Bill Kassel Fine Art: January 2016

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Sold a limited edition print today

Today I sold a limited edition print to a new Facebook friend. He saw a pic of this in a Facebook Banjo Group (Clawhammer Rules) and searched google images until he found my website. It's nice to know my work is getting around the net. Thank you Tommy.

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Artisans in the Park at the Conrad Weiser Homestead in Womelsdorf, PA

Another painting in the works
7x5 - gouache
Another view of the Conrad Weiser Homestead Springhouse

This painting along with many others (including prints) will be available at Artisans In The Park

At The Historic Conrad Weiser Homestead

You won't believe the amazing group of talented artists that are on hand to show you all of their breath taking work at this annual show including Robesonia Redware, Furnace Creek Forge, 1860 Wood Company, Robesonia Wicks, Judy's Pressed Garden, Bill Kassel Fine Art (Gouache paintings aka opaque watercolors) and many, many more!

http://www.artisansinthepark.com

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Weiser Homestead - Artisans in the Park

Here are the first 2 paintings I just finished for the Artisans In The Park on April 30th. These paintings (5x7) are from the Conrad Weiser Homestead where I will have a booth set up. The Originals and prints will be available at the show.

www.ArtisansInThePark.com

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Portrait Commission

Started a portrait commission. It's from a black and white photo, which I am making a color portrait. I feel it's coming along well. I'm doing this one in oil. I'm using the water mixable oils. So far I really like them. The photo is about 60 years old. Since it's a surprise present I'll post the art after she receives the painting. Okay, Here's a sneak preview.

Sneak peek Day 2

About Me

I was born in Chester County in 1951 and consider myself a Contemporary Realist. I started painting around the age of 12. I developed my interest in painting through my high school art classes with the help of my teacher Myrna Foote. My passion for painting was fueled by other Chester County Artists, N.C. Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth, Jamie Wyeth, Peter Hurd and Howard Pyle to name a few. I was also inspired by the works of Norman Rockwell. My subject matter is primarily from Chester, Berks and Lebanon County areas. I also have a passion for Colonial Williamsburg and other historical sites. I mainly work with gouache and watercolors and sometimes acrylics & oil. My favorite medium is gouache because of its versatility. After High School I started my studies at Penn State as an Art Education Major. I later switched to the Hussian School of Art in Philadelphia, earning a Associate of Arts degree. Studies included Graphic Arts, Illustration & Fine Arts. While at Hussian I studied fine arts under Elaine Dubrow, Louise Clement, Ruth Petlock, Kim Soo, Max Fisher, Walter Condit and Oliver Grimley. My works are included in many collections throughout the east coast. My Vision As an artist, I am inspired by everything around me. I am fascinated by the hidden color and textures that can be found in light and shadow. A primary goal of my art is to bring awareness to the wonderful world that surrounds us. I try to capture this vision in my paintings so others can see the beauty as I see it.