Friday, January 31, 2020

Jeannette Rodriguez Artwork on Display at Kent Public Library



Art At The Kent Library Sponsored by the Friends of the Kent Library

Exhibition runs from February 1st - 29th, 2020

OCEAN BLUE

Jeanette Rodriguez, Alcohol Inks on Yupo Paper

Nature has always been a fascination of mine. It’s no surprise to me that I see nature’s serenity and spirit refelected in my creations. My Alcohol Ink paintings on yupo paper replicate connections and relationships that compose our world. Layer upon layers of color, my compositions project a surreal quality and calmness in an abstract dream-like setting. I find myself drawn to the tranquility of a forest or the colors of the sea. The formation of coral reef and it's ocean creatures. I seek to capture that kind of beauty, moment, or feeling in my artwork. 

My art is an expression of my humanity and my spiritual growth; it helps me to live consciously and courageously with compassion. And if along the way I awaken someone else’s spirit and inspire another to create; than my work is done!

About the Artist
Jeanette Rodriguez received her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Her work has been exhibited in galleries throughout New York. She is an award-winning artist whose work hangs on the walls in private collections. Rodriguez is the founder of “Soul Painting” which she teaches in various locations throughout the Hudson Valley. In addition, Ms. Rodriguez has taught jewelry and Alcohol Ink workshops in Mayer, Arizona and on the Big Island of Hawaii. She is a member of ArtEast Dutchess and an artisan at the Pawling Farmers Market, where she sells her handmade Dichroic glass pendants and Alcohol Ink paintings. For six years, she has served as the Art Director for the Friends of the Kent Library and has curated more than 60 exhibitions in the Hudson Valley area. Presently, she resides in Lake Carmel where she continues to paint, exhibit and practices yoga and Reiki.

For more information email: jeanetterodriguezinks@gmail.com or visit jeanetterodriguez.net

Friday, January 3, 2020

In Memory of Donald Longabucco- Artwork on Display at Kent Public Library



 In Memory of Donald Longabucco 1939 – 2019

Don Longabucco explored many different types of artistic techniques over the years. His work started with figurative oil paintings and watercolors, then changed to abstracts, and finally to paper collages. His meticulously cut out small pieces opaper create a riot of disconnected color at first sight, but actually require concentration and quiet as the viewer peers at individual pieces and paths within the total work. He built each collage organically as he worked.


Mr. Longabucco was among the founding members of Arts on the Lake and was part of the Visual Arts Committee, setting up and participating in the two shows presented at AotL each year.

Mr. Longabucco sadly passed away on December 4, 2019.