"Rooster and Geraniums" Painting, Chelsea 32 Gallery and More

"Rooster and Geraniums" is today's painting. In a way, this is a "street series" painting since I spotted this rooster when walking along the streets of Carmel. Both roosters and geraniums make me happy ... so this seemed like a natural scene to capture in paint. Teeny, tiny touches are left ... which I'll take care of tomorrow.

"Rooster and Geraniums", oil on Senso linen, 14"h x 11"w, copyright Jill Banks 2009.

As to my Bethesda Painting Awards entries, I finally decided on submitting "Dining Al Fresco," "Randy and Me", "Italian Men", "Cabaret", and "Bellydancer II". Based on previous years' winners, it seems that my work is unlikely to be recognized in this particular competition -- but you never know.

Galleries Representing my work:
See Chasen Galleries at 3554 West Cary Street, Richmond, Virginia 23221 for many of my restaurant scenes and still life painints. Phone is (800) 524-2736. Please visit!

I'm one of 16 artists represented by Chelsea 32 gallery in NYC. Address: 2 W 32nd Street, New York, NY 10001. Phone is (646) 548-7991. Check out their newly update web site to see my donut paintings, Canal watercolor, "Boscs and Business Cards", "Cupcake" and "The Celebration". Fellow artists (and friends) represented by Chelsea 32 include fellow Atelier artists Elaine Elinsky and Jennifer Duncan; Karen Bateman, Tricia Ratliff and Trisha Adams.

Where to See My Work: An Update

"Tea with Anne" is in the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club's Annual Open Exhibition at the National Arts Club from September 23 to October 13. 15 Gramercy Park South, NY, NY 10003. Phone: 212-475-3424. See my earlier post about this show.











A charcoal of "John" is in the Art League monthly juried show through October 7. "Male Torso" is also in the Art League gallery on view until October 7.105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA. Gallery phone:703-683-1780.


"Summer Reading", "Striped Skirt" and "Orchestra at Florian's" are in the Art at the Mill show in Millwood, VA.15 Tannery Lane, Millwood, VA. Phone: 540-955-2600.

"Hog Wild", "Alice with a Bad Case of Wanderlust", "Nigerian Beauty", "Cabaret" and "Kathy After the Dance"--five interesting portraits-- are in my solo show, "La Femme" at the Bastille Restaurant in Alexandria, VA through the beginning of December.1201 North Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Phone: (703) 519-3776.

Check on this before visiting, but at Chasen Galleries in Richmond, you can see (and buy) some of my restaurant series: "Through the Window", "Corner Couple", "After Hours", "Friends in Florence" and "Like Husband, Like Wife". They also have a still life "Food and Games." 3554 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221. Phone: 800-524-2736.

At Chasen Galleries in Charlotte, North Carolina, see "Home Again, Home Again" and "Pumpkinfied".2850 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28209. Phone: 704-376-0066

And more, in my studio at the Artists' Atelier, 1144 Walker Road, Suite G. Come take a look. Best bet, make an appointment. Call me at (703) 403-7435 or email me: jillbanks1@aol.com


See my web site (www.jillbanks.com) for photos of some of the paintings listed here. Need more info? Contact me.

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Chasen Galleries

Today, I visited Chasen Galleries for the second time this week after I chose them -- and they chose me -- to represent them in their Richmond, Virginia and Charlotte, North Carolina galleries. What a great place this is! Andrew, Marc and Deborah -- the people that make the gallery tick -- clearly know and appreciate art.

They already have sold a painting of mine, "After the Party" -- a still life.

Chasen's web site has a great section on their artists. I'm not on there yet -- but imagine I will be soon.

Why did I choose this gallery to represent my work? I was on the Internet and came across the gallery. Their web site is terrific and exuded professionalism, a love of art, and an openness that was refreshing. See their page on artist submissions and you'll understand what I mean.

I thought the artwork was terrific, across the board, which rarely if ever happens. I also thought my artwork fit well with the mix represented. My visit there today reinforced that opinion.

Chasen Galleries also represents Elaine Elinsky and Trisha Adams. See their work on the Artists page of the galleries' site. Great company I keep!

Photos: Chasen Galleries in Richmond; "Food and Games," 16"h x 20"w, oil (contact the Richmond gallery for more info.)

Chasen Galleries of Fine Art - Richmond, Virginia
3554 West Cary Street
Richmond, Virginia 23221
art@chasengalleries.com
800-524-2736 (US)
804-204-1048 (International)

Chasen Galleries of Fine Art - Charlotte, North Carolina
2850 Selwyn Avenue
Charlotte, North Carolina 28209
704-376-0066 phone
Gallery Director: Elaine DeBerry