Mar 27, 2012

Michael Anderson, returns to Gateway Gallery as a Guest Artist, April 4 – May 18.

"I am a professional artist working in traditional and digital media. Whether I am painting in oils or acrylics, sketching in water colors or even drawing digitally on a graphics tablet the challenge is always how do I make my work compelling and visually interesting to the viewer.

My recent landscape paintings feature heavily textured surfaces as well as both thick and thin paint applications. While the colors in these works are low key and intermixed on the pallette they range in value from extremely dark to very light. I paint on canvases and panels that I prepare with a layer of acrylic modeling paste troweled on with a broad knife. Once I have blocked in the scene with thin washes I sometimes remove broad areas of paint by wiping them out with a paper towel and thinner. This helps to refine the five to seven basic shapes of the composition which are then painted more thickly often referred to as painting “fat over lean”. Besides a square ended painting knife I use only a few brushes, flats mainly. My favorite brushes are the beat-up ones that look like the burr of a thistle attached to the end of a stick. While the paint is still wet I usually go back into completed areas with a painting knife and literally carve lines into the surface to create more textures and details not possible with a brush. My goal in future paintings is to scale up these techniques on larger canvases with bigger brushes, larger knives and more paint." –Michael Anderson

Orchard, 03/11/2012; oil on canvas board, 12" x 16", Michael Anderson.

Abandoned Mill, 02/26/2012; oil on canvas board, 12" x 16", Michael Anderson.

**See Michael's video On Painting at http://vimeo.com/35735947

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Mar 17, 2012

Gateway Gallery Artist Joyce Yarbrough's "Funkia" juried into exhibition in Vreden Germany.

Joyce Yarbrough's botanical silhouette "Funkia" (hosta), was recently juried to be in an exhibition, May 10 through September 10, 2012 at the Vreden Museum in Vreden, Germany. The museum will be showing artwork by the Guild of American Papercutters, which has members from 18 countries around the world including North America, Europe, Austrailia and Asia.

Joyce is Executive Secretary of the board of the Guild of American Papercutters, and also on the planning committee for the 2012 GAP convention, which will be held in St Louis in June.

Funkia by Joyce Yarbrough

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Mar 14, 2012

GATEWAY GALLERY IN CLAYON PRESENTS “PASSAGEWAYS”, APRIL 4 – MAY 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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314-4021959

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WHAT: “Passageways” an exhibit featuring the photography of John Barhydt

WHERE: Gateway Gallery, 21 N. Bemiston Ave, Clayton, MO.

WHEN: April 4 through May 18, 2012, Opening Reception 6 – 9 p.m. April 13

COST: FREE

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GATEWAY GALLERY IN CLAYON PRESENTS

“PASSAGEWAYS”, APRIL 4 – MAY 18

Opening reception held for the artist 6-9 p.m. APRIL 13

(Clayton, MO/Feb 24, 2012) Gateway Gallery brings the photographic statements of resident artist John Barhydt to its featured artist series in the exhibit “Passageways”. . In Addition, guest artist Michael Anderson will present his heavily textured landscape paintings, including a new large scale canvas. This show runs April 4 through May 18 with an opening reception from 6 to 9 pm on Friday April13 at 21 North Bemiston Ave, Clayton

Passageways: doors, windows, hallways; these architectural elements are used every day, often without a thought. “On the surface they can be useful and aesthetically pleasing but without looking or passing through them we have no idea what lies beyond.” Likewise, the value of roads and trails primarily focuses on destination, getting us from point A to point B but Barhydt takes a different route. This photographer prefers to concentrate on the beauty of the journey and the intrigue of the unknown which waits for us on the other side of the door.

As a child, John was exposed to the world of film photography and the wet darkroom. “I was hooked on the magic I could create there” he reflects. John’s father taught him developing and printing technique while his grandfather supplied inspiration from stories told through his slide shows. The advent of digital cameras added to his repertoire. The result one sees to this lifelong artist’s evolution is imagery using boldness of color and light that is designed to express the moment.

