Westport River Gallery

Daring Perspectives by French Artist Dr. Caudron

The mind's eye of a doctor and pilot...images from the sky. Dr. Caudron's (French diabetes physician) paintings are based on a perfect match between the diverse structures of motifs - through skies forcefully crushed to grounds which offer surprising perspectives - and, while the artist is wandering on the chromatic scale with enthralling boldness, there is nothing he dares not do. Such balance in his works allows the eye to travel on the painted surface and trace the detail of some knife-shaped pattern. Such a feeling of the painting, such a magnificent spirit can rarely be seen and the combination of the two render a dazzling result, which makes one, under the spell, forget that is was achieved. See more art.

Balances & Colors by British Art by Roger Bigg

Welcome to the new oil paintings by British artist and advertising exec Roger Bigg. Very simply, he said he paints because “ I just love the excitement of filling that white space, seeing the image grow, creating the balances between shapes and colours. Making the choice between realism and abstraction.” From a very young age of 3 or 4 young Bigg began painting, and by age 6 he won a painting competition for the BBC. He spent many hours “in my own world of drawing and colour.” Bigg was creative director for several international advertising agencies, such as McCann's, WPP and Publis. At age 18 at the Canterbury College of Arts for Fine Arts, graphic design and architecture, he was fortunate to have paintings hung at the Royal Academy of Arts. See his available works.

Original Le Pont de Vey by Paulemile Pissarro

A new addition to the gallery is entitled Le Pont de Vey by Paulemile Pissarro (1884-1972). Paulemile was the fifth & youngest son of Camille Pissarro, born in Eragny close to Giverny, home of his father's closest friend, Claude Monet. He was 19 when his father died. As he grew older, it was to Monet that Paulemile gravitated, adopting him as a father figure, teacher, friend. And it was Monet, as much or more than his father, who was to influence his art as the youngest Pissarro yearned to follow in his father's footsteps. He & his second wife bought a home near Clecy on the Orne River in the area of hills & valleys known as Swiss Normandy. There they raised three children: two sons & a daughter. His oldest son, H. Claude also became a painter. In 1967, Paulemile had his first one-man show in the US at Wally Findlay Galleries in NY, which led to wide recognition & success in this country.

Lelia Pissarro's Reflections of Venice Waterways

Met the Lovely Lelia Pissarro and her husband David Stern recently, where she shared the original watercolor with us. Let us know if any interest. What do artists say about artists? Says Lelia: "There are two sorts of artist: the very social ones who are seen and heard in cocktail parties; then there are the anti-social artists, who can only be satisfied when in their studio working, and who are miserable the second they are away from the development of their work. The need to spend long hours alone in my studio is crucial and fundamental to me. A fully committed artist, an artist who lives for her art, needs to adopt and adhere to a religious life, a monastic life of discipline and dedication. Parties, social gatherings, chit-chat and small talk are the enemy of the artist – they dilute my thoughts, pollute the thinking process, steal my time."

Marc Chagall Odyssey Litho & Bible Etching

Shown here are is an original etching (right), and a unsigned litho by Marc Chagall. The etching is from the Bible Series. In 1974-75 Chagall created the hand signed lithos for "The Odyssey," in an edition of 250 and sell for many $5000; in 1989 an unsigned edition was produced of 2500. Shown here is a 11x14.5 for $295. Marc Chagall's paintings are inspired by themes from the Bible. and include elements from folklore and from religious life in Russia. Israel, which Chagall first visited in 1931 for the opening of the Tel Aviv Art Museum, is likewise endowed with some of Chagall's work, most notably the 12 stained glass windows at Hadassah Hospital and wall decorations at the Knesset. He was also one of very few artists to exhibit work at the Louvre in their lifetime.

1830 "Sunday Afternoon" by Britain's Edw Prentis

Your study, library, office, or formal dining room is the perfect venue for a special original oil offered by the Westport River Gallery. “Sunday Afternoon” by the late British artist Edward Prentis (1797-1854) is filled with life, color & history. It has intricate details, scenes wuthin scenes, a cat, bird, floral window, and more. A young woman is reading to rapt seniors, and the scene is alive with the reading. The picture is signed lower left & dated 1830. 
Relined and conserved, the original painting is in solid condition, and is 24x20, excluding frame with brass plate with artist name, date, and name of picture. The 1830s and 40s was when the Industrial Revolution was transforming Britain from an agricultural society to industrial. It was a period of social unrest, with the rise of the chartist movement, demanding more rights for the poor. The First Reform Act in 1832 had extended the franchise, so more people could vote, but it was really men of property who could vote. SOLD

