The Luminous Paintings of American Artist Daniel Ambrose

September 2008 Art Journal

Daniel — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:08:47 +0000

Carolina Moonrise

September 17, 2008

Oil on Linen Panel
6 in. x 8 in.

On the way back to the studio the other night, I pulled over and quickly caught the moon as it rose above the Carolina mountains. $350. Layaway available.

New Paintings

New paintings “Dusk” and “Hydrangea” posted on website. You can see them here danielambrose.com . . .

New Gallery Representation

I am excited to announce that The Crossnore Fine Arts Gallery in North Carolina will be carrying my work beginning November, 2008.

A significant portion of the proceeds from the sale of artwork in the gallery helps support the Crossnore Schools Stepping Stones Program, which has been providing residential child care for disadvantaged children since 1913.This internationally recognized organization is helping at risk children live better lives, and aligns with my aim of using art to help make the world a better place.

More information about the school can be obtained from their website http://www.crossnoreschool.org/index.html

Marco Island Art Exhibit

October 5th, 2008

I will be participating in a four person show at Marco Island Center for the Arts in Marco Island, Florida.

The Lauritzen/Rush Galleries of the Art League, Marco Island’s Center for the Arts presents “It’s All About The Media” a fine art exhibition. This exhibit opens Sunday, October 5, 2008 with a wine and hors d’ oeuvre reception to meet the artists from 4:00pm - 5:30pm. A demonstration in egg tempera painting by Ambrose will take place at 3pm.

Seven of my paintings will be available at the show including: Heart Light, Egg Tempera on Panel, 20 x 24 inches (pictured above).

Details:

It’s All About the Media Fine Art Exhibit Oct. 5 – Nov. 15.
Opening Reception Oct. 5 — 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Egg Tempera Painting Demonstration by Daniel Ambrose Oct. 5 at 3 p.m.

1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island, Florida

More Information: (239) 394-8300 / www.marcoislandart.com

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Best wishes,
as always,
Daniel

Faith

Daniel — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:08:11 +0000

On a promising July morning in the mountains of western North Carolina, I sat under a maple tree, set up my paint box and painted the Newdale church. On a hill nearby sat a house, on the front porch a girl was rocking, watching me paint. She had a clear view of the church.

The day before, I was talking to a woman who just moved to the area from a large city. She said, “when you meet a stranger there they ask you your name and what you do, here she said, they ask you your name, and what church you go to.” Later that same day, I was studying a barn in a farmer’s field, with my back to a vegetable garden; I turned to look at the height of the corn, behind the farmers’ house a tall white spire rose from the valley beyond. Around every other bend, hill, or in a hollow, there are reminders of faith.

I have been living on faith the past few years. The things I believed in and held true for most of my life failed me. Or maybe I failed them. I am living closer to what is true for me, and as an artist I am committed to my life’s work and know I am being what I am meant to be, my stony faith in this rises above all my struggles, solid like the mountains surrounding me.

The people around here are believers, they work hard, tend to their gardens and God; constant reminders of life’s ephemeralness, living faith that what is sown today will someday reap rewards.

New Gallery in North Carolina

Daniel — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:31:32 +0000

North Carolina (July 11, 2008) – Summer has arrived in western North Carolina and with it Ambrose Art Studio and Gallery, the new summer work and exhibit space for internationally recognized landscape painter Daniel Ambrose. A master in egg tempera painting, an ancient medium dating back to the 14^th century, Ambrose makes his own paint from a 15^th century recipe using pigments from the earth mixed with egg yolk.Ambrose’s luminous egg tempera paintings have been exhibited in hundreds of shows winning numerous awards, and are included in museums, corporate and public art collections nationwide. “I have been drawn to this part of North Carolina for many years, and am intrigued and inspired by the drama of the skies over the mountains and the rural landscapes,” says Ambrose. “This studio will allow me to immerse myself in the landscapes I love to paint – the colors and textures are perfect for egg tempera.” Ambrose divides his residence between Spruce Pine, North Carolina and Ormond Beach, Florida.

Art Gallery is located at 571 Micaville Loop and is open now through the end of December, Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment.

Daniel works on location painting small studies which he later uses in his studio for his larger works. In addition to images from his native Florida, he will also exhibit his recent egg tempera paintings inspired by the Mitchell and Yancy county landscapes.

Rabbit Hop Road No. 1

Daniel — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:02:05 +0000

The road to my studio in North Carolina. Whenever I travel to a new area I like to walk the land soaking up impressions to get a feel for it. I make small paintings such as this one to study the light, colors and textures. Oil on Canvas 6 in. x 8 in. $450