It's not often that you get to meet someone you really admire and it's a rare treat to get an invitation to a professional artist's studio. I recently had the fortune to do both when I spent the day with the incredibly talented painter, Kevin Fitzgerald. I've followed (and coveted) Kevin's work for years and several clients were lucky enough to add his paintings to their collections.
If you've ever seen Fitgerald's paintings then you know how talented he is (and if you haven't - go look right now). What you may not know is that he is also incredibly kind, affable and completely willing to talk about his passion and his process.
The paintings are compelling. Often large scale, the sense of calm, light and serenity draw you in. It's the suggestion of a path in the landscape or a wave breaking in a waterscape that evoke feelings of peace, thoughtfulness and excitement about what's just beyond the canvas.
It's the studio that really gives the sense of energy and personality. I love a good, unruly artist's studio. Piles of paint and discarded canvas, works in various states of completion...it's inspiration on top of inspiration.
A huge thank you to Mr. Fitzgerald for being so generous with his time. I love connecting with artists and creative people. In fact it's one of the best things about my job.I came home with a new sense of encouragement and energy. I will make time for my sketchbook and paints...I will make time...
To see more of Kevin's work in person please visit the Waters Edge Gallery in Berlin, The Main Street Gallery in Annapolis or on his web site here. There is also a great, short documetary film here which captures a glimpse into the work and the man.
Hope you find something that inspires you this week!
