s “A” is a masterful painting of his ubiquitous hat, Alden Cole entered a wildly erotic fantasy, Doris Peltzman’s “Portrait of Amber” is haunting and masterful…

small WORLDS opens February 1st – here’s a sneak peek. 

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DoN Brewer‘s “light being (Chink)“, Ellen Grenwell‘s “4:12 AM, Please Kitty“, Rob Willis‘ “Ichibano” & Hugo Hsu‘s “Tenguska“. 

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small Worlds @ The Plastic Club. 

small worlds

Alden Cole‘s “Embrace No. 2“. 

The opening reception and awards is Sunday, February 1st, 2009, 2 – 5:00 PM.

Works on Paper @ The Philadelphia Sketch Club

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Works on Paper 2009 at The Philadelphia Sketch Club features 105 artworks ranging from photorealistic paintings to abstract expressionist collage to drawings and more – the range of works selected by jurors William David Brown and Keith Moutford is a composite view of the excellent art created by Philadelphia’s best artists.  Works on Paper is a difficult show to get into since it’s one of the most popular shows the club exhibits, in fact this year there were so many strong pieces that a Salon des Refuse was installed in the downstairs pool room.  Exhibition Chairman Rich Harrington, a professor at Moore College of Art, worked closely with the jurors to present a show that is popular, controversial and exciting.  James Toogood, a most excellent watercolorist, won the top two prizes for his astonishingly realistic paintings. 

Works on Paper is on display through January 24th, you’ll find DoN Brewer’s charcoal drawing in the Salon des Refuse, along with Alden Cole, Ben Cohen, Linda Dubin Garfield and many, many more.

Arons 

Arlene Arons, Anywhere but Here, mixed media collage. 

Works on Paper @ The Philadelphia Sketch Club

Kyle Margiotta, Southport Inlet, watercolor.

Cortosi

Anthony Cortosi, Iris, spray paint. 

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Works on Paper award winners @ The Philadelphia Sketch Club. 

panoramic shot of Works on Paper panoramic shot of Works on Paper 

New Members Exhibit @ The Plastic Club

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Sunday DoN attended the New Members exhibit at The Plastic Club on Camac Street, the historic art club formally women only but now an exciting studio, meeting place and gallery for artists of every stripe.  New members include John Baccile, Donna Blichasz, DoN Brewer, Patrick Crofton, Joann Doneen, J.D. Gibson, Katelyn Greth, Susanna Habecker, Karen Hagen, Dorothy Kajani, Jerry Katzenstein, Bob Makoid, Janice R. Moore, Victoria Nevins, Colleen O’Brien, Samantha Stella Reis, Kathryn Russo, Lois Schlachter, Susan A. Stromquist, Debora Miller, Mike Roberson, Patricia Wilson-Schmid and Tristan Wright.In order to become a member of the club one must prove their artistic mettle by submitting several pieces to be considered by the board, not all are immediately approved including DoN who had to submit work completed outside of the club’s workshops in order to join the ranks. The rewards of membership are tremendous including guaranteed exhibitions throughout the year, terrific parties including Bob Jackson’s delicious last Friday workshop dinners and a great group of artists that DoN now considers friends. 

Plastic Club New Members

Susan Stromquist and Debora Weber @ The Plastic Club.

Plastic Club New Members

John Baccile‘s American Graffiti.

Plastic Club New Members

Donald Meyer of the Philadelphia Sketch Club and former Plastic Club president Mike Guinn.

Plastic Club New Members

Joann Doneen’s Inseparable, oil/encaustic. 

Plastic Club New Members

Lois Schlachter’s Stadium Line. 

Plastic Club New Members

Donna Blichasz‘ Fairy Tale Land.

Plastic Club New Members

Works of art @ The Plastic Club’s New Members exhibit.

New Members Exhibit @ The Plastic Club

DoN Brewer with his drawing @ The Plastic Club’s New Members exhibit.

Plastic Club New Members

Mike Robertson’s Plastic Palette and DoN Brewer’s Camp #9. 

The Plastic Club’s New Members Exhibition runs through January 24th, 2009. 

 

 

Bonnie Schorske @ Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville

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Fine art photographer Bonnie Schorske currently is exhibiting skillful black and white photos in the front room of Artists’ Gallery, an artist co-op in Lambertville, NJ.  Bonnie has chosen to focus on two major subjects for her show: dogs and pigeons.  DoN loves dogs so was immediately drawn into how Bonnie captured urban canines and how they patiently tolerate the conditions their masters impose.  DoN has tied up ArT DoG Katy outside of many shops and the image of a dog on a short leash really pulled on his heartstrings.

But pigeons!?! Yuk – right?  But, Schorske intersperses masterful images of the urban pests with historical factoids, shedding new light on the much maligned birds.  Did you know pigeon poop was used to invent gunpowder?  Or their important missions as information carriers before electronic communication?  Or that they live 30 years!?! 

