Art Blog - Ron Anderson's original oil paintings

"Obama originals: New chief executive inspires all manner of portraits

2009-06-14T17:45:00.003-04:00

I was inspired to create this work while following the historic campaign of President Barack Obama. I imagine there will be family scenes of this type in the years to come for the Obama family.

With the many challenges facing the country, there will be much to accomplish from his first day in office. I hope that after a long day of working with his staff on behalf of the country, that he does have the type of family moment depicted here.

“Formula 44” was completed in July 2008, and displayed it at the Columbus College of Art and Design’s Biennial Faculty Art Exhibit. Obama was still not the presumptive nominee for the Democratic Party at this time. He was running a fierce race with Hillary Clinton, and she was showing no sign of backing down.

My feeling was that with the campaign Obama was running that he had an unmatched ability to ignite a new generation of people that had never thought twice to vote or even get involved in politics in the past.

From media reports, I watched the people respond to what he was saying and what his ideas meant to them. It wasn’t because he could be the next black President but that he represented a connection to a generation of voters of all races, and ethnicity that no other President in history has been able to do, and that to me is leadership.

I felt this was the perfect time for me to create this artwork. It started as a pen and ink sketch playing with the idea of seeing Obama seated behind the desk in the Oval Office with his family. President John F. Kennedy invited the public to connect with his family against Jacquelyn’s wishes through various photo opportunities.

I was inspired by the Kennedy’s, and the historical connection that the Obama family has to the Kennedy legacy.I am an artist, and it is my wish to record the history of the times, and “Formula 44” is my contribution to the documentation of Obama’s presidency. It is significantly important to me to make this statement and hopefully history will find it worthy.

"Formula 44" is featured in The Columbus Dispatch, 06/14/09

"Obama originals: New chief executive inspires all manner of portraits"
Arts & Life section, page E and E2 with photo of the artwork. Article written by Jill Laster/The Columbus Dispatch, and Randy Kennedy/New York Times News Service.

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"Formula 44" was also included in the following art exhibit:

Columbus College of Art & Design

"2008 Faculty Biennial"
10/3/08-12/06/08

Remembering September 11, 2001 through Art

2006-09-08T10:34:00.000-04:00

"9/11-9:11-911"

After searching online for information about the events that unfolded on 9/11/01, I found it quite wonderful to find so many artists who had captured and expressed their feelings in the form of artwork in the aftermath.

A simple web search revealed a multitude of artworks which depict the events of that day. Each piece of art that I viewed is unique, and the mood and tone differ depending on how the artist wanted to portray his or her ideas.

Ron has a family member living in New York and I can recall how concerned we were for his welfare, for the welfare of his family, and for all of the people who were in the vicinity of the Towers when they were attacked.

As we watched the news coverage, it was difficult to understand how anyone could wreak so much devastation and cause so much harm. Ron was the featured artist on The Art List web site http://www.theartlist.com/ in February 2005. He spoke about painting "9/11-9:11-911" in the interview session/article that is displayed next to his painting.

(Excerpt)

TAL: What was your inspiration for the painting entitled "9/11-9:11-911"?

RA: The day of this historical event, the world was stunned by the visual impact of the news coverage. The media flashed the images of the event on the networks over and over. We saw the horror of the towers falling and a barrage of images detailing the impact.

I watched the news daily and felt helpless to change what was unfolding. When I viewed these powerful and emotional images I was compelled to respond. Being a visual artist, I looked for a way to convey my thoughts and feelings, but in a different manner than the media coverage was presenting.

The news coverage of the event was from a distance. From that distance it was hard to visualize these images as real because we were too far away to sense that these were real people dying. The challenge for me was to present a different view of the same event.

It became clear to me that I would place the viewer there on the floor inside the building with the victims. It took me a couple of years to have the courage to paint this image, because I wanted to be respectful and honor those who lost their lives. I hope I have done so.

