Westport River Gallery

Art reflects Cezanne's "L’ombre est une couleur"

New florals by Jean-Paul Courchia are 14x11 and make a nice pair. The book in the right photo is by Cezanne, and within the words is the signature of the artist. The quote on the book is "L’ombre est une couleur," which means "the shadow is a color. The interplay of light and shadows is not by accident in the works by French artist Jean-Paul Courchia. 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 collectors of his work. Click for more pictures.

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McKnight's Strawberry Hill and Pilgrim Cottage

Seen here are two available signed/numbered serigraphs by master artist Thomas McKnight. His work has been exhibited in over 250 one man shows throughout the US, Europe and Japan. He has been honored with special commissions, and highly regarded awards and accolades. McKnight’s artwork is often featured in television shows, blockbuster movies, and on Japanese calendars. McKnight was commissioned for the Urban Fair project in 1993 by the city of Kobe, Japan. He was also selected as the official artist for 1988 US Constitution Bicentennial Commission, and was the official artist to create the White House Christmas Cards from 1994-1996. These are both about 14x16. When framed they can be about 18x20.

Dorie's French Landscapes and Seascapes

   French master artist Dominique Dorie's artistic focus is Provence and its nuances. He is at home with fields of lavender and red poppies, to small inlets filled with sea grass and colorful boats. He often paints lighthouses, flowering apple trees, 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. He won a scholarship offered by the city of Paris, which enabled Dorie to enroll in a night course for drawing. He was awarded the Prix du Salon in the latter exhibit; In 1984 & 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 international Benezit Encyclopedia, 2000 Edition. Click for more images.

Navigating The Urban Crossroads by Olaf

Large works have arrived by Canadian Artist Olaf, who uses color, light, and brushwork to achieve visual harmony. 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."  On the left you see a vibrant 20x40 glass-like painting "Taxi Reflections" that is available at the Westport River Gallery. The right is a 40x40 painting "Perpendicular Travels" by Olaf which is also available at the Westport River Gallery. See more.

Bizinsky's Fauvist Glimpse of French life

Children in the park, playing, chatting. Couples walking in the shadows of imposing trees. Windmills, parkside lakes, boats. Lots of color. That’s the Fauvist (colorful) magic of Robert Bizinsky, American from Atlanta, French by Paris, man of two worlds and many talents. Fauvism developed in Paris in the early 20th century. The Atlanta native was a Post-Impressionist and Fauvist artist. He brought life to the scenes of Paris. From colorful streets surrounding young families in the park, to vividly painted fishing boats. There is a presence of Dufy, Derain and Utrillo reflected in his work. Click for more of Bizinksky's work.

Dramatic Reflections of Iconic New York City

S. Wolf creates original and dramatic reflections of New York City. At left is the Grand Central Station clock at exactly the time the first tower was struck by terrorists and plunged the city into tragedy September 11, 2001. Wolf was there at the time. At right is a 36x24 painting of the well-known and photographed Flatiron building, designed by Daniel Burnham and built in 1902. It was never the city’s largest building but has made a name for itself for being the most dramatic-looking as it is uniquely shaped and narrowly wedged between Fifth Avenue and Broadway. His works also include the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Wolf, a commercial and fine artist, received his MFA at Washington University and also studied at Northern Arizona University. 

New York, London, and Paris by Alexandrina

New artist to the Westport River Gallery, Alexandrina, has many international roots, showings and awards. Paintings by Alexandrina have been presented as gifts to several leaders of European countries. In June 2010, former Russian Premier, Dmitry Medvedev presented former Secretary 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." More information coming. Click for more.