 

Landscapes by American Impressionist Stuart

American impressionist D. Stuart is a nationally recognized New England artist who travels to Florida and other warm climates. Farm, field, forest and brook are landscape subjects Stuart is drawn toward, and are reflected in his paintings. His painting career spans 30 years, and recent  works reflect classic impressionists such as French master artist Camille Pissarro. Group exhibits with awards include National Park Academy of the Arts, Connecticut Academy of Fine Art, Hudson Valley Art Association, Stamford Museum and Nature Center, Hammond Museum, American Watercolor Society, National Society of Casein and Acrylic Paining, Adirondack National Watercolor Society and Connecticut Watercolor Society. After deciding he would not pursue a career in music, his college education included the Ringling School of Art, School of Visual Arts and the CT-based Paier School of Art. Click for all works available.

Window into the French World by Dr. Courchia

French artist Jean-Paul Courchia just sent this unique composition, a window into a landscape and seascape. The physician-lecturer-artist’s oil paintings on canvas are displayed in Marseille in the famous Provencal Gallery Jouvène, which Van Gogh and Cezanne called home for their art work. Her Highness Queen Paola of Belgium and Madame Nobutaka Shinomiya, wife of the Consul of Japan in Marseille, are avid collectors of his work. He is also a medical doctor of endocrinology and metabolic diseases, and fascinated by science, art, medicine, perceptions, and light. He works with the department of ophthalmology in Saint-Joseph’s hospital in Marseille. See the Whisper Video.

Land-Seascape by Georges Yoldjoglou

Original oil by a heavily decorated French artist? One available, 21x25, (not incl. frame), by internationally known Georges Yoldjoglou. "Yold"  was born in Paris June 25, 1933. His work is colorful, light, flowing, almost wistful in its approach. His skies are dramatic, and land is full of life. 1956-90 he was artistic director at TOTAL, France Designer of stamps and posters. Other distinctions: 1992 - Laureat of the French government competition for the design of coins; 1993 - Winner of the Best Crown coin design, Winter Sport, Baltimore, USA; 1996 - Illustrated colette´s art book "Belles Saisons" with original colored lithographies edited by Pierre de Tartas, Paris; 1996 - Laureat of the French State Competition for the design of a symbolic motive for aircraft-carrier "Charles de Gaulle"; 2004 - Promoted by the French government to the rank of Chevalier dans l´Ordre des Arts & Letters.

Annie Puybareau's View of Normandy

One new oil is available by French artist Annie Puybareau. Her family settled in Rouen (Normandy) and there she learned to paint with Robert Savary (painter of national marine) in the fine art school. Sensitive to nature, she works in plein air, in whatever weather is akin to the Rouen school postimpressionists. She is filled with admiration for Boudin’s skies and Monet’s scenes. Annie Puybareau paints Seine riversides, Normandy beaches, colored ports, high cliffs. The oil picture here is 11x13.

Wondrous French Oils by Dominique Dorie

Two small oils by Dominique Dorie are now available. Beautifully framed, they are each 9x11 and in perfect shape. In 1985 Dominique Dorie exhibited his work in the Salon de Criel and in the Salon d'Orly. He was awarded the Prix du Salon in the latter exhibition;  In 1984 and 1985 he exhibited in the prestigious Salon d'Automne; In 1986 he won the Medaille d'Or at an exhibition in Deauville; He has since become one of the most highly regarded painters of his time and is listed in the prestigious Benezit Encylcopedia, 2000 Edition, and is featured on page 687.

 

Mona's Works Reflect a Simpler Rural Life

Iowa in Westport in the form of a 36x36 original oil painting by American artist Mona. Bright, vibrant and pleasingly rural, her barns are based on real structures from Vermont to Iowa. They harken back to a simpler life, before the internet, television, computers, cell phones, and $4 gas prices. Her works brighten living rooms and offices alike, reflecting the rural life that includes haystacks, cows, chickens and corn fields. Her works can be found in the collections of Ron Meyer, President/COO of Universal Studios; Eric Idle, writer/actor of the legendary Monty Python TV series and movies; Christopher Plummer, who has appeared in 100 movies including the Oscar-winning The Sound of Music; actor Brian Dennehy, who won a Tony Award for his portrayal of Willy Loman in the Death of a Salesman. See other works.

