Westport River Gallery

Daring Perspectives by French Artist Dr. Caudron

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 nowhere else than on the painted surface and trace the detail of some knife-shaped pattern which clears the space for flat tints so that the eye is focused on what is of the essence. 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 thanks to extreme rigour. See more art.

Original 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.

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.

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.

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

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.

Bursts & Explosions of Glass by Hepburn

New bowls and vases packed with color, power and energy are ready for the holidays. Mundy Hepburn, nephew of legendary Actress Katharine Hepburn, makes blown glass ranging from bowls to giant forms filled with rare gas mixtures such as helium, neon, argon, krypton, and xenon. "At this point, I feel like I`ve finally begun to just barely scratch the surface of what`s possible in luminous glass sculpture. For every question I find an answer to, twelve more pop up, each more interesting than the last. For instance, I`ve learned to make glass torches, but now I want to learn how to work giant hollow forms lampwork style." Westport River Gallery now has 13 bowls.

Shilson's Soft Pallette and Style of Seurat

Casual walkways lined with trees, a boat among the weeping willows, all with tiny dots of color. The style began in the 1800s. A French painter who was a leader in the neo-impressionist movement of the late 19th century was Georges Seurat, the example of the artist as scientist. He spent his life studying color theories and the effects of structures. His 500 drawings establish Seurat as a great master, but he is remembered for his technique called pointillism, which uses small dots or strokes of contrasting color to create subtle changes in form. In that time-consuming style, is modern day artist Wayne Shlson, listed in International Biographical Centre Cambridge England, is among the 2,000 Outstanding Artists and Designers of the 20th Century, and Who's Who in American Art. His work is in many US galleries, including the Westport River Gallery; collectors include Honeywell, 3M, Pillsbury, Northwestern National Life Ins., Univ. of Minnesota.

Huchet, Zarou French Lithographs Available

A variety of lithographs have come in to the Westport River Gallery from French artists including Urbain Huchet and Victor Zarou. Huchet was born in Rennes, France in 1930. After studying law and owning a textile factory for years, he decided in 1960 to devote himself to painting. He spent his first three years as an artist in Port-Aven, following in the footsteps of Gaugin and Emile Bernard, both of whom influenced him. Huchet is a master of Contemporary Impressionism. His paintings and lithos celebrate a wide spectrum of life ranging from delightful vignettes of the Parisian scene to the inspired beauty of dramatic seascapes and the French countryside. Many of his paintings express his love of the sea and the Brittany coast. After moving to Paris in 1963, his love of adventure and travel led him to spend time painting and writing in Europe, the Middle East and South America where he produced marvelous imagery capturing the essence of the lands and people. He made 14 trips of more than 4 months each, from Mexico to Brazil, via Peru, Central America and the Caribbean islands. A luxurious portfolio of lithos of Egypt shows his love of that country. His wonderful depictions of circus performers, musicians and everyday people were strongly influenced by his adventures and sojourns in foreign lands. Exhibitions of his work have been held throughout he world. Paris, however, is where the largest number of his works were produced. At least 300 editions of lithographs have been printed of his works, all produced by the artist himself in workshops in Paris and Cannes. Click to see them all.

Estivalet delights with Provence landscapes

New works have arrived by master artist Elisabeth Estivalet, who is collected worldwide. Provence 's rolling farmlands, sun-drenched coasts and looming valleys have always been a source of inspiration to the great painters. Originally a native of Poland Elisabeth Estivalet fell in love with Provence when she settled there in the late 1970's. Though Estivalet holds degrees in both Economics and Philosophy, the countryside of Provence elicited from her a natural artistic talent, and she instinctively embarked on a passionate and lifelong career as an artist. Painting solely with a palette knife, Elisabeth Estivalet taught herself to master the techniques of color management, perspective and composition. What resulted are candid renditions of a tranquil and serene Provence. To see all new images, which are posted on Pinterest.

Louis Schanker Exhibit; Painter, Protester, Woodcut-Printing Expert, Sculptor

Westport River Gallery is proud to exhibit works by Louis Schanker (1903-1981), known as one of The Whitney Ten. A new exhibit of his works runs through July 31. His works are in collections at dozens of museums, including Yale University Art Gallery, Museum of Modern Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Whitney Museum of American Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Harvard University Art Museum, Boston Museum of Fine Art. Louis Schanker quit school as a teen and joined the circus, worked in the wheat fields of the Great Plains and rode the rails. In 1919, he went to NY and began studying art. He spent 1931-32 in Paris and returned to NY as something of a Cubist, becoming a muralist and graphic arts supervisor for the WPA and a founding member of The Ten to which he was affiliated till the end. Schanker was a radical among radicals. His “conglomerations of color-patches, among other things,” wrote the sympathetic critic Emily Genauer in 1935, “are bound to alienate no small part of the gallery-going public.” They did not alienate a small part of the NY art scene, and Schanker was invited to the Whitney Annual, even though he later protested against it as one of the “dissenters." By 1937, even the hostile New York Times critic, Edward Alden Jewell, conceded, when speaking of Schanker's major WPA mural at the municipal building studios of WNYC in New York, that “Mr. Schanker” had “a touch of lyric feeling." In 1938, Art News declared that “Louis Schanker’s delightful Street Scene From My Window calls forth admiration for its delicacy of color and kaleidoscopic forms in plane geometry.” Click for other images. both on paper and plexi.

