ARNOLD ART - Key Persons

Keith L. Reynolds has been actively painting since 1961. His primary areas of interest are the shores, water and craft of New England. The Chesapeake, Nova Scotia and Florida - though trips to Greece, England, the Far East and the Continent have culminated in well-received canvas and prints. His series on the grand sailing yachts of the turn of the century are some of his most popular subjects. His paintings still reflect the sea he grew up with and as a reviewer once noted, "There is an obvious fascination (in Reynolds' work) with the vast planes of light and space of the sea."

Lorena Pugh divides her painting time between purely creative endeavors such as her whimsical animals and commissioned works for a variety of business clients. She also does commercial illustration for books and brochures. Lorena works primarily in oils and is known for her use of color. Because some recent works were painted under the name Steinhauser, Lorena's animal series will continue to use the Steinhauser name. Lorena Pugh was born in Denver, Colorado. She earned her BFA with honors from Pratt Institute and also studied at the School of Visual Arts (New York), the New York Art Students League and the Brian Shaw School of Art in London. At her studio in North Kingston, Rhode Island, Lorena divides her painting time between purely creative endeavors such as her whimsical animals and commissioned works for a variety of business clients. She also does commercial illustration for books and brochures. Lorena works primarily in oils and is known for her use of color. Because some recent works were painted under the name Steinhauser, Lorena's animal series will continue to use the Steinhauser name. Newport has become home to Lorena in 1984. She feels that her style has reflected her moves. "When I lived in New York City, I painted more abstractly and did caricatures of people I saw in the subways." Now that the artist finds herself in a more rural environment, she has found expression in her witty animal portraits. "Animals are wonderful subjects. Lorena's animals are completely content with their idiosyncrasies. The "Square Pig" holds his head up from the marsh grass and unabashedly confronts you. In "Dandelion Dreams", a snoozing pig lounges in his own personal heaven. Each portrait charms the viewer for a different reason. The series, a delight to collectors worldwide is continually being expanded. Originals and prints of Lorena's work are featured at Arnold Art, 210 Thames St., Newport, R.I.

Michael Kahn photographs have appeared in publications throughout the United States, including in The New York Times. Architectural Digest, Family circle, Women's Day, Adirondack Life and Historic Preservation. However, while Kahn has achieved commercial success as a color photographer, he derives the most personal satisfaction from his black and white images. These images have been widely exhibited, including in shows at the Butler Museum of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio, The Three Rivers Arts Festival at the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Sommerville-Manning Gallery om Wilmington, Delaware and the Chester County historical Association in West Chester Pennsylvania. they were also the focus of the book Brandywine, published in 1990 by the Jared Company. In 1996 Michael Kahn combined his two passions and began photographing antique boats. These works have led him to create remarkable images in the Adirondack Mountains the Chesapeake Bay, and along the coast of New England.

Richard Grosvenor was born in St. Jean de Luz, France, in 1928. He studied painting with Richard S. Meryman at the Groton School in Massachusetts. In 1950, he graduated with a B.F.A. from Harvard University. Mr. Grosvenor worked as a commercial artist for the National Forman's Institute and the Electric Boat Company of General Dynamics. In 1953, he was appointed head of the Art Department of St Georges School in Newport, Rhode Island. In 1974, Grosvenor, a true renaissance man, designed and built his new home. This creative endeavor was followed by the creation of his own boat and most recently his own airplane. In October of 1999, St Georges School named their new arts Facility in honor of their beloved past instructor. Richard Grosvenor was taught landscape painting during his Groton years. His subject matter includes urban and rural landscapes, architectural studies and an extensive portfolio of New England coastal scenes. His watercolors and oils have been purchased by institutions throughout the United States and are in numerous private collections.

Tim Thompson, born in Hull, England is a self taught painter and one of the few young marine artists utilizing traditional oil techniques. By placing layer upon layer of translucent wash on canvas, Thompson is able to produce a luminosity which is rarely seen in contemporary marine paintings. Displaying an elegance and sophistication reminiscent of works by the 19th century masters of marine art, his works are widely collected by marine art connoisseurs around the world. Thompson's work has been celebrated in two books, The Winning Moment, a history of the America's Cup and The Story of Yachting. He has exhibited in Mystic, Connecticut, Washington D.C., London, Belgium, Germany, and Australia at the Royal Society of Marine Artists Exhibition.

Willard Bond was born in the Pacific Northwest and grew up on Lake Couer d'Alene in northern Idaho. After working with the Forest Service, Bond joined the Navy. He acquired experience on battleships, cruisers and destroyer escorts while serving in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war ended, Bond spent several years exploring a variety of artistic paths which led him from making ceramics in Soho to building Buckminster Fuller inspired geodesic domes in the tropical rain forest. In 1976, Bond returned to New York, where he began painting square rigged ships. The acceptance of his marine paintings by the South Street Seaport Museum coincided with the Bicentennial and OP Sail. As he continued to explore sailing and the sea, Bond's inspiration moved form square-riggers to the contemporary racing scene with its spinnakers, bloopers and grinders. The advent and design of today's sleek racing boats coupled with Bond's artistic interpretation have proven to be a perfect match. Bond was fortunate to become involved with the Freedom Syndicate during the 1984 America's Cup series. Since then, he has continued to get on board experience on world class racing yachts. Bond has studied at the Chicago Art Institute, the Art Student's League of New York, and is a graduate of Pratt Institute. He is a fellow member of the American Society of Marine Artists. Bond has been featured in Sea History, Nautical Quarterly, and The Yacht.