Normandy Sunset by French Impressionist Duteil

_{Jean-Claude Duteil is comfortable with subjects ranging from Normandy to Venice, and each is a delightful mix of soft colors, dramatic clouds, sky and waterways. French Impressionist Jean-Claude Duteil was born on the banks of Seine in 1950 to a family very much involved in the arts. His father was the Chief Restorator at the Louvre in Paris and his grandfather was the well-known Naif artist Camille Bombois. Click for more information.}

The Beauty of "Dawn" and "Dusk" Bronze Statues

Dawn and Dusk are taken for granted....one we awake and start the day, the other we consolidate the day's activities until they are but memories. Sculptor J. Gabbert has created cast bronze works of art that capture both the start and end of the day. They each has a marble base, and Dawn is 20"x7"x10." Both are from an edition of only 12, signed by the artist.  "My mother said I was always building something out of Tinker Toys or cardboard and scotch tape. Throughout school art classes were easy “A”s for me. However, it was not until college that I realized I had a gift. Early in my junior year one of my professors was frustrated by my lack of progress during a series of life – model drawing sessions. He handed me a chunk of sculpting wax and said “here, try this." In an amazingly short time I had rendered the female model in near perfect proportion. It was as easy for me as drawing was hard." Each is Bronze with Marble Base.

 

Krupp Lets her Unique & Colorful Artwork "Fly"

American artist Barbara Krupp is as unique and individual as her art. "As life goes by each day gets more special. I have started painting wild and happy. In a way I have always done that but now every time I pick up the brush I never know what is going to happen, so I let it fly. I still have my calm peaceful days of walking in the garden and I let that peace come through. But lately color fills my soul and I love it. Hopefully in the sadder times of life and the world does seem to have a lot of sad moments these days, I will let loose with joy." Click for more art.

Snoopy Captured by Schultz Protege Everhart

You want fun, humor, and lots of color? These are real lithographs (not cheap wannabe Giclees) signed by Tom Everhart. Right is "Prada Plus," also signed/numbered (ed. 500). Only $1700 framed. At left is "Pop Star," also offered at below market value. Everhart met Peanuts creator Charles Schulz in 1980, the start of a unique exchange for the artist. Everhart began by studying his pen line style and relied on his pointers and private techniques, developing his own unique interpretations. Everhart later began drawing special projects for Schulz and United Media, and in 1990 created his first painting - "Schroeder's Piano" - on a 72 inch by 128 inch painting to convey the immense impression of Schulz's images on our culture.

Olaf's Artistic Reflections of New York City

The impressive Angel of the Waters, at the Bethesda Fountain is by Canadian artist Olaf. Its is among the largest fountains in NY, 26 feet high by 96 feet wide. The statue at its center was the only sculpture to have been commissioned as a part of Central Park's original design. This neoclassical sculpture features an eight-foot bronze angel who stands above four small cherubim representing health, purity, temperance, and peace. The picture is 40x36, and an oil on canvas. Angel of the Waters was designed by Emma Stebbins in 1868 and dedicated in 1873, at which point Stebbins became the first woman to receive commission for a major work of art in the city of New York. At left is the Chrysler Building, a large 5x5. Click for other works.

HM Saffer Captures Nature's Seasons

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 II 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. Click for others.

19th Century Hudson River Four Seasons

The Four Seasons is soon available by a 19th Century Hudson River School (HRS) artist. The paintings  depict the American landscape as a pastoral setting, where human beings and nature coexist peacefully. HRS landscapes are characterized by their realistic, detailed, and sometimes idealized portrayal of nature, often juxtaposing peaceful agriculture and the remaining wilderness, fast disappearing from the Hudson Valley just as it was coming to be appreciated for its qualities of ruggedness and sublimity. They took as their inspiration such European masters as Claude Lorrain, John Constable and J.M.W. Turner, and shared a reverence for America's natural beauty with contemporary American writers such as Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Click for others.

Flamingos and Riverside Villages by Estivalet

New art is on the way to the Westport River Gallery from Elisabeth Estivalet in France. A native of Poland, Estivalet fell in love with Provence when she settled there in the late 1970's. Though Estivalet has 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. See Pinterest for all works. What resulted are candid renditions of a tranquil and serene Provence. See Others.

Soft Art Genre of French Gold Medalist Zarou

Several signed lithos are available by Zarou. The well known French artist was born in Gassin (1930), a small village near Saint-Tropez. His childhood was surrounded with French Art Culture. Following the footsteps of his father, he made his first exhibition (and sale) at age 12. His career started with numerous individual exhibitions throughout France, including Cannes, Nice & Lyon. He exhibited in famous art galleries in Geneva, and Stockholm. He has also made illustrations for books. In 1971, the city of Paris awarded Zarou the Silver Medal for his distinguished work, and in 1980 he was honored with the highest award "the Gold Medal of Honor." He is Commander of the French Artists society order. Since 1976, he has the privilege to appear in the two main paintings directories of well known world Artists, the "Benezit" and the "Mayer."

