Westport River Gallery

Y. Korobov Delights with Floral Adventures

Yana's style is full of vibrant colors and expresses emotions typically associated with bold life. When violent colors are next to each other they trick the eye into a sensation of movement. Yana uses a thick application of paint, distinctive brushstrokes and real-life subject matter to emphasize geometric forms, to distort form for expressive effect, and to use unnatural or arbitrary color. She paints with a sense of urgency, using the paint straight from the tube in thick, graphic brush strokes. Her choice of color varies with her moods and occasionally she deliberately restricts her palette to only a few colors. Perhaps this very technique is what draws one into the painting: the fulfillment of seeing all angles of the spectrum of life and in turn reaching a deeper understanding of how all living things are tied together. She was born in the Ukraine.

Westport Aerials by J. Videler now Available

"My photography career began by working at my parents storefront photography studio located in Westport, Connecticut. My father taught me the art of photography and the magic of making people feel at ease while you capture them. He was a food photographer for Pepperidge Farm and Campbell Soup but he also had a retail location where we worked together. My day would begin by getting the chemicals to temperature and processing up to 50 rolls of film a day by hand. I would then spend most of the remaining day making contact sheets and custom printing. We photographed portraits, product and for real estate." 

Woodstock "Tweet Tweet" by Tom Everhart

More Snoopy lithographs are on the way. This one is an original limited edition, hand signed, hand pulled lithograph by Peanuts artist, Tom Everhart. The piece is titled, Tweet Tweet and features Woodstock singing. It was created at S2 Editions Atelier in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2000. The vibrant artwork is printed on deckle edged Rives BFK 100% cotton paper using the finest quality archival ink. Includes a certificate of authenticity by the publisher, S2 Art. He began his under graduate studies at the Yale University of Art and Architecture in 1970. In 1972 he participated in an independent study program under Earl Hoffman at St. Mary’s College. He returned to the Yale School of Art and Architecture in 1974 where he completed his graduate work in 1976, followed by post-graduate studies at the Musee de l’Orangerie, in Paris. He taught Life Drawing and Painting, briefly from 1979 to 1980, at Antioch College. Click for others available

Crashing Seaside Waves and Gliding Birds by Dorie

Fresh art has arrived from Dominique Dorié, born in Versailles in 1958. At the age of 16 he began working in the Louvre in a conservation capacity as a restorer of sculptures. 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. 1977 marked the turning point for Dorié’s career. His focus is Provence and its various nuances. He is comfortable with fields of lavender and red poppies, to small inlets filled with sea grass and colorful boats. He often paints lighthouses, flowering apple trees, small hilltop villages, and even relaxing, serene waterways. Like many French artists he also signs the back of the picture, notes its size in centimeters, and the subject.

Grandeur of the Deep Forest by William Drake

New watercolors by the late William A. Drake, born in Toronto, in 1891. He studied at the Ontario College of Art. Professionally, he was a well-respected designer, painter of Broadway show and television production sets and backdrops (including art director for NBC-TV), printmaker, and draftsman. He was a scenic artist, as well as a supervisor in New York theaters for over 60 years until his retirement in 1975. He also was an instructor of scenic painting at Yale University. His works have been exhibited through the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, Salons of America, Montclair Art Museum, and Venice Biennale (1940), among others. William A. Drake died in 1979 at his Bergenfield, NJ home at the age of 87.

Relaxing Florals by French Artist Courchia

Lovely art now on display at Westport River Gallery by Jean-Paul Courchia of Marseille, France. The interplay of light and shadows is not by accident in the works by French artist Jean-Paul Courchia. And the basic constriction of many famous works of art is also not by accident. Jean-Paul Courchia comes to the Westport River Gallery in Westport 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.

New Compositions by French Artist 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.

European Reflections By French Artist Poumelin

Poumelin's landscapes, Venetian seascapes, still lifes, and his other paintings are filled with a spiritual exercise…filled with powerful harmonies and magic reality, and sensitive serenity. He remains faithful to the motif, to the object, to the unmistakable poetic elements. 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 United Sates. Poumelinn started drawing at the age of 16. Always in a search of an absolute truth, artistic creation turned out to be an answer to his questions. He became a student of Jean-Georges Inca, a painter who is concerned with the clash of civilizations.

