Donald Cronkhite: Before the Storm

Biddle Gallery
2840 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, MI 48192
734-281-4779
www.biddlegallery.com
Contact Person: Donald Cronkhite donaldcronkhite@yahoo.com

Donald Cronkhite: Before the Storm
September 30 – November 30, 2011
Gallery Talk Every Sunday in October from 2:00PM-5:00PM

Biddle Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition of oil paintings by Detroit-area artist Donald Cronkhite. Donald will give informal talk every Sunday from 2:00-5:00PM discussing his technique, materials used, and influences.

Cronkhite’s large-scale paintings capture cloud formations in the moments before a storm, focusing on form, color, and contrast. His contemporary handling of a traditional subject matter conjures scenes of wild beauty with great depth of feeling. Though the pieces are powerful in scale, they require close examination to observe all the subtle variations in color and tone. Simultaneously realistic and abstract, the pieces offer much to the contemplative viewer.

Inspired by 17th century Dutch painters, Rembrandt in particular, Donald has lately taken interest in the vibrant colors and brush strokes of early to mid 20th century modern art. “I like to use soft, fluid brush strokes in parts of my paintings, and loose, irregular brush strokes in other areas. Sometimes loose brushwork presents a greater illusion of realism than a work that’s completely polished.”

Donald Cronkhite has exhibited in galleries in metro-Detroit, Chicago, New York, and San Antonio.

More information about Donald Cronkhite:
http://www.donaldcronkhite.com

Event Hours Effective October 8:
Tuesday - 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Wednesday - 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Thursday - 11:00PM to 8:00PM
Friday - 11AM-5:30PM
Saturday - 11AM-3PM
Sunday - 2:00PM to 5:00PM
Or by appointment. To arrange an appointment, contact Donald Cronkhite at donaldcronkhite@yahoo.com