Studio Inca mminati school for contemporary realist ArtNEWS Vol.11 No.2 Summer 2018 Under beautiful skies, a beautiful event O

he skies cleared and the guests streamed in, creating the perfect combination for TArt and Opulence, Studio Incamminati’s 16th Anniversary Celebration at Andalusia on the Delaware. Guest strolled the grounds of Andalusia, the exclusive,100-acre estate surrounded by spectacular gardens and native woodlands and steeped in history. They also toured the centerpiece “Big House,” one of the nation’s finest examples of Greek revival architecture, and got a firsthand look at history told through the art, period objects and furnishings. Master of Ceremonies Federico Castelluccio—actor, producer, director, painter—regaled the audience with colorful stories from his youth in Paterson, NJ. A highlight was the presentation of the Founders’ Award to Frank Giordano, longtime Studio Incamminati board president, and noted arts and education philanthropist. ◆

Longtime board member 2018 Artists and Alumni receives Founders’ Award of Studio Incamminati Exhibition and Sale ome of the most promising artists in S the contemporary realist movement will be on hand to talk about their work during the exhibition premiere. All proceeds benefit the Studio Incamminati scholarship fund, making art education as accessible as possible more photos on page 6 to deserving art students regardless of (from top left) The ‘Big House’; The presentation of the 2018 financial means. Founders’ Award, with school President Jay Pennie, Board Studio Incamminati supporter and board Chairman William Daniels, school Co-founder Leona Shanks, Freeman’s, 1808 Chestnut St., Philadelphia chairman emeritus Frank Giordano received the awardee Frank Giordano, and Master of Ceremonies Federico Opening reception July 17 2018 Founders’ Award honoring those whose Castelluccio; Pat Mikols and Oliver Franklin with Event Chair Public opening 6:30–9 p.m. contributions to the arts significantly impact Debbie Webster; Guests arrive at the grand estate; Patrons enjoy Exhibition continues through July 27 our community. a private tour of Nelson Shanks’ studio, which included a display of his rarely seen sketches.

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340 NORTH 12TH STREET ■ SUITE 400 ■ PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107 ■ StudioIncamminati.org ■ 215 . 592 . 7910 Instructor Stephen Early’s “Form And Color Alumni news In Purple” was featured in Philadelphia’s Stanek Gallery and ArtExpo New York. He Sharon Henderson opened Sharon Henderson Instructor Kerry Dunn was awarded first also had works featured in “12 x 12, A Portrait Fine Art gallery, Malvern. The gallery showcases place in the Salmagundi Club’s Oil Portrait Exhibition” at Florence Academy of Art U.S.’ contemporary realist painting. ◆ Sketching Competition. His work also was Mana Contemporary Gallery and the Stanek featured in the Stanek Gallery exhibition Gallery exhibition “Contemporary Figure.” ◆ “Contemporary Figure.” ◆ (l. to r.) The award-winning ORTRAITP SKETCH, Kerry Dunn, Oil on linen, 20 x 16 in.; JUST BEFORE SUNSET, Darren Kingsley, Graphite on paper, 17 x 11 in.; THE SPINS, Jarred Fisher, Oil on panel, 20 x 16 in.;

(Above) Sharon Henderson Fine Art Gallery in Malvern; (left) GREGORY MONTANARO Joseph Dolderer, Oil on linen, Joseph Dolderer completed his commission 40 x 30 in. portrait of Gregory Montanaro, former Instructor Darren Kingsley’s “Just Before president of The Union League of Philadelphia. Sunset” was featured in the Florence Academy The work, which commemorates his term at the of Art U.S. exhibition, On Paper. ◆ league, hangs alongside the other presidential Instructor Jarred Fisher’s “Falling Leaves” took portraits in the leagues’ Lincoln Hall. ◆ First Place in the Bauhaus Prairie Gallery’s Fellow Jason Patrick Jenkins was profiled in Figure Exhibition. His “The Spins” earned first his hometown newspaper, The Telegram of St. place in J. Mane Gallery’s “Mind, Body, and John’s, Newfoundland. ◆ Spirit” competition. ◆

