Join me at the "Summer Voyage" reception

On the thirteenth of August 2009 Gallery ArtPlus will be holding a reception for their new exhibit, "Summer Voyage".
"Summer Voyage" is a nautical themed exhibit featuring the works of Ed Cronk, Paulette Sauve, Robert Blenderman and Bert Henderson.
In my opinion, the opening of this exhibit could not have occurred at a more appropriate time - summer has finally decided to reveal itself after hiding behind two months of cold, rainy weather.
If you are not familiar with any of the featured artists, I will provide you with one interesting fact: three of the four artists are senior.
Henderson, Cronk and Blenderman are local artists (Kingston and Belleville) with very different styles of painting.
Henderson describes himself as ". . . a realist, figurative painter who believes draughtmenship and composition are the most important aspects of painting."

Ferryland by Bert Henderson
Oil on Canvas

While Blenderman chooses to use bright colour and well enunciated form to express the emotion and adventure in his 'nautical' paintings.Summer Sail by Robert Blenderman

Ed Cronk is considered to be a master watercolourist, undoubtedly one of Canada's finest. His Maritime paintings will invoke fond memories of places once visited or dreamed of.

The Long Wait by Ed Cronk

All three of these men carry the definitive wisdom that comes with age, the great achievement of technicality that only arises with time and persistence, as well as personalities distinguishable from fifteen miles away.
. . . I forgot to mention, Paulette is not too dull of a figure herself. Though nearly half the other artists' age her paintings are distinctive and quite clearly 'Paulette'.
At first glance the works seem abstract, but with deeper insight comes the realization that they are more dominantly expressionistic.
The large, strong brush strokes, contrasts of bright and murky colours, as well as heavily textured surfaces make Sauve's paintings the type you could stare at for hours.

One of Paulette's more realistic works:Old Port of Montreal by Paulette Sauve
Oil on Canvas

On top of all this, I might add that there will be wine and appetizers on hand at the reception.
So not only will you have the opportunity to mix and mingle with the artists, discuss the local art scene, but you will also be able to relax, have a drink and a bite to eat.
Again, the reception begins at 6:00p.m. on August 13th.
For any inquiries please contact me at:
brittany.knapp@galleryartplus.com
or 613-961-1977 ext. 231

Hope to see you there!