Gerrie and I went into Chicago early to go to Pearl Art Supply and then do Gallery Row just off of Chicago St. Going in and out of the galleries made me realize that artists seem to jump on band wagons and then before you know it....your getting bored because you are seeing the same kind of work done in every gallery. The galleries I enjoyed most were the ones that carried a variety of work. Now mind you...I enjoy all styles of art if done well. I found most galleries carrying a lot of abstract (which I love if done well), but there was a lot of mediocre work in mostly all abstract.
One of the last few galleries we went in were a treat however. Gallery KH on West Superior carried wonderful abstracts from artist Rick Stevens and another artist that did landscapes in a somewhat contemporary manner. The Director Lissa Kivisto was very friendly which in some galleries is not always the case.
The other gallery and forgive me but the name escapes me..on the same street a little farther down had the most wonderful very, very large charcoal drawing of himself (the artist) being operated on and himself contemplating the death experience. His skill in drawing was superb and the subject matter drew you into the work.
We caught a sandwhich in a small little deli and then proceeded to Gallery RiverEast for the student reception and the open studios of the resident artists there. It was very nice as they had wine stations situated in several locations in the gallery, cheeses and fruit. We got there early...andleft a little early. All the artists with studios down belowe were really very, very nice. We enjoyed talking with them.
Our work (I should say mine) wasn't done, but it was still on view. We heard some positive feed back on the paintings which made us feel good....so we left happy campers!
Still not sure if I should use that apple or paint curtains behind her?? Still thinking on how to finish this painting!!!
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