Art Blog: Original oil paintings

Nationwide, Supplier Diversity

I received an invitation to attend Nationwide's 2nd Open House Reception presented by the Supplier Diversity unit of Supply Management Services. The event took place at the Nationwide Plaza III Atrium on Monday 5/15/06 from 8:00-10:00 p.m.

I corresponded with one of the Corporate Buyers after submitting my R.S.V.P and was invited to display five of Ron's paintings in the Atrium for the evening of the Reception. The event provided guests with an excellent opportunity to visit with the "decision makers" on the Supply Managment team and to network with current and potential diverse suppliers of Nationwide who were in attendance.

Ron and I felt the evening was a huge success and we enjoyed the conversations we had with members of the Supply Management team as well as guests who were interested in talking with us about Ron's paintings.

The event was casual with a catered menu and one of the highlights of the evening was the performance of Singer/Songwriter Dwight Lenox. Dwight Lenox and The Lenox Avenue Express Jazz & Dance Band were outstanding professionals. Visit Dwight's web site at http://www.dwightlenox.com for more information about his upcoming performances.

For more information about Nationwide Supplier Diversity visit:

http://www.nationwide.com/nw/extra/supplier/supplier-diversity/index.htm?WT.svl=2

Posted by: Robin

The Ohio State University Faculty Club

"Moments"

Ron and I installed the artwork for his solo exhibit at The Ohio State University Faculty Club on 5/1/06. The paintings are displayed in the Faculty lounge and in the front hallway. We are very pleased with the venue and are looking forward to the Opening Reception on 5/11/06 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Ron selected figurative artwork and landscapes for this exhibit. He chose pieces that were either painted en plein air or capture a "moment" in time like a snapshot. The exhibit is entitled "Moments" and will run through 6/23/06.

RSVP to the Faculty Club by 5/9/06  at (614) 292-2262

(Artwork is entitled "Kelly's Gym" and is included in The Ohio State University Faculty Club exhibit)

Posted by: Robin

Ohio Art League, 95th Annual Spring Juried Exhibit

Ohio Art League

Ron's artwork was selected for inclusion in the Ohio Art League's "95th Annual Spring Juried Exhibit" to be held at The Columbus Museum of Art, April 29-September 3, 2006. 

Claudine Ise, Associate Curator of Exhibitions at The Wexner Center for the Arts is Juror for this event.

Visit the web sites of these arts organizations for additional information, or contact Ron for more details.

Ohio Art League

Wexner Center for the Arts

Posted by: Robin

The Ohio State University Faculty Club

Save the Date!

Ron Anderson: Oil Paintings "Moments"

Ron Anderson will present recent work in an exhibition at The Ohio State University Faculty Club starting 05/03/06 and continuing through 06/23/06.

An Opening Reception in honor of the exhibition will be held on Thursday 05/11/06, from 6:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Press releases and invitations will be issued in April 2006. For more information, please call the club at (614) 292-2262 or contact the artist.

Posted by: Robin

"The Village Seen" exhibit in German Village

You still have time to visit the German Village Society "The Village Seen" exhibit at the German Village Meeting Haus. The exhibit runs through 11/13/05.

Ron served as Juror for this event and displayed a few of his own German Village paintings. For more information visit:

http://www.germanvillage.com

German Village Society“The Village Seen” exhibit

11/8/05-11/13-05Juror’s Statement by Ron Anderson

I would like to thank the Board of Directors and staff members of the German Village Society for inviting me to serve as Juror of the November 2005 “The Village Seen” exhibit. It is an honor and a privilege to be a part of this outstanding showcase and to share my own artwork depicting scenes of German Village at this event.

“The Village Seen” exhibit is a unique opportunity to feature the artwork of many talented artists whose artwork has captured the charm and ambiance of German Village. Many artists have been inspired to paint in and around German Village. It is exciting to see the beauty of the area through the eyes of these various artists.

I hope that this event will be the beginning of an annual quest to inspire our local artists to come and paint the village in plein-air with an exhibit that can honor their work.

In judging 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. I found a variety of styles and skills in reviewing each piece of artwork. Various artists treated the cityscape only as a model to use as a springboard for creative exploration, and others interpreted the subject matter in a more objective way.

When I am judging artwork, I keep in mind that the artist must be able to speak in his or her own voice. I look at how skillful the artist was in being able to; use the media, compose an image in space, and set a mood while keeping in mind the sense of the place and moment.

I considered; image integrity, experimentation, concept development, and creativity. When I look at a piece of art I take note if the artist has taken an unusual view of the subject. I am looking to see if the artist has a command of the media, and a sense of the place he is capturing through the artwork.

In “The Village Seen” exhibit I hope you will see some of the diversity, skill, and the creativity of the talented artists participating in this event. I hope that all of the artists involved in this exhibition will continue to paint images of German Village.

Posted by: Robin