A Great End to the "Sanctuary" Show

The last weekend of the show by chance coincided with the fall "open" day at Slabsides, Burroughs' cabin at the sanctuary. I contacted someone at the preserve and took some cards for him to put out at the site. I was thrilled to have the great-granddaughter of Burroughs give me a call the next day, hoping to see the show! I opened the gallery for her on Sunday and had some conversations about future cooperative projects with the art and the sanctuary. Unfortunately, I didn't document the occasion with a photo, but wanted to share this wonderful connection with the family.

A few views from the"Sanctuary" opening

It's great to have all this work up together and compare notes with fellow artists and friends.

If you didn't make it, please stop by and get a look before it closes Oct. 2.

Sanctuary

This is the latest in my series from the John Burroughs sanctuary that I will be showing in future as a group. This painting is a 30" x 30" oil on canvas. Each painting is preceded by a full scale drawing in my studio and small on-site paintings and photos to document the light and values of the time. These rocks and reflections are a study in contrasts and paradox. There is weight and solidity, but also a sense that at any moment they could cascade into the water. The geometry and hard edges of the rock formations versus the fluidity and softness of the water and the reflections of those edges.There is also a sense of some hidden secure place within the center of these towering rocks and cool water - a sanctuary between.