The Infinity of Dramatic Florals by Montesinos

New pictures at the Westport River Gallery are by Victoria Montesinos, who was born in Mexico City to a renowned Mexican movie director Fernando A. Rivero. By 1983 she relocated from Mexico to the U.S. to create lithographs after she was contracted by one of the largest galleries in the U.S. While Montesinos was working in New York she had the opportunity to work with acclaimed surrealist painter Leonora Carrington, which was highly educational for her. Despite her success in the United States, Montesinos made a decision to return to Mexico. While home her style evolved to include oil paintings and serigraphs on textile. When she returned to the U.S. in the 90’s she made a decision to paint flowers primarily. “I really wanted to explore and go inside their world, find all the textures, layers and passages of just one flower. They are small universes and I feel captured by their beauty. Flowers are an incredible way for nature to show the infinity of existing colors.”

"To Every Dog There is a Season-Spring"

Tom Everhart is the only artist with full creative rights to the "Peanuts" characters created by Charles Schulz (1922 –2000). In 1980 Tom graduated from the School of Art and Architecture at Yale University. He got a freelance job drawing renderings of Charles Schulz's characters. Everhart began working with "Peanuts" imagery exclusively. His first show was at the famous Louvre Museum in January 1990. In 1991, Charles Schulz and United Media, drafted a legal agreement allowing Tom exclusive rights to use subject matter from Schulz's "Peanuts" strip in his art for "the term of his life." "Peanuts" is the most popular and influential strip in the history of the genre, and ultimately earned Schulz over $1 billion during his lifetime. His decision to tap Everhart as the sole steward of his creation is an honor that the artist has happily devoted his life to.

Enjoying Gert's Dramatic Red Sky, Blue Sea

The artist has had several careers, some in the writing field, and comes from a family that has included a top expert in African Tribal Art, the owner of a high end frame shop for some of the world's leading artists, the owner of an art store in NYC, a primitive artist whose work was likened to Grandma Moses' style and accepted by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and hung in their NY residence, and a noted violinist with Mostly Mozart in NYC. Gert is a typical outsider artist, creating personal styles, from boat scenes to confetti art. Today, Gert works primarily with acrylics on canvas. Gert's work has been collected coast to coast, from Calif, Fla, Penn, NJ and CT. Collectors have said the work is inspirational, and makes them feel good. Like the famous artist Marc Chagall once said, "If a symbol should be discovered in a painting of mine, it was not my intention. It is a result I did not seek. It is something that may be found afterwards, and which can be interpreted according to taste." Gert lives in Connecticut. Gert's exclusive agent is the Westport River Gallery in Connecticut.

Where the Sea Meets the Sky, by Fatse

Currently on display through the Westport River Gallery in the adjacent Arezzo Restaurant. Aesthetics, design and art have all played a major part in J. Fatse's life. Not only as a practicing cosmetic and reconstructive dentist, but also in the hobbies and leisure activities such as garden design, decorating and automobile racing. "Art has grown into one of my many passions. Acrylic and epoxy resin painting is what I enjoy most. Some of my creations are on canvas, metal, MDF or wood. The more colorful and vibrant, the better." His works have been featured in Art World News and Westport Lifestyles Magazine.

Calming, Relaxing Beach by Alexandrina

Fresh new art now at the Westport River Gallery by European artist Alexandrina. Shehas been an active participant of exhibitions stemming back to 1996. Both group and personal exhibitions have graced almost all European countries and in more than 50 cities like Florence, Vail, San Francisco, St. Petersburg, Russia. Her work can be seen around the world including the Westport River Gallery. Paintings by Alexandrina have been presented as gifts to several leaders of European countries. In June 2010, a former Russian Premier presented former Secretaries of State Condoleezza Rice and George Shultz, with an original painting by Alexandrina at Stanford University as a “thank you” for giving him a tour of Silicon Valley. "I love old cities. They are like old people: if you take a closer look, you will see a beauty of youth, a charm of bloom and a nobility of age-old traditions."

