Insights from one of our artists, George Bowles

Pewter Pitcher, Knife, and Bread by George Bowles

George Bowles studied painting and drawing at the Bougie Studio in Minneapolis from 1996 to 2000. He has exhibited in several galleries. Two of his portraits and one of his still life have been finalists in The Artist's Magazine annual Art Competitions, from a competitive field of 11,000 to 13,000. Another still life made him the magazine's Artist of the Month (April - May, 2005). On the strength of yet another still life, he was a winner in the "Over Sixty" national competition sponsored by The Artist's Magazine. He won first place in the Potomac River Regional Art Show three consecutive years (2009-2011), as well as the People's Choice award in 2009.

"Cryptos I" by Linda Maldonado

Cryptos I by Linda Maldonado

"Cryptos I”, a vivid painting on canvas by Linda Maldonado, is representative of Linda's experimental work with acrylics and collage. Layers of colors applied to a textured surface build to a rich and exciting finished effect. Elements of the painting are alternately revealed and veiled, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue. Like many of Linda's recent works, “Cryptos I” presents an abstract image based on imagination, intuition, and endless possibilities.

Insights from one of our artists, Russ McIntosh

Angelic Composition by Russ McIntosh



vertigoBlue by Russ McIntosh



Have you ever stared at a cloud and saw shapes and images in them? The essence of my art is for the viewer to look deep within my images to find something much more than what they originally saw upon the initial view of the pieces. The images I have created have many layers in them, and though at first glance the main composition does register with them, it is upon further reflection that the viewer can see "hidden images" that were originally unnoticeable.

MidnightDream by Russ McIntosh



                                                              

The approach I take with my artwork is very distinct, in that I incorporate numerous photographs into a very unique composition. Utilizing anywhere from six to two dozen images or more, I build a piece up. At times when layering the images, other images can be noticed, and I will adjust the highlights and shadows adding some digital paint to make the piece more cohesive. With a vivid imagination I try to present the essence of staring at clouds within my own artwork. If you look at the shadow shapes and highlights within the image, other objects will start to take focus.

Russ McIntosh

http://www.russmcintosh.com/