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The Holmstad Town Center Gallery Features Exhibit By Yellow House Artists
Oil pastel exhibit open daily May 8 - July 5, 2015 at Batavia retirement community; public invited to Artist's Reception on May 8
The Holmstad Town Center Gallery will feature an exhibit by Yellow House Artists entitled “Creative Expressions in Oil Pastel” beginning May 8 through July 5, 2015. The exhibit features more than 40 oil pastel paintings created by 16 Yellow House Artists members. The public is invited to attend an Artists’ Reception on Friday, May 8 6-8 p.m. in the Town Center Gallery. The Holmstad is located at 700 W. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia,
A relatively new painting medium, oil pastels were developed in the 1940’s at the request of Pablo Picasso who wanted a medium with the qualities of li but with an ease of application and portability. Oil pastels are pure pigment suspended in inert mineral oil and formed into sticks. The color is applied directly to the painting surface using a variety of techniques. Members of the Yellow House Artists will take guests on a gallery walk and share details about the featured artwork. Call 877-226-7310 to reserve a spot.
The artist’s reception, with music and refreshments, is free. The Gallery is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and on weekends by appointment. For more information, visit www.TheHolmstad.org
