Atlantic Gallery: Connections V Invitational Exhibit

I am honored that two of my drawings are to be included in this excellent show from 6/22-7/10/21 at the Atlantic Gallery in Chelsea:

 

Atlantic Gallery, Suite 540, 547 West 27th Street or 548 West 28th Street, New York NY 10001, 212-219-3183 © 2018

New York Times: Metropolitan Diary May 9, 2021

I was so very pleased that my submission was published in the New York Times Metropolitan Diary! Here is my story and the sketch I spoke of. The sketch was not included in the paper, though the little illustration was delightful:

Catching Up!

Since 2018, when I last published announcements here, my work has been included in a number of venues, including the National Arts Club the Salmagundi Club, the Atlantic Gallery, Fat Canary Journal and other online galleries. I've produced many small sketches, still life paintings and many pencil portraits. Here are a few samples/highlights:

Recent alla prima portrait paintings, so glad be returning to Chelsea Classical Studios!:

 

 

Still Life Paintings, included in the Salmagundi Club's 42nd Annual Open Painting, Sculpture and Graphics Exhibition. "Stormy's Red Pitcher" and "Socially Distant Fruit":

Last summer, I had participating in Sky Arts: Portrait Artist of the Week TV Show Portraits via Zoom lifted my spirits during quarantine in NYC. I was delighted that my portrait of Clare Balding was highlighted on an episode prelude. Drawing Mary Beard as she spoke was particularly enjoyable:

Fat Canary Journal Virtual Exhibition:

Many thanks to Fat Canary for selecting me and creating this beautiful video for their February 2021 virtual exhibition of my landscape drawings. Here are two of the drawings for you to see and a video link below:

Please click here to watch the video:

Robin Kappy: Recent Landscape Drawings

Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club Award Winner

I am so very honored that my painting "Before Returning Home" was included and received the American Artists Professional League Award in the 124th Annual Open Juried Exhibition of the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club exhibition at the Salmagundi Club (May 23-June 4, 2021):

Salmagundi Club Annual Non-Members' Exhibition.

I am very honored to learn that my painting “Ballantine Park” was juried into the Salmagundi Club Annual Non-Members' Exhibition. Thank you to the jurors and congratulations to all of the artists! The Exhibition will be at the club from July 23 - August 3, 2018. Reception on the evening of August 3, 2018.

Connections III Exhibition at the Atlantic Gallery

I am very honored that my painting “By the Lake” is currently included in the Connections III Exhibition at the Atlantic Gallery in Chelsea, NY. Thank you and congratulations to all of the artists! The Exhibition will be at the gallery through July 14, 2018.

The Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, Inc. Annual 2018 Members’ Exhibition

I am very honored to say that I received the Second Prize for oil and acrylics at the

The Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, Inc. Annual 2018 Members’ Exhibition for my painting, summnertime.

 

The Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, Inc. Annual 2018 Members’ Exhibition.

Upper Gallery, June 04, 2018 - June 15, 2018

June 4 - June 15.
Open to the public.
Gallery hours are Mon-Fri, 1-6pm, and Sat-Sun, 1-5pm. 

The Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club was founded in 1896 to provide support for women artists. Catharine Lorillard Wolfe was an art collector / philanthropist and the only woman among the 106 original founders of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Recent Work in Progress

Transitions across the sky:

Portait Workshop: Beginner through Advanced

Please join us!

"Along the Hudson River: Three New York Artists"

I am very honored to be included in this wonderful show! 

   Please visit...it is on through our closing party on April 30th!:

Catharine Lorillard Wolfe 121st Annual Open Juried Exhibition at the National Arts Club

Honored to announce that my painting, "Carried Forward" was included in the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe 121st Annual Open Juried Exhibition  at the National Arts Club from January 9th-26, 2018. You may view the catalogue of works here: "Carried Forward" by Robin Kappy.

Opening This Saturday!

Please join us at our opening this Saturday from 1-6! 

An Honor!

I am so honored! My friend Caroline Gunston, who is completing her art degree in the UK, chose to include and write beautifully about my paintings in her “research log” of works that inspire her! Thank you once again Caroline!

Single Fare 4

I just finished taking part in Single Fare 4, a highly anticipated show of 7000 works on MetroCards to benefit the New York Academy of Art in NYC.  I had 5 works in the show and I am thrilled that all 5 were purchased by collectors and are going to new homes:

Poets and Artists Magaizine: Familia/Family Edition

I am truly honored and excited that my painting "Carried Forward" (pg 82) was selected for inclusion in this latest issue of PoetsArtists Magazine, entitled Family / La Familia. The magazine is beautifully produced by Didi Menendez, expertly curated by David Jon Kassan and Shana Levenson, with an excellent forward written by Daniel Maidman. There are a number of my most highly admired contempory painters included. My painting represents how the experiences and values of our ancestors, family and friends light our way forward, propelling us to fight for each other and what we know is right. Support PoetsArtists and download it here ($10) and/or follow the link to the preview and printed issue ($35). Find it here: Poets and Artists Magaizine Family Edition

Atlantic Gallery: Connections II

In July, I had the honor of having my paintings included in the invitational Connections II show my plein air painting at the Atlantic Gallery in Chelsea, NYC:

Catskills

Each summer I paint at least once in the Catskills. This painting is from a visit to Ballentine Park, in Andes, NY...one of my favorite places!

