Whittemore Library

First and foremost I apologize for it's been long time since my last post.

I invite my clients, friends and newcomers to view my work  that will be showing through the month of August at the Whittmore Library during regular library hours. The library is located in Naugatuck Connecticut.

 Here's a link to the library  http://www.whittemorelibrary.org/

The paintings consist primarily of my local landscapes along with some paintings of the Narragansett RI shoreline, still life,  and studio paintings depicting wildlife.

I would like to thank the staff at the Whittemore for inviting me to exhibit and with the hanging of the artwork. Hope to see you there.

2011 winding down

2011 has been another active year for me. Some of my more recent work has been in the studio instead of in the field. I'm still totally involved with the whole plein air scene its just that studio work took priorty. Below are some examples of my 2011 work

Easton Arts Council Members Show

"I certainly consider a great appreciation of painting to be the best indication of a most perfect mind... "

Leon Battista Alberti

I want to thank all of you for your inspiring compliments about my work at the opening evening of the Easton Arts Council annual members show. It was a very nice reception and a big thank for all of the council members that made this show possible.

Please don't forget to visit my website at www.gregkaras.com

I look forward to your comments.

Today's Artist Quote

It's on the strength of observation and reflection that one finds a way. So we must dig and delve unceasingly.
_Claude Monet

Quote for today

“It is only too true that a lot of artists are mentally ill- it's a life which, to put it mildly, makes one an outsider. I'm all right when I completely immerse myself in work, but I'll always remain half crazy.”
_Vincent Van Gogh

Quote for today

“No artist is ahead of his time. He 'is' his time; it is just that others are behind the times.”

Quote for today

“It is through Art and through Art only that we can realize our perfection; through Art and Art only that we can shield ourselves from the sordid perils of actual existence”
_Oscar Wilde

Today's Quote

Art, to me, is the interpretation of the impression which nature makes upon the eye and brain.
_Childe Hassam

Today's Quote

Where the spirit does not work with the hand there is no art.
_Leonardo da Vinci

Today's Artist Quote

Practice what you know, and it will help to make clear what now you do not know.
_Rembrandt van Rijn

Artist Quotes

This will be a series ongoing quotes from artists that I find relevant.

Color possesses me. I don't have to pursue it. It will possess me always, I know it. That is the meaning of this happy hour: Color and I are one. I am a painter.
_Paul Klee

January 2010

Happy New year to all.

SPECIAL NOTICE
Please visit my website www.gregkaras.com for a complete listing of paintings and prints.

Currently the Woodbridge Library http://www.woodbridge.lioninc.org/ is exhibiting 24 of my paintings through January. On Saturday there was a reception with food and drink. Thank you all who stopped by to see my work.

2009 began on an unsure note relying on freelancing to make ends meet. Shortly into the year I began full time employment at a major art publishing firm headquartered in Norwalk, CT. It's great inspiration to be surrounded by art. I specialize in digital photography and color correction.

2009-January

Back in the studio. I've been revisiting/exploring my other creative paths over the past few months. Capturing a personality through portraiture has always been an interest of mine. Be on the lookout for more portrait work from me in the future.

Now onto the graphic arts side of my brain. My full time position as a photoshop guy went south in November. Yes, I was one of the November statistics. The layoff was painful. Like everyone knows, life has a series of doors, when one door closes another will open.

I've been working daily drawing on my past skills and pushing them forward to the next level. By developing a portfolio that reflects my current skills, I will be able to continue in the photo retouching profession once the economy rebounds.

I'm still working as a part time art instructor with the fine artist Bob Boroski at his school in Shelton, CT.

Painting appeals to all ages. Painting in the open air brings the craft to an exhilarating level. I'm planning on offering Outdoor Painting classes in the spring to share my skills and techniques with artists who have some experience.

Late Season 2008

Back again after a long break between posts. I've been busier than ever this year with my artwork. I'm developing a partnership with a gift shop up in Narragansett who has been showing original paintings of the Narragansett area and my note cards are selling well up there.

For the past year or so, I've been exploring an expressionistic style of painting. I'll be posting some samples of "my other side" soon. Also, portrait painting is coming back into my repertoire. As always commissions are accepted.

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season and I'm looking foreward to the white Christmas 2008 they're predicting. We're expecting 6-10" snow today! Merry Christmas

Reception at Gallery@37 May 30th

Stop by tomorow 4-8pm at Gallery@37 which is the Valley Arts Council's own gallery located at 37 Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT. If it's anything like the last reception, it will be the place to be tomorrow night. The gallery is located between Connie's and Archie Moore's. Some of my work as well as a buch of other artist's work is on display. Drinks and snacks on us! Hope to see you tomorrow, May 30th

Spring 2008

Some exiting news about the Valley Arts Council. We now have a gallery to showcase the diverse talents of the valley artists, Jewerly, Absrtract, Contemporary, Realism,and the list goes on.

Gallery@37 is located at 37 Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT. Typycal hours are Thursdays 4-8, Fridays 4-8, Saturdays 3-9, and Sundays 3-9. Stop by and see all the art. I've been creating some contemporary, expressionistic art centering around skulls. The gallery is currently showcasing some of this work. Some call it "my dark side" Like everything in life, there's a balance and to me, I currently have a need to let some of the "other side" come out. It's a great freedom to be able to express myself in this way. I'm sure it will be a positive influence in the art you're acustom to see come from me. My serene land and waterscapes and my wildlife art. Please feel free to respond and/or contact me. In closing, it's sure nice to see Spring emerging and all the green color- gotta love it!