Six Oil Painting Buddies Exhibit At The Woodshed Gallery
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The Woodshed Gallery in Franklin, MA (Metro West Boston) is hosting a reception for six local oil painters on Saturday, March 9, 2013 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. The reception, which is open to the public, celebrates the first exhibition by this group of collaborators. The exhibition runs from March 5-30, 2013.
- Boston, MA-NH (1888PressRelease) February 23, 2013 - The Woodshed Gallery is presenting the first exhibition of oil paintings by six outstanding local artists who paint together. The exhibition, titled Painting Buddies, runs from March 5 - 30.
A public reception for the artists will be held on Saturday, March 9, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
The six exhibiting artists are Dick Fotland, Tina Guarino, Sue Sheridan, Gail Eckberg, Paul Guarino and Paul Peterson.
The Painting Buddies group started several years ago at the Franklin home of Dick Fotland, and has become a vital part of these artists' creative process. The exchange ideas, critique each others' paintings, and generally have a good time. In warm weather they paint outdoors, interpreting picturesque local scenes. They also make painting trips to the coasts of Maine and Gloucester.
The six artists all work in loose, realistic styles which range from academic realism through impressionism and tonalism. They are all active members of the Franklin Art Association and have won numerous awards.
This exhibition is part of a Woodshed Gallery program designed to help artists take control of their presentations and advance their careers.
The Woodshed Gallery was founded by professional artist Angelina Wood in 1968, and continues to be a family-run business. They specialize in conservation picture framing and the exhibition of original fine art. The Woodshed Gallery also shows a selection of hand-crafted jewelry and gift items.
The Woodshed Gallery is located at 1243 Pond Street, Franklin, MA, near the Medway border. Gallery hours are Tuesdays thru Fridays, 10AM-5PM, Saturdays 10AM-3PM.
Examples of art in the show and directions to the gallery can be found on The Woodshed Gallery's web site. Go to http://www.WoodshedGallery.com
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