Parisian Life According to Yetvart Kaprielian

Life, fun and color define the unqieu style of internationally-collected French artist Yetvart Kaprielian. Yetvart Kaprielian has been listed in the E. Benezit, the prestigious world-recognized "Who's Who" of artists since 1999. Born in 1959, Yetvart Kaprielian has been painting since 22. He travels throughout the Ile-de-France, Normandy, Brittany, Provence, and the riverbanks of Seine. Kaprielian expresses through touches of luminous and sparkling colors a harmony of reflections. The waterside communities in Kaprielian's paintings are a balance of serenity and bustling activity. He so well captures quaint village life in a sophisticated and detailed way.

Energetic Sunflowers by Kate

Nobody does sunflowers like Kate. Full of life, energy, and depth. Kate is an award-winning photographer and painter.  After years of working in the publishing and advertising industry Kate took some time off from the professional world to raise her four daughters. She went back to school to receive her BFA in Fine Arts with a major in painting and photography. She devotes her time to both painting and photography. She is a member of Oil Painters of America, the prestigious Salmagundi Club of NYC, Allied Artists of America, Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, the Southern Vermont Arts Association, and the Ridgewood Art Institute.

Famed Whitney Ten, WPA artist Louis Schanker

An extraordinary new work by Louis Schanker on heavy plexiglass is on display and for sale at the Westport River Gallery. More works to come. Known as one of The Whitney Ten, Louis Schanker became one of the protesters against the Whitney Museum for the museum's unwillingness to exhibit abstract art. From 1940 to 1960, he taught at the New School of Social Research in New York and from 1964 at Bard College. As an artist, his emphasis was on experimentation and breaking away from Regionalism and Precisionism to focus on abstraction and emotional expression. However, he maintained that some element of realism lay at the core of his work. In the 1930s, he was a WPA artist and worked on murals in New York City. Born in 1903, Louis Schanker quit school as a teenager and joined the circus, worked in the wheat fields of the Great Plains, and rode the rails. In 1919, he went to New York and began studying art. He spent 1931 and 1932 in Paris and came back "something of a Cubist", becoming a muralist and graphic arts supervisor for the WPA and a founding member of The Ten, to which he was attached from start to finish. By 1937, however, even the hostile "New York Times" critic conceded that “Mr. Schanker” had “a touch of lyric feeling.” And in 1938, a writer for "Art News" declared that “Louis Schanker’s delightful "Street Scene From My Window" calls forth admiration for its delicacy of color and kaleidoscopic forms in plane geometry.” (Source, Askart)

Poppy Field by France's Dominique Dorie

Just came in, a darling little 11x11 Poppy fild by Dominique Dorie. Dominique Dorié was born in Versailles in 1958. At the age of sixteen he began working in the Louvre in a conservation capacity 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. Although Dominique Dorié had little free time, he felt compelled to sketch.

Kerfily's Mediterranean Color Harmonies

New works are here by French Impressionist 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.

Lecomte's Works Available in Westport

French Canadian Nadine Lecomte has a unique technique, creating soft and colorful works featuring her native Brittany. Later, when she began painting in oil, vibrant images of Provence and Africa became the primary subjects of her work. Since 1993, she has exhibited her paintings predominantly in Brittany, Provence, Paris, China, New York and Westport. Her work is bold, brash and can easily fit into any room, office or study. She paints florals with a pallet knife, and creates whisps of colors. The Westport River Gallery has several of her works.

European Lithographs Now Available

The Westport River Gallery has 14 new European lithographs by a variety of arrtists from around the world. At left is a color lithograph by listed artist Victor Zarou. Zarou is known for his scenes of European landscapes, many of which have been recreated for posters. This one is the Riviera; each is numbered, limited edition, and in excellent condition. One of a kind for each. Check the following pdfs.  Download Lithographs  Download Lithographs2   Download Lithographs3

Crisp Images of Bruges & Paris by Kaprielian

The original oils by Armenian-born Yetvart Kaprielianare lively, crisp, and show a love Paris and its surrounding country. Yetvart Kaprielian has been listed in the E. Benezit, the prestigious world-recognized "Who's Who" of painters and sculptors since 1999. Born in 1959, Yetvart Kaprielian has been painting since 22. He travels throughout the Ile-de-France, Normandy, Brittany, Provence, and the riverbanks of Seine. Kaprielian expresses through touches of luminous and sparkling colors a harmony of reflections. The Westport River Gallery has about 8 of his works available, from France and Belgium.