 

New Frescos by Grotto Restoration Experts

Now on display at the Arezzo Restaiurant in our building: Umberto Tripi & Roberta Voncina have worked in many major projects like the restoration of the Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua & the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome. Experts like Bruno Baratti (one of the four restorers of the Sistine Chapel) & Gianluigi Colalucci were among their mentors in conservation. Most of their work took place in Rome and surroundings at the Vatican Museums, the Capitoline Museums, Villa Borghese, Villa Adriana in Tivoli, the Museum of Palazzo Braschi and the Mausoleum of Romulus on the Ancient Appian Way. These projects included working on masterpieces of artists like Polidoro & Caravaggio, Antoniazzo Romano & Taddeo Zuccari, and many more of this magnitude. In 1997 they also worked on a project to save art in Umbria that were damaged after the earthquake among which were frescoes of artists like Nicolò Alunno, Giovanni of Corraduccio, & Ferraù Fenzoni. Their passion is reflected not only in their restoration of ancient works of art, but also in a collection of newly crafted frescoes (including this one shown here). Click for whisper video.

Sweeping Panoramic Vistas by Naples' Zenna

Sweeping panoramic vistas, in land and along the coast. Carmela Zenna was born in 1960 in Napoli, where she lives and works. She is a student of the master Amleto Colucci, an internationally known artist. Zenna's paintings are exhibited in art exhibitions in Italy. They reflect almost surgical precision that makes flowering bushes come alive, flowering hillsides, pristine water, and welcoming pathways that reflect the endearing and colorful Italian countryside. Call if interested. Introductory pricing available.

The Beauty of the Floral Balcony by Nunez

The beauty of the balcony in Venice, complete with sun-fed flowers. Nunez is an artistic painter who enjoys the vibrations of light, shade & color. Color means life and radiant plenitude in his paintings. He usually paints with oils, and sometimes acrylics because they allow him to use thick layers of paint and to leave traces of brush strokes. He likes to paint an unlimited range of topics that reflect his broad interests in art and life. The presence and methodical blending of light and shade are normally the leading factors in his paintings. The fascination of the effects of light on the painting subjects is what brought him to paint. For landscaping, he does a lot of plein air painting. He does smaller paintings in the spot and then works from them if he wants a larger painting. Born in Mexico City, he began painting at 13 and studied Art and Philosophy in Spain, Italy and Mexico. Balcony oils range from 9x12 (see at left) to 16x20.

 

The Impressionist Simplicity of EJ Paprocki

E.J. Paprocki’s paintings at the Westport River Gallery are packed with color, light variances, and true impressionist strokes. A simple brick path, water lillies, Bruges, a plain iron gate, sailboats that mirror the contours of the clouds and seas. During visits to many of the great museums in the US and Europe, Paprocki was drawn to the familiar genius of the 19th century Impressionists, and he admired Monet, Pissarro, and Sisley. Through careful study, Paprocki found direction in his own artistic vision. His subject matter evolved from cityscape to the country, the gardens the rural path, distant sailboats, the floral still life. He is just as comfortable with an American, Italian, or British subject.

La Roche-Gouyon by Camille Pissarro, 1859

Known as the "Father of Impressionism," Camille Pissarro painted rural and urban French life, particularly landscapes in and around Pontoise, as well as scenes from Montmartre. His mature work displays an empathy for peasants and laborers, and sometimes evidences his radical political leanings. He was a mentor to Paul Cezanne and Paul Gauguin and his example inspired many younger artists, including Californian Impressionist Lucy Bacon. Pissarro's influence on his fellow Impressionists is probably still underestimated; not only did he offer substantial contributions to Impressionist theory, but he also managed to remain on friendly, mutually respectful terms with such difficult personalities as Edgar Degas, Cezanne and Gauguin. Pissarro exhibited at all eight of the Impressionist exhibitions. Shown here with the initals 'C.P.' (Lugt 613e; lower right) and titled 'La Roche-Gouyon' (lower left) pencil on buff paper laid down on board ; 9 x 12 3/8 in. (23 x 31.3 cm.). This was drawn in 1859. SOLD.

Jean Pierre Dubord's Venician Water View

People full of life, countryside of France, the marketplace and Venice. Activity, color and fun. While Rouen is a favorite subject for his paintings, he often depicts Paris, the Normandy countryside, the beaches of Deauville, the Cliffs of Caux and Etretat and scenes along the Seine. Jean-Pierre Dubord is known for his ability to capture the subtleties of light and color unique to each season. In 1970, he had his first exhibit of 30 paintings in Rouen, a show that was highly praised by art critics. He also exhibited in Bourdeaux, Le Havre, La Rochelle, Osaka, Quebec and in the major, famous salons of Paris. French impressionist Jean-Pierre Dubord has his own original approach to painting. His palette is rich in its tones, is fresh and uplifting. Westport River Gallery has many works by the French master artist.

