Magnolias and Crosswords by Loren DiBenedetto
Vibrant new paintings will adorn the walls at Anderson Fine Art Gallery on St. Simons Island this spring. Two exhibits will open in March with receptions to welcome the artists, and there are also some wonderful workshops scheduled with these incredibly talented painters and others.
Setting in Place by Chris Groves
At the beginning of March, Chris Groves will be introducing his exploration of “Pictorial Space” within the genres of realism and abstraction. His paintings will be on display March 3 through March 30. Chris was educated at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy and CAA Atelier-Colorado Classical Academy. He holds professional affiliations as a signature member of the Oil Painters of America, American Society of Marine Artists, and the American Impressionist Society. The opening reception for “Pictorial Space” will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. the evening of March 3, so come by to meet the artist.
Chris is also leading a “Pictorial Space” workshop in the studio on March 2-4 and will be hosting two online series: “Spatial Design Between Genres” and “Photo Show for Artists.” Both online series are six weeks long and take place on alternating Monday mornings beginning March 13. Chris will host another online series later this year, beginning in September, “Oil Painting Deep Dive, Start to Finish,” and a studio workshop here in November, “Redefining Detail within Abstraction.”
On March 31, “By the Sea,” featuring new works in oil and pastel by nationally recognized artists Loren DiBenedetto and Jeanne Rosier Smith, opens at the gallery. This exhibit captures the beauty and life near the ocean, where we live by the currents, play by the tides, and follow the sun. Jean Rosier Smith will hold a pastel demonstration the day prior to the exhibit opening with an “Afternoon in the Studio” workshop on March 30. $50 to attend and reservation required. Again, everyone is invited to the gallery from 5:00-7:00 p.m. the evening of March 31 to meet the artists and see their beautiful representations of life by the sea.
Sea Glass by Jeanne Rosier Smith
Also on the spring schedule for workshops are “Island Watercolors,” a studio and plein air opportunity to paint with Catherine Hillis in April, and “Marshes & Creeks” plein air with Laurel Daniel in May. It’s a perfect time to paint out and about on the island!
To inquire about available space or register for any of workshops described above, please call 912.634.8414 or email mand@andersonfineartgallery.com. To see works by the aforementioned artists and others represented by Anderson Fine Art, learn more about upcoming events and the associated Artists Annex abstract gallery, visit andersonfineartgallery.com.
