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May Fest Fine Arts Show #291Z

May Fest #291Z with artist Aruna N. Sarode, and photographs taken by artist Stephen F. Condren of Condren Galleries.

This article is about the Grayslake Arts Alliance art exhibit called May Fest #291Z, written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery. Congratulations Grayslake Arts Alliance!

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Location

May Fest was hosted by the Heritage Center of Grayslake, Illinois. Because the Heritage Center is right downtown on Hawley Street next door to the Grayslake Fire Prevention District, it is easily accessed by the entire community.

Grayslake Arts Alliance

May Fest was sponsored by the Grayslake Arts Alliance. Because the site is provided to us by the Village of Grayslake, we extend to the city our gratitude. The time of the exhibit was from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM. Most importantly, the weather was beautiful.

May Fest #291Z

The weather could not have been better as we were blessed with sunshine and balmy weather all afternoon. People from all over Grayslake came to see what was new here at the exhibit and also to take in the good music that complimented the fine snacks offered just inside the Heritage Center. Because many of the Alliance members were in attendance along with patrons, the show had personal meaning.

May Fest #291Z with artist Aruna N. Sarode, and photographs taken by artist Stephen F. Condren at Condren Galleries.
1. Artist Aruna N. Sarode standing with completed oil painting of Heritage Center.

Aruna N. Sarode

Among the members that were present, we had artist Aruna N. Sarode, do a plein-air oil painting of the Heritage Center right before us. Because of Aruna’s attention to detail and amazing speed astonished those of us that had the honor to see her at work. Thank you Aruna!

Analysis

Let us look carefully at this finely executed work of art. Because as an astute artist, Aruna has properly prepared her canvas board for this out side painting. Because Aruna knew that this will be done on the spot and therefore with brevity, she approaches the oil with expertise.

Canvas Board

Immediately in photo #2, you can see that she has use the correct tones to prepare the canvas board. This mix of ochre, red, and yellow are clearly seen. These tones will be the foundation of the painting. The warmth of the ochre will support the blues and greens in the sky that is above the image of the Heritage Center.

In photo #3, you can see that now that she has set down the background, so Aruna is free to build the foundation of the painting from the lower section of the canvas board. The strong yellows nicely enhance the bottom section of the oil, and follow true to the colors of the music canopy that she is in the process of capturing.

Water Tower

With supreme stealth, Aruna has detailed the structure of the water tower behind the Heritage Center. Aruna has captured this image with great success. I say this with good reason, for any object that is so salient in the composition of work of art, has to be very carefully crafted. The water tower is a difficult object to successfully incorporate into the imagery of the cityscape that she is creating.

Shade & Shadows

Because the water tower is very different form the structure of the Heritage Center and it sticks out like a soar thumb. Most importantly, this is not the case here, as Aruna has masterfully incorporated this difficult object into the composition of the painting. Because the shade and shadows of the water tower are delicately painted, they are a delight to behold.

Color

Aruna’s supreme achievement with this oil painting is her thorough understanding of the use of color. Unlike so many artists, Aruna does not utilize local color. That is: the sky is blue, the grass is green, and the flowers are red. A true master of color knows how to properly blend the color so that all of the tones are seen in every part of the painting, and that is exactly what Aruna has accomplished here.

Summary

When all is said and done, you have before you a masterly crafted work of art. This work of art is an artistic success and Aruna is to be commended.