Michael Anderson is a well known and highly collected artist, illustrator and designer who resides in Belleville, IL.. For 35 years he has exhibited his paintings extensively while collaborating with designers, architects and planners on a series of projects including the St. Louis Science Center, The St. Louis Zoo and Anheuser- Busch. Most recently two 6’ tall works based on archival images were commissioned by the Laclede Gas Company and installed at its new corporate headquarters in St Louis. For this upcoming exhibit, Anderson will unveil a new landscape based large scale canvas.

GATEWAY GALLERY

Established in 2004, Gateway Gallery is a co-op art gallery exhibiting 16 regional, award-winning artists whose work range from traditional landscape to contemporary abstraction. Ranging media include oil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, photography, ceramics, and woodworking. Exhibits typically run every six weeks, featuring one of the gallery’s 16 artists as well as three visiting artists. Located in downtown Clayton, Mo., the gallery is walking distance to other galleries and many of St. Louis’ finest restaurants and cafés, making it a “must-stop” destination for art lovers, art collectors and designers.

Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Visit www.GatewayGalleryOnline.com for more information.

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Mar 12, 2012

More Art from Featured Artist Vic Barr

Vic Barr’s woodworking skills are well known and widely appreciated in the St Louis region. His sublimely designed and constructed furniture, jewelry boxes, vessels and even, wooden pens are all one-of-a-kind pieces designed to reveal the wonder hidden beneath the bark of a tree. “I see things in life in the context of building terms; we build families, careers, skills. Everything we are is built on what came before and, what we will be tomorrow depends upon what we build today. We are always under construction. What I build with my hands in my favorite medium –wood - is a concrete and satisfying expression and an extension of the philosophy that has been under construction all my life” explains Barr.

Cherry and Curly Walnut 9-drawer and 6-drawer towers

Cocobolo Heart Box, leather-lined

Cherry and Curly Walnut Jewelry Tower

This exhibit continues until March 30, 2012. If you weren't able to make the opening reception we hope you will stop by to see this masterful work.

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Feb 29, 2012

Juliette Travous, New Guest Artist at Gateway Gallery Feb 22 to Mar 30

See this guest artists beautiful work at Gateway Gallery Feb 22 to Mar 30. Come to the Opening Reception March 2nd, 6-9PM.

Deer Crossing, Pastel by Juliette Travous

Winters Golden Afternoon, Pastel by Juliette Travous

Juliette is a member of the Gateway Pastel Artists (GPA) and the Greater St. Louis Artist Association (GSLAA); and a former member of the Gateway East Artist Guild (GEAG) and the St. Louis Artist Guild. Juliette has studied and worked with various artistic techniques and media, completed college level art courses and has trained under several nationally known and local artists. Her paintings have been exhibited and sold in a variety of art shows and art fairs throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area including The Webster Groves Art Fair, The Queeney Park Art Fair, The Foundry Art Centre, Framations Art Gallery, The Vineyards, Norton’s Gallery, Creative Gallery with the GPA annual pastel show, the St. Charles Plein Air Competition and Spring Art Walk, the Augusta Plein Air Competition, The Lafayette Square Plein Air Competition and the Central West End Art Fair.

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Feb 27, 2012

Paul Bayer, New Guest Artist at Gateway Gallery Feb 22 to Mar 30

See this guest artists beautiful work at Gateway Gallery Feb 22 to Mar 30. Come to the Opening Reception March 2nd, 6-9PM.

The Art of Paul W. Bayer

Paul W. Bayer is a stone sculptor that works primarily in white and slightly veined marbles, as well as a variety of other translucent stones, onyx, alabaster, flourite, calcite etc.. The crystalline structure and texture of natural stone combine to reflect light in an extraordinary way, giving forms movement and life. He carves directly in stone, as well as from models, maquettes and drawings when doing commissioned reliefs, busts and other works. He enjoys working with realism and all forms of abstraction.

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Feb 24, 2012

Patricia Badman, New Guest Artist at Gateway Gallery Feb 22 to Mar 30

See this guest artists beautiful work at Gateway Gallery Feb 22 to Mar 30. Come to the Opening Reception March 2nd, 6-9PM.

