Bendann Art Gallery proves this in its latest exhibit by three extraordinary Maryland talents ? Nathaniel Gibbs, David Buckley Good and Will Williams.
Their all-oil exhibit, Baltimore Cityscapes, shows why the city deserves its Charm City moniker.
As examples of traditional realism, the artists? depictions of Baltimore go hand-in-hand with the Bendann Art Gallery?s personality, said Gallery Owner, Lance Bendann whose great-grandfather and great-uncle founded the business in 1859. “We?ve relied on the traditional styles of realism as the core of what we offer and that?s been tried and true. I feel a lot of gratitude towards the people of Baltimore. They?ve supported the gallery for almost 150 years, and our business is and of the city.”
For Baltimore Cityscapes, Good, known for his fluid brushwork, depicts sections of the Inner Harbor, Patterson Park and Mt. Vernon?s northside including the landmark ?castle? home and red, brick buildings embellished by turrets.
“I hope viewers see our honest, direct response to the subject matter,” said Good, a Schuler School of Fine Arts instructor.
Good said the city?s distinctive character apparent in its parks, waterfront areas, grand houses and narrow, rowhome-packed streets make the city a worthy subject.
Using photographs of the city as reference, Williams, a plein air and studio painter, composed all nine of his Baltimore Cityscape paintings inside his studio.
“I like people to notice certain compositional elements and design ? how the eye leads you through the scene and colors,” said Williams, a Maryland Institute College of Art graduate. “When someone likes a painting, but they don?t know why, they just do. It?s usually well-designed with colors that speak to people.”
IF YOU GO
» Venue: Bendann Art Galleries
834 Kenilworth Drive, Towson
» When: Thursday, Dec. 6 through Dec. 29; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Holiday Open House and Reception 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8
» Info.: 410-825-0585