Artisty Aruna N. Sarode's paints for May Fest.
2. Artist Aruna N. Sarode paints for May Fest.
Artisty Aruna N. Sarode's paints for May Fest.
3. Artist Aruna N. Sarode paints for May Fest.
View of Aruna N. Sarode's paints and brushes for May Fest
4. View of Aruna N. Sarode’s paints and brushes for May Fest
Artisty Aruna N. Sarode's paints for May Fest.
5. Artist Aruna N. Sarode paints for May Fest.
Artisty Aruna N. Sarode's paints for May Fest.
6. Artist Aruna N. Sarode paints for May Fest.
Greeters for the Heritage Center
7. Greeters for the Heritage Center
Patrons of May Fest viewing artwork.
8. Patrons of May Fest viewing artwork.
May Fest Food Offerings.
9. May Fest Food Offerings.
Artwork on display at May Fest.
10. Artwork on display at May Fest.
Artwork on display at May Fest.
11. Artwork on display at May Fest.
Artwork on display at May Fest.
12. Artwork on display at May Fest.
Artwork on display at May Fest.
13. Artwork on display at May Fest.
Artwork on display at May Fest.
14. Artwork on display at May Fest.
Artwork on display at May Fest.
15. Artwork on display at May Fest.
Artwork panels showcasing current works at May Fest.
16. Artwork panels showcasing current works at May Fest.
Artwork panels showcasing current works at May Fest. Photo courtesy of Condren Galleries.
17. Artwork panels showcasing current works at May Fest.
Artwork panels showcasing current works. Photo courtesy of Condren Galleries.
18. Artwork panels showcasing current works at May Fest.
Artwork panels showcasing current works.
19. May Fest 2019.
May Fest 2019. Photo courtesy of Condren Galleries.
20. May Fest 2019.
May Fest 2019.
21. May Fest 2019.
May Fest 2019.
22. May Fest 2019.
The Beauties of May Fest!
23. The Beauties of May Fest!
The Beauties of May Fest! Photo courtesy of Condren Galleries.
24. The Beauties of May Fest!
Artist Stephen F. Condren by his artwork. Photo courtesy of Condren Galleries.
25. Artist Stephen F. Condren by his artwork at May Fest.
Artwork panels showcasing current works.
26. Artwork panels showcasing current works at May Fest.
Artwork on display at May Fest.
27. Artwork on display at May Fest.
Artwork panel showcasing current works at May Fest. Photograph courtesy of Condren Galleries.
28. Artwork panel showcasing current works at May Fest.
Artwork panels showcasing current works at May Fest. Photo courtesy of Condren Galleries.
29. Artwork panels showcasing current works at May Fest.
Ernest Schweit by his photography.
30. Ernest Schweit, President of the Grayslake Arts Alliance, stands by his photography.
May Fest 2019.
31. May Fest 2019.
Artwork panels showcasing current works at May Fest.
31. Artwork panels showcasing current works at May Fest.
Artwork panels showcasing current works at May Fest.
32. Artwork panels showcasing current works at May Fest.
Artwork panels showcasing current works at May Fest.
33. Artwork panels showcasing current works at May Fest.
Artwork panels showcasing current works at May Fest.
34. Artwork panels showcasing current works at May Fest.
Artwork panels showcasing current works at May Fest. Photograph courtesy of Condren Galleries.
36. Artwork panels showcasing current works at May Fest.
Photograph courtesy of Condren Galleries.
37. May Fest 2019.

Scans

Images for May Fest #291Z

  • JPEG & PDF

Scans of May Fest #291Z are available in JPEG or PDF formats for making prints, note cards, or posters.

Condren Galleries Ltd. for May Fest #291Z

May Fest #291Z

  • Fine Arts Gallery

Condren Galleries is pleased to have been to participate in the execution of watercolor house portrait #291Z, because it promotes the arts. Because the weather was good many people came to the art fair. Most importantly, May Fest help local artist display their works of art.

Stephen F. Condren for May Fest #291Z

  • Artist

Most importantly, as an artist I pleased to be a part of May Fest #291Z. Because drawings of city scenes has been a long time passion of mine since childhood. Most importantly, I like doing the drawings right on the spot and not from photos.

Cover Drawing

The cover drawing of May Fest is available here.

Alt Image Tag

May Fest #291Z with artist Aruna N. Sarode, and photographs taken by artist Stephen F. Condren of Condren Galleries.

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