December Artist of the Month

              Art At The Kent Library

Sponsored by The Friends of Kent Library

with Arts on the Lake

Exhibition Dates: December 1st-30th

Michael Garland

    

     New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Michael Garland’s greatest success has been the writing and illustration of children's picture books. Garland’s Miss Smith’s Incredible Storybook won the California and Delaware State Reading Awards. He is the author and illustrator of forty-four children’s picture books and illustrator of more than fifty books by other authors. Recent books include We’re Not Weird and Ferry Boat from Holiday House, Grandma’s Farm from Astra Publishers, and Grandpa’s Tractor from Boyds Mills. His book Grandpa’s Tractor was selected for the Original Art of Children’s Book Show at the Society of Illustrators in NYC while Garland’s Miss Smith and the Haunted Library made the New York Times Best Seller list. Currently, Ferry Boat is on sale at the Museum of Modern Art and his 2021 collaboration The Traveling Camera, Lewis Hine and the Fight to End Child Labor by Alexandra Hinrichs illustrated by Michael Garland is currently on sale at the Getty Museum.

    Michael Garland has illustrated for celebrity authors like James Patterson and Gloria Estefan on best selling picture books. Michael Garland’s illustrations for Patterson’s SantaKid were the inspiration for Sak’s Fifth Avenue’s Christmas window display in New York City. Garland’s Christmas Magic has become a season classic and is currently in development as an animated Christmas special.

   His work has won many honors and is frequently included in the Society of Illustrators and the Original Art of Children's book show annuals as well in Print, Graphics and Communications Arts magazines. Recently, Michael Garland was included on the list of the top one hundred Irish Americans by Irish American Magazine. 

    Michael Garland has illustrated cover commissions for Forbes, Fortune, and Newsweek magazines as well as best-selling novels and is frequently asked to speak at schools, literary conferences and festivals across the country.

You can learn more about Michael Garland by visiting his web sites, Facebook, calling or emailing.

 

 

Websites:

michaelgarlandfineart.com

garlandpicturebooks.com

Phone:

845-878-4347

Email:

garlandmp@comcast.net

Circus Bear

Oil Paint 13.75 x 12.75

Not for Sale

Grandpa's Tractor

Pencil and Digital 12.25 x 11

Not for Sale

We're Not Weird

Digi-woodcut 10.75 x 10.5

Not for Sale

               November Artist of the Month

              Art At The Kent Library

Sponsored by The Friends of Kent Library

with Arts on the Lake

Exhibition Dates:(November 1st-30th) 

Herberto Turizzo Anaya

Herberto Turizzo Anaya, has been painting for over 52 years and has been a part of New York City's El Taller Latino Americano's long history. Alongside his exhibitions have been stand-out projects like his work on the Public MTA Mural project for the Second Avenue Subway Station in 1988, which was later relocated to Hostos Community College in the Bronx and is still available for viewing.
Anaya has exhibited in a multitude of locations including Columbia, South America, England, and various parts of the United States, including Florida and New York. He is a regular participant in the art shows held by Arts on the Lake, in Lake Carmel NY, which have been curated by Roy Volpe for the past fifteen years. Anaya has also exhibited at the Mahopac Library's group shows for the past several years.
In June, 2022 he participated in a group show called Urban Tribes, at the Valerie Goodman Gallery on East 91st Street, NYC, which was sponsored by the Taiwanese American Arts Council. The series of Urban Tribes projects attempted to raise awareness towards the threats to our land and environment. The Second Venue for this show, From Urban Reverence to Urban Divergence, also in June, 2022 was held in the old Pfizer Building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Contact Information

studiosevent@aol.com

 845-225-5815

Transvision

Woman with Hat

3D Flowers

October 2023 artist of the month

October Artist of the Month

              Art At The Kent Library

Sponsored by The Friends of Kent Library

with Arts on the Lake

Exhibition Dates: October 3rd - October 30th 

Wendy Alvarez

I make Art to Connect and Play and give voice to Flights of Fancy. 

There are two overarching fascinations that are present in my art. 

The first is Nature. It enthralls and inspires me. I am fascinated by the changing colors, complex details, infinite variety, and sheer wonder of the natural world. I never tire of observing and interpreting the beauty around me.

The second is the use of patterns-in particular, those used by diverse indigenous cultures throughout history. I think of these designs as a dynamic, universal language weaving through time, connecting us all to one another and allowing us to continue the age-old story.

I have been greatly influenced by the philosophy and work of Navajo and Apache artists with whom I spent the summer of 1996. They showed me the many profound ways in which Art can be informed by Nature and Belief. This transformative experience forever changed my creative process and I now always strive to celebrate the essential spirit of the Natural World in my work.

www.wendyalvarezart.com

(845) 216-5644

Kindreds #28

Acrylic and Oil Pen on Canvas

$575

Tweet #20

Acrylic and Painted Paper on Canvas

$300

Kindreds #33

Acrylic and Oil Pen on Canvas

Not for Sale

 September Artist of the Month

              Art At The Kent Library

                                                          Sponsored by The Friends of the Kent Library

                                                                            with Arts on the Lake

                                                               Exhibition Dates: September 1-30, 2023

                                                                                    Frank Mari 

I’ve been a pro photographer since 1990 but my interest in photography began way back in 1969. With a basic knowledge of the craft, I started working for my college newspaper and yearbook all the while getting tips from some of the more “seasoned” staff photographers who were a year or two ahead of me. I successfully muddled my way through and the passion took hold. From that point on, I’ve been fascinated by the art of photography and capturing that single moment in time which will never happen again.

