Studio B Art Gallery is thrilled to announce that six of its exceptionally talented artists are participating in this year’s Plein Air Easton, July 14-23. With the festivities fast approaching, the gallery extends its best wishes to our participating artists as they prepare for the 2023 event.

The gallery would like to highlight the following accomplishments:

• Master Jove Wang is the esteemed judge for Plein Air Easton 2023.

• Five gallery artists were juried into this year’s competition: Hiu Lai Chong, Bernard Dellario, Qiang Huang, Charles Newman, and Daniel Robbins

These artists have consistently demonstrated their exceptional talent, capturing the beauty of the world around them through their unique artistic perspectives. Plein Air Easton is a prestigious event that attracts artists from around the world, and the inclusion of these Studio B artists is a testament to their dedication and artistic prowess.

“We are thrilled to celebrate our artists as they prepare for Plein Air Easton,” Studio B Art Gallery owner Betty Huang said. “Their exceptional talent and dedication continue to elevate the reputation of Studio B as a premier destination for world-class art in downtown Easton, Maryland.”

Studio B will hold a special reception for Master Jove Wang on Friday, July 14, at Studio B Art Gallery from 5-8 p.m. The reception will be a celebration of Jove’s selection to be judge of Plein Air Easton 2023 and also serve as a welcome to artists participating in the upcoming “Master Jove Wang Plein Air Workshop.” The workshop is presented by Studio B and takes place in Easton on July 16-18 as competitors in Plein Air Easton are just starting to create their competition artwork.

“The reception is a great way for everybody to meet Jove before the competition kicks-off and our workshop is a wonderful opportunity to learn from a master artist at the top of his field,” Betty said.

Visitors to Studio B Art Gallery are invited to experience the works of these artists and immerse themselves in the beauty of plein air paintings throughout July. The gallery will hold special hours and exhibits during Plein Air Easton 2023, including chances to meet some of the artists participating in the event.. Information will be posted online at www.studiobartgallery.com and on Facebook and Instagram @StudioBArtGallery in the days leading up to the event.

Studio B Art Gallery is located at 7 B Goldsborough Street in historic downtown Easton, Maryland. The gallery represents nationally and internationally known painters Hiu Lai Chong, Bernard Dellario, Ken DeWaard, Betty Huang, Qiang Huang, Charles Newman, Daniel Robbins, Master Jove Wang, and sculptor Rick Casali.

Studio B Art Gallery is excited to announce the addition of Charles Newman to the gallery’s featured artist roster. Charles will join the studio this fall and attend a special reception during Easton Night Out on Friday, September 2. Come see his artwork and enjoy great conversation during the “Art Salon” reception from 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Charles Newman received his Master’s Degree in Fine Art from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 2008, focusing on plein-air painting. Charles currently resides in Haddon Township, NJ and does En Plein Air painting around his neighborhood, in Philadelphia, and wherever else he goes.  He is also an accomplished craftsman and currently works at Provenance in Philadelphia, PA,  specializing in architectural salvage materials and antiques. He is known for his hand-crafted frames made with salvaged wood and custom home restorations.

Charles describes himself as a representational painter seeking to capture an experience or sensation in his artwork, so that the painting is felt.

“Painting on site, en plein air, I strive to understand the effects of light and the moods and emotions it evokes from my surroundings,” Charles said. “Many of my works are done alla prima, which means wet into wet, mostly completed in one session in order to achieve a fresh and harmonious representation of light.”

Charles has received numerous awards from Plein Air Festivals along the east coast, and was featured in the Aug/Sept 2018 issue of Plein Air Magazine, and featured in Southwest Art Magazine for the “Five Artists to Watch”.  He was also awarded Best in Show at the Philadelphia Sketch Club’s 150th Annual Small Oil Painting Exhibition; Second Place Award at Plein Air Easton and Cape Ann Plein Air in 2019; First Place Quick Draw Cape Ann Plein Air 2021; Judge’s Award and Artists Choice Award for Oxford Paint Out in Plein Air Easton 2022; Third Place Award for Oil Painters of America Summer Online Showcase.

“Charles is a great artist and wonderful person,” Studio B Art Gallery Owner Betty Huang said. “I am so happy to feature his brilliant works of art at Studio B.”

