I’ve been a fan of the Beverly Hills Art Show since the 1990’s when I bought my first monotype on paper, from artist Barbara Bouman Jay. Lets face it, nothing beats a stroll in the park while looking at original artwork created by artists who’ve gathered from all across the country. Sure, some of the art is better than others, but all in all it’s a grand experience seeing people mingling with their kids and pooches by the artists stalls, or sitting by the pond in front of the Beverly Hills sign while balancing food on their laps from the food trucks. It reminds me of Georges Seurat’s post impressionist painting Sunday Afternoon on the Island of LeGrand Jatte.
I tend to favor paintings over sculpture or blown glass, and the artists whose work I’ve chosen to feature above are my 3 top picks.
Artist McKenzie Fisk nabbed my attention with her geometric animals that feel like something Francoise Gilot might have created. I also love her use of wide open negative space that gives the viewer room to contemplate her subjects.
Artist Brian Blackham from Utah uses a palette knife, a paint brush, or both, to layer on sublime muted tones for his romantic still life paintings that capture the ephemeral nature of light.
Artist Taman Vanscoy uses watercolor covered in acrylic varnish, to create luscious works that feel like something out of the impressionist period. Judging by the second place ribbon at his stall, it appears that the critics also favored his work.
The Beverly Hills Art Show is a juried show that happens twice a year: one weekend in the spring, and one weekend in the fall. If you’d like to learn about future events, or how to submit your work, please follow this link: Beverly Hills Art Show
Follow the links below to learn more about each of the artists.