Vibrant Colorful Scenes by HM Saffer

Powerful images blended with vibrant colors, applied to boards rather than canvas. HM Saffer is a unique man, with a unique and varied career. He feels what he paints, enjoys the diversity of images and colors, and brings many collectors joy. Born in Philadelphia, H.M. Saffer launched his career by exhibiting his art at a public art show at age six. Upon graduation from Temple University in 1965, he traveled to Paris to enroll in grad economics courses. But HM's path took a twist, as he soon leveraged his musical talent performing with notable French stars Hugues Aufray, Jacques Brel, Charles Aznavour, and others. He was later hired by Barclay Records as a producer, and had several hit records in 1968-69. See the Whisper Video.He was also the chef and owner of restaurants in Paris, and later a third in Ibiza, Spain. Click for more pictures.

Vilcaz: Elegant Colors, Movements & Textures

Abstract boats, poppy fields and colorful canvasses. French Artist Vilcaz creates colorful, vibrant, and dynamic imagery resulting in unique masterpieces. Working in the Batch and Garonne regions of France, Vilcaz is inspired by her colorful, artistic surroundings. Her works on canvas reflect her perspective on the essence of nature. Her interpretation displays what is not defined or detailed, while her concentration on matter and texture bring forth the images. Her beautiful impressionist abstractions reveal an extraordinary flow of elegant colors, movements, and textures. Vilcaz’s use of blue, red, yellow and greens, and rhythm are suggestions of form. They encourage the viewers to make their own interpretations.  See the Whisper Video.

Mom Discouraged Paulemile Pissarro from Art

Paulémile Pissarro, Camille Pissarro's youngest son, was born in Eragny in 1884. He was brought up in the artistic environment of the family home there and, encouraged by his father, he began drawing at an early age. Paulémile's godfather was Claude Monet who became his teacher and close friend, particularly after Camille's death in 1903. Although his father supported his desire to be an artist, his mother was eager for him to learn a more practical trade. In 1908, he put aside his artistic pursuits and worked as an automobile mechanic and test-driver, and then as a lace and textile designer, thus allowing him a little time to paint. While Paulémile was still working at the lace factory his brother Lucien, who lived in London, asked him to send over some watercolors, and the sale of these encouraged Paulémile to leave the factory and dedicate himself to painting. By the 1920s, Paulémile had become an established Post Impressionist artist, sharing a studio with Kees Van Dongen and spending the summer months escaping from Paris with him and Maurice de Vlaminck. In 1924, he moved to Lyons-la-Foret, a small town near Eragny, where he painted his surroundings, returning again and again to the placid waters of the River Epte winding its way among willows, meadows and hills. Original oil at left is 24x18. See more information.

MD-Painter Studies Visual Strategy

The interplay of light and shadows is not by accident in the fresh art by French artist/physician Jean-Paul Courchia. He is medical doctor of endocrinology and metabolic diseases, and fascinated by science, art, medicine, perceptions, and light. He is working with the department of ophthalmology in Saint-Joseph’s hospital in Marseille and he is often requested to give lectures in France about the visual strategy of visitors in front of paintings. Measurements of eye movements in the discovery of a painting show how vision is often disconnected from the brain. Starting out from a preliminary study into the behavior of museum visitors, and the average time spent in front of a picture (12 seconds), his research highlights the information picked up by viewers exploring various paintings.

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New Fashionista Painting by Casiano

A new blast of colors has arrived at the gallery by Casiano. He minimizes the amount of color predominating the variation of form making his work largely confine to a periphery motif. Using geometric form of abstract takes a monochromic effect with loose brushstroke technique that creates a style of expressionism.Constantly utilizes & imparts tones with rich textures, he creates a intense definition. By doing so he improves & refines his minimalistic approach, executing with a meticulous eye, balancing a dramatic presence beyond it's initial appearance. This approach takes his amorphous shape in a coalesce of a window or portal that becomes a metaphor to his subconscious of love, passion, & mystery.

Imaginative Impressions of Blustery Nature

Swirling, blustery winds and oceans blending into a feeling, a pattern, a powerful colorful display. Lex has transformed his impressions of nature into an imaginative experience in  oils and pastels. His painterly style incorporates distinctive brush strokes, finger painting, and mark making, accompanied by a  blending of color. His works began as pastels, and recently changed to working with longer-lating oil paints. An award-winning artist based in sunny Florida, though originally from the snowy-Albany, NY-area, he received the Grand Prize Award in the 67th Cooperstown (NY) National Juried Exhibition. His work has appeared in numerous international, national, & regional juried exhibitions.

