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GALLERY STATEMENT: "Corey Pitkin is an emerging phenomena of natural talent and creative instinct. This show reflects a series of beach scenes in pastel, bringing you to place shared by Corey and his amazing application of the medium of pastel." Bev Saunders (Curator)
 ARTIST STATEMENT: Being primarily a figurative artist, I set a challenge for myself with this show, to create several pieces depicting beach scenes and landscapes. Prior to this, I had painted a grand total of one beach scene done "en plein air" while sitting on the beach one morning in New Jersey. This piece was a disaster. So to push myself and grow as an artist, here are my interpretations of that same day in Long Beach Island, New Jersey. The title of the show, "On the Beach", is the title of an album by Neil Young that I listened to more or less during my trip.
I consider myself a self-taught artist; my only instruction is from grade school and a half dozen college classes and workshops. I have been drawing for longer than I can remember and study classical artists' techniques relentlessly. As Rembrandt is reputed to have said, "Choose only one master - Nature."
I am an active supporter of local arts programs and can often be found in attendance of the many shows hosted by non-profit arts organizations in the Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls area.
bjsartworks is also pleased to host
"CREATIVE CLAY MAKERS"
3rd Annual Lake George Ceramic Student Show
April 7 - May 12
Special Student Reception: Sat, April 28, 4 - 6pm
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bjsartworks is a diverse art, framing and design business, located at “The Shirt Factory” in Glens Falls, New York (the Adirondack region of New York State).We specialize in art consulting, offering custom framing, original art, posters and prints for any interior, business, office and home, with an abundance of resources to choose from.
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The Gallery hosts well known regional and local artists, in a variety of mediums. bjsartworks represents four artists on a continual basis: oil and acrylic painters Dan Zollinger and Ann Larsen; pastel painter Beverly Saunders; and sculptor Pam Barker.
The studio offers original work, primarily in pastel, creating portraits, landscapes and still life. Commissions are a specialty with many satisfied clients in our portfolio.
An art marketing and design service is also available to artists, businesses, groups or organizations.
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Support "The Friends of IBA"
(Important Bird Area)
Bev's image "Up close..It's Personal" Pastel on Paper, was juried into an art show in September 2011 and was awarded 3rd place. The show organizers then picked it as their official poster image for the Annual Winter Raptor Fest 2012.
To help support the organization, you can purchase 12 x 18 and 18 x 24 poster prints or a limited edition giclee print on fine art paper at bjsartworks gallery. Contact Bev for details. 
ABOUT FRIENDS OF THE IBA
Friends of the Washington County Grasslands IBA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of and protection for endangered Short-eared Owls and other threatened and at-risk birds of the Washington County Grasslands Important Bird Area, or IBA. Our goal is to establish a Nature Center in or near this unique IBA. Friends of the IBA's Nature Center will serve as a focus of bird and nature-related tourism, expand educational programs and recreational opportunities for local residents and visitors and get kids outdoors and active. It will improve the quality of life for local residents while retaining the rural character of the community.
History Friends of the IBA has directly reached more than 11,000 children and adults through our Live Bird of Prey events and public outreach programs since August 2010. Articles & photos have been published in the Post-Star, Hill Country Observer, The Chronicle and Times Union.
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 Owner/Artist Bev Saunders of bjsartworks has owned and operated the Framing Gallery and Studio for 5 years now. She started out in 2006 in a small unit on 152 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY. It wasn't too long that an opportunity arose for her to quit her day job. move to Glens Falls, NY and try out her business at a cool place called "The Shirt Factory" where a whole community of artists, artisans and healing arts established themselves in the historical 100 year old factory. The business is growing and the gallery continues to represent regional artists, serve the community with professional picture framing and offer original work in pastel which include portraits of people, families, homes and animals along with landscapes and still life.
Bev is co-founder of the Adirondack Pastel Society and is now president of this well respected group of pastel artists. You can find this group on facebook for the latest news and postings.
Bev has been working in the medium of soft pastel for 20 years and continues to work the medium, challenging the limitless possibilities in painting in pastel. September, Bev is highlighting her own work in her Foyer Gallery. You will find some of her latest work featured. Check out her page here on this web site. Then visit the gallery to see the works for yourself. Bev's style is serene with the emphasis on comfort and ease in a world that is set on high, her works bring you back to a peaceful place you can relax in. Stop by and visit.....you will be glad you did!
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< Premier Opening
Guild of Adirondack Artists Members Gallery: The guild now has a home gallery here at bjsartworks!
The Guild of Adirondack Artists are a group artists that formed nearly 40 years ago. During that time they have exhibited throughout the region, from Southern Vermont Arts Center, Center Galleries in Albany, Cooperstown Arts Center and currently at the Riverfront Gallery in Schuylerville.
The group consists of 31 members, who are notable artists throughout the region.
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Beverly Saunders, bjsartworks Gallery
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