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art after

B efore there were cameras, artists were the ones

capturing a moment in time, sometimes as a
specific recording of history. The paintings could
be literal or they could be impressions evolving
out of the style of painting that he did. Many of the
Impressionists were known for their landscapes, but the
artist, Degas, was known for his inspiring paintings of
ballerinas in the dance studio practicing their art-form
and capturing the spirit of the exercise studio only the
way a painter can. In more recent years, artists continue
to “capture time” in their works of art in a variety of ways.
Recently, Phil Fisher was requested to do a commissioned
painting of the “first dance” at a wedding reception and to
paint it on location. He accepted this as quite a challenge
and captured this special moment in time that truly
represented the endearing environment of such a special
event. He worked at the reception for five hours and
finished it with the needed details during the next two
weeks. Even though this isn’t the typical subject-matter he
works with, the happy and uplifting way Phil paints was
exemplified in this piece. He captured this “moment in
time” in a way that a photograph couldn’t do. Artists will
always be an important of part of community.
Kevin Barton, a plein air painter from Petosky,
Michigan, will be featured at the Phil Fisher Gallery for
two weeks in January starting with an artist’s reception
on Saturday the 14th from 6 - 9 p.m. He puts amazing
energy into his works that remind us of Van Gogh! The
public is welcome. That evening is also the night when the
Galleries of Crayton Cove host “Art After Dark,” when
all are welcome to come and enjoy art and live music
while strolling the area by the city docks. The participating
galleries are Phil Fisher Gallery, Nora Butler Design &
Gallery, Vintage Charm, Random Acts of Art, Naples
Ships Store, Earth & Fire, Guess-Fisher Gallery and
Cove Inn Lobby 24/7. The Galleries of Crayton Cove are
a professional artist community in Old Naples by the Bay
all within a one-block walk. Art After Dark is Saturday
January 14th from 6 - 9 p.m. where 8th Street South and
12th Avenue South meet at the flagpole.

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