Easton’s Labor Day Jazz Experience also has an exciting start on Friday, September 2, with Charles Newman as part of the festivities. The kickoff includes free live music downtown, events, and the first of three concerts at the Avalon Theatre; all concerts feature the most acclaimed jazz musicians in the country. After the Art Salon reception at Studio B, Newman will be heading down the street to the Avalon Theatre where his easel will be set and ready to capture the electric jazz scene as Dominick Farinacci & Triad captivates the audience with their Friday night show. Tickets for the Avalon concerts can be found by visiting avalonfoundation.org or calling 410-822-7299 for more info.

Studio B Art Gallery is located at 7 B Goldsborough Street in historic downtown Easton, Maryland. The gallery represents nationally and internationally known painters Hiu Lai Chong, Bernard Dellario, Ken DeWaard, Betty Huang, Qiang Huang, Charles Newman, Daniel Robbins, Master Jove Wang, and sculptor Rick Casali. Visit the gallery any time during open hours, browse online at www.studiobartgallery.com, or call 443-988-1818 to arrange a private viewing.

On the First Friday of every month, downtown Easton shops and galleries are open late and live music is performed throughout the district. Studio B Art Gallery invites you to make it one of your stops during the festivities for a special opening exhibit celebrating the gallery’s featured artists that have participated in previous Plein Air Easton competitions. Come explore new artwork and enjoy great conversation during the “Art Salon” reception from 5:00-8:00 p.m on August 5.

Studio B Art Gallery is proud to represent award-winning artists that have also competed in Plein Air Easton, the largest and most prestigious juried plein air painting competition in the United States. Stop by the gallery to see work by Hiu Lai Chong (past Plein Air Easton Grand Prize and Artists Choice award winner), Daniel Robbins (who won three awards during Plein Air Easton 2021), and Bernard Dellario (award-winning artists and Academy Art Museum instructor).

“As we sit here in early July and plan for our August exhibit, we don’t know the results of Plein Air Easton 2022 and it’s very possible that our featured artists could have more awards to celebrate,” Studio B Art Gallery Owner Betty Huang said. “It will be a joy to celebrate our artists’ work and achievements, especially right after a big event has wrapped and the experience is fresh in our mind.”

Studio B Art Gallery also hosted a special Plein Air Workshop with Master Jove Wang in the lead up to Plein Air Easton 2022. Jove will be the competition judge of Plein Air Easton 2023. Betty, president of the Working Artist Forum, also participated in the group’s annual “Local Color” exhibit during the event.

“We are spoiled with all the artistic adventures we have in Easton every summer,” Betty said. “I cannot wait to share our stories and art at the next art salon and exhibit this August.”

Studio B Art Gallery is located at 7 B Goldsborough Street in historic downtown Easton, Maryland. The gallery represents nationally and internationally known painters Hiu Lai Chong, Bernard Dellario, Ken DeWaard, Betty Huang, Qiang Huang, Daniel Robbins, Master Jove Wang, and sculptor Rick Casali. Visit the gallery any time during open hours, browse online at www.studiobartgallery.com, or call 443-988-1818 to arrange a private viewing.

This July, Studio B Art Gallery is honored to host a special Plein Air Workshop and exhibit featuring Master Jove Wang. The workshop and meet-and-greet exhibit opening will offer a rare opportunity to interact with the master painter right in downtown Easton. The activities are part of a variety of upcoming gallery events, sure to please art enthusiasts this summer.

The Plein Air Workshop with Master Jove Wang will be held in Easton and picturesque locations around Talbot County on July 11-15.  Jove will instruct the immersive, weeklong workshop during the same week that he will be recognized for his work as juror for Plein Air Easton 2022. The Plein Air Easton committee recently announced that Jove will be the judge of Plein Air Easton 2023.

To celebrate the exclusive plein air workshop, Studio B Art Gallery will host an opening reception for the new exhibit “Masterstrokes: Visions of Jove Wang” on Friday, July 15. The showcase honors Jove’s latest works and guests will enjoy an Art Salon reception with the master painter in attendance from 5-8 p.m.