You can find the full article at the following address:

http://www.theartlist.com/aom205.html

Ron did not paint "9/11-9:11-911 until 2003. He told me that this was a very emotional piece for him to paint and he wanted to paint it with respect for those who lost their lives. He painted the work on a large scale at 108"x84" (wxh) with oil on canvas. You feel as if you are there inside the building when you view the work.

I found several web sites with information about the attack on the World Trade Center, and added them to the page showing his 9/11-9:11-911 painting on our web site. I listed several here with links for anyone interested in visiting their web pages.

digitalarchive

The September 11 Digital Archive was funded by a major grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation . It was organized by the American Social History Project/Center for Media and Learning at the City University of New York Graduate Center, and the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University. Visit these sites for more information.

Posted by: Robin Anderson

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Sketches of completed paintings

2007-01-15T15:25:00.000-05:00

I have had visitors to my site request that I show what my paintings look like from initial sketch or idea to finished product. I am posting a few sketches here of some of my figurative work.

"Concrete Village" on top row

"Killer Joe" on the left

"Pieta" on the right

Visit www.ronandersonstudio.com to see the finished work of "Concrete Village" and "Killer Joe".

Worthington Arts Council to showcase landscapes by Ron Anderson

2007-03-12T13:02:00.000-04:00

Worthington Arts Council 2007 Visual Arts Exhibition series

Ron will present a selection of his plein air landscapes at two locations in Worthington, Ohio beginning in May, 2007.

He was invited to exhibit his work by the Worthington Arts Council, and he will be available to answer questions about the paintings at the Opening Reception.

His paintings will be on display at the following locations:

Park National Bank7140 N. High St.Worthington, OH 43085

Worthington Municipal Building6550 N. High St.Worthington, OH 43085

The exhibits will run from 5/7/07 through 7/2/07. The Opening Reception will take place at the Worthington Municipal Building on 5/11/07 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

We are working with WAC Arts Coordinator Anne Raynor who extended the invitation to Ron to partner with the Worthington Arts Council for this project.

Anne is very professional and a joy to work with, and Ron and I both appreciate this outstanding opportunity to showcase his plein air work.

Visit http://www.worthingtonarts.org/ for information about additional WAC exhibits and events.

Posted by: Robin

Ron Anderson Studio, LLC - studio visits by appointment

2007-07-24T19:08:00.000-04:00

Email me or visit my web site at www.ronandersonstudio.com

Studio visits by appointment

"When The Spirit Moves" exhibit, The Shot Tower Gallery through 10/9/08 - by Ron Anderson

2008-08-28T18:40:00.001-04:00

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The Shot Tower Gallery at the Ft. Hayes Metropolitan Education Center presents:

"When The Spirit Moves"

9/8/08-10/9/08

Dance and Music Theme for Exhibition a the Ft. Hayes Metropolitan Education Center. The exhibit includes original artwork, and a poster exhibition showcasing the history of African American Dance.

Ron was invited to join six other artists in showcasing his oil paintings depicting the music and dance theme.

Exhibit concludes 10/09/08

Ft. Hayes Metropolitan Education Center/The Shot Tower Gallery
546 Jack Gibbs Blvd.
Columbus, Ohio 43215

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The Supreme Court of Ohio Reception for Artists 6/3/08

2008-06-08T14:22:00.002-04:00

"Ohio: The Law, the Land & the People"

On Tuesday, June 3rd 2008, The Supreme Court of Ohio hosted a Reception, titled “Ohio: The Law, the Land and the People”, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. to acknowledge and celebrate the contributors and contemporary artists whose work is at the Ohio Judicial Center. In a statement issued by the Public Information Office of The Supreme Court of Ohio,

“The Reception marked the official launch of an effort to raise awareness of the art, and thank the collection’s benefactors.”

Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer invited me to make comments on behalf of the artists as a part of the planned activities for the event. I arrived at 4:30 p.m. and met several of the contemporary artists who have work in the Supreme Court Building. We each posed for a photograph with Chief Justice Moyer in the Courtroom.