The Art of Patricia Badman

Patricia Badman exhibits her work frequenly in one person shows and juried competitions. She is a Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduate and has participated in the ARTEAST open studio tour for the last 10 years. She is a prolific painter whose work is sometimes sensual, sometimes controversial, but always genuine and honest.

"The paintings I show are emotional and spiritual extensions of myself. They reveal what is known by the unconscious to the conscious."

- Patricia Badman

Alton Artist has exhibit in Clayton

Alton Telegraph
... has a definitive artistic style of storytelling, and she is releasing some new works at an exhibition on display at the Gateway Gallery in Clayton, Mo.

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Feb 21, 2012

Article in Bowling Green Times about Gateway Gallery guest artist Lisa Crisman

Hometown artist with international recognition: Lisa Crisman’s Left Ear Art

Vivid. Bold. Expressionistic. Such terms only begin to describe the artwork of Bowling Green native Lisa Crisman. Crisman always knew she wanted to be an artist, since she was a child.

“I grew up dreaming about making art,” Crisman said. Her father, Durward “Woody” Crisman worked as a jeweler in Bowling Green for 47 years. He was the owner of Woody’s Jewelry and Repair located off the square. Crisman’s first job was waitressing at the old A and W restaurant.

“I also worked at the old Dairy Queen, the one where the Chinese restaurant is now,” Crisman recalled with a chuckle.

Copyright Lisa Crisman, Left Ear Art

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Feb 8, 2012

GATEWAY GALLERY IN CLAYTON PRESENTS ‘UNDER CONSTRUCTION,” FEB 22 – MARCH 31

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact Vic Mastis

Gateway Gallery

314-402-1959

High Res photos available upon request

WHAT: “Under Construction” an exhibit featuring the work of Vic Barr

WHERE: Gateway Gallery, 21 N. Bemiston Ave., Clayton MO 63105

WHEN: Feb. 22 – March 31, opening reception 6 – 9 p.m. March 2

COST: FREE

MORE INFO: www.gatewaygalleryonline.com, 314-402-1959

GATEWAY GALLERY IN CLAYTON PRESENTS

‘UNDER CONSTRUCTION,” FEB 22 – MARCH 31

Opening reception held for the artist 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 2

Gateway Gallery proudly presents “Under Construction”, an exhibit featuring the woodworking mastery of resident artist Vic Barr. This exhibit runs February 22 through March 31 with an artists’ reception from 6 to 9 pm on Friday, March 2 in their recently new location at 21 North Bemiston Ave, Clayton.

GATEWAY GALLERY

This contemporary American artist began by hammering nails into 2x4’s as a child. As time went on, selective native and exotic hardwoods captured his attention. As a young man, Vic discovered he had an innate talent for forming clean lines and subtle curves in wood. His reputation for quality and artistic merit grew and his signed and commissioned works can now be found from coast to coast and into Europe.

Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Visit www.GatewayGalleryOnline.com for more information.

GATEWAY GALLERY

Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Visit www.GatewayGalleryOnline.com for more information.

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Feb 1, 2012

More Art from Featured Artist Meg Matson and Guest Artists Crisman, Eultgen, and Tibrewala

Augusta Morning - Acrylic Painting by Meg Matson

Sometimes being an abstract or non- representational painter leaves the artist feeling that they need to prove themselves. A large population of viewers do not understand or "Get" that style of painting and dismiss it as not true art. I have found that I occasionally need to prove myself as an artist by very simply painting a "Pretty" painting.

Ozark Evening - Acrylic Painting by Meg Matson

I found the Sunrise-Sunset theme to be a starting point because everyone can easily relate. It is a nice change for me to switch gears like this but I am always drawn back to working larger, less restricting work that makes the viewer think about what they are looking at rather than being an obvious subject.

But for now I will enjoy a beautiful sunset and my moment of Zen.

Maui Moon - Acrylic Painting by Meg Matson

Screen by Joseph Eultgen

Goddesses - by Sujata Tibrewala

Snow - Pastel by Lisa Crisman

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Jan 22, 2012

Gateway Gallery Artist Joyce Yarbrough Featured in The Columbia Daily Tribune

The artist’s attention to detail can be seen in a close-up of Joyce Yarbrough’s “Brave Feather.”

