The Gapstow - Central Park

"the gapstow - central park"
30X22 inches
watercolor
14 january 2012

The iconic Gapstow Bridge in New York's Central Park was designed in 1896 by Howard & Caudwell. It replaced the original wood and cast iron bridge designed by Jacob W. Mould in 1874.
With it's bucolic site set against the majestic skyline of Manhattan's Central Park South and Fifth Avenue rising up beyond, it has been a favorite subject for painters and photographers for generations. So I hesitated painting yet another view. But I love this spot so much that I thought I'd give it a go.

145th AWS International Exhibition

Just learned that my painting "From Granville Island - Vancouver" was accepted into the 145th International Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society: NYC

Opening: North American Watercolor Artists

The first exhibition in the USA by NAWA (the North American Watercolor Artists) . The Strathmore Mansion Gallery in N. Bethesda, MD. until Feb 4. So great to all be in the same place at the same time for the opening yesterday. Hope you all get a chance to see the show. Standing, from the left: Kathleen Alexander, Nicholas Simmons, Mark Mehaffey. Seated from left: Carol Carter, Tom Schaller, Keiko Tanabe.

Informed Collector

Very happy to have my work featured in the "Informed Collector" newsletter hosted by Fine Art Views and Fine Art Studio Online after winning 2nd overall in the November 2011 Boldbrush Competition

http://faso.com/fineartviews/38487/thomas-w-schaller-unique-sense-of-perspective

"granville island bridge - vancouver"
watercolor 2011
30X22 inches

happy new year!

Have a Great Holiday Everyone!

"Workshop" Painting in Southern France

"The Architecture of Light" Thomas W Schaller 17-27 May 2012 : Le Vieux Couvent; Frayssinet

My upcoming workshop in beautiful southern France for next May is filling, but some spaces still remain. Check out the links below, and I would love to see you there! All my best for the holidays, Tom

http://www.vacancesenvie.com/holidays.html
http://www.vacancesenvie.com/tomschaller.pdf