The actual Reception began with remarks by Chief Justice Moyer who spoke of the importance of public art. In a press release prepared by the Public Information Office of The Supreme Court of Ohio, Chief Justice Moyer made the following statement:

“Since moving into the Ohio Judicial Center four years ago, the court has acquired a large collection of new public art that reflects the work of the judiciary, and builds on the impressive existing collection of original art throughout the refurbished building. This collection further joins two disciplines that on their face may appear quite different, art and law, but at their roots are aimed at the same goal, finding truth.”

I spoke after he gave his remarks, and I spoke of the value of public art, and I acknowledged the contribution of the many contemporary artists who have created work for the Ohio Judicial Center. I was also invited to offer a few brief comments for the press release and I made the following statement:

“Speaking on behalf of the many talented artists who have created work for the Ohio Judicial Center, we are thankful for the opportunity that was given to us to help celebrate this historical building, and add to its beauty and aesthetics. It is our hope that our artwork, which depicts the rich heritage of the state of Ohio, will bring joy and inspiration to all who visit the Ohio Judicial Center.”

Following our speeches, guests enjoyed catered hors d’oeuvres and beverages in the Grand Concourse, and the self-guided tours began. The areas of the building open to guests for the evening included the 1st floor, the Visitor Education Center, the area that includes the reflecting pools, and several additional areas of the building where artwork is on display.

The contemporary artists who were honored include the following individuals: Ron Anderson, Dale Chihuly (with Lino Tagliapietra & Ben Moore), Malcolm Cochran, Debra Dawson, Paul Emory, Paul Hamilton, Nicholas Hill, Frank Hunter, M. Katharine Hurley, Katherine Kadish, Kojo Kamau, Joe Lombardo, Abdi Roble, Aminah Robinson, Rudolph Scheffler, Andrew F. Scott, and Rebecca Taft. The event was well-attended with approximately 250 or so guests in attendance.

The contributors were acknowledged early in the evening by Chief Justice Moyer, and include: Sheldon Taft, Denny Ramey of the Ohio State Bar Association, Linda Thompson Kohli of the Ohio State Bar Foundation, James O’Donnell who is a photographer, William Laidlaw, and Justice Herb Brown.

The Public Information Office of The Supreme Court of Ohio issued the following statement as a part of their press release:

“The collection includes more than 160 pieces of contemporary art and historic maps dating to the mid-17th century. Many of the pieces depict Ohio subjects from Hocking Hills landscapes to portraits of past Supreme Court Justices to photographs of Ohio’s 88 county courthouses.

The artwork reinforces the art and architecture of the former 1930’s-era Ohio Departments Building that was restored and opened in 2004 as the first building in the state’s history devoted solely to the judicial branch. Some of this original art includes murals, relief sculptures and mosaics depicting scenes and people from Ohio history, important Ohio industries and other subjects.”

Much of the art housed in the Ohio Judicial Center, was made possible by the support of the Ohio State Bar Association, The Ohio State Bar Foundation, and other art patrons. The printed program that was made available to all guests includes the following comments in the “Introduction & Welcome” section:

“…Both the law and art are fundamentally aimed at bringing order from disorder. The law does this for society, forming the very bedrock of civilization. Art does this in the physical realm, forming the basis of beauty…”All religions, arts, and sciences are branches of the same tree,” Albert Einstein once said. “All these aspirations are directed toward ennobling man’s life, lifting it from the sphere of mere physical existence and leading the individual towards freedom…”

I attended this event with my wife and business partner, Robin Anderson. Robin worked closely with the Court Relations Program Manager to prepare my personal guest list, and to provide additional administrative support. We invited several of my art patrons, and a good number of people from the arts community to attend the Reception.

We both remarked at the close of the evening how pleased we were to have had the opportunity to speak informally at such an outstanding event, with representatives from the Columbus Museum of Art, the Wexner Center for the Arts, The King Arts Complex, several local arts galleries, The O.S.U. Faculty Club, Experience Columbus, The German Village Society, Greater Columbus Arts Council, Ohio Arts Council, and to speak with many of my fellow artists and art patrons.

