Truthfully, I’ve never been much of a fan of watercolors. I want depth, I want impact – watercolors were, well… watery. Most casual watercolor artist do landscapes and florals. So when I saw these two pictures at the American Watercolor Society’s 2010 Traveling Exhibit, I was moved. The artists, John Salminen and Dean Mitchell took me to places that I’ve visited before. By using watercolor they seemed to capture the oppressive humidity of New Orleans and the misty fog of San Francisco. These two pictures are the gold medal winners of the show and it’s obvious why. They use technique to amplify a scenes significance and bring character to their work. Head up to the Moorseville Artist Depot at 103 West Center Ave., and enjoy the final days of the show – as it ends Sunday! For more information please visit the American Watercolor Society website.
John Salminen's 'Morning Fog' & Dean Mitchell's 'Sunshine in New Orleans'
“Art Around Town,” by Lisa Jewel, appears Fridays on DavidsonNews.net’s Guide page. Lisa is keeping a sort of “visual journal” of interesting objects she finds in the area. Some are items for sale at local galleries, others prized possessions in our homes. Have an object to share? Email Lisa, lskjewel@aol.com. See previous columns: http://davidsonnews.net/guide/tag/art-around-town/
