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HONORED TODAY IS JOHN TRAYNOR

In July of 2019 John Traynor and Craig Pursley gave a live tutorial on painting a portrait inside Tilting at Windmills Gallery. In four hours, while answering questions each artist produced amazing results. I am sharing a video of John painting his wonderful wife and a view of his amazing palette! Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSY1UBsqVJw Bio............. John C. Traynor was born on October 19, 1961. Traynor spent his early years in Chester and Mendham, New Jersey, attending Delbarton School in Morristown. He pursued formal arts training at Paier College of Art in New Haven, Connecticut, and figure painting with Frank Mason at the Art Students League of New York. Traynor continued to study landscape painting in Vermont with Mr. Mason, drawing with Carroll N. Jones Jr. of Stowe, Vermont, and sculpture for one year with Brother Jerome Cox in Florence, Italy. John spent his early years in Chester and Mendham New Jersey. His art studies began at Delbarton School in Morristown New Jersey; from there he went to Paier College of Art in New Haven Connecticut, startingat the age of 16. He studied figure painting at the Art Students League of New York, as a merit scholar, with Frank Mason, as well as landscape painting with Mason in Vermont. John followed his studies with Mason by spending a year studying sculpture in Italy. Having completed his studies by the time he was 20 years old, John was determined to become a professional artist. As an unknown artist John started selling his paintings at outdoor art shows, in the Northeast where he was able to meet collectors in person. This exposure opened opportunities with galleries Traynor has won numerous awards including the Frank Dumont award from the Hudson Valley Art Association and the Medal of Honor from the Salmagundi Club of which he is an honorary member. John was also recently inducted into the Delbarton School Hall of Honors and he has reached the level of Copley Master from the Copley Society of Boston. John has made numerous painting expeditions to Ireland as well as trips to Holland, Italy, France, Hawaii and many locations across the United States. John currently resides in southern New Hampshire in a quaint New England village with his wife Liz. Their home is surrounded by many gardens that inspire John’s paintings. John is a skilled painter of every genre: landscape, still life and portraiture. His unique blend of realism and atmospheric impressionism set his work apart. Many people can recognize a “Traynor painting” by its brush strokes and unique feeling. Part of his success is connecting emotionally with others through his work. People are often reminded of moments in their life or memories of the past. John is inspired by the nature he sees around him whether it is the flowers from his gardens, people in his life or the landscape outdoors. Traynor’s interpretation of his subject matter is influenced from artists of the past. His use of light and atmospheric effect are found in many of the old master paintings such as the American tonality painters and the French Impressionist artists. There is a richness and fullness to his work that is ‘old world’ yet contemporary with his unique style. John’s works are on display in several galleries across North America. Studio Work – Works of art range from 9 by 12-inch miniatures to 40- by 50-foot murals. Painting outdoors on location is a primary source of inspiration for Traynor’s landscapes. Smaller paintings are finished indoors, or used as studies for larger works painted in his studio. Portraits are painted on a commissioned basis in his studio or the home of the person or persons to be portrayed.   SADLY WE ARE PRESENTLY CLOSED TO VISITORS. Please call for virtual tours and simple questions. Thank you and be well. Terry Contact Us Email tilting@tilting.com Phone 802-362-3022 Address 24 Highland Ave Manchester Center, VT 05255
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A painting of a field with a red, purple, and blue border.

TODAY HONORING DOUG SMITH

Today I wish to share West Coast artist Doug Smith who has in the past few years with Tilting built a large East Coast collector base. Also feel free to click on following link to see Doug in action! Bio..................................... Born in San Francisco, Doug Smith’s artwork is a clear nod to the Bay Area Figurative Movement that flourished during his midcentury youth. His pieces suggest the aesthetic of Richard Diebenkorn as well as the reassuring rural imagery of American regionalism. This inspiration and his years as a graphic designer/art director, allow Smith to focus on strong organization, color, balance and texture in his paintings. Doug combines the exuberance of abstract expressionism and the arresting intimacy of the realistically familiar. Traditional farmhouses and weathered barns punctuate his vast planes that have his key elements of color, line and texture. The compositions evoke enduring themes of the American West including boundless optimism and wistful nostalgia as well as nature’s randomness in humankind’s ordered domesticity. They suggest the endless agrarian mosaics observed from an airplane and archetypical homestead that mostly appear in memory. Smith’s pieces also have moods and emotions that evoke a timelessness and a sense of vast distance and space. His work has been exhibited at galleries and museums across the United States, including a 2014 solo exhibition at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Arizona. In 2013 his work was exhibited along with other American artists at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. Smith has paintings in the permanent collections of the Rockwell Museum in New York and the Booth Western Art Museum in Georgia. Decades ago, he found this interesting agrarian anonymous quote: “Man, despite his sophistication and his many accomplishments, owes his existence to a 6-inch layer of top soil and the fact that it rains.” SADLY WE ARE PRESENTLY CLOSED TO VISITORS. Please call for virtual tours and simple questions. Thank you and be well. Terry Contact Us Email tilting@tilting.com Phone 802-362-3022 Address 24 Highland Ave
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SUNDAY ANDREW ORR

