Monday, September 8, 2014

Luschek Art Opening-palooza

Today dropped off my final of 3 paintings which will appear in 3 different Art Openings in Cincinnati this weekend- one on Friday and two on Saturday.

The first opening on Friday is with the OPA, a national collection of painters promoting excellence in representational art. This is the first time I have enters an OPA show, it being local was what got me to finally give it a shot. At least 5 other Cincinnati painters were also honored by being accepted into this show.
The Late Night, 13"x9", oil on linen, 2011, ©Richard Luschek

2014 Oil Painters of America (OPA) Eastern RegionalJuried Exhibition -

Eisele Gallery of Fine Art 
5729 Dragon Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 
Phone: (513) 791-7717

Exhibition Opening Reception - Friday September 12, 2014 6-9PM
Show continues thru October 9, 2014
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Saturday the first of my two openings is a themed show at the Lloyd Library and Museum called "If Wine is Sublime...". While I have painted a few pictures showcasing wine, I only had one such painting available, painted 10 years ago while I was still a student.
Fallen Angel Bacchanal(26x15) oil on linen, ©copyright Richard Luschek 2004
Lloyd Library and Museum 
917 Plum Street, Cincinnati OH 45202
Phone: (513) 721-3707
Opening Reception and Wine Tasting on Saturday, September 13,
4-7 p.m.  
Show continues- September 15 - December 12, 2014 
"If Wine is Sublime..." showcases rare books, maps, and artworks all about grapes, vineyards, and wine. The books date from the late 17th century to the present day and cover all aspects of grape growing, wine making, and medicinal usage of both the fruit and the fermented beverage. The gallery exhibition of art comes to the Lloyd from artists across the country and internationally and in a variety of media.
There is a wine tasting opening night, you have to call to register.
If you miss the opening, I suggest you stop by, the library is a hidden gem of books on science and botanical .

The Second show Saturday night I will have a painting in Cincinnati Art Club's big annual national juried art competition- Viewpoint. This show is getting better every year. The Art Club has been getting some very good judges. This year the judge is Cincinnati artist-illustrator, C. F. Payne.
Freezer Bowl 2, 16 x 20, oil on linen, ©copyright Richard Luschek2014
The Show will be on view at a hip gallery located in a building off 3rd street near the Taft Museum:
Art Design Consultants
310 Culvert St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-723-1222
Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony Saturday, September 13, 5-8 p.m. 
Show continues thru September 25, 2014  Mon-Fri, 9-5 p.m.
Parking is free and convenient.

Hope to see you at the openings.