My artwork consists of six, 4-by-8-foot oil paintings that depict the evolution of law in Western civilization. The paintings are on the 11th floor in the Rule of Law Gallery, and the series is entitled “The History of the Rule of Law”. The artwork was commissioned by the Ohio State Bar Association, and is on permanent loan to the Supreme Court of Ohio.

Robin and I spent the last hour of the evening on the 11th floor, speaking with guests who came to view my oil paintings. I always enjoy sharing my artwork with the community, and it is a pleasure to hear questions about my paintings, and to share information about the artwork.

We also had the good fortune to meet two gentlemen from a local art gallery who invited me to exhibit several of my German Village plein air landscapes in a current exhibit at the Columbus Historical Society’s Gallery.

It was an extraordinary evening and I do feel that events of this nature that bring artists and art lovers together benefit all. I look forward to many more events of this type. There is an increased focus on the arts in Ohio, and I would love to see many more Receptions in our future to celebrate the artwork of our many talented local artists.

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Ron Anderson
Ron Anderson Studio, LLC

Columbus Regional Airport Authority, 2008 Black History Month display

2008-02-24T23:11:00.004-05:00

Columbus Regional Airport Authority

"Today is Tomorrow's History"

View additional photos and information about the CRAA 2008 Black History Month display on our web site.

Ron Anderson is one of the individuals featured in this special installation. "Today is Tomorrow's History" is presented on the ticketing level at Port Columbus through the end of 2/08.

Posted by: Robin

Paintings by local artist headed to the Musee des Arts Derniers in Paris - by Ron Anderson

2008-02-22T10:37:00.001-05:00

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I posted about the "Legacy of Local Artists" exhibit at the Columbus Museum of Art in a previous blog entry. Here is more detail about this special installation from www.columbusalive.com :

Portrait of an Artist

...Artists usually document larger-than-life subjects, but a special exhibition at the Columbus Museum of Art offers a new way of looking at the artists themselves. Togo-native artist and gallery proprietor Talle Bamazi captures five African American artists set against spare surrealist backgrounds in his new exhibition, Columbus Portraits.

Inspired by the West African oral tradition of griots, Bamazi documented five Columbus-based painters, artists, photographers and friends on enormous canvases in homage to the importance of tradition in contemporary creative life. Along with Aminah Robinson — whose latest exhibition, Along Water Street, is also currently on display — local photographers Kojo Kamau, Abdi Roble and Tariq Tarey and painter Ron Anderson, are given the royal treatment in subdued oils on linen...

http://www.columbusalive.com/?sec=calendar&story=alive/publish/alive_alist.html

A closing reception takes place Wednesday February 27, before the portraits make their way to the Musee des Arts Derniers in Paris.

—Nikki Davis

What: "Legacy of Local Artists"
When: Through February 28
Where: Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.
Web: columbusmuseum.org
Web: columbusalive.com

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Robin Anderson
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Columbus Museum of Art, Legacy of Local artists exhibit 2/08

2008-02-02T20:43:00.001-05:00

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Ron was one of several local artists that had their portraits painted by artist Talle Bamazi recently. The completed paintings make up the "Legacy of Local Artists" display at the Columbus Museum of Art from 2/1/08 - 2/28/08.

The following article at the Fostoria Review Times Online gives a description of this special installation:

"The Columbus Museum of Art celebrates the city's rich heritage of African-American art with a special installation of works by Columbus artist Talle Bamazi on view Feb. 1-28. Bamazi created an ongoing series of portraits of his colleagues with objects symbolic of their African Lineage...."

This is a wonderful project, and brings many of the areas finest from the art community to the attention of art lovers, and patrons of the museum. Stop by if you can during the month of February !

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Robin Anderson
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Columbus Regional Airport Authority, Black History Month display at Port Columbus - by Ron Anderson

2008-02-04T15:06:00.001-05:00

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Columbus Regional Airport Authority

"Today is tomorrow's History"

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority's Diversity Council created a display for Black History Month that is located on the ticketing level at Port Columbus. This display is entitled "Today is Tomorrow's History", and will remain in the terminal from 2/1/08-2/28/08.

