AAPL Spring Show

About a year ago I was honored to become an Elected Artist Member of the American Artists Professional League (AAPL). With that election came the opportunity to exhibit with other professionals in the League, both online and in person. These days, even though the pandemic seems to be waning, opportunities to exhibit work virtually is a plus. 

Not long ago I was notified of acceptance of a piece previously posted here several times, "The Golden Hour," into the AAPL Spring Members Show (click the link to view it on my website). This particular work has also recently been featured in a Salgmagundi Club exhibit in New York. It's a view of a Virginia river during that fleeting moment when the sun sinks to the horizon and sets the world aglow. This one is an oil. 

"By the Creek," casein on Bristol,

In contrast, "By the Creek," which was my first acceptance to an AAPL show, was done in casein, an unusual medium today that reminds many of acylic because it is water-based and dries like lightning. 

"Fall on the River," casein on Bristol

Another favorite casein of mine is "Fall on the River," which was actually done outdoors an not in the studio. In this case my intent was to abstract the shapes and colors as much as possible, with less attention to detail. Perhaps I'll do some more plein air casein work this summer.