French Waterscape with Lighthouse by Dorie

Dominique Dorié was born in Versailles in 1958. At the age of 16 he began working in the Louvre in a conservation capacity as a restorer of sculptures. 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. 1977 marked the turning point for Dorié’s career.

His focus is Provence and its various nuances. He is comfortable with fields of lavender and red poppies, to small inlets filled with sea grass and colorful boats. He often paints lighthouses, flowering apple trees, small hilltop villages, and even relaxing, serene waterways. Like many French artists he also signs the back of the picture, notes its size in centimeters, and the subject.

 

Early Art by Noted French Artist Jacques Eitel

French artist Jacques Eitel has a unique, soft style that evokes an enticing, almost Camelot feeling. Edges are soft, colors are soft, and the dreamy landscapes are almost playful. His oils on canvas are  inspired by the lush French landscape, the seaside, and buildings that seem tio have soft edges. Born in Paris in 1926, Eitel studied at L’Ecole de Beaux Arts in the studio of portrait and landscape painter Eugene Narbonne. Jacques Eitel has exhibited regularly throughout Europe and the Unioted States. His work has been included in the prestigious Salon d’Autumne and the Salon des Independants; he had his first solo show at the Galerie Raffy in 1957 and won the Prix de Montmartre. He also goes by the name Jacques Eitelwein. His paintings are in the collections of the French state, the City of Paris, and in numerous private worldwide collections. His work is also in the following museums: Musee de la Marine, Musee Etat Francais in Paris, Musee de St. Cyprien, Musee Chapelle Saint Colomban.

New Dramatic Florals by Montesinos

New pictures on the way to the Westport River Gallery by Victoria Montesinos, who was born in Mexico City to a renowned Mexican movie director Fernando A. Rivero. By 1983 she relocated from Mexico to the U.S. to create lithographs after she was contracted by one of the largest galleries in the U.S. While Montesinos was working in New York she had the opportunity to work with acclaimed surrealist painter Leonora Carrington, which was highly educational for her. Despite her success in the United States, Montesinos made a decision to return to Mexico. While home her style evolved to include oil paintings and serigraphs on textile. When she returned to the U.S. in the 90’s she made a decision to paint flowers primarily. “I really wanted to explore and go inside their world, find all the textures, layers and passages of just one flower. They are small universes and I feel captured by their beauty. Flowers are an incredible way for nature to show the infinity of existing colors.”.

Delightful Seine Original by Kaprielian

Born in France in 1959, Kaprielian has become a Chevalier and an Associated Member of the ART section of the International Academy of Greci-Marino (Italy). He can be classified as a new generation of impressionist painters painting landscapes of the Ile-de-France, Normandy, Brittany and Provence, the riverbanks of Seine through all seasons. His works have been exhibited in respectable galleries in France as well as America. His works became part of the collection of the Royal family of Morocco. He has been painting since 22. He travels throughout the Ile-de-France, Normandy, Brittany, Provence, and the riverbanks of Seine. This original is about 10x20, about 20x30 with ornate frame.

Dabere Delights with French Scenes

French artist Pascal Dabere is the recipient of countless awards for his extraordinary talent, five Gold Medals from France and one from London for his oil paintings and Gold Medals for his work with pastels. His honorable mentions ar many and stem from all over the world. Dabere is in numerous private collections and exhibits continuously, in Holland, Belgium, Britain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Canada. Born in 1956 at Saint Jeoire in Faucigny he studied painting at Ville de Paris, on rue Lepic. He is a master of trompe l’oeil, still life and landscapes, which are filled with his enchanting clouds. Click to see others available.