◆ ALUMNI PROFILE ◆ International 2017 Still Life & Floral career as an artist. The Fellowship has provided Competition. An Advanced Fine Art Program me with opportunities, continued education Shira Friedman graduate and Studio Incamminati instructor, and the support that I need to focus on my Studio Incamminati Fellow Shira Friedman Shira earned a B.F.A from Syracuse University work while growing my career.” is a familiar face to the school’s audience. Her and continued to study art for several years Her work has been exhibited in numerous YouTube video “There’s before coming to Studio Incamminati. places including the Manitou Galleries, Santa energy here…” already Fe; the Salmagundi Club in New York; recorded nearly 500 Avery Galleries in Bryn Mawr; Stanek views in the first few Gallery in Philadelphia; Richeson75 weeks it made the International Small Works show at the rounds on social media. Richeson School of Art & Gallery; Her art is familiar, as the F.A.N. Gallery, Freeman’s Auction well. Whether it’s her House, James Oliver Gallery, the Facebook or Instagram Comcast Center and the Philadelphia posts, her awards Sketch Club. or her exhibitions, “I continue to grow and evolve as an Shira’s art and career ONE FISH, Oil on linen, 12 x 18 inches artist, layering my personal voice on top of the are blossoming. Her foundation I’ve gained at Studio Incamminati,” painting “White Onion” “My studies at Studio Incamminati,” she says. “I plan to continue showing and was a finalist in International Artist Magazine’s she says, “have given me the foundation of selling my work through galleries and to 2017 Still Life Challenge while “One technical skill that has enabled me to finally private collectors.” Fish” earned Third Place in the Richeson75 create strong work and to pursue a professional

2 STUDIO INCAMMINATI NEWS ■ VOLUME ELEVEN, NUMBER TWO ■ SUMMER 2018 Our newest alumni join a powerful group of artists t’s no secret that the day-to-day operations of an art school, from magazine and a personal profile in a hometown newspaper in Canada. I administration to faculty to students, revolve around a lot of hard There was a portrait commission of a Union League of Philadelphia past work. And, when you’re in the middle of it, those day-to-day tasks can president and a portrait donated to a mother whose son was the victim consume you. of gun violence. Our alumni artwork was featured in exhibitions and That’s why two recent events—our graduating class diploma ceremony competitions from to Philadelphia to Minnesota and and the annual senior exhibition—offered the chance to step back, see online. For the complete rundown, check our Alumni News below and the results of all that hard work and simply smile. And, it wasn’t just me. on opposite page. The looks on the faces of these students, their families and friends was All this leads me to our 2018 Artists and Alumni of Studio Incamminati emotional and uplifting. Exhibition and Sale at world-famous Freeman’s premiering July 17. These artists now join our growing and vibrant alumni community, ready This is your chance to meet alumni, faculty and current students while to dive into their artistic careers. enjoying the magnificent art they create. They are some very special people, producing some very special art. These new alumni are in excellent company. While it’s no surprise Studio Incamminati alumni are making their marks, even I’m marveling at the I invite you to experience both. You’ll be sure to smile. diversity of their accomplishments. In just the past few months, there Sincerely, was an academic paper presented to an audience in the Netherlands, a talk on classical academic painting to artists in Virginia and a gallery opening on the Main Line. There was equine art featured in national art President

(At left) Barbara Zanelli’s work featured in the May 2018 issue of American Art Collector; (below) HERD; Barbara Zanelli; Traced monotype and oil on paper; 24 x 36 in.

(At left) ABSTRACT Instructor and school co-founder Leona DISCOURSE, Leona Shanks’ work was featured in the Stanek Shanks, Oil on linen, Gallery exhibition “Contemporary Figure.” 30 x 22 in.; (above) ◆ LIL PUMPKIN, Shira Shira Friedman’s “Lil Pumpkin” was included Friedman, Oil on panel, 10 x 8 in. in the “Small Works 2018 exhibition at School Fellow Barbara Zanelli’s equine art- Richeson School of Art & Gallery.” ◆ work was featured in several places: Ruth Miller displaying DENZEL, Oil ◆ American Art Collector Magazine in the Anne Emerson Hall presented her paper on canvas, 20 x 16 in. special section: Exquisite Equines: Collector’s “Skill-Based Art Training: Its Promise Ruth Miller’s portrait “Denzel” is part of the Focus, The Art of the Horse and the Problems It Poses” at TRAC, ongoing exhibit, “Lost Dreams on Canvas,” ◆ Devon Horse Show’s “First Night,” a special The Representational Art Conference in which preserves the memories of victims of charity event bringing together art and horse Leeuwarden, The Netherlands. ◆ gun violence by capturing their images on enthusiasts Instructor Peter Kelsey spoke on “The canvas. Since 1993, more than 100 professional ◆ New Jersey Equine Artists’ Association’s Costumed Figure: The Lost Training Practices artists have volunteered to paint more than eighth biennial national juried show and sale, “ of Classical Academic Figure Painting,” to a 500 portraits of innocent victims of random NJEAA Art of the Horse.” group of artists in Virginia Beach, VA. ◆ violence nationwide. ◆ ◆ The Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show. ◆

