Gary Stretar - Art in the Park

Gary Sretar is another wonderful landscape artist that I came across at the Fair. These pictures don't even come close to doing his paintings justice. In person his large oils are so rich and warm with color.

Gary's art can be found at ArtPickle.

William McCarthy - Art in the Park

Art in the Park -- I love spending a beautiful spring afternoon looking at amazing art. Montclair Museum sponsors Art in the Park here in our lovely town of Montclair - and it never disappoints.

I came across some really wonderful artists.

William McCarthy, is a landscape artist who paints strictly from memory. He told me that all of his pieces are painted indoors. He sketches his pieces first in a little notepad. His sketches are probably no bigger than the size of a business card. When he's satisfied with the detail, the then paints amazing oils from his tiny sketches. His colors are gorgeous.

Check out William's website.

Sharon France

I spotted Sharon France years ago on Ebay. She paints the simple scenic calm of rural America. Each painting is so peaceful and serene. Her paintings suck you in. You almost feel like you're  wandering the grounds of a beautiful old mid western farm in an early, hazy, warm summer morning.

Check out her website.

Check out her Art on Ebay.