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6 Arts Notes

Louis Escobedo, “It’s All About Color” at Troika Gallery

May 31, 2025 by Troika Gallery Leave a Comment

Louis Escobedo, “It’s All About Color,” opens June 6, First Friday at Troika Gallery in Easton.
An award-winning Master Signature artist from The National Oil Painters of America, Louis intermingles abstract shapes and color to energize his subjects, which include landscapes, still lifes, and figures. “Color is a person’s signature, a personal form of expression and another sense an artist can use to communicate “says Louis.

Louis Escobedo was born in 1952 and currently paints from his studio in Easton, MD. He received a BFA in Advertising Art from Sam Houston State University yet began his painting career at age 6 when he won the best of show in his elementary school in Sweetwater, Texas. As a freelance illustrator he honed his talents and in 1981 received a gold medal from the Society of Illustrators.

In 1985, he shifted his professional focus, moving from illustration to fine art. During his fine art career, Louis exhibited in many galleries across the United States. In 1994, Louis was awarded his first Gold Medal from the National Oil Painters of America (OPA) and received his second in 2014 with a $25,000 award. He is one, of only two artists receiving this prestigious award, twice, from this organization. In 2019 Escobedo received the Master Signature Status from OPA based on his mastery of oil painting. Recently, Louis was awarded a Silver medal in the Masters Signature Division for OPA.

Louis commented, “By seeking relationships of values, causing shapes of irregularity that create a strong design, I am always asked about my color, but they don’t know that it’s the grey’s that makes the color sing. As an artist we are searching for what would make a better painting. I would say it’s the Ying and Yang of things or the opposites. The texture against a solid mass. Is the painting a loud or a quiet place to be? There are more questions than answers. I feel it’s more about the simplicity, the caring for the love of art.”

Louis and his wife Yolanda owned and operated The 717 Gallery in Easton years ago. As a couple they are familiar with many facets of the art world. Louis is thrilled now to being represented by Troika Gallery.

Presenting “The Finest of Fine Art” since 1997, Troika Gallery is the longest operating gallery on the Eastern Shore. Whether you are an art collector, art lover, or an art browser, you will enjoy your visit to Troika Gallery as the friendly ambiance has cultivated loyal followers. troikagallery.com

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Spring Show at Troika

April 26, 2025 by Troika Gallery

Early Morning on Fishing Creek, oil, by William Storck

Troika Gallery is continuing their Spring Show through May 31, 2025 with beautiful new artwork by select gallery artists on exhibit.  A reception will take place May 2, First Friday, from 5-8 pm with light refreshments, coinciding with the May Day Celebration ‘Art in Bloom’ throughout Historic Downtown Easton.

Presenting “The Finest of Fine Art”  since 1997, Troika Gallery is the longest operating gallery on the Eastern Shore. Whether you are an art collector, art lover, or an art browser, you will enjoy your visit to Troika Gallery as the friendly ambiance has cultivated loyal followers. Professional artist and owner Laura Era, and Gallery Manager Peg Fitzgerald, welcome your visit to browse the collections.

Troika Gallery located at 9 South Harrison Street, is open Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11 am until 6:00 pm, and Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday by appointment.  For more information, call 410-770-9190 or visit www.troikagallery.com. 

 

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Spring Show at Troika April 4 – May 31

March 28, 2025 by Troika Gallery

Troika Gallery is featuring a Spring Show with the return of First Fridays to historic downtown Easton on April 4, 2025.   New artworks by select gallery artists are beautifully exhibited.  An opening reception will take place from 5-8 pm with light refreshments.

Presenting “The Finest of Fine Art”  since 1997, Troika Gallery is the longest operating gallery on the Eastern Shore. Whether you are an art collector, art lover, or an art browser, you will enjoy your visit to Troika Gallery as the friendly ambiance has cultivated loyal followers. Professional artist and owner Laura Era, and Gallery Manager Peg Fitzgerald, welcome your visit to browse the collections.

Troika Gallery located at 9 South Harrison Street, is open Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11 am until 6:00 pm, and Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday by appointment.  For more information, call 410-770-9190 or visit www.troikagallery.com. 

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Grand Art Under a Grand show opens at Troika Gallery

December 9, 2024 by Troika Gallery

Grand Art Under a Grand opened at Troika Gallery on December 6 featuring select fine art by the Troika Artists priced under $1000! What a perfect time to shop for that special holiday gift! Grand Art Under A Grand presents an opportunity for those looking to purchase fine art at a special price for three weeks only when the show closes on December 30.

Original works in oil, watercolor, pastel, pencil, bronze, acrylic, porcelain and clay by renowned artists are displayed, with new art continually refreshing the exhibit spaces. Since 1997, Troika Gallery has featured “The Finest of Fine Art” on the Eastern Shore. Troika is proud to represent regional, national and international fine artists who all have long successful track records.