Dominique Dorie, Master French Impressionist

Dominique Dorie's art is collected worldwide, and reflects the timeless substance of a vast work of French impressionism. The artist who hung his work on the fences surrounding the church of St. Germain des Pres has traveled a long distance. In 1985 he 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 regarder painters of his time and is listed in the prestigious Benezit Encyclopedia, 2000 Edition, and is featured on page 687.

Lavender Fields by Alex Perez

Born in Santiago, Chile, in 1946, Perez is a fourth generation of artists. After graduating from the ‘Academy of Fine Arts’ in Santiago, he worked in his father's studio - the Ibero-Chilean painter Eduardo Perez - where he acquired most of his artistic knowledge and skill. On his father’s side, Alex Perez is the fourth generation of artists trained in fields ranging from painting to architecture. His Spanish ancestors restored murals and frescos in the ancient cathedrals of 18th century Spain. Perez inherited his love for music from his mother's family, of which came the Philharmonic Conductor Victor Tevah.

Mini French Art show 6-9 Sat @ Villa Gourmet; Music, Wine, Cheese; Tapas from Basque Bistro

A free exhibit of French art from the Westport River Gallery in Westport, is underway at the Villa Gourmet, 11 River St., Milford. Kickoff is 6-9 pm Saturday Sept. 17. The exhibit, which runs through December, includes art by internationally-rated French artists including Jean-Pierre Dubord, Dominique Dorie, Elisabeth Estivalet, Henri Lapetit, Corinne Vilcaz, Jacqueline Duvoisin, Kerfily and others. Located in downtown Milford, the Villa Gourmet is a specialty food store featuring French and other imported gourmet foods and cheeses.

Bold Landscapes by Jean Claude Tron

Born in 1943 in Champagne sur Oise, France, Jean Claude Tron began to paint at the age of 13 At 16 he started work, but his desire to paint was so strong that he continued his art studies through evening classes. Despite fulfilling numerous commissions and holding exhibitions of his work at several prestigious galleries, Jean Claude Tron did not begin to dedicate all his energies to painting until 1990. Since then he has seen his reputation grow steadily throughout Europe and the United States, where his work is in constant demand and his originals sell for commanding prices. We have one picture left.

Perfect Artistic Harmony by Antonelle

Drawing from the majestic New York City skyline, Antonelle imbues the powerful skyscrapers of a modern city with nature's dressing of winter's snow and spring's blossoms. He takes an evening scene and magically, with the use of color, dissolves the darkness into watery reflections on the rain-slicked street. Antonelle captures all the seasons and the poignant nostalgic moments are brought to life by combining nature and architecture. The result is beautiful harmony. He's comfortable painting Central Park, European vistas, and even the simplicity of a country gate adorned with flowers.

Nature's Beauty by Eugene 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 direction 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.

Exhibit Opening 6-8 pm Tonight in Westport

Join us 6-8 pm June 24 (tonight) at the Westport River Gallery to explore the world of the sea otter (also dinosaurs & jungle cover). Rothman is a natural science illustrator who has joined botanical expeditions to the neotropics & the Samoan archipelago. His work has been in major publications & also used for scientific purposes. His art reflects both his work for The New York Times Science section and his continued collaboration with the Institute of Systematic Botany at the NY Botanical Garden. Other works. Originals and giclees are available.

Harmony of Nature Reflected in Dorie's Art

Gentle grass or lavender fields grace many paintings by French master artist Dominique Dorie. His works are collected worldwide for their simplicity, strength, and range of colors. He is at home with florals, as much as he is with boats and fields in southern France. His works reflect harmony of nature, and offer a gentle look though a painter's brush strokes. The artist who once hung his work on the fences around the church of St. Germain des Pres has grown much. 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 & 1985 he exhibited in the prestigious Salon d'Automne; In 1986 he won the Medaille d'Or at an exhibit in Deauville; He has since become one of the most highly regarded painters of his time and is listed in the prestigious Benezit Encylcopedia.

