Westport River Gallery

Ukrainian born G'Ma's Painting to Mrs. Roosevelt

Liza was born in Nova Kraruka, Ukraine, and had six children with her husband before immigrating to the U.S. in 1905. One of those children was Arthur who along with his wife Anne went on to become important art collectors based in NYC. Another was with Mostly Mozart for many years, and his wife with the famous Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance studio. Liza began painting very late in life at 75 relieve the pains of arthritis in her fingers. Her use of bright colors and playful pastoral imagery garnered her many fans, including the owners of Gallery Sixty Two in NYC, where she had an exhibition in the early 1950s. Liza died in 1955 just shortly after a major highlight in her painting career; the opportunity to present former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (seen at left with the artist) one of her originals in person at the U.N. Glass prints from originals are exclusively available at the Westport River Gallery.

Calming Beauty of Provence by French Artist 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.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 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 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, Dorié had participated in a number of exhibitions in the towns surrounding Paris. He also had two one-man shows in Paris, and  Strasbourg. 

Enjoy the Lavender Fields by S. Guccione

Passion is a vital underpinning of any good artist. Brazilian born S. Guccione went to college and graduated with degrees in journalism and art in Sao Paulo.“At the age of 25 I moved to Rome, where I had the opportunity to meet the most wonderful artists and attend many workshops and classes where I learned to work with different styles and mediums. I learned a lot from my mentor Giorgio Michetti who passed away in 2019 at the age 105. I truly enjoy working with oils, and my favorite style is impressionism. Equestrian is the theme that really brings back wonderful memories of my childhood in Brazil where I rode as well and raised horses.”Her mentor was born in Viareggio, Italy, in 1912. At 17 he had his first exhibit. His works add up more than 2000 paintings which have been exhibited in Italy, Switzerland & Austria. The Italian artist who lived through two wars, one of them as a soldier, also suffered the loss of two wives. He met Pablo Picasso in Nice and has opened his art to other techniques such as painted pants and a car. A man who at his long age has understood that the most important thing is to share knowledge and passion.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Florals Define Charming Originals by Courchia

New original oils on canvasboard. 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. Dr. Courchia is a physician of endocrinology & metabolic diseases, and fascinated by science, art, medicine, perceptions, colors, shadows and light.

Sunny Day in France by Jean Francois Bourgeat

New picture from French Impressionist Jean Francois Bourgeat at Westport River Gallery. Born in Paris in 1962, Jean-Francois Bourgeat is a French landscape artist whose background is in art 'graphiques' immediately attracted him to the Impressionist school of painting. He tutored under the great French Landscape Artists, then took his easel to Nature. He paints on location and captures the changing light and reflections in the water along the Seine. His boats and landscapes typify the splendor of lie de France, du Bretagne, and d'Alsace in the south of France. He is indeed worthy of the praise to be amongst other noble artists in the Kevorkian school of art. #frenchart #frenchartists #frenchartists #impressionism #Impresionante #westportgallery #westportart www.westportrivergallery.com

Inlets, Inviting Vistas, Nature's Beauty by Dorie

New oils have arrived by French master artist Dorie. He 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. Though Paris is the center of art in France, working there can be accompanied by many distractions. At the age of twenty-four Dominique Dorie decided he needed surroundings with greater calm and quiet, so Dominique Dorie moved to a small village on the edge of the sea in Normandy where he has worked to improve his handling of both light and color. The artist who hung his work on the fences surrounding the church of St. Germain des Pres has traveled a long distance.

Rural Reflections by American artist Mona

New signed and hand embellished giclees are now available. Mona is a US-born architectural perspectivist, whose work in the 80s and 90s for some of the most noted architectural firms was carried in National Geographic, The New York Times, Washington Post, House & Garden, Progressive Architecture, Architecture in Perspective and Interior Design. Today she creates bright landscapes, translucent woods scenes, rural bovines, and colorful blooming flowers. Known also for her colorful and simple barns from Vermont to the Midwest, Mona’s architectural-inspired training is evident. Sleek lines, swaths of color, and enticing compositions. Contact us if you wish to see others available. Each is 16x20

The Lively Seaside of Normandy by Dubord

New Dubord on the way from France. 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 is pleased to offer his works. Jean Pierre Dubord was born in Rouen, France in l949. Although that city remains his favorite subject, he often paints the street scenes of Paris, the Normandy countryside, the beaches of Deauville and the vistas along the Seine. He infuses his work with the subtleties of light and color unique to each season and locale.

