Patricia Watwood @ Forbes Galleries

I have recently seen Patricia Watwood's Myths and Individuals exhibition at the Forbes Galleries in NY.   The show consists of 30 some paintings and drawings created in the last decade.   Some of the works link directly to the mythological theme, such as Flora, and Bacchus, while others focus more on the individual, see portrait of Dan Thompson or that of Christopher Forbes.  She has also included a number of self portraits that stand out, especially those linked to the mother and child theme.  I also found of interest the quality of the preparatory sketches, and studies she has done for certain paintings, which in some cases stand out even more than the final piece.  Overall her work is sensitive and well executed, and the show is definitely worth seeing.

Flora, 2000, Oil on Canvas 35 x 24 in

Gemini, detail, 2008, Oil on canvas 44 x 40 in