“Jove lives and works in California, but loves making the special trips to Talbot County to teach in our amazing small towns, rural fields, and beautiful waterfronts,” Studio B Art Gallery owner Betty Huang said. “Jove has played an important role in this year’s Plein Air Easton event and we look forward to our guests getting a chance to pick the brain of next year’s festival judge.”

There will be plenty more opportunities to enjoy art during annual Plein Air Easton Festival, held on July 15-24, and Studio B artists are right in the thick of the festivities.

Studio B Art Gallery is proud to represent award-winning artists that will be competing in Plein Air Easton once again. Stop by the gallery to see work by Hiu Lai Chong (past Plein Air Easton Grand Prize and Artists Choice award winner), Daniel Robbins (who won three awards during Plein Air Easton 2021), and Bernard Dellario (award-winning artists and Academy Art Museum instructor). There will be impromptu opportunities to meet with the gallery’s artists throughout the week of Plein Air Easton.

Betty Huang is the President of the Working Artists Forum (WAF). The group sponsors the juried and judged art exhibit “ Local Color” under the auspices of the annual Plein Air Easton Festival. “Local Color” sells original two dimensional art by artists of the Delmarva Peninsula and WAF members who have been juried into the show.  This year, 42 professional artists will be displaying their beautiful work in oil, watercolors, pastels, and graphite from July 20 through July 24 in the Fellowship Hall of Christ Church (111. S. Harrison Street Easton, MD).

Follow Studio B Art Gallery on Facebook and Instagram @StudioBArtGallery to learn about all these upcoming events with live updates and special announcements throughout July. The Master Jove Wang Plein Air Workshop requires advance registration with only a limited number of spaces available. Visit www.studiobartgallery.com to signup and reserve your space. Make your way to www.pleinaireaston.com to discover more about Plein Air Easton and plan your week of amazing art in charming Easton, MD.

Studio B Art Gallery is located at 7 B Goldsborough Street in historic downtown Easton, Maryland. The gallery represents nationally and internationally known painters Hiu Lai Chong, Bernard Dellario, Ken DeWaard, Betty Huang, Qiang Huang, Daniel Robbins, Master Jove Wang, and sculptor Rick Casali. Visit the gallery any time during open hours, browse online at www.studiobartgallery.com, or call 443-988-1818 to arrange a private viewing.

Studio B Art Gallery is excited to announce the opening of the June art exhibit ‘Wonderful Waterfronts’ on Friday, June 3. New artwork by the gallery’s featured artists will be showcased during the June showing with beautiful waterfront and oceanside scenes.

Join Studio B Art Gallery owner Betty Huang and featured artist Hiu Lai Chong from 5-8 p.m. on June 3 for the exhibit’s opening reception. Enjoy an Art Salon reception, as Betty prefers to call it, that is a celebration of art with engaging conversations about how pieces were made and the techniques involved. The Art Salon coincides with ‘Easton Night Out’. Easton merchants and restaurants will be open late throughout the downtown district on the first Friday evening of June.

“Waterside settings often offer amazing inspiration to artists,” Studio B Art Gallery owner Betty Huang said. “The Wonderful Waterfronts paintings we have selected to feature this June have captured that special feeling of being on the banks of an open river or the beach of your favorite inlet. It’s a feeling we enjoy here on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and having a chance to revisit that feeling in art at home is truly wonderful.”

Betty will be available during the June 3 Art Salon to answer questions about the upcoming July Plein Air Workshop with Master Jove Wang. Stop by Studio B any time to register for the workshop and learn from the acclaimed master painter this summer.

Studio B Art Gallery is located at 7 B Goldsborough Street in historic downtown Easton, Maryland. The gallery represents nationally and internationally known painters Hiu Lai Chong, Bernard Dellario, Ken DeWaard, Betty Huang, Qiang Huang, Daniel Robbins, Master Jove Wang, and sculptor Rick Casali. Visit the gallery any time during open hours, browse online at www.studiobartgallery.com, or call 443-988-1818 to arrange a private viewing.

Studio B Art Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of their spring art exhibit ‘Art in Bloom’ on Friday, May 6. New artwork by the gallery’s talented artists will be unveiled during the spring showing and will feature floral scenes and the beauty that comes each spring.

