"Circles - Lines - Pansies" - New Paintings by Daniel Neish

A new art exhibit opens February 1st, 2015 at Gallery North in Edmonds featuring new paintings by local artist Daniel Neish.

Born in England, Neish grew up in Boulder, Colorado and lives in Seattle. He teaches painting, ceramics, and drawing at Edmonds Community College. Neish received his MFA in Ceramics at the University of Washington in Seattle, and his BFA from Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Prior to beginning his career in teaching, he attended an artist residency program at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine.

Daniel Neish’s most current work continues his exploration of that which is personal and pertinent to his life. His abstract painting emphasizes ideas and imagery that originate visually from everyday experiences. “I like to explore the simple patterns, beauty, and joy that can be found in domestic life; the flowers, the unique grain of a wood floor, or other simple images from around my home,” says Neish.

Starting with several drawings, Neish fine tunes the idea over a period of time until he feels the composition is right. He then transfers the finished drawing to canvas and works out the colors, sometimes adding elements of collage.

The show includes several large paintings and, many small abstracts. He usually paints the small abstracts after completion of one of the bigger paintings. “They are very free, with no drawings and no preconceived ideas or intentions,” says Neish. “I work directly on the canvas, responding to the lines, shapes, and colors. Often these small paintings open up possibilities for the larger series of paintings.”

The opening reception for “Circles - Lines - Pansies” will be held on Sunday, February 8th, from 1pm to 4pm at Gallery North. Visitors can meet the artist and enjoy refreshments. The artist will also be present at Gallery North during the Edmonds Art Walk on Thursday, February 19th from 5-8pm. The exhibit will be open to the public through February 28th.

About Gallery North: In operation for more than 50 years, Gallery North is one of the longest running artists’ cooperative galleries in the nation. It continues its mission to promote and sell local art in the heart of beautiful downtown Edmonds. Gallery North is located at 401 Main Street, Edmonds, Washington and is open seven days a week. For further information, please visit the Gallery North website at www.GalleryNorthEdmonds.com or contact Gallery North at 425-774-0946.