Late Rene Dessainte's Unique Characters

The late René Dessainte of Belgium captured the essence of each person he painted. The portraits are alive and confident, sometimes depicted in the company of a family or friends in a real or invented environment where he feels they are most comfortable. He 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 his work is that you will see in one portrait firmness and dignity, another joy and love, and another fine humor and sparkles of melancholy. He passed away in 2014. At right is an original, at left a lithograph.

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.

A variety of uniquely sized paintings are available, including this one, 24x46

Courchia's Interplay of Light & Shadows

The interplay of light and shadows is not by accident in the works by French artist Jean-Paul Courchia. 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. The absence of figures does not imply a barren or abandoned landscape devoid of life. The colors and shapes themselves are the life of Courchia’s paintings and they are as striking and animated as any human figure, if not more so.

The Beauty of Provence by Dominique Dorie

Seagulls flying above this beautiful water scene (right), titled Les Parcs á Huitres, 12x12, oil on canvas, by French master artist Dominique Dorie. Fresh scenes of Provence in France, and other southern regions. At left is an imposing 29x36. Internationally collected Dorie captures soft, relaxing scenes. Dorie 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's 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. Click for others.

Caudron: Pilot, Sailer and French Artist

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. Click to see others

Sue Bond's Ancient Craft of Reverse Glass Art

New works have arrived by Reverse Glass artist Sue Bond. New England Winter, and the Brooklyn Bridge are dainty works of art, with detail and fun. The craft of Sue and her late father Milton is the ancient medium of reverse glass painting, working in a mirror world in the fine detail of acrylic, ink, and metallic foil, giving a three dimensional luminosity to the exposed glass side when exhibited. The medium was first introduced to him 32 years ago by his beloved sister Mildred, a lover of the arts. In the last 45 years, he has produced over 1,500 paintings, and been featured at the Museum of American Folk Art, NYC; the Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, the Lyman Allyn Museum, New London; the Grand Palais, Paris, France; Link to others.

Vilcaz Inspires Thoughts of Nautical Adventures

France's 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. Vilcaz creates canvasses that inspire thoughts of nautical adventures and that capture the essence of the impermanence of nature.

The Vibrant & Dramatic Colors of Fatse

Blues, yellows, greens and reds often dominate the dramatic colorful streams of acrylic paint that blends together to create a unique pattern. Professional dentist by day, artist by night, J. Fatse creates interesting compositions that may look like a garden, solar flares, or non-repeating patterns that force the viewer to either just enjoy, or see something tangible. Subtle or not, each pictures evokes an emotion which could calm you, or move you to action. “Aesthetics, design and art have all played a major part in my life. Not only as a practicing cosmetic & reconstructive dentist, but also in the many hobbies and leisure activities such as garden design, decorating, and automobile collecting and racing. Art has grown into one of my many passions. Acrylic painting is what I enjoy most. The more colorful and vibrant, the better.” At left is 48x36; at right is 30x40. Link to all available.

The Thrill of the Competitive Regatta by Eugenio

Born in the city of Tacna in Peru, Eugenio is a very promising young Peruvian artist. Eugenio studied at the Beaux-Arts Superior School of Tacna, where he graduated with high honors in painting. He has also achieved superior studies at l’École des beaux-arts in Lima, Peru. He paints urban and seascapes scenes in which the people seem somewhat blurred. His compositions are filled with luminous touches of vivid color that reflect the artists’ fascination towards city life. There is a spectacular interaction between light and movement found in his paintings. He is under 30 and he has already participated in at least 30 exhibitions. He participated in prestigious salons such as The Municipalidad de Tacna, The embassy of the U.S and The Banco Continental Gallery. He also received 1st place at the urban mural contest of Tacna. Image sizes are 24x12 (at right) to 18x36 (at left), and 36x24.

