Jennifer Worsley\u2019s<\/a> series of water-themed pastel drawings are also very competent and attractive works. From across the room, the drawings do not appear to be pastels. The tight and controlled rendering imparts a feel of photo-realism. However, as one approaches the pieces, the line work becomes increasingly evident, until lines become the primary graphic element.<\/p>\nWorsley\u2019s convincing rendering of the water elements consists largely of swirly lines, which activate the surface and impart a heightened sense of motion and agitation. |4|<\/b> The drawings are done en plein air<\/i> and have captured the sense of place as well as time of year and day.<\/p>\n
“June Evening, Parley\u2019s Creek\u201d provides a close study of water and rock, further evidence of Worsley\u2019s draftsmanship and attention to detail. |5|<\/b> The evening light has also been carefully rendered and convincingly captured. The coloring and shading of the rocks is wonderful and the layering and chalkiness of the pastels enhance the naturalistic textural and tactile feel of the organic materials and surfaces.<\/p>\n
The \u201cOctober Evening, Big Cottonwood Creek\u201d drawing again shows Worsley\u2019s immaculate attention to detail and concentrated effort to record the setting. |6|<\/b> The soft, warm light says \u201cevening,\u201d and the colors of the foliage and level of the water says \u201cautumn.\u201d<\/p>\n
While Worsley\u2019s drawings are done on site and are representational and very descriptive, one can also discern the artist\u2019s \u201ceye\u201d and deliberate compositional ploys to capture the viewer\u2019s attention and direct their \u201ceye\u201d to look at the entire drawing. The compositions are organized in a circular manner. The line of a fallen tree reflects the incline of the creek bank directing the viewer\u2019s eye uphill where rocks tumble into the water\u2019s edge, directing the eye to the water which cascades downhill to a series of boulders, which direct the eye back to the creek bank and back up the sloping bank again.<\/p>\n
Not only has the scene been captured by the artist, but also the viewer. One can imagine the quiet solitary contemplation of these works during a leisurely Sunday afternoon spent resting at home, as well as enjoying them during pleasant dinner conversation with friends and loved ones.<\/p>\n
The optimum experience would be to have one piece from each artist for a balanced and harmonious ensemble. Barring that possibility, visit the Finch Lane Gallery as many times as possible between now and December 30.<\/p>\n
While at Finch Lane, the intrepid art lover can also have a great time seeing the 22nd Annual Salt Lake City Arts Council, HOLIDAY CRAFT EXHIBIT and SALE, on the lower level.<\/p>\n
This traditional Holiday craft exhibit is always very popular with area art and craft aficionados as well as savvy bargain shoppers. Exhibit coordinator Shaari Peddersen has done a great job bring together a wonderful and delightful collection of crafts. Craft objects from 66 artists will be available for Holiday gift giving, or a special treat just for your self.<\/p>\n
Show highlights include: miniatures by John Anderson, sushi dishes by Sharon Bailey, tatted earrings by Lisa Bosworth, tree-top angels by Michele Debouzek-Dornan, silk scarves by Roberta Glidden, hand-painted Majolica by Diana Lea Hymas, carved dragons by Ray Kartchner, retablos by Peruvian folk artist Jeronimo Lozano, pottery by Sharon Brown Mikkelson, kaleidoscopes by April Motley, stained glass by Gail Piccoli, dried floral arrangements by Valerie Rich, bottle cap jewelry by Colleen Bryan Rodgers, hand-stitched leather bags and pottery by Wendy Wood, glass work by Dan Cummings, and many, many more wonderful items by local talented and creative craft artists, too numerous to mention.<\/p>\n
This great fine art exhibit and intriguing craft show proves once again Finch Lane Gallery is one of the premier places to visit this month.<\/p>\n
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