Steven Assael's New Paintings and Drawings at Forum Gallery

On view at Forum Gallery are Steven Assael's New Paintings and Drawings.  The show runs from Nov 12 to December 31.  The Opening reception was very well attended by artists, his students, his models, and many art lovers.  They all came to see what this show is really about: poetry of color, texture, light and the human spirit.  My pictures below offer a glimpse into his heart felt, masterful art.  Please go see the exhibition and don't rush, take it all in slowly.  That's how these masterpieces are meant to be experienced.  For those who can't make it you can view some high resolution images on the gallery's website.  Enjoy!

My Visit to Matthias Van Arkel's Studio in Soho

Last week-end I had the pleasure to discover Matthias Van Arkel's artwork.  He has two studios one in Stockholm, Sweden and the other in Soho, New York City.  I met him at that second location, a brightly lit, top floor room, tastefully displaying his recent work.  I was drawn immediately to his silicon paintings, a playful exploration of color and the physicality of paint.  In the words of the artist 'they are paintings and sculptures at the same time'. The artist has many large, site specific pieces that I find intriguing and fun. Check out his website to see them. Below are a few shots from his studio.  You can contact him directly to see the work in person. Enjoy!