Floral Pathways by Jean Pierre Dubord

Two new originals have arrived by internationally known French artist Jean Pierre Dubord. Both seen here are 13x15, about 20x23 framed. Originally displayed at Wall Findlay Gallery in New York City. The artist has us participate in the constant festivities of the sea, more than by the technique of plein air painting, a style very dear to the impressionists. Like a poet, Dubord says: “ I feel that the birds are in a state of intoxication being amongst the different unknown foams amongst the skies.” Intoxication, but also fascination by the fluidity of his waters, is the true infinity of a poet. Using his fluid aptitudes, taking off by instantaneously prolonging his vision, the artist has made us believe in the magic of the water and it’s spells.

Impressionist Land & Sea-scapes by E.J. Paprocki

This lovely and dramatic original (right) by Internationally collected artist E. J. Paprocki is 30x40, framed and ready for hanging. An avid painter since childhood, he studied Business and Fine Art at Loyola University in Chicago. After receiving his bachelor's, Paprocki augmented his formal art studies with extensive travels in Europe, painting and visiting the great museums. Exhibited widely, he has been featured in dozens of one-man exhibitions and many international group shows. His work has received critical acclaim and has been featured in 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. His first client? Ivana Trump. More info.

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

There's Snoopy "Crashing the Party" by Everhart

Here is a limited edition signed lithograph of "Crashing the Party" by Tom Everhart. He is the only artist with full creative rights to the "Peanuts" characters created by Charles Schulz (1922 –00). In 1980 Tom graduated from Yale University. Everhart began working with "Peanuts" imagery exclusively. In 1980, he was introduced to cartoonist Charles Schulz at Schulz's studios in Santa Rosa, Calif. A few weeks before, Everhart, having no education in cartooning, was involved in a project that required him to draw and present Peanuts renderings to Schulz's studios. His first show was at the famous 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". Only one available.

Larson-Juhl Added to Available Framing Options

Westport River Gallery is now carrying framing by Larson-Juhl, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. A small West Coast frame manufacturer founded in the late 1800’s would later become Larson-Juhl, the world’s leader in framing products, manufacturing and distributing. The company’s water gilding atelier in France, Senelar, also has a history of over 100 years of frame making and generations of craftsmanship. As a global company with a history built on artisanship, Larson-Juhl represents excellence in custom frames. Larson-Juhl's Wisconsin facility specializes in crafting American made frames of the highest quality using American hardwoods.

 

Sheepish Countryside Subjects by M. Smith

Imagine doing something you enjoy, and bringing enjoyment to others. M. Smith's newest works at the Westport River Gallery are, well, sheep. Cute, adorable, and ready to bring you a smile. Both of these are 12x12 originals. 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, 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.

Insightful Works by Urban Landscapist J. Bye

From an early age, J. Bye he showed a talent for rendering still lives and landscapes. Because visual communication always interested him, he decided to pursue art after graduating high school. His medium is both oils and acrylics, depending on the image, style, and time. He entered the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) for his undergraduate studies, where he discovered his passion for the human figure. he spent a year in Rome, through RISD's European Honors Program where he studied classical art and architecture. After RISD, he continued with his graduate studies at the NY Academy of Figurative Art. His formal education exposed him further to the works of artists like Matisse, Bonnard and Lucian Freud, whose styles influence his work.

Westport, Fairfield, Weston Maps, Circa 1856

Need a historical repro of a 1856 map of Westport (see left), Weston or Fairfield (right)? Nice ex-pat gift, for the study, or for your second home. Westport River Gallery has several, already matted and ready for a frame. Only $60 each. Some of the earliest known maps date back to 16,500 BC and show the night sky instead of the Earth. Ancient cave and rock carvings depict landscape features like hills and mountains. Archaeologists believe these were used to navigate the areas they showed and portray the areas that the people visited. Maps were also created in ancient Babylonia (mostly on clay tablets) and it is believed that they were drawn with very accurate surveying techniques. These maps showed topographical features like hills and valleys but also had labelled features. The Babylonian World Map is considered the earliest map of the world but it is unique because it is a symbolic representation of the Earth. Click for more info.