Human Dignity by René Dessainte of Belgium

René Dessainte of Belgium captures the essence of each and every human being he paints. The portraits are alive and confident, sometimes depicted in the company of a family or friends, and sometimes alone in a real or invented environment where he feels they are most comfortable or appropriate. Dessainte employs a symphony of color that is a significant, but discreet, asset in his work. The formal elements and surfaces of joyful, blazing, direct yellow, green, orange, and blue high tones float above the melody of a rather severe, more strictly bowed color tones of his background and figures. The single greatest quality in the René Dessainte's work is that you will see in one portrait firmness and dignity, another joy and love, and another fine humor and sparkles of melancholy. It is this diversity that reflects René’s true appreciation of each person.

Lepetit Delights with French Landscapes

Saint Tropez, Provence and even Fairfield, Connecticut reflect the latest unique works by European Artist Henri Lepetit. Born in Brussels in 1956 Henri Lepetit is almost larger then life, an Indiana Jones character who seems to have done everything, from bagging spitting cobras in the Ivory Coast when he was only 13 to fighting in a Squadron of the S.A.S! His new works in the Westport River Gallery are landscapes, market scenes, and Paris. Westport River Gallery has many paintings by Lepetit.

Color Bursts of Glass from Mundy Hepburn

New glass bursts are now at the Westport River Gallery in Connecticut from Mundy Hepburn, nephew of legendary Actress Katharine Hepburn. Mundy Hepburn makes blown glass ranging from bowls to giant forms that are filled with rare gas mixtures such as helium, neon, argon, krypton, and xenon. Glass in the bowls is often mixed with substances for color.

 

Vibrant Colors by Vilcaz for the Holidays

New works on the way to the Westport River Gallery by French Artist Corinne Vilcaz, who creates colorful, vibrant, and dynamic imagery resulting in unique masterpieces. Working in the Batch and Garonne regions of France, Vilcaz is greatly 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. Other works available.

Nadine Lecomte's New Soft Florals

Nadine Lecomte has a unique technique, creating soft and colorful works featuring her native Brittany. Later, when she began painting in oil, vibrant images of Provence and Africa became the primary subjects of her work. Since 1993, she has exhibited her paintings predominantly in Brittany, Provence, Paris, China, New York and Westport. Her work is bold, brash and can easily fit into any room, office or study.

Reverse Glass Oils by Milton and Sue Bond

Visit the mini exhibit of reverse glass works by renowned American artist Milton Bond, and his daughter Sue, who often worked beside him. Milton passed away this year, and was descended from Sir William Bond, who in England in the 1500’s built the largest ship of the fleet of Henry VIII. Milton grew up assisting his grandfather, Captain Ashabel Bond, who owned the Bond & Currier fleet on Long Island Sound, in the operation and sailing of four sailing and three steam vessels. Sue worked closely with her dad on reverse glass painting, and today she chiefly paints New England scenes.

The Fauvist Colors of Jean Claude Tron

French artist Jean Claude Tron is passionate about the southern region of France, Provence, which remains his source of inspiration (this is also true of many artists, including Elisabeth Estivalet). The extravagance of the colors he uses betrays the influence of Fauvist Expressionism, with brilliant yellow, deep blues, strong reds, shades of violet and vivid green. His canvases are characterized by simplicity of form which represents the natural order of the countryside, while the thickly applied blocks of color make the fields vibrate with light. Here is one picture available at the Westport River Gallery.

Elisabeth Estivalet and the Beauty of Provence

Elisabeth Estivalet at Westport River Gallery, Westport, Connecticut

New works are now available by Elisabeth Estivalet, whose sunny landscapes remind us of the old Post-Impressionist masters. Her thick palette and vibrant colors are evocative of Van Gogh and Gauguin. Her exceptional interpretations of Provence are unrivaled. Her refreshing works elicit feelings of contentment and tranquility, and invite one to explore a pristine and undiscovered French countryside. Click for all pictures available.

Eugene Paprocki Landscapes, Florals in Westport

New works are available at the Westport River Gallery, by internationally collected artist E. J. Paprocki. Exhibited widely, he has been featured in 14 solo exhibitions and many prestigious group shows. His work has received critical acclaim and has been featured in several national magazines including Art of the West, Southwest Art, and Gulfshore Life. His paintings hang in more than 1000 public, private and corporate collections in over a dozen countries around the world. See new images here.

Holiday Gifts of Glass by Mundy Hepburn & Nils

Gifts reflects your taste, so consider something unique, such as glasswork you can show or wear. Mundy Hepburn, nephew of legendary Actress Katharine Hepburn, makes blown glass ranging from bowls to giant forms that are filled with rare gas mixtures such as helium, neon, argon, krypton, and xenon. In bowls, the pink (see right) comes from gold. The unique work of Nils comes in a jewelry box, and an 18 inch silver chain. Each is hand blown, infused with gold, silver and other substances to create a unique look. His works come from his imagination. For his works, click here.