The Beauty of Colourful Country Barns by Zack

Country barns afoot in dramatic colors against a moody sky. This original is 24x36.  A fall-like hue embraces rustic and maybe forgotten New England and Northeast barns. The foundation of G. Zack’s artistic interests can be distilled down to his love of color. In the early days of his stained glass work, masterful use of color was central in his designs. From sparse, contemporary, Mondrian-style compositions to lush, figurative installations, color always took center stage. His love of color lead him to hot glass, which allowed him to blend colors in ways that flat, cold glass techniques could not. Zack’s current work with acrylics presents yet another opportunity for Zack to compose pieces rich with contrasts of light and dark, texture, pattern and mood. 

Jean Pierre Dubord's Impressions of Normandy

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 is pleased to offer his works. Jean Pierre Dubord was born in Rouen, France in l949. Although that city remains his favorite subject, he often paints the street scenes of Paris, the Normandy countryside, the beaches of Deauville and the vistas along the Seine. He infuses his work with the subtleties of light and color unique to each season and locale. A multitude of first place and gold medal awards have been won by Jean Pierre Dubord: First Prize of Ville de Canteleu, l982; Gold Medal of Ville de Reuil Malmelson, l985; and the Prize of Conseil General Salon de Pontoise in l985, to name only a few

Guccione's Passion Fuels Equestrian Memories

Passion is a vital underpinning of any good artist. Brazilian born S. Guccione went to college and graduated with degrees in journalism and art in Sao Paulo. “At the age of 25 I moved to Rome, where I had the opportunity to meet the most wonderful artists and attend many workshops and classes where I learned to work with different styles and mediums. I learned a lot from my mentor Giorgio Michetti who passed away in 2019 at the age 105. I truly enjoy working with oils, and my favorite style is impressionism. Equestrian is the theme that really brings back wonderful memories of my childhood in Brazil where I rode as well and raised horses.” Her mentor was born in Viareggio, Italy, in 1912. At 17 he had his first exhibit. His works add up more than 2000 paintings which have been exhibited in Italy, Switzerland & Austria. The Italian artist who lived through two wars, one of them as a soldier, also suffered the loss of two wives. He met Pablo Picasso in Nice and has opened his art to other techniques such as painted pants and a Car. A man who at his long age has understood that the most important thing is to share knowledge and passion.

Saffer's Reflective and Colourful Creations

Some say HM Saffer has a unique perspective of nature. When he looks at woods, he looks into the woods. He interprets nature with all his senses, and allows the viewer to see through new visual parameters. H.M. Saffer was born in Philadelphia in 1942. After graduating from Temple Univ. 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. in 1970.

Colorful, Charming and Enticing Scapes

This colorful original is by a an artist who recently passed away. It is gallery wrapped and 40x30. The late Afremov was born in Vitebsk, Belarus is a Russian–Israeli modern impressionistic artist who worked mainly with a palette knife and oils. He developed his own unique technique and style which is unmistakable and cannot be confused with other artists. His subjects included international cities, historic pathways, canals, bright cityscapes and nighttime venues.

 

 

Plan to Fall into Fall with Okumura

New creation at Westport River Gallery by award-winning Asian-American artist J. Okumura. This is 48x60. The ultimate fall picture. J. Okumura grew up in Philadelphia and has been creating art for over 15 years. She attended Syracuse University in addition to receiving her MFA from Boston University. She has a strong comprehensive knowledge of the Art Market: Modern and Contemporary Art with diverse and extensive Fine Art experiences such as Operations Manager, Fine Art Consultant, Design Associate, Adjunct Educator at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and currently sits on the board as co VP and founding Exhibition Chair for National Association of Women Artists, Inc. Mass. Her use of color and creative texture lend harmoniously from the natural world and her heritage of both Eastern and Western influences. She derives inspiration for her oil and acrylic paintings of a wide variety of subjects, which she hopes conveys a sense of motion and evoke a wide range of emotions.

