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We
are pleased to announce a new artist, new works in new mediums by some
of our established artists, and a new page on our website dedicated to
highlighting new acquisitions.
Check them all out on our website.
 Texas
native
LaNell
Arndt
joined the gallery this June. LaNell
is a member of the American Impressionist Society and a
signature member of both the Oil Painters of America and Outdoor
Painters Society. Painting from life and the pure enjoyment of the
outdoor landscape are the foundation of her work. Finding the incredible
light and shadow as they appear all around us are inspirations for her
painting "en plein air". LaNell also creates beautiful impressionistic
still-lifes.
Finis
Collins
is a member of the infamous Watercolor Gang from San Antonio, a close
knit group of artists who travel the world together encouraging, and
good-naturedly attempting to out paint, each other. Recently Finis
turned his attention to oils and has created very vibrant and dramatic
depictions of local watercraft. Unlike his light and fantastical
watercolors, these paintings are deep and moody, splashed with intense
color.
Another
member of the Watercolor Gang,
E. Gordon West,
has just brought us a series of sketches depicting scenes in and around
Port Aransas, including the historic Tarpon Inn. They are lovely, light
pieces that capture the wonderful feeling of island life. Gordon will
be the featured artist in the June issue of The American Watercolor
Society's Newsletter. And last, but definitely not the least, the book
"Watercolors by E. Gordon West" will soon be published.
Bill
Edwards
continues to
take photography to new limits. He has been working with
a team of folks putting together an Indy Car Race Team called Kingdom
Racing. He designed the graphic identity and served as the Brand
Strategy Manager for this endeavor. This was the first time one of his
graphic designs has traveled around a track at 223 mph on national TV,
or anywhere else for that matter. Bill was also a featured artist at the
April ArtWalk in Galveston with his unique fish and waterfowl photoart.
It was an honor for him to submit one of his "Redfish Tails" to be
included in the Brandon Backey Benefit for Children at the Shriner's
Hospital (Burn Center) in Galveston.
A
get well wish to potter,
Lynn Dickey.
Lynn broke her wrist earlier in the year and is still getting her
strength back.
Ceramicist
Kate Prejean
is participating in a show of a different sort this summer. She is
being honored with more than 100 Texas women surfers in a major exhibit
titled Texas Women, Texas Waves at the Texas Surf Museum in
Corpus Christi.
Mark
Your Calendars!
On
Saturday, August 16, from 5-8 p.m.
we will have a
one man show of new
work by
Kyle Polzin.
Original still-lifes and landscapes will be available as well as signed
and remarked reproductions. We will send out an email prior to the show
with more details, and will update the website as we get images of the
paintings to be offered. None of the paintings will be sold prior to the
show. Kyle will be featured in the July 2008 issue of Gulfscapes
Magazine; it will include several of the paintings that will be in
the show.
Saturday,
October 25th,
is the date for the
2nd Annual Port A ArtAbout.
Galleries and studios on our lovely barrier island will open their doors
and offer refreshments for a pleasant Autumn evening get-together. We
are planning a special show and sale for this event that will highlight
local landmarks as interpreted by award winning artists.
Turtle Trail 2008
is off to a running
start. Two “hatchings” have already produced over a dozen
artistically enhanced cast aluminum models of Ridley’s sea turtles, each
one individually painted by a professional artist. The entire bale of
turtles will be offered at auction this fall to benefit the ARK, the
Animal Rehabilitation Keep, housed at the University of Texas Marine
Science Institute. The ARK takes in wounded animals, marine and
terrestrial, and nurses them back to health so they can return to a life
in the wild. Four more hatchings will occur on Mustang Island
(7/25-Mustang Gallery, 8/21–The Back Porch, 9/19-Art Center for the
Islands, 10/18–Tortuga Dunes), culminating in a grand preview of over 40
terrapins, some flying from our ceilings, at Port A Gallery on
Friday,
November 7,
followed by a dinner and auction the next evening at the Port Aransas
Civic Center. Please join us in supporting this fine educational and
environmental cause, and add a unique piece of original art to your
collection.
Have
an enjoyable Summer and stop in to see us,
Linda Morgan, Rick and Cameron Pratt |
