EXHIBITION: Painted Classically: a Two-Person Exhibition by Nicki Thompson and Patrice Erickson
DATES OF EXHIBITION: Monday, September 17 through Thursday, November 1, 2007
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, September 21 from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
GALLERY: Waterford Cultural Council’s de la Ferriere Gallery, 2303 Crescent Lake Road, Waterford, MI
Oakland County Artists Collaborate on an Exhibition Celebrating Representational Art
The Waterford Cultural Council’s de la Ferriere Gallery will host “Painted Classically: a Two-Person Exhibition by Nicki Thompson and Patrice Erickson”, from Monday, September 17 through Thursday, November 1, 2007 with an opening reception on Friday, September 21 from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. This exhibition showcases fine art oil paintings in the style of classical realism with a variety of subjects including portraiture, figurative works, and landscapes.
A mutual admiration and respect for the art and methods of the Old Masters brought portrait artists Patrice Erickson of Rochester Hills and Nicki Thompson of Waterford together. They met last February at an open studio portrait drawing session where they showed each other their portfolios. It wasn’t long after that when they agreed to set aside time in between portrait commissions to collaborate on an exhibition that celebrates representational art. The paintings featured in the show were all made using classical academic techniques and include figurative work and landscapes in addition to portraiture. “Working in this manner gives the paintings depth and richness of color and luminosity,” Erickson explains, “and when made correctly will survive for centuries.” “It’s exciting to me that realism seems to be making a come back,” adds Thompson, “As an artist and a teacher I am committed to sharing and continuing the classical tradition of this academic style of painting.” Both artists welcome portrait commissions and have online portfolios at http://www.patriceerickson.com and http://www.nickithompsonart.com.
For more information please call Patrice Erickson at 248-375-9575, Nicki Thompson at 248-681-4697, or the Waterford Cultural Council at 248-618-7529. The de la Ferriere Gallery is free and open to the public Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm and is located at 2303 Crescent Lake Road, Waterford, Michigan, off of M-59 approximately one mile east of Oakland County International Airport.
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PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE ARTIST RECEPTION:
FRIDAY, SEPT. 21, 2007 , from 6:00pm - 8:30pm
2 comments:
I met Nicki when her talent was in it's infancy. As an instructor, I did my best to quench her thirst for information about portrait painting. I did what I could but Nicki's talent truly comes from within! She worked with me just a few times and then took what I had to offer and added her artistic gifts to it and has now become one of the finest portrait artists I know! I'm proud of her accomplishments. She deserves every good thing that her talent can bring to her! I'm glad to call her 'friend'. Nicki, I love you. Keep up the awesome work!!!!Valerie Stewart
Congratulations on a wonderful show (exhibition). Enjoyed your reception immensely. What a treat to view so much of your work in one place. Your versatility of subject matter is wonderful. But your portraits are really outstanding capturing the essence of your subject with such depth. Love you, Betty
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