Dublin, Ohio - Tuesday - November 8, 2011 - Dublin Area Art League presents it's Annual Autumn Member's Exhibition being displayed through December 3rd in the main lobby of the Dublin Community Recreation Center located at 5600 Post Rod, Dublin, Ohio 43017. They may be viewed during the Center's regular operating hours. http://www.dublin.oh.us/recreation/
Visitors will be treated to a diverse mediums, methods and subject matter with most artwork available for sale from over 20 local artists. The artists works are all diverse and well worth a visit. One of those artists is area new comer Dennis Velco who included two artworks who's titles are "The Inception" and "The Youth". Both of these works are part of Velco's larger series titled "The Herd".
"The Herd" is a series with vibrant colors and rich textures sometimes protruding to cast shadows from it's light source. Each canvas or episode works alone, but when placed with other canvases from this series or other artworks from Velco the symbolic context can often widen and deepen. In these works Velco states that he is striving to rise above geographic location, species, race, ethnicity and language to communicate and connect with others.
Velco's paintings are both energetic while also being calming, mediative and contemplative. Velco layers translucent and opaque colors attempting to best represent the energy signals of light and color. Many are drawn into his paintings by the rich texture due to his painting process of applying the paint directly with his fingers. The paint’s own texture, viscosity, volume, loading pattern and application method at the time of each stroke influences the outcome as it rolls, slides or jettisons off his fingers onto the canvas to be fixed in place.
During his painting sessions, he acknowledges his planning while allowing himself full freedom to be influenced by the moment. In that space is where the majority of his application method takes root creating each work or series' final color, texture and form layer by layer.
His art works can incorporate a bit of Expressionism, Impressionism, Pointillism, recycled materials such as shopping bags, found objects and tumbled crystal stones.
Visit Velco's Fine Art Finger Painting Online Art Gallery at http://www.DennisVelco.com/gallery. Contact for studio appointment or visit the Exhibition page to see if a painting you'd like to see in person is hanging in another local venue, if not call or email for a studio appointment. Phone: (614) 285-6040 E-mail: Dennis@DennisVelco.com
This Year's Judge: Ruth Ann Sturgill
Ruth Ann Sturgill has painted numerous works in various mediums, but her favorite is oils. She paints most of her landscapes on location, "en plein air". She has always had a great love for the outdoors and has found a winning combination of getting to create her art, while soaking up the ambiance that nature so freely offers; be it the healing warmth of sunshine, misty fog hanging over the horizon or diamonds sparkling in the freshly-fallen snow. When in the studio, Ruth Ann takes on the challenge of painting life-like, realistic portraits for clients; such as the recent commitment to honor Ohio fallen soldiers with a gift of a portrait of the hero.
Ruth Ann competed at the first Art at the Arnold, a new addition to the Annual Arnold's Sports Festival, held in Columbus, OH and her painting was chosen as a finalist. She is among the selected artists to compete again in 2011. The artist is also in the "Masterworks in Miniature Show" at Gallery One, in Mentor, Ohio, for the fifth straight year. Her work recently appeared in the online edition of American Artist and the cover of Arts-to-Arts Palette. STUDIOS Magazine 2011, by American Artist, has a 2 page spread of her studio.
Ruth Ann's work can be found in many private, as well as corporate collections. Her original ornaments are a part of the permanent collection of The White House, and the Governor of Ohio's residence. Ruth Ann is represented by Parks Gallery in Marietta, OH and Art 101 Gallery in Medina, OH.
Ruth Ann is a member of the Oil Painters of America, the co-founder of The Potpourri of Painter's Society, the executive director and founder of The Visual Arts Network and has served as vice president of the Ohio Plein Air Society. Be sure to take some time to view some of her work at the Fine Art America web site.
About Dublin Area Art League
For over 25 years The Dublin Area Art League (DAAL) has been supporting and promoting the cultural arts in and around Central Ohio. Membership is open to any age and any level of ability, and new members are aways welcome. In addition to several exhibition opportunities each year, the DAAL is a convenient, friendly way for artists to develop their talents, connect with other local artists, and further develop their interest in the visual and fine arts.
Monthly Meetings - Dublin Area Art League meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month from September through May at the Dublin Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, (map and directions here) from 6:30PM to 9:00PM. In addition to discussing general league business, most meetings include a demonstration and/or discussion by a member of the local arts community. If you are considering joining you are always welcome to attend one of our meetings before making your decision. See our membership page for more information.
Visit the Dublin Area Art League's website for more information at http://www.dublinohioart.com
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