Daniel, 14×18 inch acrylic on canvas, by Washington DC-artist Leslie Nolan

I’m so honored to have this darling piece selected by juror Mark Karnes for the Maryland Federation of Art exhibition “Strokes of Genius,” at the fabulous Circle Gallery across the street from the Maryland state capitol building in Annapolis, Maryland. Karnes is Professor of Drawing and Painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art.

For this painting, as is the case in all my work, I revel in the texture and feel of paint to help convey the emotional feeling depicted. The older the brush, the better. Stiff, spikey bristles and sharp scrapers all contribute to moving the luscious, thick, heavy paint around the canvas.

If you’re in the area, stop by and check it out. On exhibit through November 25.

Circle Gallery

18 State Circle, Annapolis, MD