340 NORTH 12TH STREET ■ SUITE 400 ■ PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107 ■ StudioIncamminati.org ■ 215 . 592 . 7910 3 Dan Thompson appointed Dean of Faculty and Students an Thompson, an artist and teacher whose decades-long career ranges Shanks, the school’s founder. I have no doubt that Nelson would welcome Dfrom exhibitions worldwide to faculty positions at Parsons the New Dan’s appointment without reservation, as I also do.” School for Design and the Art Students League of New York, has been Thompson’s work has been exhibited in public and private collections appointed Dean of Faculty and Students at Studio Incamminati, School of throughout the world, including the Eleanor Ettinger Gallery, John Pence Contemporary Realist Art. In the newly created position, Thompson assumes Gallery, Arcadia Gallery, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Corcoran Gallery the duties of artistic director, previously held by the school’s co-founder of Art, The Noble Maritime Museum, The Pasadena Museum of California Leona Shanks, who is stepping down to devote more time to her painting. Art, the National Arts Club, the Art Museum of Song Yugui, Shenyang, “The appointment of Dan Thompson, a veteran faculty member of the China and the United States Capitol and Beijing’s World Art Museum. He school and a world-class artist, ensures that there will be a smooth transition has been designated a Living Master by the Art Renewal Center, a premier and the mission of the school will endure,” said William Daniels, board realist art organization. chairman, of the Philadelphia-based school. “I thank Leona for her artistic “It is a great honor to be asked to join this community as dean,” said direction as the school evolved and we are grateful that she will continue Thompson. I recently opened a folder of keepsakes and located a letter that teaching and mentoring our wonderful students.” I received many years ago from Nelson Shanks, when he invited me to join Thompson, a former Studio Incamminati faculty member, earned an the faculty. In it, he wrote: ‘…When Leona and I founded the school, it was MFA from the New York Academy of Art and a BFA in Fine Art from the our goal to establish an environment where dedicated artists at all levels of Corcoran School of Art. He co-founded two New York art schools: The experience and education would feel inspired to work and to share their Grand Central Academy of Art and the Janus Collaborative School of Art. knowledge…We are all happy to have you aboard.’ Thompson added: “This His faculty appointments also include the National Academy of Design extraordinary community of professionals continues to progress, thanks to and the New York Academy of Art where he served as faculty chair of the the dedication of Studio Incamminati’s board, administration, faculty and Certificate of Fine Arts Program. students, all of whom maintain a profound and nurturing environment.” “Dan is eminently qualified to assume this important position,” said School President Jay Pennie said “I warmly welcome Dan and know he Leona Shanks. “Not only is he a superb artist, but he fully understands will contribute substantially to the school’s programs. His expertise will be the school’s mission thanks to his long and close association with Nelson highly valued.” ◆

Facebook Live returns, the response is tremendous or the second consecutive year, Studio Plein Air. An expert on marketing art, he has been Here are a few examples of the online response: FIncamminati flexed its online muscles with featured in numerous publications including JT: “It’s great to see all three approaches and goes an exclusive Facebook Live Event. On March 24 Entrepreneur Magazine, The New York Times to show everyone can express their own vision “Three Artists, Three Perspectives: A Painting Demo and The Wall Street Journal. Instructor Natalie better with a strong foundation” … Walter: “The Embracing Technology and Tradition” brought Italiano and noted artist/scholar Dan Thompson, commentary is FANTASTIC”… Dawn: “If this is once again brought their decades of expertise an example of the quality of artists/lecturers, you and insights to their on-air commentary. All the have shown wonderful examples of your school’s while, a social media team accepted and answered education/teachers/students for artists” … Garry: questions from the worldwide audience. The “We are enjoying, it’s already 1 a.m. in Philippines event—both live and archived—has logged more and I‘m still awake.” than 18,000 views. It also brought a 96% increase “Three Artists, Three Perspectives: A Painting Demo in pageviews to our website. Embracing Technology and Tradition” is available Most importantly, it brought the Studio at youtube.com/TheStudioIncamminati ◆ Incamminati message to the global art community.

together school artists for a up-close look at the school’s method—and the diverse creativity which it inspires. During the six-hour broadcast, Fellow Nell O’Leary’s color study, Instructor JaFang Lu’s charcoal drawing and Instructor Kerry Dunn’s complete painting unfolded from first strokes to finishing touches. Special celebrity subject was B. Eric Rhoads, noted artist, art collector, writer and board chairman of Streamline Publishing, (l. to r.) JaFang Lu, B. Eric Rhoads, Nell O’Leary and Kerry Dunn with the lineup of portraits; Portrait by Kerry Dunn; Inc. which publishes Fine Art Connoisseur and Color study by Nell O’Leary; Cameras provided an up-close view to the works in progress.