Fun Snoopy Signed Art by Tom Everhart

Everhart is the only artist with full creative rights to the "Peanuts" characters created by Charles Schulz (1922 –2000). In 1980 Tom graduated from the School of Art and Architecture at Yale University. He got a freelance job drawing renderings of Schulz's characters. Everhart then began working with "Peanuts" imagery exclusively.His first show was at the famous Paris Louvre Museum in January 1990. In 1991, Schulz & United Media, drafted a legal pact allowing Tom exclusive rights to use subject matter from Schulz's "Peanuts" strip in his art for "the term of his life.” "Peanuts" is the most popular & influential strip in the history of the genre, and earned Schulz over $1 billion. His decision to tap Everhart as the sole steward of his creation is an honor the artist happily devoted his life to.

Snowpeople invade Rockefeller Skating Rink

SOLD If the pandemic persisted then only snowpeople would be able to skate, people-free, at the famous Rink at Rockefeller Center. Here is that image, in a real painting, but American artist B. Tlush. The Rink at Rockefeller Center is the classic NYC ice skating experience. This world famous ice skating rink is located in the middle of Rockefeller Center, accompanied by the iconic backdrop of the famous Prometheus statue and the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center during the holiday months. Whether you are from Wyoming or Syracuse, the center is a must-visit location. This original is about 4x6 and available at Westport River Gallery

Enjoying a Stroll Along the Seine in Paris

A darling new original now available at Westport River Gallery. The plan to build a tower 300 meters high was conceived as part of preparations for the World's Fair of 1889. The wager was to "study the possibility of erecting a iron tower on the Champ-de-Mars with a square base, 125 meters across and 300 meters tall. Selected from among 107 projects, it was that of Gustave Eiffel, an entrepreneur, Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier, both engineers, and Stephen Sauvestre, an architect, that was accepted. Nouguier and Koechlin, the two chief engineers in Eiffel's company, had the idea for a very tall tower in June 1884. It was to be designed like a large pylon with four columns of lattice work girders, separated at the base and coming together at the top, and joined to each other by more metal girders at regular intervals.

Stylish French Woman in Sunhat by C. Vilcaz

Soon off to a new home! 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. Vilcaz has received major awards such as the 1st Prize at the Clairac Salon International de peinture in 2002, the Prize for New Talent at the Salon d’automne de Pau in 2001, and the Bronze medal from the Chamberry La Ravoire in 2000.

Sweet French Village Scene by JP Dubord

New original on the way to the Westport River Gallery. Image 10.75" x 14" framed 17 x 20.5"  Jean Pierre Dubord was born in Rouen in 1949, after spending years in the French countryside, he returned to his native city to portray the surroundings of his youth. While Rouen is a favorite subject for his paintings, he often depicts Paris, the Norman countryside, the beaches of Deauville and Houlgate, the cliffs of Caux and Etreat and the scenes along the Seine. He is known for his ability to capture the subtleties of light and color unique to each season. In 1970, he had his first exhibition of approximately thirty paintings in Rouen, a show that was highly praised by art critics. In addition to an annual show in Rouen, he as exhibited in Birdhouse, La Hare, La Rochelle, Osaka, and Quebec and in major Salons of Paris.

Noted French Impressionist Jacques Bouyssou

SOLD  Original art by highly decorated and noted French artist. Born near Honfleur in 1926, Bouyssou became acquainted at an early age with many respected artists such as Friez, Dufy, Lagar and Leprin who were frequent guests in the family home. They became his mentors and teachers. Although he studied architecture at the Beaux Arts de Troyes and drawing with the sculptor Janin, it was not until he moved to Paris and studied at the Academie de la Grand Chaumiere in the studio of Othon Friez that he began to paint. Recognition of his talent came rapidly and in 1955 he had his first one man show in London. A year later, the grand dame of Parisian art dealers, Katia Granoff invited him to exhibit, beginning a long relationship, during which she sponsored many one man shows. In 1987, he received one of the supreme compliments of his career when he was named an official painter of the French Navy. One of his paintings is in the permanent collection of Musee de la Marine in Paris. His paintings have been acquired by numerous French and foreign museums as well as by private collectors around the world. As art critic Maybon said of him " He knows how to capture the passing light, how to create an atmosphere." Superb draftsmanship, supported by clear yet sensitive and harmonious nuances of color, have brought the paintings of this noted contemporary French artist International recognition. Since his first exhibition at the Salon des Artistes Augerons in Paris, he has exhibited in all the major French Salons, as well as in the United States, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, England, Sweden, Taiwan, Japan, Brazil, and Venezuela. Museums: Honfleur / Rouen / Beyrouth / Montreal / Philadelphia / Art Moderne Paris / Menton / Musee de la Marine Paris / NY Public Library / Biblioth

