Mountain Eagle/Scholarie News Review for "Forgotten Spaces" at Roxbury Arts!

Rob Brune of The Mountain Eagle (an accomplished photographer in his own right, check out his work on Instagram @rob.brune ) was kind enough to review the “Forgotten Spaces” show at Roxbury Arts and feature my painting “Last Sighting”- what an honor! He interviewed me about my work; you read it below, and I've transcribed the full interview below as well. Many thanks to all the nice people and artists in the Delaware County community who came out to support the show- it really was a fabulous, fun opening. The exhibition is at the Walter Meade Gallery, Roxbury Arts Center; 5025 Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury, NY 12474

The Walt Meade Gallery is open Tu – Sa, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, and during scheduled events at the Roxbury Arts Center. The gallery is also open by appointment. To request an appointment in advance please call 607.326.7908.

And a reminder that “Last Sighting” is available for sale through the gallery; It’s framed in a beautiful dark walnut floater frame and available for the very alluring price of $875. If you are interested in this piece or know someone who might be, please contact Ursula Hudak at the gallery: community@roxburyartsgroup.org or call Roxbury Arts during business hours at 607-326-7908.

Is this the first time showing in Roxbury?

This my first time showing In Roxbury. I’d been to the gallery before, and thought it was a beautiful space to show art. I love the theme of “Forgotten Spaces”, so I was thrilled to have my painting included in their exhibition.

In your bio section you describe ‘Last Sighting’ as “…suggestive rather than defined or detailed.” Would you also describe it as impressionism?

In a way, my work is impressionist, but also influenced by the Barbizon School of painting, in which there’s an emphasis on subtle variations of light, atmosphere and depth- with a more subdued color palette than the Impressionists favored.

If so, who would you say were influencers of this style for you?

Some of the painters whose work I admire working in this way are Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Jean-François Millet and even Gustave Courbet (although technically, he was considered a realist).

Over the past 2 - 3 years Delaware County has seen more and more highly talented artists showing their work and living out here. What drew you to this area?

I’m originally from rural Duchess County and have spent a lot of time in my early youth exploring the Catskills area, so I’ve always had an intense fondness for these mountainous landscapes. The most striking thing to me about Delaware County is the sense of community, warmth, and openness to culture that I experience every time I’m here. I’m always uplifted and inspired.