This Fall Roz Sommer led a 4-week Still Life Painting workshop. Focused on building layers of heavy body acrylic paint. Sommer, a still life architect, painter and collector of beautiful treasures; curated a warm display with mixed patterns, shapes and natural pieces. Inviting the participating artists to dip into their own personal interpretation of the curated set up.
Images below display the buttery consistency and painterly techniques guided by Sommer. Infusing her philosophy of painting; Sommer believes, “Thick, juicy, textural color, as well as dramatic light and shadow emphasize the intensity of my subjects… The paint application, energetic brushwork and emanating light bring underlying danger and mystery…”
Participating this fall session: Barbara Appignani, Claire Chafee, Wendy Drexler, Hannah Goldberger, Annie Hsu, Frances Rockwell and Linda Tracy.
Click the images below to see how these students mastered the art of heavy body acrylic paint.
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Piece created by Wendy D.
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Piece Created by Hannah G.
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Piece created by Linda
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To read and see more of Roz Sommer’s artwork, please visit her website here.
Chandler Gallery Current Exhibition
September 19, 2025
Visual Visions
The Voice and Face of Intuitive Artists
September 19-November 14
Reception: Friday, September 19 5 to 7 PM
The Visual Visions: The Voice and Face of Intuitive Art exhibit features a unique collection of paintings, drawings, printmaking, and three-dimensional artworks created by artists who pursue their art-making despite the many challenges that confront them. Each artist follows a distinct thread that reflects personal meaning-making, which is found in mark-making, media exploration, and risk-taking.
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1st-2nd Grade Arts Afterschool
September 03 - June 23, 2026
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6th-8th Grade Arts Afterschool
September 05 - June 23, 2026
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