We’re hosting a special one-artist engagement featuring painter Fred Wackerle

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Wackerle will be in the gallery for a show and reception on Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 1 to 5 pm. The artist will meet the public and exhibit never-before-seen works.

Hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine will be served.

Light, Shape, and Shadow runs through January 31, 2013.

About Fred Wackerle

After a 40-year career as an executive search consultant specializing in CEO succession, Fred Wackerle retired and has spent the last several years living between Chicago and Tucson.

“Baboquivari Sunset”, by Fred Wackerle 48” x 48”, oil

Wackerle, who has been featured in national art publications, specializes in plein air and studio painting, conducting a large amount of his work outside.

His process consists of scouting out a good location—at times hiking at great length—selecting dramatic light conditions, editing the subject matter for composition, and selecting a color palette that achieves a striking impression.

The artist also paints alla prima, a technique that centers on painting quickly. This method allows him to capture fleeting scenes quickly.

Smaller works are brought into his studio for glazing and correct for light and shadow. Larger works, especially cloud abstracts and sunsets, are done in the studio either directly from life observation or memory.