Join Us Tomorrow: Holiday Open House & Show

Join us 5-8 pm Saturday for our annual Holiday Open House. Enjoy a glass of wine & refreshments as you listen to live music and meet several artists. There will be new modern & impressionist art by artists in attendance: Mona, J. Fatse & V. Andriotis. Exhibit also includes new art by French Artists Cugnier and American artist HM Saffer. All sales benefit the homeless. Special drawing to benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

Welcome to the New Creations by 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. Click for more.

Reflections of Rings End Bridge in Darien CT

The lovely Rings End bridge in Darien, CT by Sergey Stepanenko, born in Russia in 1956. He graduated from Fine Art College in Frunze, Kyrgyzstan, receiving a Bachelors in Fine Art. This original oil is 24x36. In the US his murals and fine art works adorn some of the finest homes, as well as several Cruise Ships of Celebrity Cruise Line & Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Some of his well-known clients include Keith Richards, the Kennedys, Ann Eisenhower and Princess Jahara. His paintings are in private collections in the USA, Russia, Ukraine, Greece, Serbia, India, Panama, Japan, Germany, France & Egypt. In 1930 the bridge was reconstructed of stone and is presently called Ring's End Bridge. This area ceased being the "center" of Darien in 1848 when the railroad was constructed through Darien and the center became the present location. Click for more info.

EJ Paprocki's Timeless Beauty of Nature

EJ Paprocki's paintings evoke the timeless beauty of nature, a witness to the integration of mankind‚ 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. His subject matter evolved from cityscape to the country, the gardens the rural path, distant sailboats, the floral still life. This is 20x24.

 

York's Endearing Countryside Scenes

New works are on display at the Westport River Gallery from J. York, including these two oil paintings. At left, the cows are 18x22, and the girl and rooster is 11x14. York has been an illustrator for thirty years, and has worked for many book publishers including Ballantine, Berkley, Dorchester, Harlequin and Zebra. For many years she worked in oils, but her introduction to the digital medium proved to be the start of a love affair that continues to this day. She has also continued to create works of fine art in oils. Her paintings have been shown in NY, Scottsdale AZ., Atlanta GA. and now Westport. Among the many public and private collections that display her work, she is proud to include the R. W. Norton Art Foundation of Shreveport, LA.

Autumn Colors Reflected in Olaf's Originals

Te lovely Angel of the Waters, at the Bethesda Fountain in Central Park NYC. Its among the largest fountains in NY, 26 feet by 96 wide. It was the only sculpture to have been commissioned as a part of Central Park's original design. This neoclassical sculpture features an 8-foot bronze angel who stands above four small cherubim representing health, purity, temperance and peace. The picture is 30x40, and oil on canvas. Angel of the Waters was designed by Emma Stebbins in 1868 and dedicated in 1873, at which point she became the first woman to receive commission for a major work of art in the city of NY. At left is a dramatic autumn original. Click for others.

Sage Answers the Call of the Sea

Sage lives life with a true sense of adventure and openness, always waiting to see what might present itself. Whether it’s the subtle interaction of two figures along a rainy city street or the bold simplicity and color of sailboats on a beach, he is constantly mining his life experiences, however lasting or fleeting they may be. Passionate about people, beauty and simplicity, Sage describes himself as an American Impressionist whose focus is on people and their relationship to one another and their surroundings. These are new works from New England. Click for others.

Central Park by the late Bogomir Bogdanovic

Originals by the late Bogomir Bogdanovic (1923-2011) consist of breathtaking landscapes dotted with brightly-clad people pursuing their daily activities. He was especially proud of his award winning canvases of NY’s Central Park and rural scenes in and about Warwick, NY, and neighboring Sussex County, NJ. I paint everything, he used to say, but not abstractions. He preferred his art to be recognizable; it's an amazing experience to watch a painting reveal itself, be it on paper or canvas. He very much enjoyed painting on location and rarely used photographs unless he had taken them himself. For several decades, he was a familiar sight, smoking his cigar and mixing his paints along the local highways and byways. Despite occasionally bad weather, he was known to endure many long hours in snow and ice waiting to capture his subject in just the right light. Shown here is one original at the Westport River Gallery

Shadow Play Reflects Courchia's New French Art

Jean-Paul Courchia is a highly successful painter both in Europe and America. His oils were displayed in Marseille in the famous Provençal Gallery Jouvène, which Van Gogh and Cezanne called home for their artwork. Her Highness Queen Paola of Belgium, the wife of the Consul of Japan in Marseille, and the president of the National Arts Club in NY, are collectors of his work. Courchia is also a unique speaker, able to explain through a simple approach the way we see art. He is an MD and a renowned artist painter. He splits his life among his office, studio and the dept.ophthalmology where his two passions merge: he works on the relationship between art and the brain by analyzing eye’s movements. Seen here are new works at the Westport River Gallery.