Dog portraits by Bonnie Schorske @ Artists’ Gallery.

 Dog portraits by Bonnie Schorske @ Artists’ Gallery.

Artists’ Gallery is shared by 18 other fine artists, several of which are included in the currentAbsolutely Abstract show @ The Philadelphia Sketch Club.  The group rotates exhibits in the front room with two artists sharing the space and the rest of the group displaying work in the back rooms.  DoN was surprised to see art friends Rich Harrington (who recently saved the day for the Hitoshi Nakazota lecture @ PSC).  Rich is a professor of illustration at Moore College of Art and has several masterful watercolors on display.

Artist Richard Harrington @ Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville.

Artist Richard Harrington @ Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville.

Painting by Andrew Werth @ Artists’ Gallery. Werth won an award @ PSCs Absolutely Abstract show.

Painting by Andrew Werth @ Artists’ Gallery.  Werth won an award @ PSCs Absolutely Abstract show.

Artist Gail Bracegirdle @ Artists’ Gallery.

Artist Gail Bracegirdle @ Artists’ Gallery.  Gail also has work in the Absolutely Abstract show.  Gail teaches a class called “Watercolor Anarchy” @ The Art Colony of Ty Hodonish.

Artist Carol Sanzalone shares the front room with Bonnie Schorske @ Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville.

Artist Carol Sanzalone shares the front room with Bonnie Schorske @ Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville.  Carol’s bold, fluid watercolors are a perfect counterpoint to Bonnie’s photographic realism.  The trip to Lambertville with art buddies Shoshana, Shirleen and Alden Cole was adventurous and left us each wishing we had more time to wander around the quaint village. Artists’ Gallery is located at 32 Coryell Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530.

 

 

Absolutely Abstract Winners @ Philadelphia Sketch Club

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logo Winners

Philadelphia Sketch Club‘s Annual Absolutely Abstract Exhibition 2008

Awards:

First Prize

Michelle Marcuse, “Receiving Your Qualities”

Second Prize

Hunter Stabler, “Colander Lattice”

Third Prize

Lisa Lawinski, “FIREPIE“

Honorable Mentions:

Karen Steen, “Population Sample”

Daniel Buchler, “River“

Andrew Werth, “Figment”

Ben Cohen, “The Reef”

James Moss, “Things That Matter”

David Foss, “Black and White (K)not“

Emily Brett Lukens, “Black Fragments” Absolutely Abstract Winners @ Philadelphia Sketch Club

Absolute Abstract winners.  

1st Prize Michele Marcuse’s “Receiving Your Qualities” (center) is a digital print on wax paper then coated with more wax – so innovative.  Ben Cohen’s “The Reef” (left of center) is watercolor and metal – cool!  David Foss’ “Black and White K(not)” is from a series of new works taking him in a different direction from his past works; Foss is the director of the Da Vinci Art Alliance which has a new exhibit called Patricia X 2 with paintings by Pat Burns and Patricia O’Halloran opening December 5th.

Hunter Stabler

Second Prize winner, Hunter Stabler‘s amazing “Colander Lattice“, graphite and ink on paper and yes, it’s done by hand. WoW!!! 

Carole J. Meyers

Carole J Meyers with her monotype entitled, “Ensnared“.  The lower painting is by illustrator/painter Mark Weber.

Absolutely Abstract @ Philadelphia Sketch Club

Gallery view @ PSC before the 11/16 reception party started.  Thanks to everyone who provided refreshments including the anonymous donor who provided $50 for supplies.

Emily Brett Lukens

Honorable mention winner Emily Brett Lukens.

Jed Williams

Absolutely Abstract artist Jed Williams with his mixed media work, “The Fiery Tilt.”

Jed is a dual citizen of France and the US and spends half the year in France, DoN can really see the cosmopolitan experience he brings to each of his creations.

Arlene Arons 

Arlene Arons with her mixed media work entitled “Asia“.  

Emma Ehrenthal 

Artist, Emma Ehrenthal with her watercolor, “Fishing” (The small piece at the top). The color saturation in her work reveals her experience painting with oils, very little transparency for watercolor but excellent brushwork and composition.  It’s no wonder the jurors selected her piece. 

DoN wishes to thank all the artists and corporate contibutors for helping make this year’s exhibit such a big success including Dick Blick‘s on Chestnut Street for funding our catalog allowing us to produce a color cover as well providing fun-filled gift bags, Utrecht Art Supplies for providing generous gift bags and a gift card, OvernightPrints.com for their generous half off coupon and North Penn Art for their gift certificate.  The Absolutely Abstract committee truly raised the bar for future exhibitions at the Philadelphia Sketch Club. The exhibition continues through November 30th.

LoVe

DoN

All photography by DoNBrewerMultimedia.