Red Poppies by French Artist Vilcaz

Sold. Now at a new home. Corinne Vilcaz is an artist with an imagination free of the constraints of modern classical form.  Her works are often comprised of vibrant colors contrasted against a heavy use of palette knife.  Instead of having a focus on the representation of actual shapes, Vilcaz emphasizes the importance of color in bringing forth the true form of art. Working in the Batch & Garonne region of France, Corinne Vilcaz takes her inspiration largely from her surroundings. 

Appreciating the Reflections of Water Lilies

Sometimes you want to just enjoy the water lilies, defined and executed here in detail by "Gerald" at Westport River Gallery. This original is 18x36, oil on canvas.

Enjoying a Classic Tuscany Landscape

Tuscany is known for its landscapes, history, artistic legacy, and its influence on high culture. It is regarded as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and of the foundations of the Italian language. Tuscany is a transitional region occupying much of the former grand duchy of that name near the base of the Italian peninsula. The characteristic landscape is a blend of gently rolling hills leading on to sharply peaked mountains that pose a major barrier between Tuscany and regions to the south. 

Snoopy "Blow Dry" by Tom Everhart

Everhart is the only artist with full creative rights to the "Peanuts" characters created by Charles Schulz (1922 –2000). In 1980 Tom graduated from the School of Art and Architecture at Yale University. He got a freelance job drawing renderings of Schulz's characters. Everhart then began working with "Peanuts" imagery exclusively.His first show was at the famous Paris Louvre Museum in January 1990. In 1991, Schulz & United Media, drafted a legal pact allowing Tom exclusive rights to use subject matter from Schulz's "Peanuts" strip in his art for "the term of his life.” "Peanuts" is the most popular & influential strip in the history of the genre, and earned Schulz over $1 billion. His decision to tap Everhart as the sole steward of his creation is an honor the artist happily devoted his life to.

A Rural Village Scene by the Cottage

Sold. Now being enjoyed by a clients of the gallery. Sweet and endearing village scene showing woman and daughter feeding chickens in front of a cottage is by British artist William Pitt (1818-1900. Seems like a rural composition that could be from hundreds of years ago or even today (maybe not in Westport). Also shows a horse drawn cart and second cottage. The oil painting is signed and dated in the middle on the bottom, and the image size is 20x28. Vintage original is about 150 years old, way before TV, cell phones, planes, computers, and Facebook. It was a time when Charles Darwin published The Origin of Species. The first commercially successful sewing machine made by Isaac Singer was available. And Charles Dickens publishes A Tale of Two Cities

Lopescalcedo's Majestic Marine Compositions

Lopescalcedo was born in Tarma, Peru in 1955 and is part of an exceptional group of painters who graduated from the Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes in Lima in the last 15 years. He studied with the renowned artists Leonel Velarde and Felix Rebolledo and, also, studied drawing with the beloved Cristina Gálvez. Among the most important exhibitions of his works are: Museo de Arte Italiano (1988, 1988) Acuerdo de Cartagena (1990, 1989, 1988), Galería 2Vs (1988), Embassy of Poland (1989) Galería Gala (1991, 1990, 1989), Petroperú (1990), Galería América 92 (1991), Galería Arte Moderno, Colombia (1990) Galería Rubens, Colombia (1990).

Modern Landscape Full of Dramatic Colours

New art just arrived

at Westport River Gallery.

Oil on canvas

18x36.

Floral Fantasy by American Artist J. Fatse

This original by American artist J. Fatse is soon off to a new home. It is 48x36 and is resin art on board. Great for any room, or office. Contrasting color blends & textures offering endless visual experiences. The flowing Expressionist Abstractions by American artist J. Fatse evoke numerous emotions and reflections. To some his art triggers relaxation, to others, reminders of the sway of daily life, their gardens, and the change of seasons.  “Aesthetics, design and art have all played a major part in my life. Art has grown into one of my many passions. Acrylic painting is what I enjoy most. The more colorful and vibrant, the better."