Beautiful Blossoming Art of Diane Monet

Diane Monet’s gardens have blossomed all around the Westport River Gallery, in a variety of shades, sizes and colors. Alexanre Monet -- Diane grandfather -- moved to the United States from Paris in 1887 at the age of 24, working as a chef and sign-painter. He was always proud to note that he was a relative of Claude Monet. She paints all day - sometimes losing herself into the evening - and is often found painting in the dark after the sun sets. Her work is recognized for its vivid colors, luminosity and depth. Her work is done in oil on canvas, and the look that she desires requires the application of many layers, so her work is quite time-intensive. But mostly her work is appreciated for its joyous mood and subjects. Shown here are signed glclees

Fresh and Clear Artistic Images from Olaf

Olaf uses color, light, and brushwork to achieve visual harmony. His large works create a statement, whether your home is a quaint Colonial in Milford, a larger home on the Upper East Side, or the vacation home in the Hamptons or Palm Beach. He captures the movement of water, as well as the freshness and clarity of sunlight, which seems to glisten on his surfaces. In describing himself as well as other artists of "representational art," he writes: "Each dab is stimulated by the details that I observe; we see what others miss and then make it compelling. See others.

Perspective to Reach a Patterned Balance

Liven up your home or office with a fresh oil painting by French artist Caudron. His works are in many European galleries, and in the United States only in Westport. Dr. Caudron's (diabetes MD) 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. Click for others available.

Dorie: From Lavender Fields to Seascapes

New paintings have arrived at the Westport River Gallery from noted master painter Dominique Dorie, a Benezit artist. At age 16 he began working in the Louvre in a conservation capacity as a sculpture restorer. His textured canvases display a unique color sense, his clearly blocked, linear approach bring depth and a quiet strength to a rural landscape, a serene harbor, or a shadowed interior. Dorie is constantly refining his very individual style and broadening his range with a variety of new subjects. He 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 Dorie had little free time, he felt compelled to sketch. Click to see others.

Impressionist Creations by Lelia Pissarro

Shown here are two original oils by famed artist Lelia Pissarro. Lelia 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. For a short time, she also taught painting in Paris. Lelia Pissarro is the fourth generation of a family of artists. Her father is the artist H. Claude Pissarro and her grandfather was Paulemile Pissarro, the youngest son of the 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.

Exploring the Simplistic, Colorful Ripples by Olaf

Large works have arrived by Canadian Artist Olaf, who uses color, light, and brushwork to achieve visual harmony. He captures the movement of water, as well as the freshness and clarity of sunlight, which seems to glisten on his surfaces. In describing himself as well as other artists of "representational art," he writes: "Each dab is stimulated by the details that I observe; we see what others miss and then make it compelling.  We proudly push and alter the colors to suit our ravenous needs.  We improvise right on the spot."  More works.

The Mysterious Forest Insights by HM Saffer

 

Award winning and unique artist HM Saffer has just sent the Westport River Gallery several new vibrant works on canvas and board. This oil on board is about 16x48, great for hanging over a sofa or mantle. 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. See Others.

Definitely Not Your Traditional Line Dancing

 

Who comes up with a title such as Line Dancing for laundry dancing on the line? Artist Mike Smith. This unique composition is 12x48 and can brighten up any room in home or office (or large yacht) The simplicity of the countryside, combined with earthen colors make the new works by M. Smith very enticing for home and office. Smith was born in South Africa and raised in Zimbabwe, and later moved to Canada in the late 1980s. His career continued as an award winning multinational art director/creative director, until he decided to move out into the country to paint full-time in 2003. Click for others.