It includes photographs and biographical information of contemporary African-Americans who are currently making a positive impact here in our community and across the country. I was contacted by a member of the Council and requested to send information about Ron, who is included in this special installation.

Ron and I both appreciate the invitation that was extended to him to be a part of this outstanding program. A number of prominent local members of our community are featured, including Senator Ray Miller and Mayor Michael Coleman.

The display includes free standing panels. Each panel focuses on divisions of recognition such as, current political figures, national sports, national arts, and local individuals. In addition to these divisions there is a panel dedicated to four African-Americans who have airports named after them in the U.S.

* I drove out to see the CRAA special installation on 2/4/08 and made a list of the people who have their photo and biographical information displayed. Here are the individuals featured:

FEATURED AFRICAN-AMERICANS IN COLUMBUS, OHIO:

Senator Ray Miller
Mayor Michael Coleman
Ron Anderson
Gene Smith
Curtis Moody
Dwight E. Smith
Vickie Stringer
Kathleen Ransier
Bishop Timothy J. Clarke and wife Clytemnestra L. Clarke
Dee James

SPORTS:
Tiger Woods
Serena Williams
Eddie George
LeBron James
Troy Smith
Laila Ali
Michael Jordan

POLITICIANS:

Maxine Waters
Carol Mosely Braun
Barack Obama
Kweisi Mfume
Condoleezza Rice
Colin Powell
Jesse Jackson

ENTERTAINMENT/ARTS:

Bill Cosby
Stevie Wonder
Halle Berry
Tyler Perry
Maya Angelou
Ophrah Winfrey

AFRICAN-AMERICANS WHO HAVE HAD AIRPORTS NAMED AFTER THEM:

Maynard Jackson
Medgar Evers
Thurgood Marshall
Louis Armstrong

Additional information about the Columbus Regional Airport Authority can be found on their web site.

Posted by:
Robin Anderson
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Charlie's InnerartBits: Ron Anderson Studio Tapes on Youtube

2007-08-04T16:20:00.000-04:00

Inner Art blog

Charlie Einhorn was kind enough to post my video tapes on his blog. I have new video clips showing me in my art studio talking about my oil paintings.

Visit http://www.innerart.com/ for more arts related news and info.

Thank you Charlie !

Charlie's InnerartBits: Ron Anderson Studio Tapes on Youtube

www.youtube.com/rastudio1

A note of appreciation

2008-01-06T19:21:00.000-05:00

Thank you !

2007 was an amazing year for Ron. He had a good number of art exhibits and projects that allowed him to share his artwork with the community, and he was able to devote some of his free time to his oil paintings. That is tricky with his schedule, but he always finds a way.

We enjoyed meeting new art patrons and talking about the arts with our advocates and peers. I appreciate the sincere interest in Ron's artwork that comes across in the conversations we have with guests at our art exhibits and other art venues.

There is an increased focus on supporting the arts in Ohio, and any program that brings artists and art patrons together benefits all. There are many talented artists in Ohio, and it is good to see the increased activity.

Thank you all for helping us to share Ron's artwork, and I wish you all a prosperous new year !

Cordially,

Robin Anderson

Managing Partner

Ron Anderson Studio, LLC

"Roots and Legacies" exhibit, Columbus Cultural Art Center

2007-11-18T19:26:00.000-05:00

Celebrate the legacy of 17 Central Ohio artists at the Ohio Art League's Roots and Legacies exhibit

Ron attended the opening reception of the "Roots and Legacies" exhibit at the Columbus Cultural Art Center on 11/18/07. The event was well attended, and the exhibit is dedicated to the memory of artist and educator Ed Colston, and Ray Hanley, past President of the Greater Columbus Arts Council.