Pissarro Les Rhododendroms Serigraph

One serigraph left from Hugues Claude Pissarro, father of lelia Pissaro, grandson of the Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro and son of Paulemile Pissarro. "Les Rhododendroms" is a limited edition (425 made), hand signd serigraph. Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine and enveloped in an artistic environment, H. Claude Pissarro spent his childhood and youth with art. Carrying on a family tradition established by Camille Pissarro, his father frequently took Hugues on painting excursions, accompanied by his artist friends, and these proved formative for him. Initially taught by his father, Pissarro first exhibited his work at 14. He subsequently studied art in Paris at prestigious establishments such as Ecole du Musée du Louvre. His daughter is Lelia Pissarro.

Darling British Pugs Waiting for Adoption

Pugs on your walls is just as far away as the Westport River Gallery. We have one Pug etching left by the late master engraver Henry Wilkinson. Henry Wilkinson was born into an artistic family, his father having been taught to paint by John Ruskin, eventually became the Headmaster of Winchester College of Art. His genuine deep love and understanding for country life, rural pursuits and well bred dogs.It was whilst living in Winchester that the young Wilkinson learned the first skills of Gun Making, climbing out of the scullery window in the evenings to work, unknown to his farther, at the famous gunmakers 'Hamond of Winchester'. It was at Hammonds that Henry Wilkinson first became fascinated by engraving.

Reflecting the Colorful Italian Countryside

New works are here from Naples, reflecting the Italian countryside and seaside areas. This includes Sorrento, Amalfi (Right) and Toscano (left). Carmela Zenna was born in 1960 in Napoli, where she lives and works. She is a student of the master Amleto Colucci, internationally known artist. Zenna's paintings are exhibited in art exhibitions in Italy. They reflect almost surgical precision that makes flowering bushes come alive, flowering hillsides, pristine water, and welcoming pathways that reflect the endearing and colorful Italian countryside. Call if interested. Introductory pricing available.

Lighthouses & Poppy Fields by Dominique Dorie

If you've had an interest in smaller works by noted French Impressionist Dominique Dorie, stop in. Six new works have landed, including the two shown here. Dominique Dorié was born in Versailles in 1958. At sixteen he worked in the Louvre as a restorer of sculptures. Dominique Dorie enjoyed the opportunities his location presented him, most especially, the chance to study the many masterpieces hanging on the walls of the great museum. He had several small “exhibitions” of his own, by hanging his work in the evenings on the fences of the Church of St. Germain des Pres.

Creations of Sleek, Styled, Simple Stainless Steel

Creations in stainless steel are on display by David Herman. David is a architectural purist, creating sleek, stylized and simple stainless steel sculpture that touch on social issues to whimsy. His engineering mind calibrates the gauge of steel needed to say bonded, and his creative mind then takes over. Subjects range from the heart-warming Mother & Child (at left), and the whimsical Origami Crane, to the vibrant stand-alone Blues Breaker and the modern Morning Has Broke (at right). At his first post-college job at the Tallix Art Foundry, he mastered the ability to manipulate metal by welding, machining, cutting, casting, bending ordinary metal stock to his vision.

Distinctive Harmonies of Color by Kerfily

Inspired by the Mediterranean, the South of France, Corsica, and Greece, Kerfily's enthusiasm for his art is fully evident in his windswept seascapes and timeless, sun-dappled village scenes. Noted for his power to evoke emotion, opulence of light and distinctive color harmonies. Kerfily translates the ordinary moment into the magical, inviting us to be revitalized by the world's simple pleasures. Kerfily's work is included in private and public collections worldwide, including Musee d'art Modem de Bocham and the Grand Palais a Paris. The artist has been honored by galleries around the world having shown exhibitions in Paris, St. Germain-en-Laye, Strasbourg, Bordeaux, Tokyo, North America, and Australia.

Poumelin's Expression of Poetic Elements

French artist Richard Poumelin's art is expressed in his music as an accomplished guitarist. His landscapes, Venetian seascapes, still lifes, and his others are filled with a spiritual exercise. His works evoke a feeling, a sense of place, and sometimes the gold paint jumps out against the serene black and white. A silver medallist in 1996 at the Grand Salon Internationnal de Peinture, and the grand prize gold medalist in 1997 at the Internationnal d’Arts Plastiques Poumelin’s work are in a number of significant private and corporate collections. His art is widely exhibited in France, Italy, Canada, Corsica, and the US. Click for more pictures.

