Montanaro Gallery of Newport, RI will host a live paint demo / meet the artists featuring Michael Paul Montanaro and Wade Koniakowsky on Friday, July 25th from 6-9pm at their 18 Franklin Street location.

Wade Koniakowky, who was a featured artist in last summer's acclaimed 'Masters of Surf Art' exhibition, will be arriving from California once again to demonstrate his masterful oil painting techniques. Wade Koniakowsky is recognized as one of the leading art figures in both plein aire painting and in his creation of imaginative surfscapes. Wade will be painting all new polynesian influenced surf imagery and oceanic works in oil on canvas.

Michael Montanaro, who is one of the two featured artists in the current exhibition, 'Signs of the Future' , will be carving and printing all new woodcuts using hand tools, paper, and inks. Michael will show all viewers the ancient process of woodblock print making as well as demonstrating his silkscreen art printing techniques.

"While woodblock print making is one of the most ancient of art forms, many people who come through our gallery are still not sure exactly what a woodcut is, let alone what goes into making one. This tutorial will be a lot of fun for viewers as I'll take them through the developmental process of their conception and creation." - Michael Montanaro

 

Both artists will be available at the gallery to greet friends, answer questions, and most of all to share their passion of creating art!

We at Montanaro Gallery hope you can join us for this free one night only event!

Montanaro Gallery is located at 18 Franlkin Street in Newport, Rhode Island and can be reached by phone at 401-741-8101 or on the web at www.montanarogallery.com