"Le Goûter Sous les Platanes" by JP Courchia

New art entitled Le Goûter sous les platanes" now on display at Westport River Gallery by Jean-Paul Courchia of Marseille, France. The interplay of light and shadows is not by accident in the works by French artist Jean-Paul Courchia. And the basic constriction of many famous works of art is also not by accident. Jean-Paul Courchia comes to the Westport River Gallery in Westport 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.

Normandy Seaside by France's JP Dubord

John-Pierre Dubord has an original approach to painting: his choice of palette colors is rich in its tones,fresh and uplifting; his canvases reveal an intense joy of life; and his love of the rhythms of nature are interpreted with nuances of color. Jean Pierre Dubord has mastered the art of imprisoning light on canvas. The delicate poetic strain in his paintings has been influenced by the Impressionists. There is a very personal touch as well, however, for as one critic remarked, "Dubord is guided solely by his heart and emotions." Westport River Gallery in Westport, Connecticut, is pleased to offer his works in the Connecticut, New York and New Jersey areas

Colorful Art from Wiillam Alexander Drake

Westport River Gallery has a new collection of originals from the estate of William A Drake. A prominent Canadian/American theatrical designer, painter, printmaker, draftsman, and educator, William Alexander Drake was born in Toronto, and died in Bergenfield, NJ. Drake worked in the early motion picture business in NJ, taught at Yale, exhibited with the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, he was a scenic artist for live theater in NYC for over 60 years, and was an art director for NBC TV. He created scenery for some of the most famous Broadway plays and his paintings, prints and drawings are in several museum collections including the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Canada. Click for more.

Enjoying the Unique Artistic Style of HM Saffer

Award winning and unique artist HM Saffer has just sent the Westport River Gallery several new vibrant works on canvas and board. In 1965, he went to Paris to take economics classes, but wound up becoming a musician with Hugues Aufray, Jacques Brel and Charles Aznavour. HM Saffer 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. in 1970. H.M. started his music career with Warner Brothers where he co-wrote the international hit song “Look What They Done To My Song Ma” recorded by pop star Melanie. While at Warner Brothers he painted a 40-foot mural in their Madison Ave. headquarters.

Reflections of William A. Drake's Artistic Talents

William A. Drake was born in Toronto, Canada in 1891. He studied at the Ontario College of Art. Professionally, he was a well-respected designer, painter of Broadway show and television production sets and backdrops (including art director for NBC-TV), printmaker, and draftsman. He was a scenic artist, as well as a supervisor in New York theaters for over 60 years until his retirement in 1975. He also was an instructor of scenic painting at Yale University. His works have been exhibited through the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, Salons of America, Montclair Art Museum, and Venice Biennale (1940), among others. William A. Drake died in 1979 at his Bergenfield, NJ home at the age of 87.

Refreshing Moment by Yosemite National Park falls

Cooling Down by Yosemite

This is an original showing horses cooling down in Yosemite. Yosemite National Park is in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains.

It’s famed for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, and for Tunnel View, the iconic vista of towering Bridalveil Fall and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome. 

This 40x30 picture has been sold and shipped to Jamaica.

New Golden Fields by American artist HM Saffer

SOLD. Golden Fields by American artist HM Saffer at Westport River Gallery. 18x14 oil on board, framed and ready for a new home. Award winning and unique artist HM Saffer has just sent the Westport River Gallery several new vibrant works on canvas and board. In 1965, he went to Paris to take economics classes, but wound up becoming a musician with Hugues Aufray, Jacques Brel and Charles Aznavour. HM Saffer 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.https://www.westportrivergallery.com/saffer-hm-american.html