Happy Holidays from Westport River Gallery

The simplicity of the countryside, combined with earthen colors make the new works by M. Smith very enticing for home and office. Here is one seasonal example of the vibrant works he did recently. (Available right now) Smith was born in South Africa and raised in Zimbabwe, he arrived in Canada in the late 1980s. After initially studying architecture, he attended the Salisbury School of Art, followed by in-depth studies with the UK's Michael Chase. His career continued as an award winning multinational art director/creative director, until he decided to move out into the country to paint full-time in 2003. Click for more.

The Dramatic Colors of HM Saffer's World

  Trees, bright flowers, olive groves, rivers and pathways into the woods, and brightly colored fiery sunsets. Welcome to the world of HM Saffer. Its a fun world full of Mother Nature. Saffer was born in Philadelphia in 1942. After graduating from Temple Univ. 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. in 1970. Click for others.

Simple Countryside Scenes by Ted Jeremenko

Internationally collected folk artist Ted Jeremenko was born in Yugoslavia in 1938. At 12, Ted and his family moved to Philadelphia. In 1962, Ted moved to NYC, where he began a career in the banking and computer industries. While his job satisfied many of his interests, he felt the need to get involved in something creative. Combined with his interest in art and the visual beauty he discovered on his early visits to the eastern tip of Long Island, Ted began painting in the early 1970’s. “I try to use color to define light and form.”  From sunrises to sunsets, calm, clear moonlit evenings to foreboding skies, we respond on an emotional level to a moment captured in eternity. Three signed and numbered serigraphs are available, including these two.

Mediterranean Reflections by E.J. Paprocki

The lovely villages that surround the Mediterranean Sea reflect the beauty of a timeless region. E.J. Paprocki's paintings at the Westport River Gallery evoke the timeless beauty of nature, a witness to the integration of mankind‚ 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, E.J. Paprocki was drawn to the familiar genius of the 19th century Impressionists, and he admired Monet, Pissarro and Sisley. His art is collected worldwide.

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. This original oil in Westport is 39x32, excluding frame size. Click for others.

CT-Born American Impressionist Rediscovered

A new upcoming exclusive exhibit at the Westport River Gallery depicts Will Hutchins’ personal vision of his travels throug the Northeast & Italy — from Little Deer Isle to the Venetian Lagoon. Born in 1878, in Colchester, CT, Hutchins was the only child of Charlotte Ann Hills & Rev. William Hutchins. A Yale Divinity grad and eloquent Congregational minister, he was respected as the foremost worldwide authority on the horticulture of the American sweet pea. Hutchins earned his BA at Yale in 1901 and the BFA in 1909, earning Phi Beta Kappa honors and class awards for his high-minded essays on art and spirituality. With a natural appeal to the footlights, he became a lifelong thespian. Acting, directing, and producing stage events, his papers include reams of original plays scripts of moralizing, episodic comedies, tragedies, and even a “medieval comedy." Click for other pictures.

H. Claude & Lelia Pissarro Serigraphs Available

Westport River Gallery has original drawing and oils by the Pissarro family, and also serigraphs by Claude Pissarro, Camille Pissarro's grandson, and several by Lelia Pissarro (Claude's daughter). They range from $750-$1500. Claude's "Les Rhododendroms" (right) is a ltd edition, hand signed serigraph. Born in an artistic environment, Claude spent his youth with art. Initially taught by his father, he first exhibited his work at 14. Lélia has painted since age 4,having been educated by her grandfather Paulémile and her father. From infancy until 11 she was entrusted to the care of her grandparents in Clécy, Suisse Normandy, where her interest in painting was nurtured by her grandfather who taught her the fundamental impressionist and post-impressionist techniques. At left is "Monet's House" by Lelia.

Happy Birthday Camille Pissarro: June 10, 1830

Jacob-Abraham-Camille Pissarro was born in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, to Abraham Pissarro, a Portuguese Sephardic Jew, and Rachel Manzana-Pomie, from the Dominican Republic. Pissarro lived in St. Thomas until 12, when he went to a Paris boarding school. In 1855, Pissarro left for Paris, where he studied at various academic institutions (including the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and Academie Suisse) and under a succession of masters, such as Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Gustave Courbet, and Charles-Francois Daubigny. Corot is sometimes considered Pissarro's most important early influence. Monert is the godfather to Camille's youngest son, Paulemile Pissarro.

