Steve Eazarsky

July 1st through August 11th, 2012

Growing up and playing thirty three years in New England's backwoods Steve Eazarsky lives by an old Frank Lloyd Wright adage, "Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you." Combining those elements with his trained eye, broad imagination and camera he artistically captures life on all scales; from clouds rolling over hills to a single blade of grass and to life on all levels. Landscape and light play is Steve's primary photographic medium, leaving Mother Nature to set the stage. His ability arriving right on time to capture these images is uncanny. A self-taught photographer his landscapes are reminiscent of Ansel Adams, but with a twist. Steve uses a modern Digital SLR. He does not manipulate any photo. John Muir sums up Steve's everyday mentality, "Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares drop off like autumn leaves." Raised in Watertown, Connecticut, Steve received a degree in chemistry in 2001. Having worked in the chemical industry has only spurred his advocacy of open spaces, wildlife refuges, and state and national parks. And he is very greatful for having so much beauty to experience, capture and share. Outside is where you will find him. http://www.ulteriorphoto.com/

Janet Newman

May 28th to July 1, 2012 view paintings by Janet Newman

For over20+ years, Janet Newman worked with an expanding color palette on living canvases and achieved widespread recognition as a make-up artist in New York City. She recently developed a program teaching young adults in a specialized school for four years. With a formal art education, She began painting again and is presently developing a body of work inspired by nature and her personal photos of flowers from her garden as they bloom and flourish in Litchfield County. Currently working with acrylics and water soluble oil colors, the paintings are layered gradually over days, weeks or months to create depth. With a compilation of multiple scenes and photographs, a unique perspective is achieved in the composition of her paintings. She uses bright colors that dance off the canvas prominently in her works of vibrant flowers and geometric designs. Many of her paintings flow in motion and movement capturing her inner memories and training as a young ballet dancer. janetn2@hotmail.com

Bill Gusky April 14, 2012-May 27, 2012

http://www.billgusky.com/statement.htm

Bill's work brings together visual data from a variety of cultural sources: old TV cartoons, lottery tickets, internet memes, old candy wrappers, packaging, family photographs, decorative patches and print ads, to name just a few.


He paints elements from these disparate sources, as well as original elements, using a range of styles, from expressionistic to hard-edge, abstract to realistic, or in imitation of a specific industrial arts, graphic arts or international style.


The result of all this is that each of his paintings is a kind of knot in a massive multicultural multitemporal tapestry. His process enacts the hyperconnectedness of this era in which everyone is a cultural processor. We're forced by circumstance to gather from the elements that constantly stream in from around the world, to break them down and use them to build memories and lives and art and, to the degree that it's possible, a useful understanding of our place in the world.

Fine Oil Paintings by Dennis W. Stuart

About the Artist-Dennis W. Stuart

New Milford native and artist Dennis W. Stuart is a 1975 graduate of the Paier School of Art in Hamden, with prior studies at Ringling School of Art, Sarasota, and School of Visual Arts, NYC. He started his own studio in 1977 illustrating educational filmstrips, periodicals and books for the commercial market. In 1990, crossing over into self-publishing, he created and marketed Connecticut historical landmark subjects. In 1998, following art study in Italy, he then turned full-time to fine art painting, producing and marketing original artwork nationally for the office and home marketplace. Mr. Stuart has been entering national and regional art competitions over these years. He feels comfortable using the medium of watercolor, mixed media, acrylic or oil paint, exploring varied subject themes.

Prior exhibits with awards include “National Park Academy of the arts’” American Watercolor Society, National Society of Casein and Acrylic Painters, Adirondack National Watercolor Society, Connecticut Watercolor Society, Connecticut Academy of Fine Art, Hudson Valley Art Association, Stamford Museum and Nature Center, Hammond Museum and Kent Art Association.

This new exhibit at New Milford Library, “Italian Country Villa and Farmhouse” comprises sixteen oil paintings on canvas.

Boguslaw Wroblewski

October 30, 2011 through December 11th, 2011

I am an amateur photographer specializing in nature photography. I was born and raised in Poland. From early childhood, I demonstrated an interest in nature. My educational background is in Forestry, but upon coming to the United States I began a career as a land surveyor. Upon retirement, I became increasingly involved in photography traveling with my camera on back country roads capturing variations in light, color and mood of the landscapes that surround us.



I am a member of the Polish Society of Artists. I have exhibited my works, both individually and as part of a group, in various venues, including the State Capitol in Hartford, the Sloper-Wesoly Heritage House in New Britain, the New England Carousel Museum in Bristol, the Oliver Wolcott Library in Litchfield, the Burlington Public Library and at the Kurier Plus Gallery in Brooklyn, NY. Most recently, I had a private showing at a fundraiser for “The Magic is Back at Harkness Park”. What I love about photography is that it allows me to express my innermost feelings through my observations of life and nature.

Veralyn Davee Quilting

October 2nd through October 30th.

Veralyn Davee has been quilting for 35 years and has been a ribbon winner in the Michigan State Fair and local and regional quilt shows in Michigan and Connecticut.

She enjoys the fabric/color selection and design process of both traditional blocks and original pieces. Most piecing is done by machine, then quilted by machine or hand; she also does hand-applique work.

She has studied the history and development of quilting as an American Craft and art form and has done lectures and trunk shows over the years. She feels one of her strengths is the use of color in her work. It is what she is most drawn to for inspiration.

Currently living in Kent and working as an audiologist at Hearing Aid Specialists in New Milford for the last ll years, she is active in two area guilds--Mountain Laurel Quilters in New Milford and Southford Falls Quilt Guild in Middlebury. She gives away many baby quilts and wedding gifts to friends and family, donates quilts to community and civic groups for fund-raising and does individual commissioned pieces.

She hopes you enjoy this sampling of some of her most recent work.

Photography by Ray Kwiatkoski

Author/Photographer Raymond Kwiatkoski will display selected color and black and white photographs starting Sunday, August 7th 2011, at The New Milford Public Library. Also on display will be a copy of his soon to be released book entitled “Rural Wealth” . This show will run through September 18th.