The seventeen artists in the exhibition include:

Bill Agnew
Ralph Bell
Smoky Brown
Rev. St. Patrick Clay
Ed Colston
Tony Davenport
Ann DeWald
Gilda Edwards
Jeanne Fryer-Kohles
Roman Johnson
Robert King
Mary Merrill
William F. Ollila
Mahler Ryder
Mildred Slade
Robert Stull
John Vaughn

Ron was pleased to see many fellow artists, and art supporters from the community attend the reception. He was personally acquainted with many of the artists included in the exhibit, and has been inspired by their work.

The exhibit program includes information about how the exhibition was conceived, and describes how Ohio Art League Director Sean Cooper "...embraced the concept of this exhibition, sought and received funding from GCAC to produce a catalog of the artists and their work."

The Preface included in the exhibit program was written by Denny Griffith, President of the Columbus College of Art and Design. He mentions that he was acquainted with a dozen of the artists, and states that "It is a splendid gesture and a rare opportunity for all of us to reflect on their lives, their work, their passing, and their lasting influence. We were, and are, enriched by them, and we are lucky to have known them."

Columbus Cultural Art Center
Exhibit runs 11/18/07- 12/30/07Call (614) 645-7047 for details

Posted by: Robin

Bettye Stull Curator's Talk at The King Arts Complex, 10-18-07

2007-09-29T16:00:00.000-04:00

Curator's Talk at The King Arts Complex

Ron has six oil paintings included in the "Echoes of our Ancestors" exhibit at The King Arts Complex in Columbus, Ohio. Bettye Stull is the Curator of this show, and has a Curator's Talk scheduled for 10/18/07 that is open to the public:

Curator’s Talk
October 18, 2007 FREE to the public 6 PM -7:30 PM
...Experience the knowledge and expertise of curator, Bettye Stull. Ms. Stull has over twenty years of experience in arts administration and curating. This session will include interactive dialogue with Bettye as she shares her methods of selecting works of art for exhibition...
Echoes of our Ancestors

Sept 13-November 10, 2007
Elijah Pierce Gallery
...Echoes of Our Ancestors is a thought provoking exhibition that celebrates the rich, diverse and artistic legacy of past and present African American artists. The artistic excellence of the work reflects a passion and sensibility greatly inspired and influenced by the artists’ mentors, distinguished art educators and scholars...

(The King Arts Complex for more information)

Posted by:Robin Anderson

"The African American Story" by author Joy Masoff

2007-06-27T17:53:00.000-04:00

Panel three of Ron's triptych "Cargo" is featured on page 12 of "The African American Story" by author Joy Masoff.

The original artwork is included in the permanent art collection of The King Arts Complex in Columbus, Ohio.

The "Cargo: The Middle Passage" interactive art installation depicts the interior of a slave ship.

Posted by: Robin Anderson

Art Licensing of "Cargo" painting

2006-11-11T14:13:00.000-05:00

Robin posted the following on her blog Original Oil Paintings:

Art Licensing agreement for "Cargo" oil painting

I have been working with a publisher in New York to have panel three of Ron's "Cargo" triptych included in an upcoming hard cover Scholastic book for elementary students.

The Licensing Agreement has been signed, but I will wait to post specific details about the Author and Publisher until the book is published in 02/07.

Ron is very protective of his artwork and does not agree to license the use of his images without careful consideration. He was very pleased however, to participate in this project. Ron was honored to receive a request from the author to include his work, and looks forward to sharing his artwork with her readers.

The "Cargo" triptych was acquired in 2005 by The King Arts Complex in Columbus, Ohio. They will be recognized in the Photo Credit section of the book. The "Cargo" artwork is the centerpiece of a permanent installation entitled "Cargo: The Middle Passage" which depicts slavery aboard a Cargo ship.

"Cargo: The Middle Passage" was recognized by the Greater Columbus Arts Council in 2006, and the King Arts Complex was the recipient of the GCAC "Artistic Excellence" Award in the amount of $10,000.00. This is a wonderful interactive exhibit, and is well worth the trip. Visit The King Arts Complex web site at http://www.thekingartscomplex.com/ for more information, if you would like to experience this powerful and emotional installation.

