Loving this image of Erwin, a bold, dynamic, unabashed painting that commands attention and makes you think. Isn’t that so much more fun than all the bland, inoffensive artwork that seems to be dominating the home decor sector! Reach out to my gallery, Calloway Fine Art & Consulting in Washington, DC for this and other pieces available for purchase. Cheers and happy Fall.
Gina, 36×36 inches, mixed media on canvas
Sally, 60×36 inches acrylic on canvas
Monroe, 60×36 inches acrylic on canvas
I’ve been having so much fun this summer in the studio painting with blues. So many shades and hues, muted and bold, thick and thin, rich and dull. Blues always have a huge impact on one’s psychology. Even unexpected. They can uplift and caress. Blue jeans, the sky, a lake, icing on a cake. Why not celebrate freedom, sensitivity and imagination with blue?
Yves Klein, “At first there is nothing, then there is a profound nothingness, after that a blue profundity.”
Henri Matisse: “A certain blue enters your soul. A certain red has an effect on your blood pressure.”
Sara, 60×36 inches acrylic on canvas.
Gabriel and Annie
Art studio happenings:
Two exciting new pieces in the studio. Top — Gabriel 36×36 inch acrylic on stretched canvas; and bottom — Annie 40×40 inch acrylic on stretched canvas.
Both have a charming attitude, luscious, rich color, and exciting brushwork. Both were a joy to create. I’m loving them in the studio. They send out glad vibes and totally brighten up my day.
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
On view August 18 – September 30, 2023 at 8510 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, Maryland hocoarts.org
Photos courtesy of Howard County Council of the Arts
Lacey, 40×40 inches, by Leslie Nolan, Washington, DC-area artist
This darling artwork and others are in “Illumine,” a two-artist exhibition at Howard County Council of the Arts in Ellicott City, MD. The show is up August 18 through September 30, 2023, with a reception on September 22, 6-8 pm.
Washington, DC artist Leslie M. Nolan with her painting “Rodrigo.”
At The Athenaeum Gallery in Alexandria, VA, just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC I am partnered with artist Mark Drefs for this terrific exhibit in a historic and beautiful building. Many thanks to Gallery Director Twig Murray and Executive Director Veronica Szalus (photos courtesy of Ms. Szalus and The Athenaeum Gallery, Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association).
“Richard” 60×48 inch painting on canvas by Washington DC artist Leslie Nolan
This darling artwork is one of my 14 original works of art that will be on exhibit at Athenaeum Gallery June 18 – July 23, 2023. Please join me at the opening June 18 4-6 pm. Hope to see you there.
Where: Athenaeum Gallery, 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA (Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association http://www.nvfaa.org)
I’ll be sharing this gorgeous historic space with artist Mark Drefs.
Rick, 60×36 inches painting on canvas by Washington DC artist Leslie Nolan
This enigmatic painting is joining me at the LA Art Show with Artifact Gallery NYC February 15-19, 2023. If you’re in the area, drop by the show.
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