NOAPS Best of America Small Works 2021
Posted on May 1, 2021
Exhibition dates: May 7 – June 1, 2021
Principle Gallery Charleston
125 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
843-727-4500
Principlegallery.com
Celebrating its 4th “Best of America” Small Works National Juried Exhibition in 2021, the National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) features oil and acrylic painters from all across North America and international artists in their exhibit honoring the best in oil and acrylic painting. NOAPS has been showcasing the talents of oil and acrylic painters since 1991. I am thrilled to have my painting, Spring Serenade, included in this wonderful show! To view the accepted
Opening & Awards Reception, May 7, 2021 at Principle Gallery, Charleston.
Spring Art at the Mill
Posted on April 5, 2021
April 24 – May 9, 2021
Burwell Morgan Mill
15 Tannery Lane, Millwood, VA 22646
540-955-2600
clarkehistory.org
Sunday – Fridays, 12 pm to 5 pm, Saturdays, 10 pm to 6 pm. Covid protocols will be observed.
Each year, the Burwell-Morgan Mill in the quaint village of Millwood, Virginia, becomes an extraordinary art gallery. Art at the Mill has become one of the premier art shows in the mid-Atlantic region, attracting artists and buyers from more than a dozen states.
During each show, around 300 artists display more than 1,000 pieces of art of all descriptions and media. Oil paintings are predominant, but other types of painting, mixed-media, sculpture, fine woodworking, and pottery round out the stunning diversity of the show. There is truly something for every taste, budget, and decor.
Art at the Mill is also Clarke County Historical Association’s primary fundraiser, providing the operating funds for both the Mill and the Museum and Archives. Proceeds also go to the maintenance and operations of the Burwell-Morgan Mill, the Museum in Berryville, special programming, and the Sarah P. Trumbower Memorial Scholarship fund awarded to a Clarke County student pursuing university education in the fine arts.
Come visit the show as, Art at the Mill is a feast for the senses. A beautiful drive, a walk through the old door of the mill and the beauty of a variety of art housed in an amazing relic from the 18th century. After you’re done shopping, grab a delicious lunch at Locke Modern Country Store across the street and have a picnic in the meadow.
Fine art, history, and food in a lovely setting make this a perfect destination for anyone.
Winter Glow, 12 x 16 inches, oil on panel by Jill Brabant
● SOLD,In the Pink, 6 x 6 inches, oil on panel by Jill Brabant
● SOLD, Zinnia Sketch, 4 x 8 inches, oil on panel by Jill Brabant
Autumn Gold, 11 x 14 inches, oil on panel by Jill Brabant
Ruby and Willow, 9 x 12 inches, oil on panel by Jill Brabant
Daybreak, 4 x 8 inches, oil on panel by Jill Brabant
● SOLD, The Avid Gardener, 14 x 11 inches, oil on panel by Jill Brabant
Still Life Exhibition
Posted on April 5, 2021
16 Regional Artists at the Staunton Augusta Art Center
On View April 2- May 8 , 2021
20 South New Street, Staunton, Virginia 24401
www.saartcenter.org
Mondays- Fridays, 1-4pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
I was honored to be selected as one of the 16 regional artists included in this beautiful show. This exhibition was curated by the students of Bridgewater college and Michael Hough, professor.
Roses in a Trumpet Vase
(12 x 12 inches, oil on panel)
Drama and Divas
(16 x 20 inches, oil on panel)
White Pitcher with Apple
(8 x 10 inches, oil on panel)
Abundance
(10 x 8 inches, oil on panel)
The Joys of Spring
Posted on March 29, 2021
Signs of spring are sprouting in my garden!
The hyacinths and daffodils are blooming and rose season is just around the corner!
Narcissus Spring
Framed Painting: $350
(10 x 8 inches, oil on panel)
Available for Sale through Paypal
Daily Practice
Posted on March 4, 2021
“Drawing is the Basis of Art.
A bad painter cannot draw. But one who draws well can always paint.” —Arshile Gorky
Drawing is great way to train your eye to see and to hone your skills of shapes, edges, and perspective—especially when drawing from life. Drawing in black and white reduces having to think about color as a variable and makes the artist focus on value and edges. I enjoying incorporating drawing into my daily practice to help me improve as an artist and painter.
Charcoal Rose
● Sold (9 x 12 drawing, 11 x 14 mat, charcoal on paper)
Valentine
Posted on February 14, 2021
It’s no secret I love roses! I have different varieties in my garden and I never grow tired or their spiral shape and soft petals.
In this painting I wanted to play with the different shades of creamy white and the warm colors found in the center of some of these roses. The red roses are the divas that demand your attention in the center of the composition. The soft grey background keeps the focus on the beautiful forms of the roses.
Valentine
(14 x 1 1 inches, oil on panel)
Framed Painting: $695 plus shipping
How Does an Artist Develop?
Posted on January 3, 2021
Book Review:
Problem Solving for Oil Painters by Gregg Kreutz
If I had to pick one book for an artist who was just starting to learn how to paint, this would be it! Gregg Kreutz is a master painter, author and an instructor at the Art Students League in New York City.
“A great painting is a moment captured.
It may have taken years to create but its effect on the viewer is immediate. The quality of spontaneous vision can mislead the aspiring painter into thinking that art emerges full blown from the soul of the artist . . . in fact real art is more often that not the result of hard-won struggles with all sorts of problems, some lofty, some mundane. . . The artist develops by answering questions like,“What makes form look dimensional? How does light flow?”
(pg. 7, Problem Solving for Painters by Gregg Kreutz, 1986).
Often when an artist is first learning to paint, they might not know what questions to ponder. This book covers many topics and has insightful questions that can serve not only as a learning tool but as a way to critique your own work. It covers topics from shapes, values, edges, shadow, color and more. Plus, it’s filled wth Kreutz’s beautiful paintings!
Winter Glow
Posted on December 3, 2020
What is Tonalism in art? According to the americantonalistsociety.com this type of art can be defined by the use of subtle tones of color often using various greens, purples, blues, and grays that are soothing and restful on the eye. It depicts atmosphere or unseen air and stresses symbolic form. Tonalism often uses expressive paint handling to embody emotion and to represent nature. It’s unique soft-edged forms create a sense of mystery and an emotional response.
My painting, Winter Glow, was created partially from a photograph and also from memory. I wanted to recreate the cold, peaceful stillness found on a winter day, the feel of the crisp air, yet a bit of warmth from the beautiful glow of the sun.
Winter Glow
● SOLD (12 x 16 inches, oil on panel)
November Gratitude
Posted on November 3, 2020
“Gratitude is the golden tray on which I offer to others what God has given to me.” —Father Joseph Martin
November and Thanksgiving is always a time for reflection on what we are grateful for in our lives.
This year with the covid pandemic it has very difficult for so many, but it has also forced us to look at what is truly important. I am so grateful for family, friends and the simple joys in life. Cooking meals, stopping to enjoy nature’s beauty and spending time together (in small groups this year) is what I treasure.
Thank you for supporting my art. Wishing you health, happiness and many blessings.
Autumn Birches
(9 x 12, inches, watercolor on paper)
Painting with mat: $65 plus shipping
Available for sale through Etsy
Autumn Gold
Posted on October 5, 2020
This painting was fun to create and a bit of experimentation. I used gold and copper leaf to add some glistening colors in the beautiful fall foliage that I observed.
Autumn Gold
(14 x 1 1 inches, oil on panel)
Framed Painting: $450 plus shipping
Available for Sale through Paypal