Posted by: Robin

The Ohio State University Faculty Club

2006-05-03T12:37:00.000-04:00

The Ohio State University Faculty Club

Robin and I installed the artwork for my solo exhibit at The Ohio State University Faculty Club on 5/1/06.

The artwork is on display in the Faculty lounge and in the front hallway. I am very pleased with the venue and found it a wonderful space to share my paintings.

I have Marion Fisher (Art Exhibit Coordinator, The Ohio State University Faculty Club) to thank for extending the invitation to me to show my paintings at the Faculty Club.

The exhibit is entitled "Moments" and includes oil paintings on canvas with both figurative and landscapes featured. I selected paintings that depict a dynamic moment or event such as a snapshot might capture a moment in time.

"Moments" will continue through 6/23/06 with an opening reception on 5/11/06 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. RSVP to the Faculty Club by 5/9/06 at (614) 292-2262.

(Artwork is entitled "Regatta Afternoon" and is included in the Ohio State University Faculty Club exhibit. This painting was created en plein air at a location along Riverside Drive in Columbus, Ohio in 2005)

"Voodoo Zoo" oil painting included in Ohio Art League exhibit

2006-06-06T09:45:00.000-04:00

"Voodoo Zoo" was selected for inclusion in the Ohio Art League exhibit.

Ohio Art League's "95th Annual Spring Juried Exhibit" to be held at The Columbus Museum of Art, April 29-September 3, 2006.

Claudine Ise, Associate Curator of Exhibitions at The Wexner Center for the Arts is Juror for this event.

Ohio Arts Council Juried Art Exhibit

2006-07-22T16:29:00.000-04:00

The Columbus Metropolitan Library, Friends of the CML and the OAC’s Online Visual Artist Registry

http://www.ohioonlinearts.org/

The Columbus Metropolitan Library and the Ohio Arts Council will present the First Annual Online Visual Artist Registry Juried Art Show at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Library.

The exhibition will be on display at The Columbus Metropolitan Main Library in the Humanities Fine Arts and Recreation Department August 4 through November 30, 2006. The library is located at 96 S. Grant Avenue in Columbus, Ohio.

I have artwork included in this exhibit and am looking forward to this event being an annual opportunity for local artists. I am very pleased with the number of interested art patrons who have seen my art on the OAC Art Registry and have contacted me.

"White House in German Village"

onCampus, The Ohio State University

2006-06-13T14:32:00.000-04:00

onCampus publication

I had the pleasure of meeting "onCampus" Associate Editor Julia Harris recently and was interviewed about my solo art exhibit at The Ohio State University Faculty Club.

The article appears in the 6/8/06 edition, (Volume 35, No. 20 - page 2)

onCampus is a publication for O.S.U. Faculty and Staff. Follow this link to view the article online:

http://www.oncampus.osu.edu/article.php?id=822

I had the opportunity to walk-through the exhibit space with Julia and speak with her about each painting. We discussed exhibits that I have participated in here in Ohio and also in New York and talked about several of my art commissions.

Julia did a wonderful job of capturing my thoughts about my artwork and my career as an artist and wrote a wonderful article.

The exhibit runs through 6/23/06 and is open to the public. For more information, contact the Faculty Club at (614) 292-2262.

The Ohio State University Faculty Club

2006-01-27T16:49:00.000-05:00

Save the Date!

Ron Anderson: Oil Paintings "Moments"

Ron Anderson will present recent work in an exhibition at The Ohio State University Faculty Club starting 05/03/06 and continuing through 06/23/06.

An Opening Reception in honor of the exhibition will be held on Thursday 05/11/06, from 6:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Press releases and invitations will be issued in April 2006. For more information, please call the club at (614) 292-2262 or contact the artist.

Greater Columbus Arts Council Artistic Excellence Award 2006

2006-04-26T15:16:00.000-04:00

Business Arts Partnership program and the "Artistic Excellence Award"

The King Arts Complex won the Greater Columbus Arts Council "Artistic Excellence" award for the art installation and educational exhibit "Cargo: The Middle Passage" on 04/25/06.

My triptych entitled "Cargo" is the centerpiece of the exhibit which includes two life-size sculpures of children by artist Woodrow Nash.

