“4:59”, 12x9 gouache on watercolor paper
I am honored that my painting “4:59” has been juried into the American Impressionists 2020 online exhibition. This paining will be included, along with the juried work of 289 other artists, selected out of 2,172 entries. The show will be have a live component on Wednesday, September 9th with an awards show for paintings selected by Ned Mueller, AISM (master).
The jury process of submitted works were reviewed b a panel of nationally recognized master and / or signature level artists, using a “blind jury”. Thank you to the jurors, the AIS and congratulations to the other entrants!
My painting “4:59” was painted in the middle of March, 2020, early during our nation’s quarantine period. While the daylight is still disappearing fast at this time of year, i was drawn to the combination of the warm light over the stove, the cool winter day-lighting beyond, and the reflections in the tea kettle. When I looked at the digital clock on the stove, as i started to paint, it was 4:59pm. It struck me, and stayed with me. Capturing this moment in time. There is a very small and subtle refection of the skin tones in my face in the tea kettle, from while I sat in my kitchen and did this painting.
About the Awards Juror, Ned Mueller:
"Ned is a very accomplished and highly respected artist, having been drawing and painting for over 70 years. He has been designated as a “Master Artist” with both the Oil Painters of America and the American Impressionist Society. He is a graduate of the prestigious Art Center School of Design in Los Angeles where as still a student he also taught drawing classes. He has participated in many of the major invitational shows in the country, including the "Artist's of America Show", The American Impressionist Society's Annual Exhibition, “National Academy of Western Art", "Oil Painters of America", "Laguna Plein Air Show", "Pastel Society of America", "The Autry Western Masters Show", "The Northwest Rendezvous Show" and the annual "Plein Air Painters of America Exhibition.
He has shown in some of the Finest Galleries in the country, has won numerous awards and is included in many private fine art collections. He is a Signature member of the Plein Air Painters of America. California Art Club, Northwest Pastel Society, Puget Sound Group of Northwest Artists, Northwest Rendezvous Group, and the Laguna Plein Air Painters. He continues to challenge himself to grow as an Artist and is asked to jury Regional and National Art Shows. Ned loves to teach and share his many years of knowledge and experience by teaching classes and workshops, regionally, nationally and internationally.”