Imagine spending your afternoon with a well-known local artist in a historic setting listening to insights about creating art while a painting is crafted before your very eyes.
That’s exactly what Phillips’ Mill Community Association is offering in November with a new event presented in partnership with the Doylestown Art League.
Join artists and art enthusiasts at Phillips’ Mill in Solebury from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 5, to discover the joys of “Nocturne Painting” with Joe Gyurcsak. An award-winning artist, his work has been exhibited throughout the country and he was the recipient of the Patron’s Award for Painting at this year’s Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill.
A recent Plein Air Magazine article proclaimed, “He has a keen sense for capturing the essence of his subject matter with a bold and candid approach.” That subject matter became his neighborhood, which he would walk at night, during the pandemic when his usual travels were curtailed.
Gyurcsak has been a guest on two ArtTalk discussions. At this presentation, he visits live at the Mill, where he will share his knowledge and understanding of nocturne painting, its history and its origins. Nocturnes are paintings that capture the essence and atmosphere of nighttime through “the power, control and temperature of light, its perception and its translation in paint,” explained Gyurcsak.
He will also discuss George Sotter and his painting methods, Whistler and Walter Sickert.
As the event commences, Gyurcsak will demonstrate his technique by painting a canvas live before the audience. The finished painting will be offered for sale after the event with 50% of the proceeds donated to Phillips’ Mill and the Doylestown Art League.
PMCA Board President Laura Womack, who also serves as the Mill’s event coordinator for the Nocturne Painting demonstration said, “George Sotter was famous for his nocturnes so Joe’s insight into how he did this should be enticing.” She added, “We’re looking forward to bringing more events like this to the community in support of artists and their work.”
The fee for this event for PMCA and DAL members is $25. The nonmember fee is $35. For information and to register, visit phillipsmill.org/event/nocturne-painting-demo. Phillips’ Mill is located at 2619 River Road, Solebury Township.
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