Zheng's View of Tibetan Village Life

Westport River Gallery has original oil paintings, watercolor and oil sketches by Asian master Zheng. These are reflections of the final works he has completed.. They are unique, personal, and focused on a way of life fast disappearing as the Tibetans battle the Chinese. His extraordinary works, portraying the heartland of Tibet, not only illustrate the beauty and simplicity of daily survival in a small village, but they create a vivacious mood that captures the intense emotions of the human experience. Born in Shanghai in 1957, Zheng studied at the Central Arts Institute in Beijing and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Since 1981 he has created over thirty books and was awarded major prizes by the China National Art Preview for his illustrations. His work has sold worldwide, including the major auction houses.

Camille Pissarro's Son, Claude Monet's Godson

Paulémile Pissarro, Camille's youngest son, was born in Eragny in 1884. Today, Westport River Gallery has a number of his works available. At left is a pencil drawing; at right is an oil painting. He was bought up in the artistic environment of the family home there and, encouraged by his father, began drawing at an early age. Paulémile's godfather was Claude Monet who became his teacher and close friend, especially after Camille's death in 1903. In 1905, Paulémile exhibited at the  Salon des Independants, showing an impressionist landscape entitled Bords de l'Epte á Eragny, and although his father had supported his desire to be an artist, his mother was eager for him to learn a more practical trade. In 1908, he put aside his artistic pursuits and worked as an auto mechanic and test-driver, and then as a lace & textile designer, thus allowing him a little time to paint. While Paulémile was still working at the lace factory his brother Lucien, who lived in London, asked him to send over some watercolors, and the sale of these encouraged Paulémile to leave the factory and dedicate himself to painting. In 1967, he had his first one-man show in the U.S. at Wally Findlay Galleries in NY. This led to recognition and a degree of professional success few Pissarro artists had known during their lifetime. Since his death in 1972, Paulémile's paintings have been exhibited around the world.

Henri Lepetit, From France to St. Tropez

Henri Lepetit is a special artist, who now owns an old German home that dates back hundreds of years. He and his wife Tatiana are great visitors to the gallery about once a year. Art has always had a dominant place in his life and this natural talent means that from the early age of 16 he paid for many of his world trips by painting and selling his works en route. With no formal art education he has always had to rely on the public at large to be his severest critic. What you see here are images from Southport Connecticut, Paris, Saint Tropez and Southern France.

Lelia Pissarro, 4th Generation of Impressionists

Lelia Pissarro is the fourth generation of a family of famous, world class international artists. Westport River Gallery has available works by all generations. Her father is the artist H. Claude Pissarro and her grandfather was Paulemile Pissarro (see image at left), the youngest son of famed impressionist painter Camille Pissarro. Leila’s early years were spent with her grandparents in Normandy and she exhibited her first painting at age 11 at La jeune peinture in Paris. She studied with her grandfather and her father and later went to art school in Tours. The Pissarro egacy continues through Lelia whose oils and pastels show the richness of texture and brightness of colour so typical of the Pissarro tradition. For a short time, she taught painting in Paris. She has exhibited in many cities in France, as well as in Israel, Switzerland, New York, Boston, and London.  Lelia has formed L'Atelier, a group of French artists who meet regularly to work together. Lelia Pissarro was born on July 27, 1963.

The Bustle and Grandeur of New York City

Looking for a holiday gift with a holiday slant? Kya Nam Han blends Korean Modernism within Western context and vice versa—Western Modernism within Far Eastern cultural context. He uses traditional values and methodologies, such as perspective and chiaroscuro of the West, and Chun (passage and grid) from the East. He blends Eastern isometric perspective with traditional Western linear perspective painting to create a fusion of both depth and flatness, and then apply calligraphic principles to recreate new pictorial images. Hajdin creates impressionist paintings that reflect the cityscapes of Paris, NYC and other cities. His pastel-colored oils are loaded with color and feeling. Says the artist: "My paintings are all about feelings and moods. I use both the palate knife and brushes to create them.I like to develop thicker areas and thinner spaces to conjure up what I want to say in a painting."

Sweeping Nautical Vistas by Zider

Zider creates vibrant marine scenes, sweeping nautical vistas, powerful clipper ships majestically gliding over churning waterways, and small personal craft during the sunset. His works reflect how he feels about freedom, the crisp salty sea air, and the feeling of being on a boat. “As an islander and boater my whole life, the water has always been the source of play, work, and peace of mind. A delicate environment always changing, always giving up something new to see, a true natural resource. It is with great pleasure I study and paint what has been given to us.”