Monet's Gardens Blossoming in Westport

Monet’s gardens have blossomed all around the Westport River Gallery, in a variety of shades, sizes and colors. Alexanre Monet, Diane Monet's grandfather, moved to the U.S.from Paris in 1887 at age 24, working as a chef and sign-painter. He was always proud to note he was a relative of Claude Monet. She paints all day, sometimes losing herself into the evening, and is often found painting in the dark after the sun sets. Her work is recognized for its vivid colors, luminosity and depth. Her work is done in oil on canvas, and the look she desires requires the application of many layers. But mostly her work is appreciated for its joyous mood and subjects. Click for others.

Graceful Impressions of a French Landscape

The peaceful French countryside, accented by stone buildings, light clouds, reflecting buildings, gracefully hanging tree branches and flowing streams is reflected in this Impressionist oil by Garner. This is one of two originals available, both 20x24.

Seascape & Garden from France's JP Dubord

New oils are now available at the Westport River Gallery (Conn) from French Impressionist Jean-Pierre Dubord. He began to paint in 1967 and had his first exhibit in his native city in 1970. His landscapes evoke the moods of the four seasons in a particularly poetic manner. Showing in numerous exhibitions across France, he eventually exhibited in the prestigious Paris Salons: the Salon des Artistes Francais, and the Salon des Independents. Dubord’s masterful impressionistic scenes of the landscape of Northern France won him many awards and prizes. Click for more images and information.

French Artists Offer the Unique Montmartre

Three works are available if you like Montmartre, Paris. One by Dubord (left), Quizet, and a litho by Renoux. A hill that reaches a height of about 130 meters (427 feet), Stairs running up the Montmartre hill in Paris located in the north of Paris, Montmartre has long been known as the citys premier artist's enclave. "Montmartre" is translated to mean "mountain of the martyr" and was  from the martyrdom of Saint Denis - bishop of Paris - who was decapitated on the hill in 250 AD. This hill was settled because, during the 19th century emperor Napoleon gave much of the prime land in the city to his wealthy friends, who were charged with developing it. The original residents were forced to move to Paris's outskirts where they quickly established their own "town" sans the rules and regulations of the city. That's part of the reason Montmartre became a popular drinking area, and by the late 18th century, along with the liquor came places that were less than reputable, like Moulin Rouge and Le Chat Noir (The Black Cat). Source.

Chillington's Plein Air Landscape Paintings

Landscape and still-life painter Chillington enjoys the diversity of nature. His plein air paintings explore the ever-changing environment. Layering oil paint thickly on the canvas with his palette knife, he records his perception and experience of a scene. Chillington has studied art at UConn, Silvermine School of Art and the Carving Studio (West Rutland, VT). "I was first inspired to paint after a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Impressionist galleries. Although I was a youth when I first saw them, the works of Van Gogh, Sargent and Monet continue to have a strong influence on me today." Click to see him.

Central Park, the Jewel of New York City

Artist Wayne Shilson's latest works are of New York City's famed Central Park. At the a garden near the Conservatory, and at right the Boathouse area. He uses the time-consuming style of pointillism, the same painting style as George Seurat and Paul Signac. Shilson paints in acrylics, using tiny dots to bring an image alive. The award-winning artist, listed in International Biographical Centre Cambridge England, was named among the 2,000 Outstanding Artists and Designers of the 20th Century, and Who's Who in American Art. He was awarded an arts grant to paint and draw an updated version of the impressionist painter Camille Pissarro's urban landscape series in Paris.  Shown here are two among th series, both 16x20.

The Country's Shades of Grey by Mona

A small group of 8x10s in shades of grey has arrived, reflecting rural life, far from the maddening traffic, taxes and pressures of suburban and urban life. Mona is a US-born architectural perspectivist, whose work in the 80s and 90s for some of the most noted architectural firms was carried in National Geographic, The New York Times, Washington Post, House & Garden, Progressive Architecture, Architecture in Perspective and Interior Design. Today she creates bright landscapes, translucent woods scenes, rural bovines, and colorful blooming flowers. Known also for her colorful and simple barns from Vermont to the Midwest, Mona’s architectural-inspired training is evident. Sleek lines, swaths of color, and enticing compositions. Click to see others.