Come enjoy a meet and greet with gallery artist Bernard Dellario and gallery owner/artist Betty Huang on May 6 from 5-8 p.m. The exhibit’s opening reception, or ‘Art Salon’ as Betty prefers to call it, will coincide with ‘Easton Night Out’. Easton merchants and restaurants will be open late throughout the downtown district on the first Friday evening of May.

“Bernie and I wanted to have an opening reception that gives us a forum to talk about all things art,” Studio B Art Gallery owner Betty Huang said. “The Art Salon as we envision is more than just refreshments and cheese platters, we want to have engaging conversations about art, technique, and styles in a relaxed atmosphere that’s inviting to all.”

Bernard Dellario will join Betty during the Salon to talk about his new works. Bernard has studied drawing and painting at the Art League School in Alexandria, Virginia and has taken several workshops with nationally recognized artists. He exhibits and has won awards through several venues, teaches painting workshops, and has juried local art competitions.

Studio B Art Gallery recently announced that Master Jove Wang will be returning to Maryland’s Eastern Shore for a new spring workshop. The Plein Air Workshop with Master Jove Wang will be held July 11 – July 15 in Easton, Maryland.

“Master Jove Wang was recently announced as the Juror for this year’s Plein Air Easton event and he will be the Judge for Plein Air Easton 2023,” Betty said. “He is usually found teaching in California, so having him spend so much time with us in Easton is a real treat.”

Betty will be answering questions about the July workshop and offering advance registration during the Art in Bloom opening reception.

Studio B Art Gallery is located at 7 B Goldsborough Street in historic downtown Easton, Maryland. The gallery represents nationally and internationally known painters Hiu Lai Chong, Bernard Dellario, Ken DeWaard, Betty Huang, Qiang Huang, Daniel Robbins, Master Jove Wang, and sculptor Rick Casali. Visit the gallery any time during open hours, browse online at www.studiobartgallery.com, or call 443-988-1818 to arrange a private viewing.

Studio B Art Gallery is pleased to announce that special guest artist, Sandy Alanko, will join the gallery this November to exhibit her Dimensional Watercolor Paintings. Sandy’s works reflect the beauty and elegance of the natural world, with a special focus on marine and wildlife subjects using 3D-like effects.

Sandy experiments with dimensional art by layering and shaping separate pieces of paper to selected parts of the image. These pieces are bonded with a strong, acid-free adhesive and the paintings are completed by applying several coats of UV protective and moisture-resistant spray. The results are works that leap off the canvas.

“I love the fluidity, transparency, and brilliant clarity of watercolor,” Sandy Alanko said. “When rendering birds or other figures, I wished to enhance the sense of volume, depth and texture.”

Dimensional waterfowl themed paintings will be exhibited at Studio B Gallery throughout November, just in time for the 50th Waterfowl Festival celebration. They are pieces that are best experienced in person to see the layered, dimensional aspects that make the images unique.

Studio B Art Gallery’s fall exhibit, Enchanting Eastern Shore, also continues through November. Artwork by the gallery’s featured artists display scenes of beauty from all over Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Enjoy an artist meet and greet with insightful conversations about their work and techniques during the First Friday Gallery Walk on November 5, 5-8 p.m.

Studio B Art Gallery owner Betty Huang is also excited to announce that she will join the Working Artists Forum Exhibit during this year’s Waterfowl Festival. The juried exhibit will be held at the Easton Middle School venue November 12-14.

“I am so honored to be participating in the WAF Waterfowl Festival Exhibit,” Betty Huang said. “There are so many opportunities to enjoy exceptional art during the festival weekend, and I invite guests to come see us at the gallery and Waterfowl venues to take it all in.”

Studio B Art Gallery is located at 7 B Goldsborough Street in historic downtown Easton, Maryland. The gallery represents nationally and internationally known painters Hiu Lai Chong, Bernard Dellario, Ken DeWaard, Betty Huang, Qiang Huang, Daniel Robbins, Master Jove Wang, and sculptor Rick Casali. Visit the gallery any time during open hours, browse online at www.studiobartgallery.com, or call 443-988-1818 to arrange a private viewing.

Studio B Art Gallery is pleased to announce two new events coming to the gallery in October. Join them for the opening of the fall exhibit “Enchanting Eastern Shore” on October 1 and register for the “Portrait Sculpture Demo in Clay” by Rick Casali on October 15.

