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Valley Artist to Talk at Gallery 5
LEWISTON,
MAINE – Artist, Don Hatfield, will give a Guest Artist Talk at L/A Arts
Gallery 5 (49 Lisbon St., Lewiston), on Saturday, July 10 at 6 pm. Hatfield
is from California's Napa Valley and is traveling to the Maine for the first
time this summer, at the invitation of Poland Artist, Susan Roux, who has
shown work at Gallery 5 in the past. The following week-end Hatfield will be
lead a painting workshop at L/A Arts DownStage. This art talk is free and
open to the public and will be a chance to not only learn about the artist,
his work and creative process, but also to answer questions regarding the
workshop.
Many consider Hatfield one of the
most innovative impressionists of our time, whose style of painting softly
blends the figures of realism with the gentle touch of classic
impressionism. His masterful use of color and light draw the viewer to his
intimate serene scenes. Although his work is traditional in concept and
technique, his works portray strong quiet emotions through subtle but rich
textures, and with warm and inviting hues.
Having first been a pastel artist,
Hatfield’s painting technique involves sculpting form with gray tones and
adding pronounced color over. His ability and results are amazing. It is no
wonder that he has collectors from Asia, Europe and the US. His works have
been on covers of magazines and some have even appeared in films.
As an individual, Hatfield is
comical and animated. He is an experienced teacher, holding ongoing classes
in and near his Napa Valley home. He works with students at whatever level
they are at and gives individual attention as needed. Images of his artwork and an on-going blog
that reveals a sense of his personality and style can be viewed on his
website:
www.donhatfield.com
Artist talks are free and open to the
public, with reservations strongly encouraged by contacting L/A Arts at
(207) 782-7228. Gallery 5 is a community outreach initiative of the area's
Local Arts Agency, L/A Arts. It features and promotes works of art in all
media and serves as an educational resource for those who are familiar with
original art and those for whom original art is a new experience. Through
exhibitions and programs, Gallery 5 provides a unique venue for contemporary
art in Maine. Gallery 5 is underwritten by adjoining neighbor, FUEL
restaurant.
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