Today's post is treasured landscape artist Andrew Orr sharing the beginning of a painting in Northern Vermont where he lives!! I hope to sell the finished product when it is dry and framed!!! Andrew shares the following: "In the studio, the past several days, I have been working out some ideas for a new painting of Jay Peak not far from where I live. The snow is starting to fade, though certainly much snow still exists in the higher areas. I am combining two images, along with some sketches which I think will make a better painting. I have also been exploring some color ideas to come up with what I think will be a pleasing palette. I selected Orange, Green Cyan or Blue Green and Violet as my base tones. Once I figure out how those colors will mix, I can add black and white to lighten values, or darken values. The addition of black will also calm the colors down somewhat. My aim is to create a painting where the viewer feels as though they are standing in the colder shadows of a hillside looking out onto the brightly and warmly, lit Jay Peak. I am aiming for a later in the day feeling. The small sketch is a 4 x 5 which I will scale up into a 16 x 20 painting. Not sure I am there yet, but at least the ideas are rolling around." Hopefully I will have access to the progress of Jay Peak and send to you via the website! Be well and be responsible. Thank you. Terry 24 Highland Ave., Manchester, Vt. 05255 802-362-3022 www.tilting.com tilting@tilting.com
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A painting of rocks and moss in a stream.

ARTIST OF THE DAY …..KEN OTSUKA

Today's post is artist Ken Otsuka. His art provides the joy and serenity of nature. Following is a link to view how he prepares to paint. https://youtu.be/i1NKNyOQSSE Copy and paste into your browser to gain a connection to Ken's creative process. Due to COVID-19 we find ourselves in a type of hibernation until this virus gets under control. I will attempt to publish daily on my website, facebook and instagram a snippet from different artists in whatever format they are willing to share. Artists are fortunate to be able to work from home. Be well and be responsible. Thank you. Terry 24 Highland Ave., Manchester, Vt. 05255 802-362-3022 www.tilting.com tilting@tilting.com
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FROM JANEL PAHL’S STUDIO TODAY

TODAY'S POST FROM JANEL PAHL'S STUDIO Little STARRY NIGHT OWL is a happy expression that should help your day be just that. Following is a link to view the process from her studio. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzhev0DKaD4&feature=youtu.be Due to COVID-19 wefind ourselves in a type of hibernation until this virus gets under control. I will attempt to publish daily on my website, facebook and instagram a snippet from different artists in whatever format they are willing to share. Artists are fortunate to be able to work from home. Be well and be responsible. Thank you. Terry 24 Highland Ave., Manchester, Vt. 05255 802-362-3022 www.tilting.com tilting@tilting.com
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A painting of a mouse next to some figs.

DAILY FROM THE ARTISTS’ STUDIOS

Due to COVID-19 wefind ourselves in a type of hibernation until this virus gets under control. I will attempt to publish daily on my website, facebook and instagram a snippet from different artists in whatever format they are willing to share. Artists are fortunate to be able to work from home. Today, Stuart Dunkel marks the first entry. A little gem to bring a smile. Be well and be responsible. Thank you. Terry 24 Highland Ave., Manchester, Vt. 05255 802-362-3022 www.tilting.com tilting@tilting.com
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A painting of a skyscraper and red flowers.

TILTING AT WINDMILLS GALLERY IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

Due to COVID-19 I will be temporarily closing the doors to visitors. As soon as the CDC permits, I will reopen. In the mean time if you would like a personal tour of inside the gallery please call 802-362-3022 and I will gladly give you a private viewing. If it is simply to lift your spirits or if it is to see what is available, I will be most happy to assist you with whatever your needs might be. The gallery will be open for your calls on the same schedule of Thursday - Tuesday. We are presently trying to catch up on postings of all new art to the website. Be well and be responsible. Thank you for your patience! Terry 24 Highland Ave., Manchester, Vt. 05255 802-362-3022 www.tilting.com tilting@tilting.com
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A painting of a barn on a hill with the sun behind it.

PRESENTING A SOLO SHOW FOR MICHAEL FRATRICH

During the show Michael will discuss the evolution and inspiration behind his bucolic renderings. Plus talking about his works in Impressionism, Minimalism, Hudson River School, Alla Prima, Contemporary and Figurative just to mention a few surprises! Questions will be welcomed. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2020 FROM 5PM - 7PM 24 Highland Ave., Manchester, Vt. 05255 802-362-3022 www.tilting.com tilting@tilting.com  
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A poster for a holiday open house at the tilingmill gallery.

FOR THE BIRDS SHOW & OPEN HOUSE

A FOR THE BIRDS SHOW ! Starting in early December til early February there is a special short show to honor and support the feathered friends who have suffered a huge decrease in population. A variety of artists and expressions will be on display. There are many actions that we can do to protect all birds. Hopefully this presentation will inspire introspective thoughts on the environment and the birds! Also to note in your date book, Tilting invites you to the yearly HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Saturday December 14, 2019 10am-5pm Please join us for a day at Tilting to share some Yuletide Cheer and personal thanks for another great year in art. Amazingly Tilting begins its’ 49th year in business and is still a thriving destination gallery in Vermont. Thank you to each and all who share the love of art! 24 Highland Ave., Manchester, Vt. 05255 802-362-3022 www.tilting.com tilting@tilting.com
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A painting of two trees by a lake.

THE EVOLUTION OF A MASTER SHOW WITH GUNTER KORUS

This show will display a full spectrum of works by Gunter Korus from his early career up to the present including some originals from his private collection. He is a true master represented exclusively by Tilting for over 45 plus years with a success enviable to all artists. His jaw dropping talent is respected by each and every viewer. We hope to have Gunter attend the show.
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