Trippe-Hilderbrandt Gallery is pleased to announce special exhibitions by Plein Air Easton! artists David Csont and Leonard Mizerek throughout the competition week July 11-19. In addition, both artists will be offering public demonstrations of their painting styles.
Watercolor has been a passion of David Csont and is evident in his painting and illustration style. Over 25 years he has developed a colorful, painterly approach, rooted in the tradition of English watercolorists like John Sell Cotman and Cyril Farey. Ever cultivating his technique, he can be seen painting traditional plein air watercolors as he travels the world.
When asked about his creative approach to watercolor and plein air painting, David said;“As an artist my first response is to draw or paint to communicate my ideas. I strive to tell the story through pictures that my words can’t easily communicate. The act of painting is a process that involves all of the senses. I immerse myself completely into the subject in order to draw out all of its character and hidden meaning, hoping that if I observe it closely enough I may glimpse the true essence of what makes it special. Sketches and drawings done on-site and in the field really speak to my core artistic values because they are the pure interpretation of my subject. All of my past experiences weave themselves into my work. I have had the benefit of traveling all over the world and witnessing first-hand its natural and man-made beauty. Watercolor is ideally suited for this work because it is flexible, portable, and responsive. I love to develop my sketches from simple contour drawings in pencil to bright and colorful impressions, capable of allowing the viewer to see what I see and feel what I feel.”
Always having a passion to share what he knows, David has led over 50 lectures and seminars in art and painting throughout his career. He has participated as juried artist in Plein Air Easton from 2010 through 2013, one of the premier traditional painting exhibitions in the country. He was also the founder and organizer of Plein Air Mt Lebanon, A nationally recognized week long professional competition in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
David will be giving a demonstration at the gallery on Friday July 17 from 1-2:30 PM.
Leonard Mizerek Fellow, ASMA, nurtured his artistic love of nature while growing up in the Brandywine Valley. As a young boy, he often went painting along the Brandywine River, deriving inspiration from the countryside of nearby Pennsylvania. His early influence was with the Pennsylvania Impressionists and Brandywine School. Throughout the last few years, Leonard participated in several invitational Plein Air events including Mystic, Annapolis, winning Honorable Mention and Easton Md. winning Second Place in the Quick Draw event. He was featured painting live on TV France3 during a major antique boat festival. Known for his colorful, luminous seascapes and expressive brushwork, Leonard paints on site deriving inspiration from the many nearby coastal locations as well as harbors throughout the world. A central theme throughout Leonard’s work is his use of light.
In Mizerek’s words, “ Light alters the color of all objects and touches those nearby. It sets a mood and evokes emotion, which I strive to portray in my work. I often explore various methods to interpret the way I view nature. I prefer marine subjects because I enjoy the way water reflects the floating objects, as well as the sky and time of day. It mirrors shapes and intensifies light. I paint outdoors to capture the light first hand and bring out all its color and luminosity.”
Leonard was awarded the Salzman Award for Excellence in Painting in the 112th Annual Exhibiting Artist Members’ Exhibition of the National Arts Club in New York City. He received the Iron Man Award from the American Society of Marine Artists for distinguished achievement and the 2006 Merit Award at the Coos Art Museum in the state of Washington.
Len will be giving his public demonstration at the gallery on Friday July 17 from 2:30-4PM.
In addition, Trippe-Hilderbrandt Gallery will be featuring demonstrations by Award winning Botanical Artist Lee D’Zmura on Friday July 17 from 10-12 Am. PLEASE NOTE that advertised demo with bronze sculpture artist Joan Bennett set for Saturday July 18 has been cancelled.
Trippe-Hilderbrandt Gallery is Easton’s liveliest gallery in the heart of the historic district. Additional artists featured include Fine Art Photographs by Nanny Trippe, watercolors by Don Hilderbrandt, oils by well known Plein Air and “Traveling Brushes” artist Roberta Seger, oils by Ann Sharp, watercolors/oils by Joe Mayer, as well as nautical and innovative metal sculpture by John C. North.
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