Enchanting Eastern Shore Exhibit – Friday, October 1, 2021

The gallery’s “Enchanting Eastern Shore” exhibit opens during the First Friday Gallery Walk, October 1, 5-8 p.m. New artwork by the gallery’s talented artists will be unveiled during the special reception. Selected works of art will feature scenes of beauty from all over Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The opening will include a meet and greet with gallery artists, refreshments, and great conversations about art and technique.

“Our gallery artists have been inspired by their experiences on the Eastern Shore this summer,” Studio B Art Gallery owner Betty Huang said. “These new paintings are a reflection of our region’s beauty and inspiration.”

Portrait Sculpture Demo in Clay by Rick Casali – Friday, October 15, 2021

Acclaimed sculptor Rick Casali will be at Studio B Art Gallery on Friday, October 15, for a special in-person “Portrait Sculpture Demo in Clay” event. Internationally known for his fine portraits in oils and bronze, Casali’s demonstration is an opportunity to observe the sculpting process and participate in a Q&A with Rick as he works.

“It is a joy watching Rick and see the clay come to life right before your eyes,” Betty said. “Whenever we can have him join us in the gallery, folks are captivated by his techniques and love learning how he’s able to do the things he can do.”

The “Portrait Sculpture Demo in Clay” is free to attend on October 15, 5-7 p.m.,, but reservations are required in advance. Email Betty at [email protected] or call 443-988-1818 to RSVP for the event.

Studio B Art Gallery is located at 7 B Goldsborough Street in historic downtown Easton, Maryland. The gallery represents nationally and internationally known painters Hiu Lai Chong, Bernard Dellario, Ken DeWaard, Betty Huang, Qiang Huang, Daniel Robbins, Master Jove Wang, and sculptor Rick Casali. Visit the gallery any time during open hours, browse online at www.studiobartgallery.com, or call 443-988-1818 to arrange a private viewing.

First Friday in Easton, Maryland is September 3rd and Studio B Art Gallery is hosting a special reception celebrating the gallery’s new featured artist, Daniel Robbins. Come see new art and enjoy great conversation from 5:00-7:30 p.m.

Studio B Art Gallery recently added Daniel Robbins as the gallery’s newest featured artist. Daniel joins Studio B Art Gallery after his wildly successful Plein Air Easton 2021 campaign where he won three awards. Those accolades include Best Use of Light Award, Artist Choice Award, and the First Place Award in the festival’s Quick Draw event.

“Daniel was amazing during Plein Air Easton 2021 and to be able to showcase his talent and skill at Studio B is an honor,” Studio B Art Gallery Owner Betty Huang said.

Daniel Robbins grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia and always wanted to create art. During grades 4-8, he was enrolled in the Old Donation Center for the Gifted and Talented, and in high school he continued his study of art at the Governor’s School for the Arts. He moved to Richmond, VA to study in the Communication Arts department at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), which is ranked as one of the top art schools in the country. While at VCU he received multiple awards for his artistic and academic achievement, including: Most Outstanding Junior and Senior in Communication Arts, Dean’s List, and a scholarship from the New York Society of Illustrators’ Student Competition.

After he received his B.F.A. in 2006, Daniel started to teach drawing and painting as an adjunct faculty member in the Communication Arts department at VCU.  He has also exhibited his paintings in galleries in New York, Virginia, North Carolina, Charleston, Boston, Maryland, and Park City, Utah. Daniel has received numerous honors and awards including: Award of Excellence from the Portrait Society of America’s International Portrait Competition; Best in Show at the “Virginia Artists Juried Exhibition,” in Hampton, VA; Virginia’s Finest Artist at the “Boardwalk Art Festival,” in Virginia Beach, VA; Winsor and Newton Material Award at the Salmagundi Club in New York City; Artist’s Choice Award at “Plein Air Easton; and he wrote “The Road Not Taken” for the Artists on Art publication.  He was also named as one of “21 Under 31” artists to collect by Southwest Art Magazine.

Visit Studio B Art Gallery at 7B Goldsborough Street in Easton, Maryland or online at www.studiobartgallery.com to view original paintings by all the gallery’s exceptional artists. You can purchase directly on the website, call to arrange a private viewing (443-988-1818), or stop into the gallery during open hours.