FacesofWinter2010

For this historic 2-day symposium, CSOPA is proud to present modern master painters who have studied with direct disciples of the legendary teacher, Frank Reilly. It has been said that it is impossible to discern from a painter's style that he knows The Reilly Method based upon French Academic training. It is evident that his students know how to paint. Join us for these classic rules of the road to great art and liberate your technique.

"As an instructor, Frank Reilly taught 3 classes a day at the Art Students League, then drove to the Woodstock School of Art (a branch of the Art Students League, built by the CCC in the early 1930’s) to teach there. He presented 40 lectures a year, 26 of them at the Art Students League, the others at various art schools and institutes throughout the country. Subjects included color; painting the model; painting landscapes; anatomy; drawing and structure; perspective; drapery; composition; and abstraction in color and black and white. He also lectured on the history of art from the Masters to modern and illustration art. All lectures included examples and “drawings and paintings executed on the spot.” A former student noted, “Mr. Reilly could do a whole lecture on how to paint a bubble on a glass of beer.” Reilly also taught at the Grand Central School of Art with his former teacher Frank Vincent DuMond, Illustration at the Pratt Institute, The Moore Institute in Pennsylvania, The American School of Art in New York, and founded the Frank Reilly School of Art." (www.americanartarchives.com/reilly.htm)

Welcome to CSOPA's 5th biennial Faces of Winter Portrait Festival Festival featuring more than 70 original paintings and sculptures selected from hundreds of entries. This tradition began at the Garden Education Center in Greenwich, moved to The Greenwich Arts Council Bendheim Galleries and Meeting Room for our last three winter festivals, and this year makes its February debut at UConn in Stamford. Why a Valentine reception? Because we believe there is no greater way to honor someone you love than with a commissioned portrait. We encourage grand opening attendees to keep this festive theme and wear something red. Desserts, soft drinks, and live music. Free to public.

Judges for cash and ribbon awards: Frank Covino and Thomas Nash

CSOPA's 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Everett Raymond Kinstler by Michael Shane Neal at the conclusion of the Friday Symposium (Symposium pre-registration required). Among Ray Kinstler's more than 1200 portraits are such well-known personalities as Tony Bennett, Carol Burnett, James Cagney, Betty Ford, Gene Hackman, Katharine Hepburn, Lady Bird Johnson, Paul Newman, Peter O'Toole, Gregory Peck, and John Wayne. Five US Presidents have posed for him... Nixon, Ford, Reagan, Bush and Clinton. The Ford and Reagan are the official White House portraits. He is currently painting Donald Trump, and the official portrait of former Mayor, Rudolph Giuliani. http://www.everettraymondkinstler.com/

Message from Igor Babilov:

"How exciting! And what a great topic for the festival! I will certainly look forward to participating and will be happy to contribute with my knowledge and experience. Particularly in the craft of drawing, which would be important to highlight in relation to Frank Reilly’s school. Frank Reilly, as the master of his generation and the teacher in the tradition of masters before him, gave a special emphasis in his works and lessons to anatomy and drawing from life. His drawings were based on the methods, which were taught at the renowned French, Italian and Russian academic schools of art. During my own years at the Russian Academy, drawing was the main focus of studies as the foundation for strong painting. Winning first prizes in the national academic contests, my drawings are now archived at the Academy’s permanent museum collection and my academic knowledge is what I now teach in the workshops to my students and in the demos I give to the large audiences of spectators. The knowledge of anatomy and the skill of drawing from life are two vital components in painting a human figure, which are prerequisites to working expertly, fast, and with details. Just like the Masters, I believe in mastering the skill of drawing, which in the end is the true measurement of a good painter. Given the importance of drawing, my live drawing subjects include the people from all walks of life: from car mechanics to the Heads of countries, the most recent live portrait sitter was the Pope. I believe, it would be invaluable to the participants of the event to witness a live drawing demo in the academic tradition of the masters, upon which the Frank Reilly’s school was based. I would be happy to share this in a 1 to 2 hr master drawing demonstration." (www.Babailov.com)

Stay at the luxurious Marriott Courtyard for half price - ($99 instead of $189/night)!!!! Located across the street from UConn Stamford.

They will only save 6 rooms for Thursday February 4th however for Friday and Saturday they will hold 15. Mention CSOPA prior to January 4 to get the discount.

The rate is only good if guests stay three nights and they can stay Sunday nite as well if they like. Special thanks to CSOPA Volunteer Jim Oher for making these terrific arrangements.

For this historic 2-day symposium, CSOPA is proud to present modern master painters who have studied with direct disciples of the legendary teacher, Frank Reilly. Presented by the Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists February 5 & 6 at the University of Connecticut, Stamford Campus at One University Place Stamford, CT.

Ten Master portrait artists, two event-filled days. Seating limited to insure a historic and intimate educational experience. The program below is an overview. Visit www.CSOPA.org for details and any program updates.

