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Master Signature member Highlight - Albert Handell.
Albert has been a long time active member of our organization, contributing much to the reputation and growth of our members. He is a master in oil and pastel. Fortunate are the collectors that have one or more of his paintings exhibited. Did you know that since 1961 he has had over 30 one man shows and received over 70 prizes and awards? here is the link to his extended biography https://www.alberthandellstudio.com
He has won many awards in the past, most recently he was awarded the Bronze award at the 2021 OPA salon for "Moving Along" oil 18x24”.
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Did you know that his piece “Last Light" is part of the Capital Art Collection at the New Mexico Round House as part of the Permanent Collection?
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He will be exhibiting a beautiful work “An Appalachian Moment” at the OPA 31st National Juried Exhibition at Steamboat Art Museum, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado June 3 -August 27, 2022
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Albert will be sharing his expertise at the upcoming PACE convention in two demos:
1. Painting Trees: Join master painter Albert Handell as he demonstrates his techniques painting his favorite subject - trees. You will see how Albert works from dark to light, from the centre of interest out and his unique use of different colors of similar values.
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2. Waterfalls and moving water with oils: Capturing the movement of water is one of the most requested demos from students, because there is water everywhere - lakes, rivers, oceans. Master artsist Albert Handell will share his techniques including how to create a transparent, quick drying underpainting, finding the central point of interest, working from dark to light and how to add atmosphere and distance to the landscape.
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In addition Albert is quite busy with upcoming workshops:
- Raleigh, N C....April 26-30
- Gig Harbor Wash. May 3-6..Sold out
- Santa Fe, N.M......July 13-16
- Highland N.C. Sept.13-16
You can also see his work and studio at the upcoming Santa Fe Studio tour in October 2022.
Did you know that He has an open studio policy, year round? Give him a call, make an appointment
Cell 505 603 1524
alberthandell@msn.com
1109 Don Gaspar Ave
Santa Fe, New Mexico. 87505
You can visit his website www.alberthandellstudio.com.
www.alberthandell.com.