4 STUDIO INCAMMINATI NEWS ■ VOLUME ELEVEN, NUMBER TWO ■ SUMMER 2018 In the Community Studio Incamminati artists Linda Dennin, Damian Smith and Sharon Henderson performed painting demonstrations at the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra gala. Their work was part of the eighth consecutive year the gala has hosted an exhibition and sale of Studio Damian Smith (on left) Incamminati artists. Proceeds go to the artists accepts his and to both organizations. award

Fourth-year student Damian Smith won the Student Excellence Award at the Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show. Students Caitlin Cochran, Alexander Shanks, and Sharon McHugh were also juried into the show, America’s oldest outdoor art show. Participants from the school’s partnership with Project Linda Dennin and Sharon Henderson HOME were invited for the second year in a row—a special honor usually reserved for art Project HOME artists (top) and Alexander Shanks at students or professional artists. the Rittenhouse show

Participants at the 20th annual Portrait Society of America’s “Art of the Portrait” conference in Reston, VA, met with Director of Education Programming Andrew Yannelli and President Jay Pennie at Studio Incamminati’s homey booth. The school’s Dean, Dan Thompson received an Award of Excellence in the society’s The Doane Academy Spring Student Art International Portrait Competition for his Exhibition featured works by students drawing “Heff.” The society also awarded taught in the partnership between Studio scholarships to several Studio Incamminati (At left) HEFF, Dan Incamminati and Doane Academy, Burlington, Thompson, Graphite artists, enabling them to attend the event NJ. Robin Frey and Jarred Fisher, both on paper, 18 x 24 in.; free of charge. Attending were Fellows Lynn (above) The booth at Studio Incamminati alumni and professional Snyder and Wendy Wagner and students the PSA conference. artists, mentor students in the techniques of ◀ Scott Woyak, Hallie Zeller, Yuko Hays and contemporary realist art. Caitlin Cochran.

Studio Incamminati continued its program of live-model painting demonstrations at Blick Art Materials, 1330 Chestnut St., Center City Philadelphia. School artists paint and answer customers’ questions. Participants were: school Fellows Chris Nixon, Barbara Zanelli, Lynn Snyder, Wendy Wagner, Michela Mansuino; alumna Barbara Zanelli and Instructor Peter Kelsey. During a school trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Randi Cromer, school administrative service manager, who holds Lynn Snyder at Blick Art Materials. an MFA in art history, offered insights to the students. ▶

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340 NORTH 12TH STREET ■ SUITE 400 ■ PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107 ■ StudioIncamminati.org ■ 215 . 592 . 7910 7 Board of Directors S t ud i o I n c a m m i n at i school for contemporary realist Art William Daniels, 340 North 12th Street ■ Suite 400 Chairman Philadelphia, PA 19107 Alvin Holm, A.I.A., Secretary James L. McCabe, Ph.D., Treasurer Steven A. Bennett Richard Rossello Leona Shanks, Co-founder Dr. Linton Whitaker Frank Giordano, Chairman emeritus Edith B. Magaziner, emeritus Marc Mostovoy, emeritus Nelson Shanks, (1937–2015), Co-founder and Artistic Director

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Annual Senior Exhibition a portrait of joy It was a joyous full house as students, faculty, family and friends gathered for the annual Senior Exhibition. The show is a coming-out celebration for the artists who have completed the Advanced Fine Art Program, Studio Incamminati’s core program. Many of the graduates have already been featured in both school-sponsored and independent exhibitions, received awards and secured commissions.

Studio Incamminati 2018 graduates. (Top row, l. to r.) President Jay Pennie, Instructor/co-founder Leona Shanks, Sveta Janda, Julie Holmes, Myungeun Rhie, Sharon Henderson, Jay Varma, Board Chairman William Daniels; (Bottom) Kathy Waller Stewart, Sachelle Bronstein, Damian Smith, Linda Dennin.

(Above, l. to r.) MAITHILI, Jay Varma, Oil on canvas, 40 x 30 in.; PHILADELPHIA ZOO, Damian Smith, Oil on linen, 22 x 25 in.; PUEO, Sachelle Bronstein, Oil on canvas, 33 x 33 in.

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