KATE KNAPP’S STILL LIFE
FRONT ST. GALLERY MONET'S POND. GIVERNY PHOTOGRAPH, 10 X 10”
SUSAN GELLER The four 2018 photos in ELEVEN, The Artful Mind exhibit are beautiful iconic images of Paris, and autumn reflections of water lilies in Monet’s Gardens in Giverny. Susan Geller has always followed her heart and her dreams: photography, writing and adventure. In 1971, during a journey to Japan, she bought a Nikkormat. She worked in Boston during the 1960’s, and returned to the Berkshires, where she originated the weekly children’s column, “Suzy,” for The Sunday Sampler, a supplement to the Berkshire Eagle. From 1974-78, she wrote her column and illustrated it with her own photographs. During this time, she published three children’s books—I Live In Stockbridge, a history of the town, illustrated by the late Susan Leroy Merrill. In collaboration with artist, Nan Bookless she wrote, The All About Apples Coloring Book for Bartlett’s Apple Orchard, Richmond, MA, and, My Tanglewood Summer for Tanglewood's Glass House. In the 1980’s, she worked as a Department of Defense Dependent School teacher in West Berlin, Germany. Ms. Geller graduated from Lesley College, Cambridge, MA with a BS in Education, a MA in Urban Education from Simmons College, and a MSW from the University of Maryland. She worked for 30 years as a teacher and guidance counselor. From 2009-2013, Ms. Geller was a freelance writer and photographer for “Berkshires Week,” the Thursday calendar section of The Berkshire Eagle. Her work has appeared in many group shows, magazines, websites, brochures, and two CD covers. She is a contributor to BTWBerkshires.com, and OLLI at Berkshire Community College. For 2019: Highlighted publications: *TEN SPOT Photography Show / Pittsfield’s Annual 8th 10x10 Upstreet Winter Arts Festival at the Lichtenstein Center For The Arts; * Cover of the spring OLLI catalog; * One of 15 photos: United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Calendar. 66,000 households; * Far, Far Away exhibit. Colonial Theater; * Let’s Go Pink exhibit. Colonial Theater.
A SUNNY KNOLL, GOUACHE / WATERCOLOR 20 X 28”
BRUCE SHICKMANTER Bruce Shickmanter retired in 2012 from his work as a physician in Berkshire County. After retirement he decided to pursue a long-term interest in watercolor painting. In his paintings Bruce develops his use of pleasing shapes along with light and color to convey a sense of magic, mystery and movement. He uses the texture and matte finish of gouache to create a contrast with the transparent and ephemeral qualities of watercolors. The scenes he paints are often places he has come across while hiking or biking or are inspired by a photo that stimulates his creativity. Bruce’s paintings have been shown at St. Francis Gallery in Lee, MA, The Artful Mind Gallery in Lenox, MA, Chocolate Springs Café in Lenox, MA and in multiple group shows in various locations with the Guild of Berkshire Artists. Bruce Shickmanter413-446-3721, ontrails13@gmail.com
Pastels, oils, acrylics and watercolors…abstract and representational…..landscapes, still lifes and portraits….a unique variety of painting technique and styles….you will be transported to another world and see things in a way you never have before…. join us and experience something different. Painting classes continue on Monday and Wednesday mornings 10-1:30pm at the studio and Thursday mornings out in the field. These classes are open to all...come to one or come again if it works for you. All levels and materials welcome. Private critiques available. Classes at Front Street are for those wishing to learn, those who just want to be involved in the pure enjoyment of art, and/or those who have some experience under their belt. Perfect if you are seeking fresh insight into watercolors, and other mediums. Front Street Gallery – Front Street, Housatonic, MA. Gallery open by appointment or chance anytime. 413-5289546 at home or 413-429-7141 (cell) www.kateknappartist.com
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