Jeannine Chappell and Jolene Sanborn will be sharing the windows at Blue Whole Gallery during April. They are jointly presenting their work in a show entitled “Styles”.
Jeannine likes experimenting with different styles of painting. Her April display will showcase abstract and semi-abstract pieces created using the gel plate, a flexible monoprinting device that she finds to be a valuable addition to her artmaking toolkit. “I especially like the gel plate because of the spontaneity it provides: the paint is rolled onto the plate with a brayer, a sheet of paper is placed on top, and as that is pulled off the result is always a surprise,” states Chappell. She may add more “pulls” from the plate or continue with collage, drawing, or more traditional painting to reach the final piece.
Jolene is a traditional watercolorist. Her paintings are done in a representational style, often depicting experiences from her life. “For me, watercolor is about lifetime learning,” states Sanborn. “I can have an idea and a direction for a painting ready to go, but then the weather changes, the humidity goes up or down and the paint and paper decide they are in control of the day, not me!” For Jolene, every painting is a challenge and a learning experience.
Jeannine and Jolene will both be available to meet and talk with on Friday April 4th from 5 to 8pm during First Friday Art Walk. Stop by and enjoy their very different styles and approaches to art.
This is such a treat! I love their realistic and abstract art!