November Artists-in-Residence – Lynne Lockhart & Kirk McBride

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Lynne Lockhart and Kirk McBride will be in the gallery with some new work in this month’s show. Stop by and hear about their new studios and Kirk’s workshop in Tuscany next May.

Opening Reception for Scot Dolby

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Scot Dolby is our featured artist in November. Come and toast Bishop’s Stock 13th anniversary and help us kick off our 14th year!

Featured Artists in October – Martha Graham & Louise Dusinberre

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It is always a pleasure to show how creative talent runs in families. In October the work of Martha Graham and Louise Dusinberre provides the opportunity to see creative connections in one household.  The mother (Martha) was in high school when she  knew she would be an artist. Louise (the daughter) also forged her way into the world of art by selecting the Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia for her college training.

Since those defining days Martha and Louise have achieved success in their professional fields (interior design for Martha  and fashion design for Louise) while still using studio work as their creative outlets. Each artist works with different media, but it is easy to see a common thread in their compositions and artistic style.

 

October Artist-in-Residence – Scot Dolby

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Come visit with Scot Dolby, our October Artist in Residence. Scot will be our featured artist in November so get a preview of what he will show.

Featured Artist in September -Jim Rehak

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Each year the gallery schedule includes featured shows of new work by artists who have been with us since we opened in 2003. In September we will have new work by Jim Rehak. He is one of our artists whose work is constantly improving because his enthusiasm  for plein air painting has him finding interesting landscapes and seascapes as he travels around the area. Each new season and changing light are always his focus which he interprets with a bold, colorful  palette.

 

Featured in August – “Connections” by Annie Compton, Linda Epstein & Jane Rowe

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Our August  show is all about connections and 3 artists who share support for their creative endeavors. Annie Compton, Linda Epstein and Jane Rowe are friends who live in different parts of the country. To encourage and support their art work they created a “digital community” that gave them the opportunity to chose early mornings to paint in their own studios in Maryland and Texas. These painting sessions last a few hours and are dedicated to “morning exercises”, warming up with small studies, experimenting with materials and methods. When they finished painting they would send emails with digital images to share feedback. Joined by mutual commitment, these morning exercises have become a way of staying involved with each others work while shaping creative habits. The result, Connections, a show of the paintings they created

 

 

Opening Reception – “Connections” by Annie Compton, Linda Epstein & Jane Rowe

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Annie Compton, Linda Epstein and Jane Rowe will show the results of their unique way for encouraging and sharing their painting discipline

Featured in July – Reflections on Water by Nancy Richards West

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There is no better month than July to show the work of Nancy Richards West whose local seascapes and imagery say “Eastern Shore summer.” Nancy, a long time resident of Chincoteague, grew up in Western Pennsylvania in a creative family with art always a part of her life. Her passion for drawing and painting is reflected in her figurative work, wildlife art and plein air landscapes. In this show, Reflections on Water, Nancy has one of the largest paintings she has completed in her studio. Big Wave (36’x48′) is an amazing example of how Nancy “reads” the motion and energy of the breaking surf. Also included in the show are Sumi-e paintings which are done in the traditional Chinese brush stroke technique. Check Nancy West for Nancy’s background and artist statement.

 

July Artist-in-Residence – Nancy Richards West

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Come visit with our July featured artist, Nancy Richards West. She will be here to demonstrateher diverse artistic talents from 11 to 5.

Opening Reception for “Reflections on Water” by Nancy Richards West

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For Chincoteague artist, Nancy Richards West, reflections on water are part of everyday life. Come visit with her and see how she finds many ways to paint reflections. She is also showing her amazing Sumi-e paintings. Also with us will be mystery writer, Vicki Trader.