Landscapes & Life by Caudron, Doctor, Pilot

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.

The Impressionist eye of Sage on Rural Vermont

New rural Vermont images just arrived. Each is 8x10 or 11x14. B. Sage, born in '74, grew up boating, drawing, and playing sports in a quiet New England town. He showed an early interest in art which was encouraged by his mother, an accomplished watercolorist, and grandfather, an architect and oil painter. Sage continued his visual arts studies at Rollins College where he earned a degree in fine arts. When asked how he knew he wanted to be an artist, he replies, “For a long time I didn’t know. It was a struggle. After college I worked a variety of jobs and moved around a lot. I was restless and unsatisfied and then, through all the uncertainties, I became increasingly committed to my artwork.” Sage devoted himself to his work while advancing his techniques and letting his style unfold. He had the good fortune to meet American Impressionist John Terelak in Rockport, MA who inspired Sage and became his mentor and friend.

Balanced Seaside Compositions of Ardissone

Born in Normandy 1927 to an Italian father and Russian mother, Yolande Ardissone left Normandy at 17 to study at the Ecole des Arts Appliques in Paris. Two years later she transferred to the Ecole des Beaux-Arts* and studied in the atelier of Unterstellar. In 1953 she was inducted into the Salon d’Automne. Wally Findlay Galleries began representing Ardissone in 1957, hosting her first one-woman show in the U.S. Ardissone has won numerous awards due to the lively sensitivity of her paintings and her firm and balanced compositions. Her art is painted with a mature technique, forcefully, with textured paint radiating a natural and joyful dynamism. This picture is 35x45, image size. with a Wally Fndlay sticker on the back.Only at the Westport River Gallery.

New French Summer Colors by Vilcaz

New vibrant art has arrived from France. 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. Vilcaz creates canvasses that inspire thoughts of nautical adventures and that capture the essence of the impermanence of nature. Her concentration on matter and texture bring forth the image as a "contemporary realization" of modern impressionism.

Yuri Tremler's Emotional States and Moods

Yuri Tremler’s striking and spontaneous palette clearly expresses a gamut of emotional states and moods. Painted with the accuracy of a designer and the delicacy of a colorist, his works both inspire and calm. He uses the female form and contrasts it with geometric shapes in his paintings. The contrast between the stasis of his stylized female silhouettes and the dynamic interaction of his brightly colored patches and complex textures creates a feeling of internal peace, balanced with the harmony of the external world. His work is exhibited in galleries throughout Europe and the U.S. Tremler's works reveal a pronounced luxurious and pleasurable tone.

Sailing with French artist Yolande Ardissone

Yolande Ardissone left Normandy at 17 to study at the Ecole des Arts Appliques in Paris. Two years later she transferred to the Ecole des Beaux-Arts* and studied in the atelier of Unterstellar. In 1953 she was inducted into the Salon d’Automne. Wally Findlay Galleries began representing Ardissone in 1957, hosting her first one-woman show in the U.S. Ardissone has won numerous awards due to the lively sensitivity of her paintings and her firm and balanced compositions. Her art is painted with a mature technique, forcefully, with textured paint radiating a natural and joyful dynamism. Ardissone's painting have a lot in common with the Fauves. This is understandable, when you see her strongly colored palette, and the spontaneous expression of what she feels with her brush she transmits forcefully. Click for More.

Bora Bora Bored with Snoopy, Woodstock

As the only artist in the world granted the rights to draw the "Peanuts" characters in his own work, Yale Grad Tom Everhart creates vibrant, extremely collectible rainbow masterpieces featuring Snoopy, Woodstock and the gang. "Bora Bora Boogie Bored" is a limited edition hand pulled original lithograph on museum quality deckle-edge paper, numbered and hand signed by Everhart. Includes certificate of authenticity. Measures approx. 35" x 28" (with border); 31" x 23" (image). “Bora Bora Boogie Board”  is a fine art lithograph printed at S2 Editions, Ltd. atelier Las Vegas, NV in 2003, each lithograph has been hand signed by the artist. This litho comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and is already framed ($450 value). Bora Bora has been sold.

