Plein Air Easton is upon us, and The Green Phoenix gallery is celebrating with an exhibit of new plein air works by resident oil painter Diane DuBois Mullaly. There is a buzz of excitement in the gallery this year because Mullaly has been juried into the 2015 Plein Air Easton event as a competition artist, where she will be painting side-by-side with nationally known painters who travel from across the country to participate.
Plein Air Easton is the largest and most prestigious juried plein air painting competition in the United States. In its 11th year, it is held annually in Easton, Maryland, each July. Plein air painters produce art from life (as opposed to in the studio). Artists from all over the United States and beyond apply to this competition. There will be 58 competing artists that will paint throughout Talbot County, Maryland, the week of July 11-19th, 2015.
Gallery owner Andi Tassencourt invites the public to The Green Phoenix on First Friday, July 3, from 5 to 8 pm, to meet Mullaly, take a first look at her newest plein air works, and to enjoy some wine, yummy finger foods, good company and conversation. Says Tassencourt, “By layering the inspiring qualities of fine art, as embodied by Diane’s paintings, into our eclectic mix of fine, artisanal crafts by local artists, and Fair Trade gifts from around the world, we offer an environment with a full range of creative arts for the community to enjoy!
“And don’t miss Mullaly’s demo at The Green Phoenix during Plein Air week on Friday, July 17 at 1:30 pm; where she will show and explain how she paints with a palette knife.”
The Green Phoenix is open Monday-Saturday 10am-5:30pm, and Sunday 11am-4 pm. 31 N. Harrison Street, Easton, Maryland. 410-822-7554 www.facebook.com/greenphoenixgallery, and www.dianeduboismullaly.com.
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