The $10,000.00 award for the King Arts Complex is well deserved and shows that the arts community recognizes the remarkable achievements of Executive Director Barbara Nicholson and her wonderful staff.

I worked closely with Barbara Nicholson from the planning meetings through the opening reception of this exhibit and was very excited to hear this outstanding news.

The "Cargo: The Middle Passage" installation is a permanent art exhibit. Visit The King Arts Complex web site for more information if you would like to view the exhibit.

The King Arts Complex

867 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43203

The Greater Columbus Arts Council

100 E. Broad St.Suite 2250
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Ohio Art League, 95th Annual Spring Juried Exhibit

2006-04-19T18:06:00.000-04:00

Ohio Art League

My artwork was selected for inclusion in the Ohio Art League's "95th Annual Spring Juried Exhibit" to be held at The Columbus Museum of Art, April 29-September 3, 2006.

Claudine Ise, Associate Curator of Exhibitions at The Wexner Center for the Arts is Juror for this event.

Visit the web sites of these arts organizations for additional information or email me at admin@ronandersonstudio.com for more details.

There are many talented artists in the Ohio Art League. This will be a wonderful showcase for the artwork of OAL members.

Ohio Art League

Wexner Center for the Arts

Dublin Area Art League DAAL

2006-04-17T23:31:00.000-04:00

DAAL

I received very nice feedback from the members of the Dublin Area Art League after serving as Guest Speaker on 3/9/06 at their monthly member meeting. Thank you to all members who offered feedback. I truly enjoyed meeting you all and wish you much success in your future artistic endeavors !

Member Feedback:

"Ever since I saw Ron's work at the Springfield Museum, I was amazed at the figures and the feeling behind the scenes. I couldn't leave the picture and kept coming back to it that day to look and admire it some more. It was my number one favorite of all the works in that museum. I so much appreciate his time to come to our DAAL meeting to show us more of his work and share his methods. He is really an inspiration to us aspiring painters.
Thanks" -S. D.

"Dear Ron, I wanted to share with you some of the impressions I had of your work as I shared them with a friend who couldn't make your presentation at the Dublin Library. She had also seen your work at the Springfield Art Museum, and was really disappointed with not being able to come. I was just so impressed with your work and that you took the time to share it with us:
{ Ron was a very humble, extremely talented speaker, so I'm so sorry you missed it too. His career began in women's fashion design for Halle's. That's why he is so great with figure drawing. He showed us three amazing works that he completed about slaves coming over as cargo on ships, and another a commissioned set of huge works for the Supreme Court about the written word. These pieces were, in my opinion, what will put him a whole different category... as a great artist of our time in Columbus. The first two pieces were of Babylon and Egypt, the next about Rome and Greece, the next the signing of the Magna Charta and Constitution, one of the French Revolution and one of present day with Lady Liberty. The drama, classic positioning of the composition, use of light, color and dynamic figures all draw you into the scene and make you ponder about what is happening in each. They were truly awesome (and huge!) I'd like to know if they are available for the public to see. He talked a little about the painting we enjoyed at Springfield's Art museum and he pointed out little things i"d missed. In some of his work he has used relatives or himself as the figures, so it was fun to see those too. Some of his work reminds me of George Bellows, some of Renoir, some of Norman Rockwell the way he is painting everyday life of our time. I really wished you could have been there...}Thank you again, and it was such an honor to meet you!" - B. G.

"Ron, T. B. and I enjoyed your presentation Thursday very much. Your art is wonderful and we would love to see some of your work in person. We have your web site on our"Favorites". Thank you for a most enjoyable evening. Regards" - T.B. and B. B.

"Dear Ron, Thank you so very much for sharing your work with us at the March Dublin Area Art League meeting. I found myself becoming "emotionally involved" with so many of your pieces, and I was left wanting to see more. I am new to DAAL this year, and your presentation was by far the most inspirational I have seen. Thanks again for taking time from your hectic schedule to be with us. Best regards" - N. S.

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