Small Works @ Arcadia Gallery

 The Small Works Exhibition at Arcadia Gallery kicks off this gallery's fall season.  On display are small paintings, drawings and ...not so small sculptures.  Of the many paintings I saw there I want to highlight a few of my favorites, starting with Rob Liberace's small nudes, on copper.  Maybe the camera lens can't quite capture the shine of the copper, but it is truly delightful, especially in the enigmatic, warm, form and cast shadows.  Here is a photo to exemplify.

  Another small painting I would like to highlight is Ron Hick's "Young Brunette", seen below.  The expressive handling of the paint, and its simple design make this an approachable and beautiful painting.

  The two small portraits by Joseph Todorovitch are also a good example of direct painting, see "Sunlit Portrait" below as an example.  The application of paint is very thin in most places, but built up in lighted areas of the face.  This, coupled with very soft edges, and pastel colors, give the painting an overall radiance and softness that make it warm and inviting to the eye.

  Below are a few more pictures from the exhibition.  Note the sculptures, they belong to Gary Weisman who will have a show in October at Arcadia, together with Cecila Miguez.  I'll be sure to post some comments about it then.

Kerry Brooks Drawings

Jeremy Lipking "Study for Larissa"

Daniel Sprick "Sea Bird"

Gary Weisman "Arrow"

View of the Gallery