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Crossroads Art Center Galleries
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
Show Dates: January 20th * March 6th
Featured artists are Liz Wallen, and artists participating in the James River Art League Show as well as Susan Stuller*s Student Show. Of course, we will also have local artists participating in the "All Media Show" and the Crossroads "Members Show"
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Sidecar Gallery:
Liz Wallen
www.lizwallen.com
The vibration of color, the movement of paint on the canvas, and the mystery evoked by shadow and texture make energy the focus of my painting. In the solitude of my studio, my paintings evolve from an idea, a basic sketch or photograph, to an expression of a place somewhere between reality and abstraction – ethereal, playful, harmonious. Each painting has its own voice, and by listening – by entering the creative stream – I can see each painting emerge with successive layers of color and texture, patterns and glaze. The process is intuitive, intimate. It is dynamic. It has become a means of expressing my own delight in nature by highlighting its delicate subtleties and hidden beauty with surprising color combinations and complex patterning.
My work passes through many phases, some are purposeful, some are accidental, but all are essential to the finished piece. The initial drawing is followed by many layers of thick paint and glaze. Patterns are incorporated and paint spattering is added. I use materials such as sand to incorporate texture, and sticks to create interesting, organic line. I sometimes even paint with my fingers – they directly link the paint to my imagination in a child-like, “full-of-wonder” way. A painting is done when it shows significant movement, a hint of mystery, a balance of light and shadow, and pleasing color harmony.
Gallery 1: James River Art League 
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The James River Art League is one of the oldest artists’ groups in the Richmond area. The purpose of the League is to provide the members with motivation, association and continuing education through lectures and demonstrations from qualified artists. The League also provides opportunities for members to exhibit artwork in various locations throughout the Richmond area. Thanks to a few who had a vision, the James River Art League celebrated our forty-sixth anniversary in 2010.
www.jamesriverartleague.org
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Caboose Gallery:
Susan Stuller, NWS and Her Student’s Show
won many awards in national and regional watercolor exhibitions. She is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, Watercolor West, Southern Watercolor Society, Baltimore Watercolor Society, Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, Virginia Watercolor Society, and Missouri Watercolor Society.
Her work can be found in North Light’s Splash 10 Book “Passionate Brushstrokes” as well as the yet to be released Splash 11 “New Directions”. She was a finalist in the Artist Magazine’s 23rd Annual Still Life Competition.
Susan currently teaches 4 painting classes a week at Crossroads Art Center. While her first love is water media, her classes are mixed media with students working in watercolor, acrylic or oil. She stresses design and composition as well as technical ability. To see more of Susan’s work please visit www.susanstuller.com
"January All Media Show Winners"
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"January All Media Show Winners"
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