Mostly self-taught, I began soaking in as much knowledge as I could from books and photo magazines. Throughout the years I attended professional seminars, was mentored by some pros, shared best-practices with other photographers and I will continue to learn more about the craft, the technology, and the art.

I’m still in business in the corporate photography field doing headshots, events, and group photos. I get the opportunity to travel to such locations as Shanghai, Barcelona, Chicago, Washington DC, and Miami.  When people ask me what I do to relax, photography is right up there with family time, travel, and playing guitar - not so well, but fun none the less.

To say my work is a bit eclectic is an understatement.  I photograph all kinds of subjects from CEOs to landscapes, headshots, group photos, real estate, events, animals, travel, flowers, bugs...you name it, and I probably have a shot of it somewhere in my archives.

 

With regard to artistic captures, oftentimes I don’t put a lot of forethought into what I’m going to shoot.  I love the vibrancy and joy of color and the documentary feel and sometimes moodiness of black & white. My personal philosophy is very simple. If I see something I like, I take the photo. Understanding the rules of photography is important but knowing when to break them can be the key to get the shot. Most of all, just have fun doing it!

Please visit these sites to see more of my work,

business: www.frankmari.com

art: https://frank-mari.pixels.com/

Iguana On A Branch

Framed print, 8x10 print, 11x14 matte

$95.00

Path To Smathers Beach

Framed print, 8x10 print, 11x14 matte

$95.00

Sailboat On The East River

Framed print, 8x10 print, 11x14 matte

$95.00

August Artist of the Month:

  

   Art At The Kent Library

Sponsored by The Friends of the Kent Library 

with Arts on the Lake

Exhibition Dates: August 1st to August 31th

Jeanette Rodriguez

Jeanette Rodriguez is a teaching artist. She has worked in the art field for over 28 years. She graduated from the High School of Art and Design and received her Bachelor in Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Rodriguez is an award-winning artist who has exhibited in Solo and group exhibitions. She has artwork gracing the walls of private homes throughout the Hudson Valley, New York City, New Jersey, Florida, Arizona, and Hawaii. 

Jeanette has experience working with all age groups in both communities and via Zoom. She has taught Alcohol Ink painting and Soul Painting in the Hudson Valley area, Mayor Arizona, and the Big Island of Hawaii. Soul Painting is a workshop that helps students tap into their intuition. The paintings on display were created using a meditative technique that she calls flow. 

Website: jeanetterodriguezinks.weebly.com

Instagram: jralcoholinks

Spring is coming

Watercolor on photo paper

$350

Stillness

Watercolor on photo paper

$350

Autumn Sky

Watercolor on photo paper

$350

Warm regards,

Jeanette

June Artist of the Month: Aries

 

   Art At The Kent Library

Sponsored by The Friends of the Kent Library 

with Arts on the Lake

Exhibition Dates: June 1st to June 30th

Aries

Artist Statement | Aries

Hi!  I’m Aries, it’s a nickname I have had since I was 13 years old.  I am married, have 2 beautiful adult daughters and the universe has finally decided THIS time, right now, is time for me to seize the opportunities I've failed to seize in the past and to become a full-time artist.  My husband, and my entire family both blood and chosen are so supportive and encouraging!  It's like having my own cheerleading team by my side!

My dream is to be able to share and sell my art, not only to make a living for myself, but to raise money and awareness for local charities.  I've donated to several auctions and Tricky trays for local school fundraisers as well as to no kill shelters and other Pet charities.  Art is meant to be shared, and I can think of no better way to share it.  I look forward to growing so that I can give more.

In 2023, for the first time, I am participating in Art shows, exhibitions, and vending events!  If you would like to know where else you can see me and my art feel free to sign up for email list at signsofaries.com or follow me on my Facebook page at Signs of Aries.  

Website: Signsofaries.com 

Facebook: @SignsofAries

"Peek-a-boo" Bald Eagles

Pyrography and Watercolor

8x10 matted and framed

ORIGINAL $362.00

Archival prints $24.00

"Morning Huddle" Black capped chickadee's

Pyrography and Watercolor

8x10 matted and framed

ORIGINAL $362.00

Archival prints $24.00

"Morning Stretch" Red tailed hawk

Pyrography and Watercolor

8x10 matted and framed

ORIGINAL $362.00

Archival prints $24.00

"Evening Stretch" Little brown bat

Pyrography and Watercolor

8x10 matted and framed

ORIGINAL $362.00

Archival prints $24.00

April Artist of the Month: Joe Cuccinello

 

     Art At The Kent Library

Sponsored by The Friends of the Kent Library 

with Arts on the Lake

Exhibition Dates: April 1st to April 30th

Joe Cuccinello

Water World

"Family Walk"

"Seal Pup"

"Breaching Dolphins"

Artist Statement | Joe Cuccinello

I have always had a love of water and all things associated with it, fish, corral etc. and even though I personally cannot swim. That is how my paintings of water and water life came to be. I hope my renderings bring smiles to people’s faces as much as painting my impressions of the underwater world of ours.