Floral Fantasy by a Peruvian Artist

Huallpa was born in the 1970's in Peru. As a young artist he surprised many people in the art field with his talent and the amount of success that he achieved. He was in fact doing so well that he was able to temporarily reverse the trend in his home country by being able to go from being a successful artist to becoming an art teacher. After graduating from the Peru School of Arts with a degree in Art Instruction he had a chance to practice his craft at the renowned art school Maria Parado de Bellido. After teaching for a period of time Jose began to become aware that he could not continue to work on an art professor's salary when he could be selling his paintings and making a much more substantial income. While watching many of his art colleagues starve to death he has prospered, selling his paintings as quickly as he can paint them. While he still holds on to his love of teaching he has decided to devote himself to painting full time. His paintings can be found in galleries all over the world as well as in the collections of fine art collectors.

Maritime Art from Normandy by JP Dubord

A masterpiece by French artist JP Dubord, a highly decorated master of repute. His works make people smile, make you feel you want to join the people bustling around France. His work s light-hearted, unique, interesting, and full of life. His colors are pleasing, and add a touch of sometimes whimsy to your own life. The Benezit-listed French artist's work is collected worldwide. John-Pierre Dubord has an original approach to painting: his choice of palette colors is rich in its tones,fresh and uplifting; his canvases reveal an intense joy of life; and his love of the rhythms of nature are interpreted with nuances of color. Jean Pierre Dubord has mastered the art of imprisoning light on canvas. The delicate poetic strain in his paintings has been influenced by the Impressionists. There is a very personal touch as well, however, for as one critic remarked, "Dubord is guided solely by his heart and emotions."

Dramatic Floral by French Artist JP Courchia

New original oil on canvas board. Size 16x12. 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. The physician-lecturer-artist’s oil 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 collectors of his work. JP Courchia is a physician of endocrinology & metabolic diseases, and fascinated by science, art, medicine, perceptions, colors, shadows and light.

Country Houses by Lelia Pissarro

Lelia Pissarro (French, B. 1963), Oil on paper, signed lower right and dated 2005. Presented with a linen fillet. and framed in a carved and antiqued finished wood frame.. 7 1/4"H x 12"W. Framed: 17 1/4"H x 22"W Lelia was born in 1963, and has painted since age four, having been educated by her grandfather, Paulemile and her father, Claude Pissarro. Following an 18 month break from painting one simple image captured her imagination; a photograph taken in the 1950s by her grandfather, Paulemile Pissarro, of two houses on a road under snow in Clecy in Suisse Normandy, where Lelia had spent the first 11 years of her life. Lelia started to paint this scene over and over, exploring the almost endless possibilities of variation in color and light. It was not her intention to paint a series, but this is what it became. In contrast to the Impressionists who were mainly concerned with capturing one subject in changing atmospheres and lights, something that could only be achieved by painting outdoors, she has created all the variations of the one subject in her studio and through her own imagination. For this reason, she is adamant that there should be no unnecessary or pretentious comparison of the work in this exhibition with the many series painted by Monet or her great grandfather, Camille Pissarro.

Seaside Gouache by Paulemile Pissarro

Seaside original by French artist Paulémile Pissarro (1884-1972), Gouache landscape on paper, Matted in a gilt finished frame and glazed. 8 3/4"H x 11 3/4"W; Frame: 17 1/2"H x 20 1/2"W. Paulémile, Camille Pissarro's youngest son, was born in Eragn in 1884. He was bought up in the artistic environment of the family home there and, encouraged by his father, began drawing at an early age. His godfather was Claude Monet who became his teacher and close friend, particularly after Camille's death in 1903. In 1905, he exhibited at the  Salon des Independants  for the first time, 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 automobile mechanic and test-driver, and then as a lace and textile designer, thus allowing him a little time to paint. While he 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 him to leave the factory and dedicate himself to painting.

Lighthouse, Poppies, Lavender by France's Dorie

New arrivals now at Westport River Gallery. 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. Nevertheless 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. 1977 marked the turning point for Dominique Dorié’s career. He won a scholarship offered by the city of Paris, which enabled Dominique Dorie to enroll in a night course in drawing. As his skills in that field improved, he developed a desire to use color and began to paint in oil. From 1974 on, Dominique Dorié had participated in a number of exhibitions in the towns surrounding Paris. He also had two one-man shows in Paris, and one in Strasbourg between 1982 and 1984. Click to see others.