 

Light-shadows by French MD Artist Courchia

The interplay of light and shadows is not by accident in the works by French artist Jean-Paul Courchia. And the basic construction of many famous works of art is also not by accident. Jean-Paul Courchia comes to the Westport River Gallery  by way of France. The physician-lecturer-artist’s oil paintings on canvas are displayed in Marseille in the famous Provencal Gallery Jouvène, which Van Gogh and Cezanne called home for their art work. Her Highness Queen Paola of Belgium and Madame Nobutaka Shinomiya, wife of the Consul of Japan in Marseille, are avid collectors of his work. He is also a medical doctor of endocrinology and metabolic diseases, and fascinated by science, art, medicine, perceptions, and light.

Enjoy the Vibrant Color Display by Casiano

A new blast of colors has arrived at the gallery by Casiano. He minimizes the amount of color predominating the variation of form making his work largely confine to a periphery motif. Using geometric form of abstract takes a monochromic effect with loose brushstroke technique that creates a style of expressionism.Constantly utilizes & imparts tones with rich textures, he creates a intense definition. By doing so he improves & refines his minimalistic approach, executing with a meticulous eye, balancing a dramatic presence beyond it's initial appearance. This approach takes his amorphous shape in a coalesce of a window or portal that becomes a metaphor to his subconscious of love, passion, & mystery. His compositions are all his own, but freely admits he has been influenced by Rothko, Matisse and others. These works are each 30x40.

The Simpler Landscape of Vermont on Canvas

Vermont is back in Westport, as new oils have arrived by Mona. Mona creates simplistic colorful barns that capture the Vermont countryside, a simpler life, with its red & blue barns and green grass. New including the ones seen here. Her works can be found in the collections of Ron Meyer, President/COO of Universal Studios; Eric Idle, writer/actor of the legendary Monty Python TV series and movies; Christopher Plummer, who has appeared in 100 movies including the Oscar-winning The Sound of Music; actor Brian Dennehy, who won a Tony Award for his portrayal of Willy Loman in the Death of a Salesman.

The Unique & Detailed Art of HM Saffer

Award winning artist HM Saffer creates a unique blend of works by Klimt, Van Gogh and his own imagination. H.M. is a character. He enjoys life, his family, a bottle of fine wine at a cafe (including in Westport), and in recent years his works have achieved a much higher-level of national and international notice. His works on board are full of vibrant color and each is a very focused work of art. In 1965, he went to Paris to take economics classes, but wound up becoming a musician with Hugues Aufray, Jacques Brel and Charles Aznavour. He was hired by Barclay Records as a producer and had several hits during the late 1960s During this time he also was chef/owner of two restaurants in Paris and later a third in Ibiza, Spain. However, all during this era he never stopped painting and exhibiting. He took classes at L’Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris and had exhibits in Paris and Brussels before returning to the U.S. More works available.

Colorful Cityscapes of Paris, NYC by Hajdin

Hajdin creates impressionist paintings that reflect the cityscapes of Paris, NYC and other cities. His colors are underlays of pastel-colored oils that are loaded with color and feeling. Says the artist Edward Hajdin: "My paintings are all about feelings and moods. I use both the palate knife and brushes to create them. They are oil paintings done on stretched linen. I like to develop thicker areas and thinner spaces to conjure up what I want to say in a painting. The colors can go from pastel to very bright and back to gray and finally black. Movement is developed with layers of paint as well as still areas with less paint. All of this to leave you with the feeling of being there." See other paintings, which range from 8x10 (see above) to 24x36.

Morales Takes you Through New Entrances

Six new pictures have arrived by South American artist Jorge Morales, full of florals, entrances, doorways, porticos, windows...and life. Warm earth tones of the buildings and plazas punctuated by richly colored doorways entice the viewer to enter into another time and place. Jorge Morales takes us into the charming world of cobblestones, courtyards and sunlight that are the hallmark of his hometown, Quito, Ecuador. Jorge Morales, member of the Ecuadorian Culture House-Extension Ruminahui, has had his work displayed in galleries throughout Venezuela and Ecuador. See others.