Photo by August Kryger

Read about Joyce Yarbrough and her fellow regional artists — Mark Langeneckert, Mary Lamboley, and Deborah Huelsbergen, all discussed in the article.

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Jan 21, 2012

Gateway Gallery Grand Opening ... a Grand Success!

In spite of the unkind freezing rain that couldn't have come at a more inappropriate time, it was quite a party. Thanks to all who ventured out to see the new artwork of both resident artists and guest artists. It was a very festive evening. Some people took us up on our challenge to impress us with their own creative version of black tie attire (see photo below).

Many people left with some very nice door prizes donated by resident artists and local businesses. A number of other happy folks purchased original artworks, photographs, greeting cards, and more.

We encourage those of you who decided not to risk a fender bender to come in to see the work before the show ends on February 17.

Photographs provided by Gateway Gallery Artists Jerry Schmutz and Joyce Yarbrough.

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Jan 19, 2012

New Guest Artists at Gateway Gallery: Crisman, Eultgen, and Tibrewala

See these guest artists beautiful work at Gateway Gallery Jan 4-Feb 17. Come to the Grand Opening Reception January 20th, 6-9PM.

The Art of Lisa Crisman

St. Louis artist Lisa Crisman grew up in a small midwestern town, Bowling Green, Missouri. Commenting on her childhood, she states, "My mother is an artist, my grandmother was an artist, and an artist is what I've always wanted to be. She devotes as many of her waking hours as possible to her art. Her training is comprised of independent and private study. Lisa is passionate about using bold and vibrant color in her work, rarely using "local" color. Her paintings have been described as "Van Gogh meets Munch", "Vivid and Expressive!" and "a new and contemporary take on the landscape." These unique traits distinguish her from many other artists. Lisa's art has been juried into many prestigious fine art fairs and exhibitions across the country, and her paintings hang in businesses and private collections throughout the nation. She has received numerous awards for her pastel and watercolor landscapes, including: 2009 2nd place Best in Show, Fine Art Competition Taste of St. Louis. 2011 Purchase Award, Old Capitol Art Fair, Springfield, Illinois. 2011 1st Place Fine Art Competition, Missouri State Fair.

The Art of Joseph Eultgen

Joseph Eultgen's passion for woodworking has spanned 33 years for clients throughout the United States. He began his learning process by building theatrical sets, as well as building sets and props for movies. He is primarily self taught, having worked in shops and mills to learn production techniques. Joseph now builds one of a kind high end furniture, such as entertainment centers, custom cabinetry, liturgical furniture, and other custom architectural mill work. His specialty is the use of exotic hardwoods (such as Carpathian Burl elm and Macasser ebony), veneer work, inlay and marquetry. Joseph had the lifetime honor of designing/building two chairs for Pope John Paul II while the Pope was visiting St. Louis. Joseph's passion and drive for woodworking is accredited to his family.

The Art of Sujata Tibrewala

Sujata has been collecting many accolades, and art competition prizes in school and college alike e.g. Creative Artists Society, Prasar Yagna: The Advertising Club, ART Slant, New York. Few of her art works were also featured on cover page of the leading children’s Magazine Balhans in Rajasthan. Her works got showcased at PAN IIT global summit among the "right brains of the IITians", one of her paintings was selected as a fundraiser for Memphis farmer's market annul fund raising, and her video on Vibhutipura lake was selected by "the lost of bangalores" to be awarded and used by the local authorities to get money sanctioned for the lake restoration. Her story was featured on the Titan "Be more" web site. Her work met rave reviews and got written about in all leading papers of Bangalore and Rajasthan, Rajasthan Patrika, Hindustan Times, Punjab Kesri, Dainik Mehka Bharat, Hum Log, Daily News, Times of India, Deccan Herald, Indian Express, Bangalore Mirror etc. ETV Kannada, Tv9 Jaipur and Bangalore News Network (BNN) also recognized her work with and Child Helpline NGO APSA and lauded her. Her paintings are collected by institution and individuals alike. AID India, Shared Heritage (University of Maryland), CAO VIMS are a few collectors of her work.

See her You Tube video Zara Hizaab Uthao : The his-story of women.

