Making “herstory” as the first woman Ad Manager in Harte Hanks' newspaper chain, Louise's campaigns garnered national acclaim, besting "The Washington Post" & "Boston Globe." Continuing that pioneering spirit, she went on to publish the first woman’s regional magazine, "NJ Woman," and forged a 30-year career in journalism.
In 2001, following her heart and lifelong desire, Louise began to study oil painting with noted still life artist, Frank Arcuri--in-studio and at The Art Student’s League, NY, and master landscape painter, John P. Osborne at the Ridgewood Art Institute, NJ. She has exhibited at the National Arts Gallery, as part of the Hudson Valley Art Association and Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club Exhibitions. Her work has received industry awards, i.e., Kent Art Association, Ulrich; is in numerous private collections/foundations and was featured in the June, 2008 issue of "Artist's Magazine."
As a writer, Louise's syndicated features on art, personalities and travel have appeared in over 25 national and international publications. She is a Contributing Editor at The Artist's Magazine.
"Each day comes bearing its own gifts..." Untie the Ribbons."--R.A. Schabacker
Early in the sixties, as four fellow Liverpudlians took America by storm, my family arrived in the US and settled in New Jersey. After forging a successful 30-year career in publishing and journalism, in 2001, my lifelong dream of studying painting became a reality as I began extended instruction with several of the finest contemporary artists.
Moving forward, this visual journal is a way of chronicling a personal odyssey in art. I hope that by sharing my passion for painting life's journey, it will become a gateway for us to connect... exchange ideas... inform... inspire and entertain... all with the Arts in mind.
Toward that aim, please feel free to participate in its creation by sending along your comments, art news, or interesting items for discussion in future issues.
Color your world,
LBH
ART and ABOUT! - Workshop & Exhibition Opportunities
FEBRUARY 1 - 29. "Art from the Heart." In time for Valentine's Day. An exhibit of Florals and Still lifes by Louise B. Hafesh. Mane on Madison. 238 Madison Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 201/848-6969
FEBRUARY 12 - JUNE 17, 2012. "Look Now: Modern and contemporary Art from Private Collections." Offers a rare opportunity to view nearly 40 works by 31 20th- and 21st-century artists who have extended the boundaries of art making. (Michael Eastman, Roy Lichtenstein, Louise Bourgeois, Mark Bradford, Cindy Sherman... ) Montclair Art Museum. www.monclairartmuseum.org.
FEBRUARY 14 through APRIL 8, 2012. "A Passion for Drawings: Charles Ryskamp's Bequest to the Frick Collection. 1 East 70th Street (between Madison and Fifth Avenues) New York, NY 10021
FEBRUARY 7 - May 13, 2012. "Renoir, Impressionism and Full-length Painting. @ The Frick Collection. www.frick.org.
JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 25, 2012. "Resolve," curated by Tony Curanaj, will be at the Joashua Liner Gallery, NYC. Work by twenty-five artists (twenty-two painters, two sculptors and one photographer) " . . . whose work is rooted in classical art traditions, including work by Jacob Collins, Travis Schlaht, Graydon Parrish.
NOW - APRIL 1, 2012. "George Inness: Private Treasures. Brings together ten works from private collections in the Montclair area. Montclair Art Museum's George Inness Gallery. www.montclair-art.com
4 comments:
These are outstanding! What talent!
Thank you so much, Pat. I am really enjoying painting this Venetian mask series.
Wow - these are sooo nice!
Happy Thanksgiving.
Oil Paintings
Beautiful post and picture.Thank you sharing this kind of information.
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