Nouveau-Delaware Valley December 2008



Works by Faherty and Reilly at Frame Shop & Gallery
   The Frame Shop and Gallery features works by artists Evelyn Faherty and Becky Reilly in an exhibit that opens on December 7 and runs until Christmas Eve. A second Saturday meet-the-artists reception is scheduled for December 13 from 5 - 8 pm.
   Faherty, who lives in Yardley, PA, was trained by renowned Bucks County Impressionists John Folinsbee and Harry Leithross, and has won many awards. At the age of 89 she is still inspired by Edward W. Redfield and continues to draw much of her influence from the Pennsylvania Impressionist school of painters. She is one of the few living local artists with direct ties to the group, and the impact is evident in her style, color pallete and choice of subjects. Her paintings include scenes of area farms, the Delaware River and local canals.
   Having fallen in love with a traditional old-world style of painting, Reilly, who has studied with Corinne Lalin and Frank Arcuri, paints still lifes of beautfully voluptuous fruit. She also explores subjects that may represent a client's personality - a portrait of sorts, expressed through still life.
   The Frame Shop & Gallery is located at 39 N. Main Street in Lambertville, NJ and is open daily from 11am - 6pm. Call 609/397-8939.

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Becky Reilly - New Works/Classic Traditions

BETHLEHEM, PA.- "New Works/Classic Traditions," oil painter Becky Reilly fills Ambre' Studio, Weds, March 18 to Friday, May 15 with new works based on traditional, classic 17th century European master still life paintings. Composed of fruit, flowers and special objects, Reilly illuminates canvases to play on the emotion of the moment, and bring importance to everyday objects and genre. A resident of Bucks County, Reilly has been lauded by Victoria Donahoe, of The Philadelphia Inquirer who wrote: "Reilly looks to old masters in her oils, which have their own slow, unhurried grace. My only quibble: There is not hint that these fruits and veggies were painted today, instead of in the 17th century." Reilly will conduct an artist demonstration Sunday, April 19, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at Ambre' Studio. Ambre' Studio is located at 310 West Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA and is the premier grand prize Properties of Merit 2006 winner. Ambre' Studio is available for private bookings, corporate and special events.

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Still Life Paintings on Exhibit at Howard Gallery of Fine Art
   Howard Gallery presents Standing Still, an exhibit showcasing works in oil and pastel by artists Susan Ketcham and Becky Reilly, fron February 10 through February 28. The opening reception takes place on Staurday, Februsry 10, from 5 9 pm.
   Becky Reilly has loved art her entire life. As a child, she studied art at the Art Institute of Chicago and won several art awards but chose initially to declare physics as her major at Bloomsburg University. (Reilly would ultimately graduate with a B.S. degree in physics and a second B.S. degree in art.) After leaving college, she worked as an electronics engineer in both public and private sector postions.
   After fourteen years in the engineering field, Reilly decided to actively return to her creative side. She studied with artist Corrine Lalin for two years and then started painting on her own. Reilly began exhibiting her work through the Doylestown Art League, entered juried shows ans was invited to hang her paintings in regional galleries.
   Since 2005, Becky Reilly has been studying with well-respected still-life artist Frank Arcuri of Erwinna, PA. His Dutch still-life tradition of "painting the light", has expanded and significantly influenced Reilly's work.