A really fun show was held this July called “Galatea and Friends.” The idea was to invite a friend who is not a member of the gallery to show a painting to pair with yours.
I noticed via Instagram that an old friend from The Boston Globe days who was an illustrator for many years was now creating fine art painting. (There is a distinction, but less so these past few years.) I asked James Steinberg to submit a painting along with mine and together we found one that would look good along with my style.
Years ago, when I was freelancing as an information graphics designer, James and I produced a beautiful graphic together on genetic sequencing for a scientific company. I researched and drew the outlines and James airbrushed it. The client was so happy they purchased the drawing to display in their corporate office.
He came to the opening July 11 and brought his wife Paola. We had a great time and even went across the way to another studio to visit a friend of his and see his work. He also was an illustrator moving on to painting.
These shows are a great way to introduce Galatea Gallery to other artists with the intention of increasing membership. If you are interested in joining an art gallery, let me know!
