The nine local artists of the Friday Morning painters participating in the exhibit are: Gulsen Beasley, Robert Innela, Sarah Lane, Alma Larkin, Sylvia Levy, Sarah McHugh, Winnie O’Dougherty, Gwenda Ross and Mary Sealfon.

The exhibit will include oil paintings, pastels, watercolors and sculptures.

For more than 25 years, the Friday Morning Painters, artists from the Warwick and the surrounding area, have gathered together on Friday mornings to paint portraits, figure drawings, still life or whatever pleases their imaginations.

During the summer months they gather at a pleasant local scene for plein aire painting. They enjoy the company of the fellow artists, their discussions of famous works of art and an occasional critique of their own work.

The group began by meeting at the Bandwagon, later called Doc Fry’s and now known as the Warwick Community Center. At the present time the group meets at the Warwick Senior Center on Kings Highway. They extend an invitation to artist’s in the community to join them at the Warwick Senior Center.

The Albert Wisner Public Library is located at One McFarland Drive in the Village of Warwick. The gallery is on the lower level of the facility. For library hours, visit www.albertwisnerlibrary.org

“A Day in the Country”

Mary Mugele Sealfon

and Dennis Fanton

-Introducing Thomas Bolger in a solo exhibit-

Spring blooms at the Wallkill River School with colorful Impressionist depictions of Orange County by regional artists Mary Mugele Sealfon and Dennis Fanton. Both fine artists will greet visitors on Sat. May 8^th from 5pm-7pm. Wine and hors d’oevres will be served, event is free and open to the public. Exhibit runs from May 1-31, Tues.–Sun., 9am-6pm. Introducing emerging artist Thomas Bolger in a solo exhibit in the workshop room.

Entranced by the Hudson Valley, Mary Mugele Sealfon enjoys plein air painting, portraiture and still life in pastel and oil. She teaches at SUNY Orange and The Wallkill River School.  Her work has been featured in several shows at the Wallkill River Art Gallery, Montgomery NY and many other regional venues.   Recently, she was in “Majestic Hudson” show at the Paramount and is currently showing at the Flatiron Gallery in Peekskill, NY.  One of thirty Orange Country artists interviewed for the FreeArtinNY.org website, she was videotaped painting the quadracentennial replica of Henry Hudson’s “Half Moon” while it docked in Newburgh in November 2008.

In New York City she pursued a career as Art Director and designer for various publications and companies.  She also studied at the School of Visual Arts, the Art Students League and with noted regional artists including John Osborne at the Ridgewood Art Institute, NJ.  Her paintings and prints have been exhibited nationally and internationally and won numerous awards.

Her painting of children on the beach “Beach Memories” was used on the August 2008 cover of “Natural Awakenings” and a pastel, “Baird’s Cows” was featured on the 2004 Warwick Valley Telephone Cover.

Dennis Fanton trained at Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts, Ducret School of Art, and had private instruction in oil painting, pastels, botanical illustration, and portraiture.  His style is strongly influenced by the impressionistic painters with a focus on color relationships and interesting, varied brushwork.  The balance of light and shadow are a frequent theme and his personal relationship with the changing seasonal landscapes of the Hudson Valley is reflected in his work.  Painting in ever-changing light has resulted in a focus on the emotional impact of the piece rather than simply attention to detail.  He is affiliated with Kent Art Association, Middletown Art Group, Garret Society, and Wallkill River School.

Every month, the Wallkill River School introduces an emerging artist in the workshop room. This is an artist who has never had a solo show in Orange County, and is ready to make the leap from a beginner to a semi-professional or emerging artist. This month, Thomas Bolger of Cragsmoor is our emerging artist. Bolger has been working in oil and acrylic since 1970, and has studied at the Art Student’s League, Wallkill River School, and with other artists in the region. He has exhibited regionally in group shows, and is showing  his large-scale landscapes in a solo exhibit this month.

Hi all:

Thought I’d send out a reminder about my annual Mother’s Day Sale. It will be this Friday, April 30th and Saturday, May1st from 11AM – 2PM at the Studio, which is on the ground floor of my home at 39 Kenilworth Lane in Warwick. I’ll have lots of new work as well as some familiar styles. All will be discounted on these two days between 10% – 30% off of my regular prices. Pieces available for sale include: ceramic pendant necklaces and earrings, Lampwork and Murano Glass jewelry, ceramic trays and bowls, and all are one of a kind pieces.

You can enter through the Garage where you’ll see a lot of Bargain Closeouts which will range from $5 – $10. Then head on into the work studio and showroom where everything will be out on display for you to touch, try on and hopefully you’ll find some Mother’s Day Gifts you like.

I really hope to see you there. Call me if you have any questions or need directions.

Warm regards,
Roberta Green
RG Clay Creations

The exhibition will be held at Gallery Warwick, on the 2nd floor of the Lehigh & Hudson Railroad Building, 17 River Street, in Warwick. Members of the Warwick Art League are exhibiting and selling their original works of art, which feature a variety of mediums including oils, graphics, mixed media collage, watercolors, photography, sculpture, pencils, pastels, charcoals, etc.

The reception is free and open to the public.

Gallery Warwick will be open today for the Warwick Art League 56th Annual Member’s Exhibition.

Gallery Warwick is located at 17 River Street, Warwick, NY 10990

WAL Member Diane Ouzoonian will be showing her work at the Greenwood Lake Library in February. The title of the show is PURE COLORS and it runs from Feb.1-26  The show consists of figures,still life and local landscapes in oils and watercolor.

To view more of Diane’s work, visit her website here.

GREENWOOD LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
P.O. Box 1139, 79 Waterstone Road
Greenwood Lake, New York  10925

www.gwllibrary.org

Susan Hope Fogel, Joan Ross and Winnie O'Dougherty

The Neustadts

A very special Thank You to Susan Hope Fogel for once again hosting the Annual WAL Holiday Party.  A lovely time was had by all!

Photos courtesy of Jacinthe Battaglino.

The fee is still just $25 per year for single membership and $35 for a family membership.

Please send your renewal to The Warwick Art League, PO Box 923, Warwick, NY 10990.  Please make checks payable to The Warwick Art League. Include your current contact information (name, mailing address, email, web address) with your check.

The fee is still just $25 per year for single membership and $35 for a family membership.

Please send your renewal to The Warwick Art League, PO Box 923, Warwick, NY 10990.  Please make checks payable to The Warwick Art League. Include your current contact information (name, mailing address, email, web address) with your check.