The rains and winds blew and swept around bringing in October with a cold snap and a reminder that winter is around the corner...
"Inside Out"
Oils
by Kate Davoli
"Walk In The Rain"
Watercolor Print
by Betty Geller
The foliage is brilliant,
"Drive Through The Country"
Oils
by Arlene Capozzi
the mushrooms and toadstools are enjoying the moisture,
"Peach Glow"Color Pencil
by Sharon Poole
"Woody"
Color Pencil
by Sharon Poole
the Sound slamming its waves against the shore. Oh, the beauty of nature...
All natural and supernatural combined and we have magic in the air, wizards about, witches flying, ghosts appearing and disappearing, goblins hiding in the shadows...
"When Ghosts Go Glam"
Mixed Media
by Jan McLean
And low and behold we have Halloween! The "holiday" which started as a protective instinct of parents to have their children dress-up as the ghouls and goblins so the real ghouls and goblins wouldn't be able to tell the difference, protecting them from being stolen and taken into the mystical world...Trick or Treat, a saying, eludes to the fact a trick will be done to you if you don't give a treat...a little bit of intimidation wouldn't you say? but all in fun.
Even though the Art Stroll has already passed, Firehouse Gallery has a new exhibit entitled "After Dark" which can be a variety of different subjects. Juror, Don Garbera had chosen the winners. He is an artist from Stamford, has been a professional photographer and business writer for forty years. He was an editor of Technical Photography magazine, published many articles and created a number of magazine covers. Presently his favorite mediums are oils and watercolors. Don is a graduate of Visual Art, NYC, the Institute of Photography, NYC, and the New School for Social Research, NYC. His photographs and paintings have been included in numerous group shows in the New England area where his works are in many private collections. Although he is retired he still produces photos for a photo stock house in New York City. And you can find his work at SoBoBo!
Visit Firehouse Gallery! See the creations! They are opened every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Noon until 5 pm. You might want to check to make sure on the closing time, since it is getting colder and darker the Gallery might be closing at 4 pm instead.
Once you visited Firehouse Gallery saunter down Naugatuck Avenue and get a bite to eat - if you just want a snack visit the Deli, if you want pizza try Alpha's or if you want seafood or ribs you must eat at Lazy Lobster. For dessert stop at Walnut Beach Creamery - don't forget they close for the season on October 31st! When you feel content, stroll to 17 Broadway to SoBoBo and meet the many artists who are showing wonderful work! October's Artist, Michael Brotschul allows your imagination to go wild with his surreal work...from is sculpture that is reminiscent of the 'Headless Horseman," with the "Horseman's Horse" right by his side...his drawings have brought out the dark side of October...
"Body Armor" a/k/a "Headless Horseman"
Copper Sculpture
by Michael Brotschul
"Horse Head" - metal/wood sculpture - by Michael Brotschul "Feed The Meter"
by Michael Brotschul
"Skulls" by Michael Brotschul
"Wolves in Sheeps' Clothing" by Michael Brotschul
Sheila Pite's "Mask" scares you,
"Mask"
Clay/Macrame
by Sheila Pite
"Shadow's Realities" by FranCesca
FranCesca's "Life's Shadows Series" gives you chills as you imagine a cemetery on a cold, rainy night.
"Wheel Of Life" by FranCesca
Robert Pike's miniature, hand carved "Scarecrow" reminds you of the thriller "Children of the Corn,"
"Scarecrow" - hand carve bass wood - by Robert Pike
"Leprechaun" by William Gallagher reminds you not to pick up hitchhikers as he stands in front Matt Roe's "Pumpkin Patch."
Jan McLean's "Street Talk" series lends to the dark-side of the street instead of the "sunny-side of the street," creating a sense "one should walk down the center of the street to avoid ALL dark doorways, alleys and corners."
"Street Talk #1
Mixed Mediaby Jan McLean
October is also harvesting time for preparation for winter, and seeing the Terra Cottas of fruits and vegetables will look well mixed with the tiles in your kitchen, "Onion Family" by Andrea Roth-Moore highlights the beauty of food that are roots.
"Onion Family"
oils
by Andrea Roth-Moore
Rona Harris, "Harvesting," had captured the labor of the farmer and
"Harvesting"
Acrylics
by Rona Harris
Betty Geller's "Corn Growing" and "Squash & Zucchini" show the rewards of that hard work as well as "Peppers and Bottle" by Joan Fresher; Arlene Capozzi's "Pumpkin Harvest" reminds you of the days when you went to the local farm to pick the best pumpkin for carving.
"Squash & Zucchini"-Watercolor-by Betty Geller
Betsey Wright's "Carrots" offers themselves to be eaten.
"Rainbow Trout" by William Gallagher adds to the table of the harvested foods as Thanksgiving is about to be celebrated.
"Carrots"Watercolorsby Betsey Wright
"Shabby Sheep" - oils - by Marcia Wiltsie
Marcia Wiltsie's "Shabby Sheep" represents the wool to be spun to make the warm clothing needed for the upcoming cold or even "the stockings to be hung by the chimney with care in the hopes of ST. Nicholas would soon be there..." And "Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus" - Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Twelve Days of Christmas, and Little Christmas are creeping up on us.
"Light One Candle" - Mixed Media - by Jan McLean
"Angel"
by Thelma Burr
So as you can see, visiting SoBoBo
after Firehouse Gallery
Can give you a fright
yet one can find a Holiday delight
For the Season of Giving is fast approaching; and
What better way to surprise those you love,
by giving an original artwork
other than a pair of gloves...
Ho! Ho! Ho!
"Neptune's Trees" by Paula Carlino
"Santa On Chimney" - hand carved bass wood - by William Gallagher
See you at SoBoBo...
