The Gantner Gallery
Bob Gantner had been a driving force behind the Essex Art Association. He wore many hats during his approximately 20 years on the EAA Council, including: council member, vice president, president, treasurer, and most importantly, friend and mentor to everyone who has followed in his footprints.
In honor of Bob's steadfast and caring service to the Essex Art Association, we dedicated The Gantner Gallery in acknowledgement for all he had done.
Gantner Gallery Artists for 2019 Season
B. Rossitto - "Gushing, Streaming, Still...Water and Reflections on Nature"
Gantner Gallery Artist: Spring Juried Show, May 4 - 25, 2019
I paint with my heart, bringing the viewer with me on an exploration of essence and perception. I look at things anew, and am continuously studying to develop my skills, in composition, perception, and technical execution. I portray not only the image, but my impression, and the feeling or essence of the place. I aim to take the viewer with me on the journey, and share my appreciation of life.
As an artist, Barbara pushes herself to try new techniques and styles. She enjoys the company of other artists and the critique that comes from studying with local artists as well as internationally acclaimed artists. Barbara paints in oils, watercolor and pastel, a variety of subjects, mainly representational. She accepts commissions for pet portraits, and also for landscapes and homes, boats and gardens.
Barbara’s has won several awards and has been chosen for International and regional as well as local shows, and she belongs to several prestigious societies.
Bob Gantner had been a driving force behind the Essex Art Association. He wore many hats during his approximately 20 years on the EAA Council, including: council member, vice president, president, treasurer, and most importantly, friend and mentor to everyone who has followed in his footprints.
In honor of Bob's steadfast and caring service to the Essex Art Association, we dedicated The Gantner Gallery in acknowledgement for all he had done.
Ralph Levesque - "Mini Retrospective"
Gantner Gallery Artist: Electected Artist Show, June 1- 22, 2019
Matt Ruocco - "Far Off Places”
Gantner Gallery Artist Summer Open Show, June 29- July 20, 2019
Matt is currently creating most of his work digitally through a process called digital painting. This process involves using software and a drawing tablet connected to a computer. All of the paintings are made by hand with the drawing tablet translating the physical movements of drawing and painting into something the computer understands. He continues to work traditionally as well with a focus on oil painting. Everything began there, and over time the transition to the digital world was made. This was not an easy journey as there was a lot to overcome and many challenges to face. It was like starting over entirely for him, but all of it was worth the effort. He looks forward to continuing this process and learning more. The paintings he has been working on recently are a reflection of places both real and imaginary. They attempt to create a feeling of memory, emotion, familiarity, and at times otherworldliness.
To view his work including some of the paintings from “Far Off Places” please visit www.mattruoccoillustrator.com
Richard Raicik - "Papa's Retirement"
Gantner Gallery Artist Summer Juried Show, July 27 - August 19, 2019
Anne Coffey - "In Love with Paper and Paint"
Gantner Gallery Artist Late Summer Open Show, August 24 - September 14, 2019