January 25, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Robyn Truslow
410-535-0291
Calvert Library has been featuring local artists at the main location in Prince Frederick as well as at Twin Beaches branch. Prince Frederick hosts artists for two months at a time and will be hosting The Winsor Salon for February and March. The salon is a group of eight artists that have been painting together for about three years. They found that painting together was more fun and more motivating than working in solitude. While they work, they talk, listen and encourage each other.
According the Rene Cunningham, art coordinator for the Prince Frederick location, the name of this group was selected to “recall 18th century gatherings of those interested in the arts, as well as reflect the group’s love of the beauty, translucence and opacity of watercolors.” It happens that Winsor & Newton is the watercolor brand of choice for most members of the group. The group members are Barbara Bennett, Peggy Hovermale, Barbara Mason, Carole Purcell, Nancy Schnell, Nancy Ellen Thompson and Karen Zuza.
Calvert Library Twin Beaches is featuring photographer Judith Upton’s work for the month of February. The tiny branch only has space for a few photos but the pieces they are showcasing are beautifully illustrative of Ms. Upton’s connection to her subject. According to Judy, her mother built a darkroom in their basement when she was young and Judy became hooked as she followed her mother around. She started with what she describes as a little Kodiak camera and now uses a Nikon D-300.
For more information, call the Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 or check the website at calvert.lib.md.us.
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Contact Information for some of the Winsor Salon artists in case of interest in a fuller article.
INFORMATION ON WINDSOR SALON ARTISTS
AND THE WORK DISPLAYED
Barbara Bennett, Lake Nemi, 2012
Pat Fitzgerald, Canyon de Chelly, Arizona, 2011
Painted from a photo taken at Canyon de Chelley - a National Park in Arizona. The Canyon is actually part of the Navajo nation and is quite beautiful and spiritual - for me, at least. Contact me at: kevandpatfitz@gmail.com
Peggy Hovermale, Snowy Birches, 2011
"Snowy Birches" was painted while enrolled in an art class with instructor, Barbara Cox. If interested in purchasing the painting, please contact me at
pjhovermrale1@yahoo.com
Barbara Mason, Innocence, 2011
I have painted off and on for a few years since retirement.
This painting is for sale. Interested parties, please contact me at
barbarajmason@yahoo.com
Carole Purcell, Solitude, Limited palette watercolor, 2012
I've always liked to draw, and retirement has provided the opportunity to pursue my interest. My favorite medium is watercolor, and miniatures are my passion. I don't have a favorite subject, but am partial to depicting old windows, particularly ones I've seen in my travels. My work is for sale at the weekly North Beach Friday Night Art Fair, May thru September, as well as other local events.
carolepurcell@hughes.net
Nancy Schnell, Gifts from Sleepy Creek, 2007
Nancy Ellen Thompson, Evening Glow
Original watercolor $150.00
My favorite time of year is late autumn and winter. The feeling is warm and cozy.
It doesn’t have to be stark and white. Allow yourself to walk up the road to see the last of the Evening Glow.
www.nancyellenthompson.com
Karen Zuza, Egypt’s Arab Spring, 2011
The Arab spring – brilliant, hopeful, troubled, unresolved.
To see more of my work go to: www.zuzapaints.com
Robyn Truslow
Public Relations Coordinator
Calvert Library
850 Costley Way
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Phone 410-535-0291
Fax 410-535-3022
Calvert Library…your destination for imagination, information and inspiration!
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