Whether an art lover, collector, or browser, Troika Gallery encourages you to stop in. Professional artist and owner, Laura Era along with Gallery Manager, Peg Fitzgerald, welcome your visit and will happily address questions on art, commissioned portraiture, and custom framing. The gallery offers in-house hanging advice and display expertise and allows clients to take a painting home “on trial”

Troika Gallery is located at 9 South Harrison Street. Gallery hours are Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm and Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday by appointment. For more information call 410-770-9190, or visit the website at troikagallery.com

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Troika Gallery presents nationally acclaimed still life, realist artist, Matt Zoll

October 29, 2024 by Troika Gallery

Troika Gallery presents nationally acclaimed still life, realist artist, Matt Zoll on First Friday, November 1, 2024.

Painting professionally for over thirty seven years, Zoll studied at The Schuler School of Fine Arts where he mastered the painting techniques of the Flemish Masters. Incorporating hand-grounded oil pigments and a rare hand-made painting medium which produces a rich luster and an intense luminosity, Zoll’s paintings achieve remarkable color and vibrancy.

Matt has had many sold-out, one-man shows and currently exhibits his work exclusively at Troika Gallery in Easton. He is the director of the Zoll Studio School of Fine Art in Timonium, MD.

“Matt Zoll Classic Works” runs through November 4, 2024. Featuring the Finest of Fine Art,Troika will open their 27th Anniversary Show on First Friday, November 8 featuring works by all of the gallery artists.
Troika Gallery is located at 9 South Harrison Street, in Historic Downtown Easton, the gallery is open Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment, 410-770-9190, 
www.troikagallery.com

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Matt Zoll – Classic works at Troika Gallery

October 4, 2024 by Troika Gallery

Books with Artist Palette, oil, 24 x 36

Featuring the “Finest of Fine Art,” Troika Gallery in downtown Easton, presents nationally acclaimed still life, realist artist, Matt Zoll opening on October 4, 2024, at 5 pm with a First Friday artist’s reception. 

Painting professionally for over thirty seven years, Zoll studied at The Schuler School of Fine Arts where he mastered the painting techniques of the Flemish Masters.  Incorporating hand-grounded oil pigments and a rare hand-made painting medium which produces a rich luster and an intense luminosity, Zoll’s paintings achieve remarkable color and vibrancy.

  Matt has had many sold-out, one-man shows and currently exhibits his work exclusively at Troika Gallery in Easton. He is the director of the Zoll Studio School of Fine Art in Timonium, MD. 

“Matt Zoll Classic Works” runs through November 4, 2024. Troika will then open their 27th Anniversary Show on First Friday, November 8 featuring works by all of the gallery artists.


Troika Gallery, 9 South Harrison Street, Easton, MD,  

Mon, Thurs, Fri & Sat 11-6 and by appointment other days, www.troikagallery.com.

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Troika Gallery press release for First Friday

July 12, 2024 by Troika Gallery

Another Summer Evening, by Mark Hiles, after Anders Zorn, 1894, oil

Back by popular demand, “Fabulous Forgeries” opens July 12, 2024, at Troika Gallery. Judged by Dr. Dan Weiss, former President and CEO of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC, the exhibit features select Troika Artists painting “copies” of their favorite Old Masters.  

Art lovers who visit Troika will have the opportunity to cast a vote for The People’s Choice Award. The award categories of Judges Choice, Most Believable, Most Creative, and The People’s Choice will each award a monetary prize. 

This entertaining and educational exhibit will parallel the Plein Air Easton Festival. It offers the opportunity to take in a unique show while appreciating the historical context and creativity of the masterworks. Photos of the original master paintings will hang next to the “forgery” as a reference.

Concurrent with The Fabulous Forgeries show Kevin Fitzgerald- “Points of Departure II” is on exhibit in the gallery through July 29, 2024.

Troika Gallery constantly refreshes its exhibition spaces, and works by all Troika Artists are on view.  Bronzes, oils, pastels, ceramics, porcelain, watercolors, pencil drawings, and commissioned portraits are a hallmark of Troika, which features The Finest of Fine Art.

Located at 9 South Harrison Street, Troika Gallery will be open the full week of the Plein Air Festival. Regular hours are Thurs, Fri, Sat and Mon. from 11 am to 6pm, and by appointment.   Fabulous Forgeries runs through August 31, 2024. For more information, visit troikagallery.com.

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Anniversary Show at Troika Gallery

November 9, 2023 by Troika Gallery

William Storck, Twilight in New Hampshire, oil 14×18.jpg

Troika Gallery celebrates 26 years of showing The Finest of Fine Art opening on November 10 with a Champagne Reception exhibiting masterpieces of Troika’s regional, national and international artists. In 1997, artists Dorothy Newland, Jennifer Heyd Wharton and Laura Era opened the first gallery in Easton. The gallery’s success has been attributed to the fine artists exhibited in the gallery and the professional, friendly and knowledgeable owners. Troika specializes in commissioned portraiture, custom framing, appraisal referrals, personalized home curation and artists talks and demos during First Friday openings.

