Windy Hill Studio's Fall 2016 Newsletter

Tyler Art Gallery @ Oswego State Downtown Presents: Land, Sky, Water

Tyler Art Gallery @ Oswego State Downtown Presents:   Land, Sky, Water  Watercolor, Acrylic and Pastel by Joan Applebaum "The focus of this exhibit is on landscape - specifically on relationships between land, sky and water. I am intrigued by the drama of light and moisture mingling in the air creating those silvery spaces where land, sky and water connect, resulting in portrayal of atmosphere rather than of a specific scene. The unique characteristics and challenges of each medium (watercolor, acrylic and pastel) influence the final look of each painting." - Joan Applebaum Joan Applebaum's colorful paintings of Upstate New York and its woodlands and waterways have been exhibited in galleries and shows throughout New York State. In addition to being a working artist, Joan teaches during the summer months at the Thousand Islands Arts Center in Clayton. She maintains studios in her home base in East Syracuse and at her camp in Redwood. Joan's exhibits have included solo shows at the Delavan Art Gallery, the Adirondack Centers for the Arts in Blue Mountain Lake and Old Forge, and the Community Arts Council Gallery in Utica and several locations in Syracuse and surrounding areas.

November 4, 2016 - January 20, 2017 Reception and Downtown Artist Series Friday, November 4: 5-7pm Downtown Artists Series: 6pm Artist's Talk: Joan Applebaum Poet: Milo Licata Graphic Designer: Melissa Digiovanna Inspired by Joan Applebaum's work, Milo Licata will read new work written in response to the exhibition. Melissa Digiovanna will discuss her graphic design interpretation of this collaboration. This series is sponsored by SCMA Dean, Dr. Julie Pretzat and ARTSwego Tyler Art Gallery @ Oswego State Downtown: 186 West First Street, Oswego, NY 13126 (315) 216 - 4985   Oswego State Downtown Gallery Hours: Wednesday:  12pm - 5pm Thursday:  10am - 6pm Friday:  10am - 5pm Saturday:  11am - 5pm Sunday - Tuesday:  Closed

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Amy E. Bartell

Tyler Art Gallery, Assistant Director

Instructor: Graphic Design and Illustration

227 Tyler Hall

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, NY 13126

New Images for Land--Sky--Water at Tyler Art Gallery @Oswego State Downtown

Bellingham Rain, watercolor

New Show, New Images

Over the last 6 weeks I have been preparing some new images for my upcoming show at Tyler Art Gallery @Oswego State Downtown. The exhibit titled Land--Sky--Water will feature at least 4 new watercolors and 3 new acrylic paintings.

These pieces, along with 7 other paintings are all about atmosphere and less about portraying a specific location. There are a couple of paintings with some landmark images which will immediately betray their location, but all of the others are non-specific. 

Haunted by Water

To quote Norman Maclean in A River Runs Through It and Other Stories, I am haunted by waters.

I have always been drawn to the water and find my self most at peace when I am by the water. I love painting the shimmering surface of the water mirroring the moods of the sky and the morning mist rising and mingling with the air in such a way that it's hard to tell where the land begins and the water ends.

Those are types of paintings you will find in this show. A little less detailed than some of my other work; it's definitely all about atmosphere and using the push-pull of warm and cool colors to convey depth and mood.

The show opens November 4 with a reception from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. I'll be giving an artist talk around 6:00 pm followed by a presentation by a poet and a graphic designer. They will be discussing how my work is interpreted in their art form.

I hope you will join us!