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It’s always great to see one or two informal pieces from an artist, that give a sense of an artist’s process, and a clue as to how they think. With a show that consists primarily of fully realized narratives of figures in context, it’s a pleasure to see this little head study included in Ron Hicks’ new show.  There is no grand narrative, or philosophical statement.  This is just a brief conversation between an artist and his canvas.  Like any great athlete, or musician, Hicks is making his craft look easy.  This piece looks like an hour or two at the easel— and about 20 years focus.

Ron Hicks, “Innocense,” Oil on Linen, 14″ x 11″

Julio Reyes is featured in our Annual Small Works Exhibition:

Arcadia’s newest wunderkind Julio Reyes continues to impress us with his die-hard artist spirit, subtle pallet, and flawless technique. Everything he touches has a level of awareness and care that few artists of any era are capable of. It’s rare to find someone so poetic about the process of stretching a canvas.   These two new paintings on copper are an excellent example of Julio’s immense subtly in subject and color, while also really utilizing his surface as a part of the painting.  We are greatly anticipating his one man debut at Arcadia in the Fall of 2011.  Until then, these will have to keep our appetites at bay.

Ron Hicks in the Annual Small Works Show:

Ron Hicks continues his new fashion forward take on classical realism. These three little gems are just a taste of what is to come with his next one man show in 2011.

Eric Thompson’s debut at Arcadia in our Annual Small Works Show, September 23rd.

Sadie Valeri’s Arcadia Debut at the Small Works Show 2010:

Aron Wiesenfeld in the 2010 Small Works Show:

Aron Wiesenfeld is one of those artists who is constantly moving forward.  He is an artist  willing to take risks with techniques and subjects that defy the conventions of his audience, and in doing so, he always arrives artistically in a place further than where he was before.  By doing so, he is brilliantly arriving into a territory all his own that defies modern realism, not because his work is illustratively stylized, but because he is capturing what it feels to be human.  These new pieces for the Small Works (especially “Scout”) are proof of his continuing momentum.  Come see them in person September 23rd.

A preview of Brad Kunkle’s new paintings for the Small Works Show:

Ever since Brad Kunkle’s sold-out-debut exhibition this past April, everyone has been asking about when there will be new work available.  The response has been overwhelming and the good news is that Brad is back in the studio.  His first sign of life is in the form of these four great little gems for the Small Works Show.  Each piece  is 12″x12″ or smaller and feature his signature gold and silver leaf technique.  Enjoy!

Matthew Cornell’s pastels for Small Works 2010:

Michael Klein’s four new works for this years annual Small Works Show:

After painting his second ground breaking show last May, Michael Klein has kept himself busy by running the increasingly successful American Painting Video Magazine.  Luckily for us, he managed to take a break as a budding film maker to paint four pieces exploring the themes of nature for our Small Works Show.

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Natalie Featherston at the Small Works Show 2010:

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