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Father Poulin Explains His Method of Painting in Acrylic
Local artist Father Arthur Poulin, a Camaldolese monk and priest who paints in acrylic, will share his distinctive method.
Father Poulin will explain his method of painting in acrylic at the El Cerrito Art Association meeting at 7:00 pm on August 8 in the Garden Room of the El Cerrito Community Center.
Local artist Father Arthur Poulin, a Camaldolese monk and priest who paints in acrylic, will share his distinctive method (which begins with many layers of black gesso), through a short video and discussion of his contemplative process with several of his images. Inspired by the Impressionists, he has developed a unique style to reflect the beauty, harmony, and unity of creation, which he celebrates and shares as valuable and necessary.
Father Poulin’s work is in many local and international collections, and was shown at the I. Wolk Gallery in St Helena from 2006 to 2012. He exhibits at the Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa, and also offers retreats and presentations on the spirituality of creativity and the creative process.
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Father Poulin holds a Fine Arts degree from Loyola University. The art critic Sister Wendy Beckett states his work "is intense and strong, with a pure clear inner radiance that is a silent witness to [his]vocation".
His work is widely published as cards, book covers, magazines, and journals, some of which will be available at the evening program.
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website: www.fatherarthurpoulin.org
The August 8 meeting will be held in the Garden Room of the El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito. The evening begins at 7:00 pm with social time and a “mini art show” of members’ work. A brief business meeting is held at 7:30, followed by the speaker.
El Cerrito Art Association meetings are open to the public, and visitors and new members are always welcome. For further information about this program, contact Barbara Daniell at 510-277-6996 or bdaniell1943@gmail.com. For more information about the Association, see www.elcerritoart.org. The Community Center is handicapped-accessible.
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Calendar listing:
What: Father Poulin Explains His Method of Painting in Acrylic
When: Monday August 8
Cost: Free
Contact: Barbara Daniell: 510-277-6996 or bdaniell1943@gmail.com