Available in the April 2014 issue of The Artist's Magazine -- this fantastic interview with Mary Sauer offers a look into the techniques, materials, and process she uses to create her stunning portraits. Having just observed Mary's work while she was in town to start a portrait commission -- this article is spot on, a MUST read!
Below are three paintings by Mary that show different steps in her process.
We wanted to share Greg's just-released article "Beauty and the Grit" from Artists on Art Magazine. Greg expounds on his back group, evolution as a painter, and current inspirations -- a great read!
We hope you enjoy the peek into Greg's world!
We had a wonderful turnout for the Arneis Quartet & Christina English concert this past Saturday night! The gallery was humming with beautiful music & delightful cocktails -- the perfect combination to beat the slight chill outside. Take a look below at a few images and a short video from the evenings performance.
Don't worry if you missed out -- we will be hosting the Lorelei Ensemble on Friday, November 22nd at 7pm for their 2013-2014 Season Launch Party! Tickets can be purchased on the Lorelei Ensemble website for an evening of music-making, food, & drink which will feature an inside look at their upcoming season & a raffle for prizes.
A BIG thank you to Arneis Quartet (Heather, Rose, Agnes, & Daniel), Christina English (& friends!), & Opus Affair for all their hard work in making this an unforgettable event!
In case you were wondering the Arneis Quartet gets their name from a white, Italian wine grape variety known as "the little rascal" -- a fitting name for this talented group, classic yet playful!
During our Back to Back Exhibition in April, we had the pleasure of featuring local sculptor Ann Hirsch. Her two beautiful iron on cast plaster pieces -- Watchers: Facepull & Watchers: Eyepoke -- were wonderful three dimensional additions to the mostly oil painting based show.
In January, after over a year of working on preliminary ideas, Ann was chosen by the Bill Russell Legacy Project Committee & The Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation to complete The Bill Russell Legacy Project at Boston City Hall Plaza. Check out this great interview with Ann by the Boston Art Commission about her process and meeting the legend himself!
We can't wait to see Ann's sculpture & the entire hardscape project unveiled on November 1st from 2-4pm at City Hall Plaza.
All images from annhirschstudio.com.
Join us tonight Thursday, October 17th from 5 - 8pm as we participate in the Beacon Hill Business Association's Third Thursday! Come out and support your local Charles Street merchants for this Harvest Moon event! The gallery will be open late serving a fall appropriate beverage. Sip, shop, & save -- 10% off of all paintings tonight only!
Once you've sipped & shopped your way down Charles Street join us back at the gallery to socialize from 7 - 9pm as we host a meet & greet with Josh Zakim.
This is also an opportunity to get a sneak peek at Thomas Torak's show -- Alive with Paint -- which opens the following night, Friday, October 18th from 6:30-9pm!
A while back we made a wildly successful gallery postcard that quickly disappeared! In trying to create something visual that people could take with them to remember the gallery, we have a new gallery postcard with images of some of the all-time favorite paintings that have graced the walls of SMG!
Swing by the gallery to snag one (and even one for a friend) before they vanish! A little daily art inspiration to keep at your desk, in your studio, on your fridge, or even as a bookmark :)
In anticipation of our upcoming Thomas Torak opening on October 18th from 6:30-9pm, we would like to share that 'Bread and Wine' has won the Wholesale Frame Co. Award at the Academic Artists Association 63rd National Exhibition of Contemporary Realism!
We couldn't be happier for Tom, whose dedication and technique we deeply admire.
'Bread and Wine' will be hanging and available in the gallery during Tom's solo show -- Alive with Paint. To get a sneak peek of other pieces in the show or a copy of Tom's article in the October 2013 issue of The Artist's Magazine, please feel free to contact us!
Join us NEXT Thursday, July 18th from 5pm - 8pm as we participate in the Beacon Hill Business Association's first ever Third Thursday! With a Hawaiian Luau theme, the event is sure to draw a crowd as participating stores stay open late and the neighborhood shops local. Stop by the gallery for a relaxing summer evening -- perusing new painting arrivals and sipping a surprise, festive libation!
If you can't make it this month -- not to worry! We'll be doing it again on August 15th from 5-8pm with a theme of Summer in Paris.
As we begin our Fourth of July celebrations here at the gallery we decided to pick out paintings & images that conjure up wonderful memories of summers past!
Each of us chose one all time favorite summer painting (or two), one piece currently in the gallery, and one image of our favorite summer place. We hope you enjoy!
We hope you all have a wonderful Fourth of July holiday and get to spend some time at one of your favorite summer places!
Boston-based artist Nick Ward, who's piece 'Suburban Dream' was a part of our April Back to Back Exhibition, recently took the time to chat with us about his painting style and what motivates him!
What do you like to paint? I like to paint people -- because I like people. I love to study people in their daily routines.
When did you start painting? Not that long ago actually. I've been a professional artist for about 5 years now.
On average how long does it take for you to complete a large composition? Does the time vary depending on the size of the painting? It takes me months to complete a single piece. I normally work with larger paintings -- around 4' x 5' each or larger. With really large works I use small brushes, which takes longer, but gives me the detail I am looking for. Small pieces, however, if I really focus I can finish within a week.
Why do you use a small brush on large scale paintings? Small brushes enable me to pay close attention to the small details in the human body. In reality, people aren't perfectly smooth -- everyone's body has various textures and skin tone variations. The small brush allows for a more realistic depiction. Each brushstroke produces a new breadth of color and texture.
What type of environment do you like to work in? I always work with music. Depending on what music is playing effects how the painting goes. Certain songs motivate the scene. If you want something refined, put something mellow on. I always paint in the studio, isolated from distractions and prying eyes.
What is your favorite piece that you've ever painted? 'Mirrors Eye View' is my favorite painting, it was recently used on the cover of Dig Boston magazine.
What is your favorite piece of art? Edvard Munch 'The Kiss'.
What is your favorite Greater Boston area museum? The deCordova Museum in Lincoln, MA.
What do you want your viewer to experience when they see your work? I want the viewer to experience the classic "body tingle" -- a full body wave of emotion. I want the everyday person to walk up to the work, see it, and understand the message without having to be a trained art major. I want my art to be simple enough -- to be accessible to the general public, yet stimulating for art intellectuals.
Check out more of Nick's work on his website! We're anxiously awaiting a few new small pieces from Nick that should arrive this summer -- we'll share them as soon as they're here.
