It’s hard to believe that we are halfway through the 2010 Celebration of Fine Art. The days are flying by! By all accounts, there has never been a better collection of art work and artists on display. The visitors are pouring in every day – record crowds! We are so grateful for each and every person who walks through our door and becomes a part of our “celebration”.

The artists are working on new pieces every day and they love to share what inspires them, so please be sure to stop in for a visit in the weeks ahead. We are open every day 10 am to 6 pm through March 28, 2010. Every day is a celebration under the big white tents. A celebration of art, friends and life! We invite you to join us!

Bruce began his art career at an early, studying privately with a cadre of Los Angeles artists, and sold his first piece in a show at the age of nine. While earning his degree at Art Center College of Design, he studied under Lorser Feitelson, the father of Post-Surrealism.

Bruce wants to represent the blinding truth of those “Aha Moments” of true insight as well as the confusion and uncertainty we all experience along our paths. His presence of the circle in his paintings represents the elemental almost primal journeys and lessons that keep coming back around. In observation, no single point on a circle is more important than any other point reminding us that every point on the path is an equally significant part of the journey. Whether we think of it as a good or bad experience, it’s all helping us to our destination.

Expressing this intricacy and depth on canvas involves creating multiple layers of images. Bruce begins each piece with a very vivid and energetic palette knife composition, with thick swirls and streaks of saturated color slashed across the canvas. He then layers coat upon coat of sheer glazes over his base, creating a delicate balance between what is hidden and what is allowed to bleed through. Per Bruce, “This gives it subtext. Just like in life, the most interesting stuff is what’s below the surface. That’s where I want my paintings to resonate”.

2010 represents the sixth year at the Celebration of Fine Art, where he and his Pekingese, Matisse, look forward to another great season with old and new friends. Drop by the Celebration to perhaps experience journey through his paintings.

We had a fun day last week when FOX 10 Arizona Morning’s Cory McClosky visited the Celebration of Fine Art! The link to the three segments is below! Cory and his crew had a great time and did a really good job capturing the spirit of the Celebration.

Thanks to David Jackson, Stephan Stavast and Robin Branham for representing all of the Celebration artists! They brought the energy to life! We are open every day from 10 am to 6 pm through March 28, 2010. Come on in and join the Celebration!