Master of Ceremonies: John Howard Sanden

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2010

9-9:30 Coffee/ Registration

9:30:-9:45 Welcome Instructions

9:45- 10:30 John Howard Sanden The Influence of Great Teachers on American Art

10:30-11:30 Frank Covino The Ancient Genealogy of the Rub Out Technique and controlled Palette as taught by Frank Reilly

11:30- 11:45 Break

11:45-12:30 Jack Faragasso Applying the Frank Reilly System to Paint the Figure

12:30-1:30 Lunch

1:30-2:15 Jack Faragasso Slide demonstration Constructing the Head using the Reilly System

2:15 -3:15 Panel Discussion: Robert A Anderson and Faculty The Pros And Cons Of Learning A Particular Method. The Best Ways of Developing Proficiency In The Craft Of Painting

315-3:30 Break

3:30 -4:45 Award Everett Raymond Kinstler, Presented by Michael Shane Neal and Friends

5:00 - 7:00 Dinner (On your own)

7:00 - 9:00 Valentine Desert/Awards Reception Faces of Winter Main Gallery

(Judges for awards Frank Covino and Thomas Nash)

Saturday February 6, 2010

9:30-9:45 Coffee

9:45-11:15 Laurel Stern Boeck The Wash In

11:15- 11:30 Break

11:30-12:30 Thomas Nash Integrating Reilly Concepts into Ones’ Personal Approach to Painting

12:30-1:30 Lunch

1:30-3:30 Igor Babailov Academic Drawing Demonstration from Life

3:30-3:45 Tea

3:45 -4:45 Break- out sessions. Critiques in Gallery Sanden and Anderson/ Portfolio Reviews Minifie Boeck

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Friday & Saturday Member Rate $175 for CSOPA members, UCONN faculty and students

Friday & Saturday Non Member Registration $200

One Day Friday or Saturday $145/$125 Member CSOPA or UCONN

*LIST OF EXHIBITING PORTRAIT ARISTS

Artist Last Name/Portrait Title/ AWARDS

Aaron, Howard Munce

Aeschliman, The Reverend John Wilson

Arroyo, Artist and Daughter

Batch, My Dad

Bedrosian, Eclipse

Biggs, Erik

Birkenruth, Sisters

Boyd, Kenny

Champanier, Rose Nocturne

D'Amico, Image MERIT

De Mena, Maria

Delafontaine, Margot

DeVito, Ralphie

DeVito, Gaea

Duke, Katie and Her Daughters Kayla and Scarlett

Durkee, Anna

Fisher, Portrait of Wendell

Fluhr, Self Portrait MERIT

France-Vaz, Jane Silence

Gleason, Girl On the Beach

Goodman, Milton & Sophie

Gurpide, Fenix

Hennes, Connor

Howland-Murray, Emelia

Jackson, CAPT John Hay McConnell USCGR

James, Avery

Kranyak, Road King

Leer, Jack MERIT

Lennox, Portrait of Abigail

Lieberman, Stymied

Lopez, The Actor

Luber, Portrait of Gloria

Luchak, Tasha

Martin, Betty

Masanz, Predicament

Masanz, The Secret of My Success

Masi, Hallie

McBryan, Krystina

McManus, The Scholar

Mills, Professor Nolan

Mills, Philosopher MERIT

Moné, Eli

Moriarty, Diane and Tiffany

Murzyn, Hayden's Hat

Nadel, Zoe

Osborne, Robert Johnson & the Blue Terraplane MERIT

Philibert, The Cellist

Picard, Beloved

Post, Lauren, My Student

Powell, JAH Solider

Price, Kiba

Proctor, Colette

Proctor, Bob Bigger than Life

Proctor, Reflective Bobby MERIT

Radvan, Jacki

Regan, Amanda

Reinhardt, Contemplating Innocence

Riccio, Benny

Rorick, Anne and Spunky

Schappler, Embedded

Schulz, Hol(e)y Red Shirt

Schur, Maria

Silverman, Kandace

Spaulding, Sandy MERIT

Spector, Portrait of Barry THIRD PLACE[invitation/catalog cover]

Taubner, Hanna Bishop

Uhrynowski, Kate

Villarreal, Self-Portrait SECOND PLACE

Wagner, The Distinguished Flyer

Wakeen, Alyse

West, Florence FIRST PLACE

Winner, Japanese Robe

Yanovskaya-Sink, Lady in Black Hat

Zeller, Sophia

FW10 AWARD WINNERS:

First Place

Florence by artist Linda West

Roxbury, CT

Second Place

Self Portrait by artist Jesus Villareal

Stratford, CT

Third Place

Portrait of Barry by artist Joel Spector

New Milford, CT

The Jerry's Artarama Drawing Award

Image by Artist Susan D'Amico

Hartford, CT

MERIT AWARDS:

Self Portrait by artist Nanette Fluhr

Dix Hills, NY

Jack by artist Rebecca Leer

Ridgewood, NJ

The Philosopher by artist Lauren Mills

Norwalk, CT

Robert Johnson and the Blue Terraplane by Artist Chris Osborne New Milford, CT

Reflective Bobby by artist Alan Proctor Sandy by artist Kevin Spaulding

Old Lyme, CT

Bronx, New York