Chelsea Classical Studio/Rick Piloco's Alla Prima Portrait Class

I continue to attend this class every chance I get. Rick Piloco is an extraordinary artist and teacher! I very highly recommend his class...and the school in Chelsea, NYC! This model was particularly inspiring for me:

Salmagundi Draw-a-Thon of June 2017

In June, I participated in the Salmagundi Club Draw-a-Thon. It is alway wonderful to visit this historic art club in NYC. It was great fun and I look forward to the next time!

Art League of Nassua County Demo of June 2017

Catching up with my posts here! In June I had the honor of giving a portrait drawing demo at The rt League of Nassau County. It was such a great group and experience! My chinldhood friend Howie posed for me. I enjoyed drawing him so much that we invited him to Chelsea Classical Studio to sit for an alla prima oil portrait session a few weeks later. Here are each of the works:

Rockefeller State Park Preserve

Painted my first plein air painting of the season at Rockefeller State Park Preserve on May 20th. Can't wait for the next opportunity to paint "out there"!

Portrait-drawing Demo: Art League of Nassau County

I am honored to invite you to my next portrait-drawing demo for the Art League of Nassau County. Please join us!

"Everyone is invited to an art demonstration to be given by ROBIN KAPPY, hosted by the Art League of Nassau County on Friday, June 2nd. This is a free event, beginning at 7 PM, at the Clinton G. Martin Park in New Hyde Park, on Marcus Avenue, at the intersection of New Hyde Park Road, and near the top of Union Turnpike (minutes from either the Long Island Expressway or Northern State Parkway).

Ms. Kappy is an outstanding artist, and will be doing a portrait drawing of Howie, a longtime friend of hers." -Paul David Elsen

This is a recent portrait, created at a drawing event at the Salmagundi Club in New York City:

Atlantic Gallery: People/Places/Things (Group Show: March 7-April 15, 2017)

Please see my paintings in this wonderful group show through April 15th:

Looking forward to Plein Air Season!

This plein air painting was included in the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Arts Club 120 Annual Open Juried Exhibition at the National Arts Club in December 2016:

Friday Morning Alla Prima at Chelsea Classical Studios

Portait Society of America Contest Placement

I am pleased that my painting was awarded a placement in the Portrait Society of America’s Members Only Competition in the still life category. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!

Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Arts Club 120th Annual Open Juried Exhibition

I am very honored that my painting (not shown here) has been chosen for inclusion in the 118th Annual Open Juried Exhibition of the historic Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Arts Club. The exhibition will be on view at the prestigious National Arts Club at 15 Gramercy Park South in New York City from November 29-December 16th.  Please visit the gallery to view the excellent selection of works of women artists of artists from the United States, Canada and Europe.

The benefit reception will be held on Friday, December 9th from 5:30-8:00 p.m., where a  $25 donation benefits the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

East Branch Delaware River Painters Show:

I have two plein air landscape paintings in the wonderful group show at "Art Upstairs" in Phoenicia, NY through December 11, 2016:

Opening this Friday at The Gallery at Eisenberg's

Please join Barbara A. Friedman, Marissa Bridge and myself for the opening of  our three woman show “Spaces, Places and Faces” at The Gallery at Eisenberg’s this Friday night from 6-8. The show will be up through December 30th. Eisenberg’s authentic NYC luncheonette has been a much loved landmark since the ‘40s and, as I probably have told you, they make great pea soup! (See details and poster below). Hope to see you there!
 

“Spaces, Places and Faces”
The Gallery at Eisenberg’s
174 Fifth Avenue at 20th Street in NYC.
Opening November 11 from 6-8 PM
Exhibition through December 30th

Childhood Cancer Society Silent Auction Benefit

My 4" x 6" oil study/donation is part of tonight's Childhood Cancer Society Silent Auction Benefit in NYC. For more information and to donate, please contact the Childhood Cancer Society.

Portraiture Workshop this Weekend

I am honored and excited to teach portraiture for Cow Neck Painters this weekend at the beautiful Cedarmere-Clayton Estates in Rosyln, NY. Please join us! Feel free to contact us (see below) if you have any questions and to register.

Catching up with my news!

I am very honored to say my work has been included in three shows since my last posting:

My still life painting was exhibited in the Salmagundi Club of New York 2016 Annual Juried Non-Members' Painting & Sculpture Exhibition in July 2016:

 

In July 2016, my alla prima portrait painting was included in "Connections," an invitational exhibition at the Atlantic Gallery in Chelsea, NY.

 

In July 2016 my plein air painting was included in the Plein Air Painting Exhibition at the Commons Gallery in Andes, NY: