Peter Fiore's exhibition: "Coastal"

Our current exhibition features Peter Fiore, a wonderful artist from New York who currently holds a position at New York's School of Visual Arts.  Titled "Coastal," this exhibition stays true to name, with paintings of various marsh and beach scenes.  These paintings would make a perfect addition to any coastal getaway house, or for our fellow Richmond residents, the prospect of bringing the coast into your land-locked home. 

Here is one of my favorite works from the exhibition, titled "Shore at Sunset."

Fiore's magnificent use of color in this scene is a source of transcendence for the viewer: is that snow on the marsh... or simply Fiore's evocation of water, dimly lit at dusk?  Come in to Brazier Gallery throughout the month of April to muse over more of his lovely works.


One of the best things about working at Brazier Gallery is the opportunity to showcase great artists from all of the country, and Fiore is no exception!

Ballerinas, etc.

In case you missed the Phillips Collection exhibit of Degas Dancers at the Barre: Point and Counterpoint, we have some lovely paintings of ballerinas currently on view at Brazier Gallery.

Degas was known for assiduously observing ballerinas in action, whether backstage, at rehearsal, or simply tying on their pointe shoes.  This exhibition brought over 30 works by Edgar Degas to the well-known Washington D.C. gallery.

Dawn Whitelaw's "Recital" is a beautiful depiction of ballerinas in action.

This painting was part of our 6 x 6 paintings feature, and is still available at the gallery.

Speaking of dancers at the barre, Sylvia Trybek's painting "White Tutu" features a dancer warming up for a performance.  The neutral tones of the painting truly make the white tutu pop.

I grew up with a Degas (a copy, mind you) in my home, and have always loved depictions of ballerinas, whether the medium is painting, sculpture, or photography.

Welcome 2012!

Best wishes for 2012 from Brazier Gallery!

After a whirlwind holiday season, we're excited to announce an upcoming event.  We teamed up with Janet Brown of Janet Brown Interiors to coordinate a talk about incorporating art into your home design.

Janet Brown's eye have made her interior design business successful for over 35 years.

 On Wednesday, Jan. 18th at 10:30 am, Janet Brown will be at Brazier Gallery to share specific tips and guidelines on proportion, grouping art and hanging art over wallpaper.   Her knowledge will enhance your confidence in selecting art to bring out the results you desire... whether it is to accent an area, create drama or quiet reflection for a space, or to build an art collection.  It's easier to find oneself in a slump when it comes to decorating, so this is the perfect event to start off your new year!  (plus there will be coffee and breakfast...)

6 x6 Paintings

Brazier Gallery has had so much fun featuring miniature 6 x 6 paintings done by an assortment of our gallery artists.  Loryn's take on small baked goods have been an especially big hit, and they were painting right here at the gallery studio!

A couple of our favorites:

Susan Colwell also contributed to the exhibition.  This Study demonstrates how aptly she uses colors, fusing together that which is abstract and impressionistic:

Over the next few weeks we'll be featuring other works from this unique exhibition, so stay tuned!

Brazier Gallery enters the blogosphere!

Welcome to the official blog of Brazier Gallery.   We're excited to enter the blogosphere, and promise to keep you updated with gallery news, event coverage, and artist interviews.