Whether an art collector, art lover, or an art browser, you are encouraged to stop in and see this fantastic exhibit, or click on our website. Professional artist and owner, Laura Era along with Gallery Manager, Peg Fitzgerald, welcome your visit or phone call and will happily address your questions. An added popular service that the gallery offers is to encourage clients to take a painting home “on trial”.

Works in oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, pencil, clay, bronze, and porcelain are on exhibit. This annual show is a favorite of collectors and gallery admirers. Laura and Peg are grateful for the community’s support for the past 26 years.

Troika Gallery is located at 9 South Harrison Street, in Historic Downtown Easton, the gallery is open

Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday by
appointment, 410-770-9190, www.troikagallery.com

Captions: William Storck, Twilight in New Hampshire, oil, 14×18
S.J. Doberstein, Brine and Shine, oil, 10 x 14
Stewart White, Sacre Couer, Paris, w/c, 20 x 14

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Kevin Fitzgerald, Recent Paintings at Troika Gallery

June 2, 2023 by Troika Gallery

Points of Departure, a Troika Gallery exhibit featuring new oil landscape paintings by artist Kevin Fitzgerald opens on  June 2, 2023, during First Friday Gallery Walk.  Meet the artist from 5 to 8 pm. Q and A at 7 pm.

Fitzgerald’s paintings are highly sought after and known for their timeless and ethereal quality. Kevin has a great reverence for the land and sea and fully expresses it in his tonalist paintings characterized by neutral hues, muted atmospheric tones, and mystery. “Be brief, use the least to say the most.  To gain the particular is to lose the infinite. Painting is a solitary communication and strives to go beyond words,” Fitzgerald comments.

Inspired by an excursion last fall to the American Midwest and by French mid 19th-century romantic landscape painters, Fitzgerald’s paintings are evocative and spiritual.  His fields of color are both suggestions and subtle depictions.

Dakota Distance, 36 x 48,oil on canvas, by Kevin Fitzgerald.

Kevin studied with Raoul Middleman at the Maryland Institute College of Art and pursued his M.F.A., under a full fellowship at George Washington University.  An educator and painter, his work is collected by a former president, known celebrities and private collectors both here and abroad.

Art by all of the Troika Artists is on display with new work constantly refreshing the gallery’s exhibition spaces. Bronzes, oils, pastels, ceramics, porcelain, watercolors, pencil drawings and commissioned portraits are a hallmark of Troika Gallery which features The Finest of Fine Art.

Troika Gallery at 9 South Harrison Street, is open  Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday,11 am to 6 pm, or by appointment. For more information, visit troikagallery.com  Kevin Fitzgerald, Points of Departure is on view until August 28, 2023.

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Anniversary Show at Troika Gallery Celebrating 25 Years of The Finest of Fine Art

November 6, 2022 by Troika Gallery

Victor Nizovtsev, Shimmering Dreams, oil, 38 x 24

Troika Gallery celebrates 25 years of showing The Finest of Fine Art with their Silver Anniversary Show opening on November 11 exhibiting masterpieces of Troika’s regional, national and international artists. In 1997, artists Dorothy Newland, Jennifer Heyd Wharton and Laura Era opened the first gallery in Easton. The gallery’s success has been attributed to the fine artists exhibited in the gallery and the professional, friendly and knowledgeable owners. Troika specializes in commissioned portraiture, custom framing, appraisal referrals, personalized home curation and artists talks and demos during First Friday openings.

Troika is proud to represent the original art of: Jorge Alberto, Kenn Backhaus, SaraJane Doberstein, John Ebersberger, Deborah Elville, Laura Era, J.A. Ferrier, Kevin Fitzgerald, David Buckley Good, Joseph Gyurcsak, Palden Hamilton, John Davis Held, Mark Hiles, Matthew Hillier, Bo Jia-Middle Kingdom, Jeanette Le Grue, Lynne Lockhart, Peter S. Loonam, Kirk McBride, Lou Messa, Raoul Middleman, Terry Miller, Dorothy F. Newland, Victor Nizovtsev, Brendan O’Neill, Sara Linda Poly, W. Stanley Proctor, Christopher Richard, Julia Rogers, Ann Didusch Schuler, William Storck, Carol Lee Thompson, David H. Turner, Jennifer Heyd Wharton, Chris Wilke, Vladislav Yeliseyev and Matthew Zoll. The gallery is continuously refreshing the exhibit spaces.

Whether an art collector, art lover, or an art browser, you are encouraged to stop in and see this fantastic exhibit, or click on our website. Professional artist and owner, Laura Era along with Gallery Manager, Peg Fitzgerald, welcome your visit or phone call and will happily address your questions. An added popular service that the gallery offers is to encourage clients to take a painting home “on trial”.

Works in oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, pencil, clay, bronze, and porcelain are on exhibit. This annual show is a favorite of collectors and gallery admirers. Laura and Peg are grateful for the community’s support for the past 25 years and are looking forward to offering original fine art for the next 25!

Troika Gallery is located at 9 South Harrison Street, in Historic Downtown Easton, the gallery is open Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment, 410-770-9190, www.troikagallery.com.

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