This Exhibit is held in one of the oldest art clubs Salmagundi Club in New York City (June 22nd- July 10th)
The Painting Titled "Winter Fields" measures 30 X 40 inches and is acrylic on canvas. The landscape depicts winter fields he passed as he was driving down a gravel road north of Davenport. He stopped on the side of the road to take a photo. Brad said it was so cold, the wind hit his face and brought tears to his eyes, which immediately froze on his cheeks. Right them he knew he wanted to capture the feelings toward that place, both inwardly and outwardly, The Acrylic painting was done a large scale 30 X 40 inches.
Brad was extremely excited to have a one of his pieces in the exhibit because he knows from firsthand experience how difficult it is to get a piece accepted. He had entered for the past 7 years. This year is a breakthrough for him.
There are only 75 pieces accepted in the entire United States.
Biography
Brad Bisbey began drawing and painting at the age of 9 and decided early on to pursue a career in fine art, particularly painting. He graduated from St. Ambrose University with a B.A. Degree in Art. Brad also studied with renowned portrait painter Daniel Greene in Chicago. An oil painter for many years, Brad developed an allergy to oil paint and solvents and had to find another medium in which to work. Acrylic paint was a possible solution. After getting used to the acrylic, Brad wouldn't return to oil paint, even if he could. Brad lives in Moline Illinois in the same house in which he grew up. He exhibits and teaches at Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio in Bucktown Center in Davenport, Iowa. He also maintains a website at bradbisbey.com. And Facebook page
Artist's Statement
For me, painting is a personal journey, a kind of visual journal of life around me. Anyone and anything is a potential subject, so I try to stay awake to everything around me. Whatever the subject, I want first to be competent with the process and the materials, but I am equally concerned with communicating how I feel about what is before me. I am always looking for that balance between reason and emotion in my work. I must first have an emotional connection with the subject because I know that if a subject touches me, it may touch another person as well. In the final analysis, my painting is both a search and a means of communication.
Brad Also exhibits and teaches classes for all ages at the Bereskin Gallery in Bucktown Center in downtown Davenport, Iowa. Call for lesson or more information 563-370-0202