Deer in Woods by Hudson River's Ernest Lotichius

Westport River Gallery presents an original oil painting from Hudson River School painter Ernest Lotichius’ (1840–1876). He was only 19 when he completed this picture, and died at age 34. The German-born artist's multilayered scenes are characteristic of the school’s visual style. The twisted branches, dense shrubbery, background water, and thick blanket of dense forest create an atmosphere of unbridled wilderness. The picture, full of rich browns, and golden yellow, melts into a fog of subdued blues, greens, and grays, creating a mystical ambiance that showcases the artist’s mastery of differing visual styles & brush techniques. The powerful picture at first dwarfts the deer (is there more than one?) in the giant tree's shadows.The oil is a view of the iconic Catskill Mountains, favored by NY artists after it had been popularized by Thomas Cole. Basic to today’s fascination with the Hudson Region is the strongly renewed interest in the Hudson River School, an essential component of the mid-19th century American art world centered in NYC. Cole, the revered founder of the movement, and Frederic Church, his most important student, are admired for the quality and idealistic nature of their works, which have fired the imaginations of generations of American landscape painters. The picture is 32x42, entitled "Deer in a Wooded Landscape," oil on canvas, signed lower left, dated 1859 and inscribed "NY." SOLD

France's Mo Gart Delights with Modern Florals

New original oil paintings at the Westport River Gallery include fresh creative works with a modern twist by noted French artist Mo Gart. Mo Gart is a multiple gold-medal winner in France for her mastery of light, landscapes & seascapes. She is known for a variety of works, from flowing waers with birds and boats, to timeless landscapes, and mood pieces with colorful backgrounds. Her new works include unique florals with a cubist slant, complete with shades of red, yellow, pale blues, greens and pinks. The new works are 20x24, with one larger piece, with sunflowers. Westport River Gallery now has five pieces, including these two shown here. See the others.

 

Scenes of Downland Life by Stephen Hawkins

New landscapes have arrived from England by Stephen Hawkins, complete with mist, animals and fences. Stephen was born in Surrey in 1964. As a child, Stephen combined an enthusiasm for horses with a love of drawing. He soon displayed a natural artistic ability which led him to produce equestrian and countryside paintings using a variety of medium. Stephen now concentrates on landscapes, mainly of the South Downs and Sussex, that  capture the subtle changes of light and shade throughout the seasons. The inclusion of sheep, cattle and horses in many of his landscapes helps to convey truthfully the peaceful atmosphere of modern day Downland life. At right is 16x24; at least, 6x8. His paintings have been exhibited at the Royal Society of Equestrian Artists and at various exhibits around England and the US. See other works.

Times Square Mosaics of Fragmented Colors

Kya Nam Han interprets Korean Modernism within Western context and vice versa—Western Modernism within Far Eastern cultural context. He uses traditional values and methodologies, such as perspective and chiaroscuro of the West, and Chun (passage and grid) from the East. He blends Eastern isometric perspective with traditional Western linear perspective painting to create a fusion of both depth and flatness, and then apply calligraphic principles to recreate new pictorial images. He mixes two cultural genes together. The images of the street include cars, buildings, lights, and the mosaics of fragmented color are masterfully demonstrated. He repeatedly superimposes and substitutes structures and images by overlapped lines of contours. The images, the whole drama of the surface come under the relationship of deconstruction resulted from the effective usage of grids. His work is in collections that include American Express Headquarters, NY; Supreme Court, Seoul, Korea; Samsung Corp., Seoul, Korea. This is one original at the Westport River Gallery, size 32x39.

Timeless Impressionist Art by E.J. Paprocki

Eugene Paprocki’s paintings at the Westport River Gallery evoke the timeless beauty of nature, a witness to the integration of mankind’s imaginings and natures gifts: a simple brick path, a plain iron gate, sailboats that mirror the contours of the clouds and seas. During visits to many of the great museums in the US and Europe, Paprocki was drawn to the familiar genius of the 19th century Impressionists, and he admired Monet, Pissarro, and Sisley. Through careful study, Paprocki found direcon in his own artistic vision. Eugene Paprocki's subject matter evolved from cityscape to the country, the gardens the rural path, distant sailboats, the floral still life.

Jean Pierre Dubord's Nuances of Color & Form

French Impressionist Jean Pierre Dubord has a palette rich in it’s uplifting tones. His work is so highly regarded that he has been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards. Dubord’s canvases reveal his own intense joy of life and his love of rhythms of nature are distinguished by a nuance use of colors, form and movement. The artist’s mastery of his secrets of imprisoning light on canvas and the very delicate poetic strain in his painting may be traced to the impressionist manner, but it bears a very personal touch as well. One critic remarked Dubord is guided solely by his heart and emotions. Prizes and Awards 1st Prize of Ville de Canteleu, 1982 1st Prize of Ville d’Yport, 194 Gold Medal of Ville de Rueil Malmaison, 1985 Honorable Mention Salon des Artistes Francais, 1985 Landscape Prize Salon du Val d’Or, 1985 Prize of Conseil General Salon de Bourges, 1985 Premier Prix de Paysage, Salon de Bourges, 1985 Inducted into the prestigious E. Benezit, 1999. Several new works are available through the Westport River Gallery.