Art Blog: Original oil paintings

High Road Gallery "Art Feast from The Metro East" Juror's Statement

This is a copy of Ron's Juror's Statement for the High Road Gallery exhibit:

The Opening Reception for the High Road Gallery exhibit "Art Feast from The Metro East" is 9/2/07 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The High Road Gallery is located at 12 East Stafford Avenue in Worthington, Ohio.

"I would like to thank Curators, Bev Goldie and Esther Antler for inviting me to serve as Juror of the September 2007, “The Feast at The Metro East” exhibition. It is indeed an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to take part in this celebration of artistic achievement, and to share one of my paintings from my jazz series for this event.

“The Feast at The Metro East” exhibit showcases the work of the talented artists of the Metro East Art League. Artisans from Bexley and Gahanna are members of this local art organization. I am impressed with the creativity and skill of the members participating in this art exhibit.

I would like to thank Gallery owner, Carol Hershey for hosting this event at the High Road Gallery in Worthington, Ohio. Programs that support and bring artists and art patrons together are beneficial to all.

In reviewing the works of art for this exhibit I took into consideration the aesthetic value of the work, and the technical expertise of the artist in manipulating the media. When I am judging artwork, I look for work that impacts me visually. I look for pieces that draw my attention when I view them from a distance, and also when I view them up close. 

I considered; image integrity, perspective, technique, experimentation, concept development, and creativity. 

When I look at a piece of art I take note if the artist has any structural problems in the piece they created. I am looking to see if the artist has a command of the media, and a sense of the place or subject he is capturing through the artwork. 

In “The Feast at Metro East” exhibit I hope you will see some of the passion, skill, and the creativity of the talented artists who shared their artwork for this event.

I hope that all of the artists involved in this exhibition will continue to devote time to their art, and share their work with the community in many future exhibitions."

Posted by: Robin

"Art Feast from Metro East" exhibit at the High Road Gallery in Worthington, Ohio

"Art Feast from Metro East" exhibit

Ron was invited to serve as Juror for the upcoming art exhibit "Art Feast from Metro East" that will take place at the High Road Gallery in Worthington, Ohio.

Bev Goldie and Esther Antler are curators for this event, and extended an invitation to Ron to fulfill the duties of Juror.

Ron will showcase one of his paintings entitled "Jammin" during the exhibition which will run from 8/29/07-9/22/07.

The show is open to the public, and an opening reception is planned for Sunday, 9/2/07 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Visit http://www.highroadgallery.com  for more information about this event, and to confirm dates and times !

"ART FEAST FROM METRO EAST"

Metro East Art leagues (Bexley & Gahanna)

Chairs: Bev Goldie and Esther Antler

8/29/07- 9/22/07

Opening Reception takes place on Sunday, September 2, 2-4 PM

Posted by:Robin

Ohio Online Visual Artist Registry juried exhibition 2007

2nd Annual Ohio Online Registry Juried Show

September 8-November 24, 2007

Presented by The Columbus Metropolitan Library, Friends of the Columbus Metropolitan Library and the Ohio Arts Council's Online Visual Artist Registry.

Ron's artwork was selected for inclusion in the second Ohio Online Visual Artist Registry Annual Juried Exhibition. He participated last year in this event presented by the Columbus Metropolitan Library, and the Ohio Arts Council.

Selected artwork will be exhibited in the Humanities, Fine Arts and Recreation  Division of the Main Library from 9/8/07-11/24/07. A reception and an award ceremony will take place mid November (TBA).

Visit Ohio Online Visual Artist Registry for more information about their slide registry and for additional information. 

"Pathway in Franklin Park"

Posted by: Robin

Ron Anderson's "Murder Mystery" series

Sketches created before painting the "Murder Mystery" series of oil paintings

Ron started a series of paintings back in 2003 that we call the "Murder Mystery" series. He created numerous sketches prior to painting the series, and I have made a video clip to showcase some of that work.

I am going to put some of the "Murder Mystery" paintings on our web site soon so watch for the actual artwork.

This is a fun story about a trip to France and...well watch the video, and see for yourself !

http://youtube.com/watch?v=NT22LDs6CUY

Our oldest son flew to Europe in August for an eleven day vacation. He got a nice laugh out of viewing this video before he left, since Paris is one of the places he will spend time in addition to London and Rome : )

You can access our YouTube page at www.youtube.com/rastudio1

Posted by: Robin