Night Poem, Or?

Posted on March 1, 2015 by leslienolan2014

“Night Poem” by Washington DC Artist Leslie Nolan
40″Wx60″H

I just finished this large piece, and at the last minute I decided I liked it best in a vertical vice horizontal formal. The cool thing is that when hung vertically the right side looks terrifically interesting with the drips against the bare canvas around the edge. Installed in a room in the house, this artwork has an enigmatic, yet rich feel, because I used some gray Duron wall paint the same as the wall color. With a black chair in front of it the painting enhances the room, conveying an ultra modern chic. It’s not meant to be decorative, however. Read into the image whatever you like – seascape, landscape, fencing, snowy evening, icy roadway…It’s up to you.

Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2015 by leslienolan2014

Washington DC Artist Leslie Nolan’s “This Can’t Go On”

Just finished this new artwork – loose, exciting and unforgettable. Have been thinking a lot about my mother and that there exists a linkage between mothers and daughters that transcends time, distance, and culture. My mother has been and always will be my strength. This artwork, though it bears no resemblance to her, has a strength and implacable perseverance that puts me in mind of her.

This upcoming new year represents a break from the past, so I have joined a new gallery, Susan Calloway Fine Arts in Georgetown, Washington, DC and am working on solo shows slated for September at both Calloway and the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD. 2015 should be a fabulous year.

I wish you all the best!

Curator Erich Keel’s Remarks at Arts Club of Washington

Posted on November 19, 2014 by leslienolan2014

Dr Erich Keel is Head of Education at the Kreeger Museum (Emeritus) in Washington, DC and a well-known curator.

See this show at The Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St NW, Washington, DC through November 29, 2014.

Arts Club of Washington Opening

Posted on November 19, 2014 by leslienolan2014

Washington Post Notice

Leslie Nolan Exhibit

Leslie M. Nolan Artist Remarks at Arts Club of Washington With Curator Erich L. Keel Third From Left

Had an interesting and fun November 7 opening for my show of 13 artworks at The Arts Club of Washington. President James Monroe occupied this gorgeous, stately, historic residence and held the inaugural ball upstairs. It is a Washington, DC gem. Curator Erich L. Keel, Head of Education at the Kreeger Museum (Emeritus), made remarks and I had an opportunity to say a few words, too, along with fellow exhibitors Bob Tetro and Jane Godfrey. Hard to tell from these photographs, but it was a huge turnout.

My thanks to the ever-gracious Gallery Director Nichola Hays for her support and expertise. The exhibit is open to the public through November 29. Check it out:

2017 I Street, NW, Washington, DC.

Telephone: 202.331.7282 ext 4

artsclubofwashington.org

Exhibiting at The Arts Club of Washington

Posted on October 31, 2014 by leslienolan2014

Leslie Nolan at the Arts Club of Washington

This weekend I’m installing an exhibit at the venerable Arts Club of Washington. Curated by Erich Keel, Head of Education at the Kreeger Museum (Emeritus), the show includes fellow artists Jane Godfrey and Bob Tetro. This should be a big show. Gallery Director Nichola Hays advised me to bring 20 artworks – that’s a lot of artwork, particularly since many pieces are 48″ x 60″.

Opening Reception – Friday Nov 7, 2014 – 6:30-8:30 pm – soft drinks, wine, snacks

Revisiting the (e)merge Experience

Posted on October 15, 2014 by leslienolan2014

Artist Leslie Nolan at (e)merge art fair, DC

Visitor With Leslie Nolan Artwork

Touchstone Gallery @ (e)merge

Touchstone Gallery Room at (e)merge 2014

Above, some random photos of the Touchstone Gallery room at (e)merge art fair in Washington, DC. The fair, which ran from Oct 2-5, was jammed with folks who love art – buyers, curators, artists, art students, collectors, gallerists, and art writers. Lots of traffic and a very supportive administrative staff tending to the needs of participants. Kudos to the organizers and staffers who made it happen.

The Touchstone room attracted lots of visitors during this first year of participation. Thanks to Gallery Director Ksenia Grishkova and Director’s Assistant Rachel Tanzi for their staffing, and to fellow exhibitors Ai-Wen Wu Kratz and Pete McCutchen for their fabulous artwork and assistance before, during and after.

Nolan @ Susan Calloway Fine Arts

Posted on August 16, 2014 by leslienolan2014

Susan Calloway (left) with me and my artwork “I Went, Not Looking Back”

Last night at Susan Calloway Fine Arts in Georgetown, Washington, DC, I attended the first opening at this lovely gallery since my joining earlier this month. Fabulous evening, well-attended with interesting visitors/clients. Lots of sold artwork with red dots everywhere! After the reception walked a block up Wisconsin Ave for dinner at Bistro Lepic. Stop by and see the show when you’re in this fabulous area, an enclave of nine galleries on Book Hill.

Susan Calloway Fine Arts

1643 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

202.965.4601 gallery@callowayart.com

Open Tues-Sat 10-6

“Game Changer” at Touchstone Gallery

Video

Earlier this year my solo exhibit at Touchstone Gallery in Washington, DC took place. Talented photographer Aileen Beringer, a recent graduate from the Corcoran School of Art and Director’s Assistant at Touchstone, not only shot, but also directed and edited this video. The exhibit’s showstopper was the diptych Pulled By What Would Be. Fully 8 feet wide by 5 feet high this artwork makes a tremendous impact from across the room. Aileen was a huge help hanging this exhibit which was complicated by the variety of sizes. In contrast to the huge Pulled… the exhibit also featured several tiny 6″ x 6″ pieces, along with many medium sizes.

New Blog for Leslie Nolan

Posted on July 30, 2014 by leslienolan2014

Leslie Nolan’s solo exhibit at Touchstone Gallery

Artist Leslie Nolan with her artwork “Pulled By What Would Be”

Regular readers may have noticed that all blog posts from 2011 through June 2014 have disappeared. The service provider discontinued servicing the blog product without sufficient notice, so, alas, all previous posts are lost. We begin anew.

There is a lot going for the remainder of 2014: exciting artworks in progress, upcoming new gallery opportunity, representing Touchstone Gallery at the (e)merge art fair in DC, plus solo exhibits at The Art League Gallery and Arts Club of Washington.

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