The August exhibit in the
Edge Center Gallery is David
Richter: The Heart of an Artist. Judging
from some of this artist’s work you might suspect a witty, humorous, sensitive,
and thoughtful person. For instance, compare Dr.
Pepper which combines a can of Dr. Pepper and an array of hot peppers with an
earlier piece depicting apples and deer antlers. Then there are the images of faces showing yet
another contrasting style. They all provide a wonderful range of color,
subjects and feelings you can enjoy. Come
and see the differences from this talented artist at the Edge
Center Gallery, next to the Bigfork
School , from August 4
until September 3. The Opening Reception is Friday, August 5 from 5-7 pm with
refreshments to enjoy while looking at the art.
Normal Gallery hours are from 10:00-4:00 on Thursday, Fridays, and
Saturdays.
David Richter has loved art
for as long as he can remember. He says,
”I still have memories of spending the entire day lost in my colored pencils
and crayons. Not much has changed; I still spend entire days alone with my
colored pencils. The only thing that changed is the freedom I had as a child,
not a care in the world. Just me and my art.”
Richter works principally in
colored pencil. This is not the colored pencil of most children. He explains, “I love the translucent look I
can achieve with colored pencil. I can build up layer after layer to achieve my
final look I am after.” Although colored
pencil work is usually called “drawing”, Richter prefers to call them paintings
for two reasons. His color is intense
and it is hard to tell it from a work using paint. Also, in his experimenting, he often uses
mineral spirits along with colored pencils.
When added correctly with a brush or q-tip, it turns colored pencil beautifully
fluid, making his work look more painterly.
Bigfork resident, David Richter,
finished art school recently. His
introduction to Renaissance artists Holbein, Durer and Titian has influenced
his own realistic style. He is grateful that art school “did not dull my love
for the process.”
The exhibit, David Richter: The Heart of an Artist is
in the Edge Center Gallery, next to the Bigfork School, from August 4 until
September 3. The Opening Reception is
Friday, August 5 from 5-7 pm with refreshments to enjoy while looking at the
art. The Gallery hours are from 10:00-4:00
on Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays.
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