The John Natsoulas Gallery is thrilled to exhibit the series of LeeAnn Brook’s newest paintings. Her poetic landscapes, in which she artfully blends abstract and figurative styles, are elegant and enthralling. Originally trained by the troupe l’ceil master, Ken Davies, Brook’s current work is rooted in realism, but transcends that traditional scope. Her new and entirely abstract Haiku Series, consisting of acrylic paintings on handmade paper, offer a stunning compliment and contrast to the landscape paintings.

“My paintings explore landscape through color and movement, juxtaposing the abstract and figurative qualities of nature. Working in large format, I use a layering of colors and textures with an awareness of light that reflects the environments of water, grasslands, mountains and forests. Depth is created with the use of subtle patterns of spatter, strokes and drips, and is then integrated into the painting as a whole, where the technique becomes secondary only to the full effect of a vibrant landscape.” – LeeAnn Brook

The opening reception will take place at the John Natsoulas Gallery on December 8th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. It will feature live music and free refreshments.