Friday, January 25, 2013

Art at Calvert Library (press release)

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

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us

Calvert Library…your destination for imagination, information and inspiration!

 

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