Libitina.

RIP dear little Libby ("Libitina") Feissel, our little tuxedoed friend: 1997-2012.

Underpaintings.

I wanted to take a moment to extend thanks to fellow artist Matthew Innis for his coverage of the upcoming "The Expedition and Beyond" show on his blog Underpaintings, which celebrates excellence in representational art. Click here for a link to the post: http://www.underpaintings.blogspot.com/2012/03/expedition-and-beyond.html

The art community is lucky to have as talented an artist and writer as Matthew regularly sharing commentary, research and exhibitions pertaining to representational painting. Definitely check out his blog on a regular basis!

Cataloguing the "Expedition" exhibition.

I am so pleased to announce that the catalogue for the "The Expedition & Beyond" exhibition is now available for purchase! I'm also happy to report that my painting of fellow artist, fellow expedition participant and fellow Philadelphia resident Rachel Constantine is featured on the cover of the catalogue, yay! You can order your very own copy at the following link:

http://www.matterdeeppublishing.com/books/the-expedition-beyond

The Expedition and Beyond: a video sneak preview.

Greetings! As I mentioned in my previous post, things are gearing up for the April exhibition at Principle Gallery - "The Expedition and Beyond." Participating artist Terry Strickland has created the following video preview of the show, a collection of work by 13 artists who painted and lived together for a week in November 2010 on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina (just outside of Charleston). Enjoy the video:

On Expedition!

I'm happy to announce that the kind folks at Principle Gallery will be hosting an exhibition opening just two months from now, including works inspired by the Charleston, SC painting expedition I participated in with 11 other wonderful artists in November 2010! More information on the painting expedition can be found at this link - and some preliminary information on the upcoming exhibition "On Expedition" can be found at this link.

The artists on the 2010 expedition have developed and maintained strong connections during and since the trip; the friendships and comraderie fostered by the trip have inspired an ongoing dialogue about life, painting, and women's role in contemporary representational art.

The painting below is one I will have in the show, stay tuned for more!

guest (portrait of artist Susan Lyon), 9"x12", oil on panel, 2012

The unbearable likeness of being.

Just a reminder - three days until the opening of a fantastic portrait show here in Philly! I'm honored to be included in a show alongside some great people and amazing artists, including alumni and faculty of PAFA and Studio Incamminati, as well as artist Alexandra Tyng, whose portrait of Louis Kahn was recently acquired by the National Portrait Gallery (see my post on this here). Hope to see you at the opening this Thursday night - here are the details again:

"Likeness"
A group exhibition showcasing portraits - curated by Brooke Hine, sponsored by InLiquid
February 1st - March 28th, 2012
Opening Reception: February 2nd from 5:30 - 7:30

Location: Philadelphia Board ofEthics
The Packard Building
1441 Sansom Street, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Participating artists:
Rachel Constantine
Kerry Dunn
Stephen Early
Diane Feissel
Katherine Fraser
Amy Kann
Jon Laidacker
Carlo Russo
Alexandra Tyng
Lea Wight

smoke, 20"x20", oil on canvas, by Diane Feissel

Principle Opening - "From What I Remember/From What I Forget"

Despite unexpectedly wintry weather in Alexandria, VA, there was a great turnout of wonderful people for the Broad Street Studio-curated exhibition "From What I Remember/From What I Forget" at Principle Gallery! Here are some photos from the reception last Friday night - if you missed it, the show is up through the middle of February, check it out! Here are some photos from the reception:

 Artist Elsa Muñoz with her painting "Half-Light"

 Me, at left, with Mario Robinson and his painting "The Novelist"

 L-R: artists Scott Kiche, Mario Robinson, Alia El-Bermani

 L-R: Artists Mario Robinson and Judith Peck, and a guest

 Artists Elsa Muñoz and Alia El-Bermani

L-R: Artists Diane Feissel, Jason John, Mario Robinson 

 L-R: John Feissel, Diane Feissel, Alia El-Bermani 

Painting by Jason John to the left of the fireplace, painting by Josh Suda above the fireplace

Thanks so much to Principle Gallery for hosting this great event, and to Broad Street Studio for putting together a great show! I was super-honored to be included!