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The Byrne Gallery is proud to present an exciting new show for local artist, Louise Mellon. For her second exhibition at the Byrne Gallery, Louise has chosen to exhibit a special collection of her polo and animal paintings to kick off the Summer Polo season. This show, “Chukker Chuckles and Critters”, highlights her humorous and observational reporting on the horse world. Please join us for a special reception for the artist on Saturday, June 5th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Byrne Gallery located at 7 West Washington Street in Middleburg, Virginia. The event is free and open to the public. Louise Mellon’s paintings and assemblages are typical of her personality and zest for everyday life: colorful, quirky and whimsical. Her mission is to cheer people up with her artwork, telling a story with each piece and leaving the viewer with a smile. Louise engages the viewer as if they were actually there participating in the scene--whether it’s capturing a special glimpse of animals or people sharing an intimate moment. Coming from a family of artists, Louise was encouraged and mentored by them from an early age. The request for a watercolor paint box was the ultimate bribe when she was ordered to sit still at age four for a photographic portrait. The formal portrait clearly shows the gleaming fifty cent piece she was rolling in her fingers that was used for the purchase of that most cherished prize. Louise grew up painting, riding and driving horses in Middleburg, Virginia. After classes at the Corcoran, she honed her photography and illustrating skills in her Public Relations and advertising agency in Phoenix, AZ. Later, she spent several years studying art at the University of South Carolina, and now travels the country taking workshops from accomplished teachers. The exhibition will run from June 2nd through July 4th, 2010. Please call to say you will attend 540-687-6986. Gallery hours are Monday and Tuesday by appointment only, Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. |
