WASHINGTON — Nine artists will welcome spring with a collection of floral paintings from April 9 to May 2 at the Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery, 5 Wykeham Rd.
An opening reception will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9.
The artists have been painting together for years and call themselves The Painting Partners.
The group includes Diana Swoyer, Bethlehem; Nancy Rainsford Pistone, Roxbury; Roz Benedetto, Torrington; Jan Grody, Warren; Sandy Dolinsky, West Cornwall; Carol O’Toole, Washington Depot; Maryellen Furse, Warren; Hitchy Rahilly, Northfield; and Kit Sagendorf, Roxbury.
They met in a class taught by noted watercolorist Marija McCarthy at the Washington Art Association and, after her retirement, continued painting together weekly at the Litchfield Community Center.
Ms. Swoyer said, “Marija impressed upon us the need to look at our paintings objectively giving positive feedback and also offering careful constructive criticism. At the end of our sessions during critique of work, we are not easy in our comments.”
Although their styles vary greatly, they have mutual respect and a common goal: support, while learning and growing artistically.
“I always go home with an uplifted feeling, ready to paint some more.” commented Ms. O’Toole.
She added, “I seek out honest criticism from my colleagues and come away with a heightened appreciation of the various approaches among us and a greater understanding of where I need to go with my own work.
“Painting is a solitary endeavor but to find friends to paint with can be very stimulating and helpful. The mutual celebration of each of our talents and abilities is what it is all about.”
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An opening reception will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9.
The artists have been painting together for years and call themselves The Painting Partners.
The group includes Diana Swoyer, Bethlehem; Nancy Rainsford Pistone, Roxbury; Roz Benedetto, Torrington; Jan Grody, Warren; Sandy Dolinsky, West Cornwall; Carol O’Toole, Washington Depot; Maryellen Furse, Warren; Hitchy Rahilly, Northfield; and Kit Sagendorf, Roxbury.
They met in a class taught by noted watercolorist Marija McCarthy at the Washington Art Association and, after her retirement, continued painting together weekly at the Litchfield Community Center.
Ms. Swoyer said, “Marija impressed upon us the need to look at our paintings objectively giving positive feedback and also offering careful constructive criticism. At the end of our sessions during critique of work, we are not easy in our comments.”
Although their styles vary greatly, they have mutual respect and a common goal: support, while learning and growing artistically.
“I always go home with an uplifted feeling, ready to paint some more.” commented Ms. O’Toole.
She added, “I seek out honest criticism from my colleagues and come away with a heightened appreciation of the various approaches among us and a greater understanding of where I need to go with my own work.
“Painting is a solitary endeavor but to find friends to paint with can be very stimulating and helpful. The mutual celebration of each of our talents and abilities is what it is all about.”
Resource: http://www.primepublishers.com
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