Photographs taken with iPhone by Gateway Gallery Artist Daniel Fishback.

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Jan 6, 2012

Gateway Gallery Artist Joyce Yarbrough's scissors-cut Silhouettes will be exhibited at Stephens College.

Gateway Gallery Artist Joyce Yarbrough's scissors-cut Silhouettes will be exhibited

January 13-February 24, 2012 at Stephens College in Columbia, MO.

"Drawn, Cut, Torn, & Pasted" features paper as the common primary material that will be emphasized in this Davis Art Gallery exhibition. Joyce Yarbrough, along with Mark Langeneckert, Mary Lamboley, and Deborah Huelsbergen were invited to exhibit how they utilize paper with drawing, mixed-media, cut-paper silhouettes, and torn-paper constructions.

Artists' Reception is January 13, 4-6pm... Hope to see you there!

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Jan 3, 2012

It's Our Grand Opening Reception! "Black tie with a twist"

Join us for champagne, door prizes, hors d'oeuvres, music, and more! Impress us with your creative version of black tie attire ... (optional of course).

Friday, January 20, 6:00PM TO 9:00PM
(Exhibit runs Jan. 4th through Feb. 17th, 2012)

Show Theme: Sunrise-Sunset
Featured Artist: Meg Matson

"Islamorada Sunset", acrylic, 18" x 36"

Guest Artists: Lisa Crisman - Pastels

Sujata Tibrewala - 2D Paintings
Joseph Eultgen - Woodworking/Furniture

Gallery Artists: Karen Clark Antrim, Vic Barr, John Barhydt, Daniel Fishback,
Sheldon Johnson, Vic Mastis, Greg Matchick, Meg Matson, Sandy Moriarty, Janice Schoultz Mudd, Annie Smith Piffel, Jerry Schmutz, Michele Wells, Terry Whittle, D.A.Williams, Joyce Yarbrough

Gallery Hours: Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat.
10-5 (Closed) (Closed) 11-6 11-6 11-6 11-6

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Dec 16, 2011

Michael Anderson Featured Artist at Gateway Gallery

First Day Of Spring, 2011, oil on stretched canvas, 24" h x 30" w.

Michael Anderson exhibited his watercolor sketches at Gateway Gallery earlier this year. His most recent plein air oils are now on exhibit as part of the Peaceful Places gallery-wide themed exhibit through December 30.

Click To See Michael's YouTube Video on Urban Sketching.

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Dec 8, 2011

Daniel Fishback in Exhibit at 14th Street Gallery

Daniel Fishback is one of the artists in the exhibit. The gallery is celebrating their 1st year anniversary and will have a show and reception on December 17th from 2pm to 6pm.

14th Street Gallery - Part of Poor Souls Artist Group
2701 N 14th Street
Saint Louis MO

One Block south from Crown Candy
OLD NORTH redevelopment

See the new art Rotation artists including Mike Albers, Daniel Fishback, Jim trotter, plus several more artists.

Georgetown Colorado Railroad by Daniel Fishback - one of the works in the show

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Dec 7, 2011

New Resident Artists Coming Onboard

Gateway Gallery welcomes artists Daniel Fishback and Terry Whittle. Fishback and Whittle will be joining the gallery on January 1, 2012. Here are a couple of samples of their work:

Kenosha to Breckenridge Trail - Oil, by Daniel Fishback

Sycamore Spring - Oil, by Terry Whittle

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Dec 2, 2011

Sheldon Johnson Exhibits

Sheldon Johnson, one of Gateway Gallery's artists, has paintings at Norton's Fine Art and Framing Gallery through January 21, 2012. "Size Matters--Small is Better" features miniature paintings of all kinds. They are great for holiday gifts, that special place or just because they moved you. Norton's is located at 2025 S. Big Bend, St Louis MO 63117.

Nov 25, 2011

100 under $100

If you would like a unique gift for a favorite person, a special friend, or for your own home for the holiday season, the artists at Gateway Gallery invite you to visit and make your selection!

