Opening Reception for Linda Epstein

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Come meet Linda Epstein who considers herself a “contemporary realist.” Her paintings are figurative but they are not just portraits since she connects the animal’s behavior and human interactions.

 

Christie Taylor & Fred Sprock Featured Artists in September

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September’s feature shows  just what can happen when a couple is drawn to the beauty of an area with the desire to make a change. In 2012 Christie Taylor and Fred Sprock found the marshes along Chincoteague Bay to be so compelling they decided to build a home and move from their native state of North Carolina. For two artists with a love of nature the end result is a home that brings light to their individual studios and creates gallery space for their art collection.

Christie manages Hodges Taylor, an art consultancy in Charlotte, North Carolina but for this show she has put her bright studio to good use. Her work in oil focuses on landscapes with abstract elements of space, light and shadows. The change of season is a compelling subject for Christie as one can she on her website.

Fred’s move to Maryland has offered concentrated time to paint and the opportunity to take his technical skills to new levels. His website shows how he has challenged himself to be an “artist” not just a painter. Fred’s newest work draws the viewer with new depth and atmosphere taking him to a new level as an artist.

 

September Artists-in-Residence – Christie Taylor & Fred Sprock

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Come visit our featured artists for September, Christie Taylor and Fred Sprock. Find out more about the inspiration this area provides their creative endeavors.

Lois Engberg & Carole Boggemann Peirson Featured Artists in August

Engberg-Lady Apples20x24Sprakling Sky 8x10In August we will bring two of our artists together. Lois Engberg and Carole Boggemann Peirson have become friends through shared painting experiences. If you know their work it is easy to see why they enjoy painting with each other and exploring exhibits and events together. They both paint in oil in the classical tradition with a strong emphasis on light. Lois is strongly influenced by the Old Masters and paints mostly still life subjects straight from her garden. In recent years she has taken more interest in plein air painting. With her Dutch background Carole is also known for her classic still lifes and florals, but her main focus is now painting plein air landscapes using these studies for studio work. Both Lois and Carole teach oil painting to adults. Links to their websites are listed on our Artist page.

Opening Reception for Christie Taylor & Fred Sprock

 

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In September Christie Taylor is joining Fred Sprock as featured artists. Sprock has shown with us several times but this will be a “first” for Taylor. Having relocated to the Eastern Shore from Charlotte, NC, Taylor and Sprock have focused more time on their painting.

 

August Artist-in-Residence – C. Keith Whitelock

vlcsnap-98939 Come visit with Keith Whitelock and observe him working on his latest watercolor or oil. Whitelock is drawn to Eastern Shore landscapes and maritime images. His paintings capture derelict buildings and watermen at work with amazing detail and he is a great teacher as shown by this link.

 

Opening Reception for Lois Engberg & Carole Boggemann Peirson

Engberg-Lady Apples20x24Sprakling Sky 8x10Lois Engberg and Carole Boggemann are featured artists for August. Come meet them and see why their shared interest in painting has created a friendship. Both paint in the classical tradition with great emphasis on light.

July Artist-in-Residence – Nancy Richards West

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Nancy Richards West will be in the gallery as our July Artist-in-Residence. Come see her work and watch her paint. We will be offering tastes of our featured wines from South Africa.

Opening Reception for Kathy Daywalt

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Come meet Kathy Daywalt, our featured artist for July. The show features figurative compositions in various watercolor media.

June Artist-in-Residence – Maurice Sevigny

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Come visit with Maurice Sevigny, June’s Artist-in-Residence. Sevigny works in mixed media and handcrafted jewelry.