 Warm Greetings! As winter begins to fade and spring starts to tease us, we reflect on how grateful we are for the enriching experience that art, and our connection to the talented people who create it, brings to our lives. Your support of artists and the arts makes our world more beautiful, fascinating, inspiring, and fun. We love sharing our news with you through this newsletter!
We and our entire family of artists thank you for your curiosity and business throughout the year. It is a joy welcoming each of you to the gallery, and we look forward to your next visit.
GREAT NEW PIECES FROM M.T. McCLANAHAN....
Marcus (M.T.) Mc Clanahan has brought us vibrant, fresh and beautiful new paintings of the beach and boats, some of his favorite subjects.
The artist works in both oils and acrylics on stretched canvas and primed masonite board. He paints primarily in his modest, one-room studio in Greenville, NC, but often works on location to continuously train his “eye” to see and translate the variety in nature.
McClanahan’s current work focuses on large-scale, intimate views of lone skiffs, Adirondack chairs and architectural elements. He says of art…”A painting works when it belongs, is not contrived. It should have a presence that is as natural as you or I. The artist’s empathy, especially, dictates this new personality.”
SHOWN LEFT TO RIGHT:
"Close to Home", 36x48, acrylic/gallery wrap canvas, $2300
"Beach with Clouds", 36x36, acrylic/gallery wrap canvas, $2125
"Waiting for High Tide" 44x44, acrylic/gallery wrap canvas, $2300
"Yellow Dune", 30x40, acrylic/gallery wrap canvas, $2000
click herehttp://www.fountainsidegallery.com/artists_piece_list.asp?ArtistID=136 |
CHARMING NEW ANIMALS FROM KEVIN LE PRINCE......
Few people can walk past one of Kevin LePrince's paintings without a smile! His birds, frogs and other creatures invite the viewer to interact and enjoy their antics.
Growing up in Charleston, LePrince is very familiar with the habits and personalities of the local wildlife, and tries to give each painting a sense of individual character. His love of the low country, in combination with his keen observation and playful individuality, help him reinvent the natural local scenes.
SHOWN LEFT TO RIGHT:
"Feeling Fowl", 8x16, oil/panel, $850
"Turn Right", 6x8, framed oil/panel, $450
"Looking Left", 5x8, framed oil/panel, $450
"Outnumbered", 16x20, framed oil/panel, $1500
click herehttp://www.fountainsidegallery.com/artists_piece_list.asp?ArtistID=129 |
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ARTIST WORKSHOP SCHEDULE.....  We're pleased to announce our workshop schedule for this year. Watch your newsletter and emails for futher updates!
RICK McCLURE PLEIN-AIR PAINTING WORKSHOP:
MAY 20, 21, 22, 2010
Outdoor/indoor painting workshop covering the process of oil painting outdoors and using the study for a larger studio piece.
Class size: 10-15 Cost: $350
QIANG HUANG STILL LIFE IN OIL WORKSHOP:
JULY 9, 10, 11
Indoor still life painting in oil workshop where students learn how to set up and light a still life, then paint from life.
Class size is 15 students, $350
**This workshop is full, but there is a waiting list you can sign up
for. Call or email the gallery for details.
OTHER WORKSHOPS ARE BEING PLANNED, DATES AND DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED WHEN FINALIZED.
click herehttp://www.fountainsidegallery.com/events_detail.asp?EventID=148 |
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ARTIST NEWS & NOTES  The last few months have been a busy time for our artists, not only creating fabulous art for the gallery, but they've been entering juried shows and garnering awards as well! Here are a few of the latest kudos:
PAULA HOLTZCLAW: Two paintings accepted to the Salon International 2010 in San Antonio, work accepted to the American Women Artists National Exhibition in Easton, MD, the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society's "Best of America" show, the "Art Classic" 24th Annual of the Bosque Conservatory in Clifton, TX, the Breckenridge Fine Arts Annual in Breckenridge, TX, the 30th Annual International Marine Art Exhibition in Mystic Seaport, CT and the Coos Art Museum Exhibit of Marine Art, Coos Bay, OR.
JEFF JAMISON: Award winner at the OPA Eastern Regional and the OPA 18th Annual National Juried Exhibition. The OPA is the Oil Painters of America organization, probably the most prestigious in the country.
MARK HORTON: Award winner at the Salmagundi Club's "Non-Member National Exhibition" in NYC....another very old and very prestigious organization/exhibit.
RICK McCLURE: Accepted to the American Impressionist Society's 10th Annual Exhibition.
PAULA HOLTZCLAW, SANDY NELSON, JEREMY DOSS AND RICK McCLURE all have been multiple finalists in the Fine Art View national competition.
SANDY NELSON was accepted to the Cincinnati Art Club's National Exhibition and "Carolina's Got Art" in Charlotte. She is also this year's Azalea Festival Official Artist.
MIKE ROONEY has a new plein-air painting DVD available at Jerry's Artarama.
Way to go Fountainside Gallery artists! Seems jurors across the country are recognizing the talent of our art family!
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--Your Friends at Fountainside |
