First Merit Bank featuring David Fawcett

  

 

 

Award-winning artist, David Fawcett, has a soft touch that reveals his sensitivity to the natural world around him.   His paintings will be on display at the Old Mill Branch of First Merit Bank through the end of July.  Stop in and enjoy this lovely exhibit.  Thank you to First Merit Bank for hosting these ongoing exhibits.

Photos courtesy of Bill Beuther

Sophia is Truly Sophisticated

Local artist, Sophia Smith is from Medina and is a fourth grader at Ella Canavan Elementary.  Although she may be small, Sophie has already put together quite a portfolio and list of accomplishments for her age.  Her home environment is nurturing in creativity, as her mom, grandmothers, and even grandfathers have taught her different aspects and techniques in art.   At school, she has had the support and encouragement of a fantastic art teacher.  Her accomplishments include having 2 pieces of artwork displayed at Medina Hospital during the summer months, being selected by Akron’s Children’s Hospital to have a painting framed and displayed in a patient room, and was the youngest vendor at the Medina International Festival in which she displayed and sold her jewelry creations.  This summer her plans are to participate in local craft fairs and festivals in which she can promote her jewelry business, “Sophistication by Sophia.” 

Sophia will be speaking on what inspires her and her work, the development of her company, and what she has learned about running an art business at such a young age.

You are invited to join us to hear this delightful young lady speak on Wednesday, May 2, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of Brunswick City Hall.

New Feature: "SPOTLIGHT"

Highlighting our Members Accomplishments

Check out our new feature, "SPOTLIGHT," in the right-hand column of this blog.  We will be recognizing awards and other accomplishments of our members.  If you are a member of Brunswick Art Works and have received an award for something art related, been written up in the newspaper, been accepted into a juried exhibition, etc., please send a brief paragraph with your information to lbeutherart@gmail.com along with any appropriate links or photos.

Morning Critique Group, 4-9-2012

Helen Jeglic, Pastel

Mary Ann Peto, Watercolor

David Fawcett, Oil

Valorie Snell, colored pencil and mixed
 media

Lee Beuther, Watercolor

George Harth, Watercolor

Peggy Lantz, Watercolor

Lee Beuther, Oil

Mary Ann Peto, Watercolor

Helen Jeglic, Oil

We had a wide variety of styles and media at this morning's critique group.  Above are the paintings, in various stages of completion, that we critiqued.  Thanks to everyone for being willing to risk, by sharing  work and allowing everyone to share their opinions.  Critiques are scary business.  The artist being critiqued is risking, but so it the person doing the critique.  The payoff is that we all learn through the process.  And, although you don't see them, we did have real, live artists there!  Bill wasn't able to be there and the person filling in (me) simply forgot to photograph the artists!  I figure everyone would rather see the artwork anyway.

The Lilting Sounds of the Celtic Harp

 

Celtic harpist, Tiffany Lingle, delighted a large, enthusiastic group to a variety of Irish and Scottish Ayers at the April meeting of Brunswick Art Works.  Although Tiffany has a musical background, she has no formal training on the harp.  But, you would never guess that by listening to her play.  Playing by ear, she has taught herself well in the five years since beginning her journey with this fascinating instrument.  It was a lovely evening with enchanting music.