Broadway, Faces and Music
My first show brought music, New York street scenes, and familiar faces together in Belleville.
I had been oil painting for approximately ten years when I held my first show.
The Quinte Arts Council invited me to display “Broadway, Faces and Music” in its newly renovated gallery in the heart of downtown Belleville.
The staff did a fantastic job of hanging approximately 15 pieces on the spacious off-white walls.
For the music theme, I chose Neil Young, Joe Bonamassa, Eddie Graf, the Weber Brothers, Bloomfield artists, Island Dancer, and Soul Singer. Each captures a musical moment, whether someone is playing an instrument, singing, or dancing.
My Broadway submissions included the silver smoking man, “Repent Follow Jesus” with the nude performer, and a snowy walk. I love capturing the essence of New York City and the many characters in Times Square.
The faces included Adam, Susan, Julia, Andrew, Auston, Gazing Beauty, Lady in Red, and a study after Andrew Wyeth’s Homeless Man. Portraiture has always appealed to me for the way it captures a moment in a person’s life. Several of these paintings appear in Family Portraits.
I snuck in a Bay of Quinte sailing painting for some local content.
Another view from the exhibition
I was so proud to share my artwork in such a wonderful venue in beautiful Belleville. Thank you to the family, friends, fellow artists, aspiring artists, and members of the public who came. Your attendance and conversations captured my heart.
Christopher Finkle
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