How Urban Landscapes Come Together for Paul Devine

Paul Devine talks about his process: "I choose the subjects after sensing some immediate, strong impression such as a shadow under an awning, a humorous arrangement of roadway markings, or the strength and power of a truck tractor.


I do drawings on site, and allow prominent or interesting features determine the direction of the composition. I’m less interested in an accurate representation of the scene, and encourage myself to exaggerate form and manipulate scale.

What interests me is the challenge of maintaining a balance between intense conscious observation and the subconscious direction of the drawing. This results in an image that reveals a unique personal view in a language that can be understood to the viewer." http://www.pauldevine.com/

Paul Devine exhibits 30 Acrylic Lanscapes @ Northern Essex

30 Urban Landscape paintings by Paul Devine are on display at the ArtSpace @ Bentley Library, NECC-Haverhill Campus.

They include brightly painted parking meters and pylons, favorite coffee shops and familiar trucks and heavy equipment. It is a must see exhibit. You will begin to see your urban environment in a new light.

Exhibit runs from Nov 1st to Nov 24th Hours: Mon-Thurs 8 AM to 9 Pm, Fri 8 AM to 5 PM and Sat 9-1

For more information about the artist Paul Devine go to www.pauldevine.com

Paul Devine to Exhibit Urban Landscapes @ NECC

Painter, Paul Devine will be exhibiting several of his urban landscape paintings for the month of November at the Art Space @ Bentley Library.

The chaotic arrangement of strip malls, office buildings, parking lots and vehicles is the inspiration for this group of paintings.

The show runs from Nov 1st to the 24th. Be sure to attend the reception with the artist on Thursday, November 13th from 5 PM to 8PM

Something for Everyone @ the Spatial Relations Exhibit

David Hyland has 6 large scale photographs of everyday places like a wet road, a beach cottage or pile of sand. Each image has a strong relationship to the earth/ground. He is also showing 7 three dimensional works of cement, steel, wood and paper. They are twisted, tumbling and "transparent" houses.

Steve Grobis seems to celebrate the 1970's with his four found object sculptures. He combines avocado green sink and an explosion of cables and wires in one piece that hangs on the wall. He stops the viewer in his tracks with orange and gold carpet that sits on the floor and flanks an old orange philco refrigerator door. Anther piece features a harvest gold high chair and red light.

Andrea Panaro shows off her wide range of interests. She is exhibiting 3 woodblock prints entitled "Plane Exploding" and 8 acrylic paintings. The paintings have an earthy feel to them. Some are abstracted figures and other seem to have the forms of rocks or stone. Andrea varies the size of her canvas but keeps the color palate very similar. http://www.necc.mass.edu/

Reception with the Artists- Andrea Panaro, Steve Grobis and David Hyland

Please join the featured artists this month at the ArtSpace @ Bentley Library for a reception for their Spatial Relations exhibit. The reception is this Thursday October 9, 2008 from 5 to 7 PM.