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Pastel Society of Western New York
Barnes & Noble, Pittsford, NY
Members Juried Exhibition
Spring 2024 April 2 – 27, 2024 |Barnes & Noble, Pittsford, NY
Deadline was March 4th.
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Phoenix Rising by Allison Shulman
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Bill Finewood is originally from Newark, NY where he lived the majority of his life. He now lives in Ontario, NY and still a proud 315er!
Bill loves painting landscapes, birds/animals and occasional architectural subjects as well as commissioned work of various themes. His commissioned work last year was very memorable. He completed a visual memory of a young child during her early years in war torn 1940s Holland, a scene of the St Lawrence River where a couple were engaged and another was the recollection of a man seeing his future home for the first time 44 years ago. “To me, these works have been most rewarding in the sense that I was able to picture memories of events that had profoundly influenced the lives of these people. I was able to create objects they can look at every day, reminding them of what is really important to them. For me, these pictures are gratifying accomplishments in my life as an artist.”
Bill always approaches his work in the way of an illustrator. It’s very important for him to do research on the subject to get all the details correct. His work is carefully planned out and rendered in a very realistic manner. As an illustrator he worked three dimensionally, not a usual method of work. He also taught his dimensional illustration methods for many years at RIT. “Shortly before I retired from RIT I decided that working in this medium was not going to be right for me as I moved forward as an artist. I didn’t want to have lots of “stuff”. Now I can put all my equipment and oil paints into a little box and backpack and go outside to paint a few hours a day. Then when I return, sometimes I have a little painting I’m proud of. This is a great way to spend a day.”
Bill earned his Master of Fine Arts degree from Syracuse University and worked as an illustrator and graphic designer. He taught at Finger Lakes Community College and most recently as a full time Associate Professor of illustration at RIT for over 20 years. He is a member of Wayne Arts, Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters and a member of Pittsford Fine Art. Over the years he has presented his work along with his working methods to numerous groups in the Rochester/Finger Lakes area. Bill’s work has been commissioned by clients including: Xerox, Mobil, DuPont, Holt Rinehart and Winston, Citibank, Federal Reserve Bank, Dunn and Bradstreet, Pfizer, Nalge, Time, Flyfisherman, Fly Rod & Reel, Habitat for Humanity and Fisher-Price Toys. His work has been exhibited in shows including the Society of Illustrators, Dimensional and Digital Illustrators Awards Show, American Illustration as well as group and one man exhibitions.
Venue
Barnes and Noble
3349 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY 14618 (Pittsford)
Hours
Monday-Saturday: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
3349 Monroe Ave.
Rochester, NY 14618 (Pittsford)
Hours
Monday-Saturday: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Awards
Best of Show Award, $125
Rochester Art Supply Award, $100
Pastel Society of Western NY Award, $100
Three Juror Awards, $25 each
Juror of Selection
Bill Finewood
Reception
Show Reception will be held Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at Barnes and Noble.
Sales
All sales will be handled by each individual artist. No commission will be taken. Not for sale is allowed.
Eligibility and Show Rules
- Entrant must be a PSWNY Member (this is indicated on your PSWNY membership card) in good standing of the PSWNY by March 1, 2024. More information can be found on the PSWNY website.
- Entries must be created within the last three years and not previously shown in a juried show in Monroe County, or any other PSWNY exhibitions.
- All aspects of entry must be the artist’s original work including subject, photography, composition, drawing and painting. Using someone else’s photograph is not permissible.
- Work submitted must be at least 80% soft pastel. No charcoal allowed.
- Entries may not be produced in any instructional class or workshop.
- Only Two-dimensional works will be accepted into this exhibition.
- No diptych or triptych paintings, mechanical reproductions, photography, crafts, or computer generated art. No nudes.
- PSWNY does not anticipate damage or theft; however, neither Barnes and Noble, nor the PSWNY is responsible for damage or loss of art works submitted for this exhibit.
- Saw-tooth hangers ARE NOT allowed. All paintings must be well framed, and supported by picture wire only. Please make sure that your wire ends are covered with tape to prevent unforeseen injuries to the hanging committee.
- We reserve the right to refuse work not presented in such manner.
- Work that has previously won an award in any national or international competitive show is not permitted.
- Painting cannot exceed 24 inches on longest side before framing.
Entry and Fees
- Up to four entries are allowed.
- An entry fee of $10.00 per painting is required.
Work Pick-up
- Work that is accepted into the show may not be picked up until the listed pick-up day, and only within the pick-up times.
- If you absolutely cannot pick up your own work please make arrangements for someone else to pick up your work, and notify Stacy Mayou ([email protected], 316-350-5180) of who that person will be.
Juror of Selection and Awards
Bill Finewood, bill-finewood.pixels.com
Bill Finewood is originally from Newark, NY where he lived the majority of his life. He now lives in Ontario, NY and still a proud 315er!
Bill loves painting landscapes, birds/animals and occasional architectural subjects as well as commissioned work of various themes. His commissioned work last year was very memorable. He completed a visual memory of a young child during her early years in war torn 1940s Holland, a scene of the St Lawrence River where a couple were engaged and another was the recollection of a man seeing his future home for the first time 44 years ago. “To me, these works have been most rewarding in the sense that I was able to picture memories of events that had profoundly influenced the lives of these people. I was able to create objects they can look at every day, reminding them of what is really important to them. For me, these pictures are gratifying accomplishments in my life as an artist.”
Bill always approaches his work in the way of an illustrator. It’s very important for him to do research on the subject to get all the details correct. His work is carefully planned out and rendered in a very realistic manner. As an illustrator he worked three dimensionally, not a usual method of work. He also taught his dimensional illustration methods for many years at RIT. “Shortly before I retired from RIT I decided that working in this medium was not going to be right for me as I moved forward as an artist. I didn’t want to have lots of “stuff”. Now I can put all my equipment and oil paints into a little box and backpack and go outside to paint a few hours a day. Then when I return, sometimes I have a little painting I’m proud of. This is a great way to spend a day.”
Bill earned his Master of Fine Arts degree from Syracuse University and worked as an illustrator and graphic designer. He taught at Finger Lakes Community College and most recently as a full time Associate Professor of illustration at RIT for over 20 years. He is a member of Wayne Arts, Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters and a member of Pittsford Fine Art. Over the years he has presented his work along with his working methods to numerous groups in the Rochester/Finger Lakes area. Bill’s work has been commissioned by clients including: Xerox, Mobil, DuPont, Holt Rinehart and Winston, Citibank, Federal Reserve Bank, Dunn and Bradstreet, Pfizer, Nalge, Time, Flyfisherman, Fly Rod & Reel, Habitat for Humanity and Fisher-Price Toys. His work has been exhibited in shows including the Society of Illustrators, Dimensional and Digital Illustrators Awards Show, American Illustration as well as group and one man exhibitions.
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