Simplistic, Colorful Rural Barns by Mona

Known 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. Her work included many high level competitions, including the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, City Hall in The Hague, New York City Coliseum and Aix-en-Provence in France. Architectural firms with whom she worked included the world-known I.M. Pei, Richard Meier, James Stewart Polshek and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Mona’s passion, and competitive nature, also at the time spilled into her private life where she worked hard and within a few years became the second seeded U.S. female billiard player.

Schultz' Snoopy & Woodstock Land in Westport

Limited edition/signed lithographs by Tom Everhart are now available, below market prices, at the Westport River Gallery. Everhart is the only artist with full creative rights to the "Peanuts" characters developed by Charles Schulz (1922 –2000). In 1980 Tom graduated from the Yale School of Art & Architecture. He got a freelance job drawing renderings of Schulz's characters. Everhart began working with "Peanuts" imagery exclusively. In 1980, he was introduced to cartoonist Schulz at Schulz's California studio. His first show was at the famous Louvre in 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.

Wispy, Flowing & Expressive Symphony by Krupp

New colorful art by Artist Barbara Krupp is now on display at the Westport River Gallery. “My journey as an artist over the past decade has gathered momentum in ways I never anticipated. Professional recognition – which I have never sought – in the form of increased solo, group and now Museum shows has given me encouragement. I believe my expressive potential has begun to mature. Nature has always been my most fundamental inspiration. Gardens, for example, my own and others’, simple and complex, were behind the organizing principles of my work. But in recent years, nature as a larger force has begun to influence my paintings directly. A trek through Eastern Virginia’s fogged and misted woodlands last year began to translate itself immediately into my latest series. When I came home, my painting was different. My colors became quieter, but I feel new energy beneath them. I never know where my life will take me next.” Visit us at 1 Riverside Ave, Westport. Sizes range from 12x12 to 30x40. Prices begin at $400. Click for others.

New York City through the Brushes of Eugenio

Born in the city of Tacna in Peru, Eugenio is a very promising young Peruvian artist. Eugenio Cohalia studied at the Beaux-Arts Superior School of Tacna, where he graduated with high honors in painting. He has also achieved superior studies at l’École des beaux-arts in Lima, Peru. He paints urban scenes in which the people within the painting seem somewhat blurred compared to the cityscape. Compositions are filled with luminous touches of vivid color that reflect the artists fascination towards city life. There is a spectacular interaction between light and movement found in his paintings. Cohalia is under 30 and has already participated in at least 30 exhibitions. Westport River Gallery has several New York City pictures available

Enticing Colorful Countryside by M. Smith

The simplicity of the countryside, combined with earthen colors make the works by M. Smith very enticing for home & office. 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. This original is 18x36.

Chrysler: World's Tallest Building for 12 Months

The famed Chrysler Building in NYC comes alive by Canadian artist Olaf. The picture is 64x42. Walter Chrysler of Chrysler Motors wanted a building that would be a fitting symbol of his machine-age empire. Architect Willam Van Alen set out to erect the world’s tallest building and had immediate competition from a bank tower going up at 40 Wall Street with the same goal in mind. Van Alen had a big surprise that was kept from the media and the public. He secretly built a spire inside the building. At the last minute, to everyone's amazement, the 185-ft spire was hoisted through the roof and bolted into place. In 1930 this made it the world’s tallest building at 1046 feet, 119 feet taller than the Wall Street Building. The victory was short-lived, however. The Empire State Building surpassed the Chrysler Building in height just 12 months later.

French Pathways in Shady Gardens by Courchia

Jean-Paul Courchia is an artist and also a medical doctor of endocrinology and metabolic diseases, fascinated by science, art, medicine, perceptions, and light. He is working with the department of ophthalmology in Saint-Joseph’s hospital in Marseille and he is often requested to give lectures in France about the visual strategy of visitors in front of paintings. Measurements of eye movements in the discovery of a painting show how vision is often disconnected from the brain. Enjoy our new newsletter: Download Spring Art

Imagination Underscored by Bright Colors

Corinne Vilcaz is an artist with an imagination free of the constraints of modern classical form. Her works are often comprised o f 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. See the Whisper Video by Pandora.