We are offering you a specially featured selection of more than 100 beautifully crafted pieces of artwork all under $100. Included in the creative gift selection of the 100 under $100. are Karen's fish ornaments, Joyce Yarbourgh’s silhouettes, Janice Schlutz Mudd’s mixed media, Michele Well’s pastels, Sheldon Johnson’s abstracts, D.A. William’s pastels, and Vic Mastis’ get away boxes. You will be impressed by the quality of the artwork in the gallery and be able to find that special gift for your holiday gift giving knowing the artwork will be appreciated for many years to come. Now at Gateway Gallery through the holidays.

Nov 18, 2011

The Big Move

We made the big move after 7 years in one location. The new gallery is turning out very nice. The window shows off our paintings and 3 dimensional works. The lighting is fabulous. Come in and see all the new creations we have added.

Oct 12, 2011

Satellite to Earth: Janice Schoultz Mudd

Satellite to Earth – The first show in our new location at 21 N. Bemiston Street, Clayton, MO features the mixed media paintings of Janice Schoultz Mudd.

Inspired by ancient navigational maps and today’s satellite imagery, Schoultz Mudd redefines the perspective of landscape art using only a creative imagination and a paint brush. With Google Earth as the point of departure, Mudd transforms everyday landscapes into abstract, vibrant, and luminous canvas paintings.

What are these paintings exactly?
These paintings are landscape based abstractions made possible by the influence of satellites, the easy proximity of Google earth, advanced infrared, x-ray ,computer and radio wave technologies, and the sailing skills of ancient mariners.

The connective tissue of prehistory to the world we live in today plays a large role in the multifaceted interpretations of landscape that define my artwork. Interwoven with this is the spiritual influence that has so often been mankind’s guide. The outcome of this interest is on ongoing body of contemporary landscape based painting that explores our world from above as well as from ground level – and often times in the same breath.

How do ancient navigational maps fit into this?
Many years ago I read a book called “The Farfarers” by Farley Mowat. It explored a theory of how ancient mariners made their way from the northern European countries to Newfoundland. Accurate or not, this got me thinking about how ancient mariners actually managed to sail out into unknown expanses of the ocean and find their way. In hindsight, early navigational maps are notoriously inaccurate, but these mariners were intrepid and steadily made advances; it’s inspiring.

How did ancient mariners worldwide know how to navigate? That’s what I wanted to know. A former naval officer and “A People’s History of Science” written by Clifford D. Conner gave me some pretty good clues. Basically man lived close to nature and paid attention to it. He used the signs that the weather, currents, sky and living creatures provided. Valuable knowledge built up from keen observation and continual trial and error was purposefully passed on to each new generation.

At the end of 500 pages I closed the book in complete awe of what we can accomplish when we put our minds to it and I had gained an understanding of how much we owe to all those everyday people who came before us.

And Satellites?? Well, the images are fascinating. I saw a series of worldwide nighttime images on Google Earth a few years ago and it was startling to observe the bright concentration of population distribution in Europe and the United States while most of Africa remained in total darkness. This is what you see from a satellite and it is an image that continually inspires my work.

Is this the only inspiration for your artwork?
No, I have a number of running themes I periodically return to, which you can see on my website . The common thread you will notice when you take a look at them though, is the luminous quality of color made possible by a technique of using numerous thin paint layers and cut and collaged materials serving for texture and definition.

Is Gateway Gallery the only place to see your paintings? Gateway Gallery is one of the places to find my work. Grafica Fine Arts in Webster Groves, Art Trends Gallery in Chesterfield and One Artist Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico carry my paintings as well. Then there are the three or four outdoor fairs I participate in each year, juried art shows and invitational exhibits such as the Margaret Harwell Art Museum in Poplar Bluffs, MO which will devote their entire facility to my work this coming March, 2012.

Oct 11, 2011

Gateway Gallery Has Moved!

Sep 8, 2011

Local Color - Gateway Gallery's Seventh Anniversary

Gateway Gallery is proud to be celebrating our seventh year together during the St. Louis Art Fair in Clayton, MO. We are presenting an exhibit of new work by 18 talented artists. We will have an artists' reception with light appetizers and beverages from 6-9pm on Friday, September 9, 2011. You can also come meet the artists all weekend while select artists create beautiful works of art en plein air on the sidewalk outside our gallery. Come see our Local Color in action!