Dramatic, Wispy and Colourful Swirls by J. Fatse

Blues, yellows, greens and reds often dominate the dramatic colorful streams of acrylic paint or poly resign that blends together to create a unique pattern. But it could be 50 shades of gray, or metal infused beneath an acrylic epoxy. J. Fatse creates unique compositions that may look like a garden, or solar flares, or non-repeating patterns that force the viewer to either just enjoy, or see something tangible. Subtle or not, each picture evokes an emotion which could calm you, move you to action, and enliven the décor of your office or home. His worked have been seen in Art World News and Westport Lifestyle. His works are in many personal, professional and and corporate locations. This one is 42x72 inches

Theatrical Reflections by France's Michel Guyon

Theatrics of the vibrant genre of entertainment art is embodied by the artistic works of French master artist Michel Guyon. In the late 1960s Guyon studied at the Beaux Art School in Nantes, France. With Guyon’s passion for music, opera and painting, the artist also gained experience in theatrical productions. He began creating theater set décor, costumes and posters. Working with Mr. Baty, Michel discovered the drawings of Paul Dauce and Joel Dabin. Guyon worked with them on theater set décor. In the 1970s, Guyon worked on the set décor of several lyrical spectacles, including Figaro, The Magic Flute, Don Giovanni, Carmen, Faust, & others. Michel Guyon also worked for the Jean Marais Festival and the Francais Huster Company, “les Treteaux de France” and various summer festivals around France. The artist created scenery for the Angers Opera House and began to paint on canvas. Guyon’s talent of set and costume design permeates his artistic works beautifully. The combination of a poetry of colors and his forceful touch create a unique sense of strength and vibrancy in his paintings.

Westport: Onion Center to Artists' Community

Shown here is a Saugatuck Shores in Westport CT by French artist Mo Gart. Colonists settled along the Saugatuck River as early as 1639. In 1780 George Washington visited the Marvin Tavern in Westport. Westport was officially incorporated as a town in 1835, with land taken from Fairfield, Weston, and Norwalk. For many decades after that, Westport was a prosperous agricultural community and distinguished itself as the nation’s leading onion-growing center. After the turn of the century, Westport gained the reputation as an artist & writers’ colony, and cultural center. It was the home of Norman Rockwell’s Famous Artists School, also the Famous Writers School. Although Westport still retains its cultural roots, the town is no longer an artist’s colony. Despite its small-town charm, Westport Connecticut is a thriving business center, home to many corporate headquarters and more than 600 retailers and one of the best Art Galleries in Connecticut (Westport River Gallery)

Enjoying the Charming Cafe in Portugal by Dorie

Here is a cafe scene in Portugal by French artist Dominique Dorié, 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. Nevertheless 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. 1977 marked the turning point for Dominique Dorié’s career. He won a scholarship offered by the city of Paris, which enabled Dominique Dorie to enroll in a night course in drawing. As his skills in that field improved, he developed a desire to use color and began to paint in oil. From 1974 on, Dominique Dorié had participated in a number of exhibitions in the towns surrounding Paris. He also had two one-man shows in Paris, and one in Strasbourg between 1982 and 1984.

The Beautiful Autumn Colours of White Birch

Born in Peru in 1952, Bacci is one of a group of extraordinary landscape painters that emerged during the last part of the last decade. Peru has been traditionally a country of figure painters since the Cuzco School painting in the XVII century. But a movement, probably commanded by Bamse Antunez de Mayolo, commenced in the 1970’s. This group began painting their local surroundings so successfully that generated a demand that allowed them to travel and generalized the subject. Bacci came to Lima to study painting in the famous School of Arts of Lima in 1969. Despite strong opposition, he graduated with the highest honors from the school. He was well known for his defense of the traditional landscape that make him consider dropping the school several times. Despite such difficult times, Bacci became in demand and prospered to become one of the best known in the genre.