Tom Bluemlein

Just returned from Jackson Hole, WY where I had a one man show at Horizon Fine Art. The town was buzzing with people for the Fall Arts Festival, my favorite time of year to enjoy the Grand Tetons. The first three paintings to sell were a Camden Maine boat scene, aspen trees and a river scene from Paris. Three diverse subjects in what most people think of as a ‘cowboy’ town. Just goes to show that people like all subjects no matter where they are and it confirms my belief that you should only paint what you find interesting. Varying subject matter keeps me open and loose. Why get in a rut when you have a choice not too? Thanks, Barbara for all your hard work!!

I am also taking on the job of President of the American Impressionist Society. Let me know if you would like more information on the great organization. I am looking for some talented artists to join and submit for the show in 2008 at Coda Gallery in Palm Desert, CA.

I hope if anyone is in Chicago August 10 you can stop by and see my paintings hanging with some great artists. This is the Salon Invitational of The American Impressionist Society. I had a peak at the show and it will be well worth the trip! It is at Hilligoss Gallery 505 N. Michigan Ave. Also I am painting for my one man show at Horizon Fine Art in Jackson Hole, WY on September 8.

Also, I am pleased to announce my new gallery, Dogwood Galleries 145 W Main St Lexington, KY. Please stop by and meet owner Jim Smith and the gallery director, Valerie Brotherton.

July finds me working hard for my shows this summer. I have added another gallery called Sea Gallery in Calabash, NC. That is north of Myrtle Beach and south of Wilmington, NC. Stop by if you are out that way. I have been named an artist member of American Society of Marine Artists.

June  is finding me very busy.  I will be doing my workshop on the 16 and 17. I have been invited to show at the Salon Invitational Show at the Hilligoss Gallery in Chicago July 27 and 28. I am also busy painting for the upcoming group show at Summit One Gallery in Highlands, North Carolina and my one man show in Jackson Hole, Wyoming at Horizon Fine Art Gallery.  This is part of the Fall Arts Festival in Jackson.

I just returned from The Impressionist Society National  show at the Hilligoss Gallery in downtown Chicago.  A wonderful experience to be chosen with so many fine painters.  I did receive an Award of Distinction, a honor for sure.  My next trip for plein air painting is at the end of this month I will be going to my favorite place, Santa Fe, New Mexico.