Arts Council of Greater Palatka Inc. Gallery Opening with Doreen Hardie Larimer Arts Center

"Serenity"

  Some art shows leave an impression on your mind, and deserve repeating. Doreen Hardie's landscapes and people scenes, last shown at the Larimer Arts Center in 2010, was one of those memorable shows. The Arts Council of Greater Palatka is excited to welcome Mrs. Hardie back as featured artist for our 2017 May Show. The opening reception will be held Friday May 5th from 5:30 to 7:30 in our Galleries at the historic Larimer Arts Center - 216 Reid St., Palatka. "I am really looking forward to seeing Doreen’s new work," says Evelyn Snyder, Gallery Chairman for the Arts Council of Greater Palatka, "the photos of the art she is bringing are beautiful, I'm sure seeing them in person will be breathtaking!"

A student of the late Greek painter Antonios Karafyllakis, Doreen's impressionistic style is strongly influenced by his teaching. While inspired by the Caribbean landscape, Doreen's works also draw upon the diversity of the places she sees. Her paintings speak peace to the viewer.

 According to her website, Doreen Hardie's paintings reflect her deep faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and the beauty He created in the world around her. Doreen works primarily in oils. She maintains “The Word Gallery studio” in Palm Coast, Florida. Doreen says that while some people preach The Word and others write The Word, she paints The Word. “I put myself in all my paintings. Before I begin, I ask the Lord to bless my canvas, my brushes, and my eyes, so I can see and interpret the vision clearly. I don’t feel I am finished with a painting until it begins to sing to me.”

Doreen has shown her works in several galleries and shows in the Washington, DC area including a one-man showing of her works at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. She has also shown at the Washington Convention Center at the National Urban League Art Expo in Washington, DC, at Fine Art at the Riverfront art show in Wilmington, Delaware and at the Off The Main art show in Soho, New York. She was awarded a ribbon at The Potomac Art League’s Juried Show and for six years participated in the National Black Fine Art show at the Puck Museum in Soho, New York. Her paintings are also in private collections around the United States, Jamaica, Japan, Australia and Europe.

In Florida, Doreen has won awards in several juried shows at the Flagler County Art League and the St. Augustine Art Association.

Please help The Arts Council of Greater Palatka welcome Doreen back to Palatka on May 5th, enjoy some lovely art, refreshments and conversation, as you view the show which is free and open to the public. The show will be available for viewing through May 25th during regular Larimer Center hours of 10 am to 4 pm Monday through Thursday. 

  The Arts Council of Greater Palatka is the designated Local Arts Agency for Putnam County and is a 501C-3 non-profit organization and is supported in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and our members. For more info please visit www.artsinputnam.org or call 386-328-8998