Expo: Oil Paintings In The French Impressionist Tradition

“In many ways Collymore carries on the legacy of French Impressionists, such as Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, who shared her love of southern France …” Gangelhoff, B. Senior Editor at Southwest Art magazine. Southwest Art Magazine, February 2015

 

20 Oil Paintings depicting landscapes, seascapes, bateaux, and still life scenes inspired by Provence and the French Riviera.

 

  • Opening Reception: APRIL 7, 5-7 pm , 625 W McGraw St, Seattle
  • Exhibit runs from April 5 to April 28.

 

Aussi ce mois…

Live Painting Demo at the Fountainhead Gallery, April 8, 15, 22 – 3-5pm

Watch a French Impressionist painting progressively unfold from start to finish, on all weekends in April! Award-winning French Impressionist Artist Valerie Collymore will develop an oil painting with loose, broken, ” lay it down and leave it alone” brushstrokes, in the French Impressionist Tradition, throughout the month of April. Join us on a few weekends in April, ask questions, bring the kids or grandkids.

 

Artist Talk at the Fountainhead Gallery

with wine & selection of French cheeses & treats April 15 3-5pm A Quick Look at Color and Composition as used by the French Impressionists at Fountainhead Gallery in Seattle

 

Concert at the Fountainhead Gallery, April 28, 6-7pm – GERSHWIN & TANGO WITH A FRENCH TWIST

Opening Remarks by artist Valerie Collymore Get ready to be transported to the fascinating world of jazz & tango re-imagined into works of American masters with a sprinkle of French sensitivity. Enjoy Gershwin’s heart stirring ” Porgy and Bess (selections for violin and piano), a moving love letter dedicated to violin virtuoso Anne Sophie Mutter, as well as vivid tangos transcribed by Jascha Heifetz and the unforgettable sounds of Beau Soir by Debussy. Seattle Symphony violinist, Mikhail Shmidt Pianist, Oana Rasu Tomai

 

Tickets available 2 ways: www.Konnectclub.com or through the Fountainhead Gallery 206-285-4467 –fountainheadgallery@gmail.com during business hours Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun 11-6

 

J’espere vous voir, avec votre famille et amis, à la galerie! À bientôt!

Valerie Collymore | Www.ValerieCollymore.com |CollymoreFineArt@gmail.com