Last week on the Co|So blog we discussed the development of landscape painting in Europe after the French Revolution and amidst the Industrial Revolution. For our final blog in this plein air series, we take a look at the history of landscape painting in America, and specifically Boston. The colonial period of American art history […]
Last week we looked at the history of European landscape painting in the 17th and 18th century, the role of the French Academy, and the rigid classical themes that dictated the fine arts. This week we are going to discus two major historical movements that shook the foundations of European society and the vital role […]
When one thinks of an artist, most people imagine someone painting outside in the picturesque field, easel and paint in tow. However, a look back into art history reveals that plein air painting is relatively new to the fine arts and has had a dramatic influence on the course of painting. When looking at the […]
Co|So artist member Kathleen Breeden Hudson posted a solution she developed to a common plein air painting challenge she faced to her blog. It turns out Hudson was not alone; her post caught the attention of Outdoor Painter who published an article about her new method! Plein air painting is a type of painting that […]
We would like to congratulate Jeanne Rosier Smith, Joyce Zavorskas and Marielouise Hutchinson on their awards. Rosier Smith won the First Prize for her Cold Dip, pastel. Zavorskas was awarded Second Prize for her Winter Beach, monotype. Hutchinson received the Third Prize for Snow Moon, oil on panel. We would like to thank Michael David, […]
The Copley Society is excited to present their new artists exhibit in the Upper Gallery. The Co|So Artists: New Members Show has much to offer in the way of genre, subject and medium. Upon entering the gallery one is immediately impressed by the diversity of artistic styles. Large abstracted works hang comfortably next to small, […]
We hope everyone received plenty of roses from their special someone! This beautiful arrangement in oil is called “Small Bouquet” by artist James Kubiatowicz. At only 6 x 8″ in size, the piece is part of our current small works exhibition, “Chill Out,” running until the third of April.
The Copley Society of Art is pleased to present Holiday Small Works 2015, a collection of small works that have a variety of media; ranging from oils to watercolors and even scratchboard. These works will be on display until December 24th in both upper and lower galleries. Featuring work from our membership of over 380 […]
The Copley Society of Art is proud to present Simply Real, a collection of 11 pastel works by Robin Frisella. These works will be on display until December 24th 2015 in the Red Room Gallery. Pulling the inspiration for her works from still lifes, Robin creates each scene with an arrangement of traditional objects, adding […]
The Copley Society of Art is proud to present Entangled Lines, a collection of spray-paint and oil paintings by Percy Fortini-Wright. These paintings will be on display until October 28th 2015 in the upper gallery. Pulling the inspiration for his works from the beautiful, creative and destructive forces of Mother Nature as well as architecture, […]
