C’ville Arts Features – “It’s All in the Open Air” - During June

Meg West, our highly popular, local plein air painter will be C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery’s featured artist during the month of June. She will be at the gallery on June 4th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to share her latest collection during the Historic Downtown Mall’s long-awaited return of the First Friday* event. West enjoys painting “en plein air” a French expression which means "in the open air", and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors. Meg’s enthusiasm for landscapes found nearby along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Skyline Drive and surrounding counties is well represented in this show. Meg paints every day and enjoys the rhythm and momentum that comes with a steady flow of painting. The act of painting is what is important to Meg West, enjoying the feeling of being connected to the environment, herself and the painting. “The best part of painting plein air is that you are breathing, seeing and experiencing the view LARGE all around you. You are living in your painting while you are painting it.” Meg joyfully describes her experience, “Trusting your instincts becomes more natural to you, and your strokes on the canvas. Letting your mind go and just respond to nature and observation. This is the fun of painting outside!” “It’s All in the Open Air” is an exhibit you will enjoy. Come see the show! To learn more about Meg and her work visit her: Website: megwestoilpainting.net Email: megwest@earthlink.net Phone: 434-823-5507 *(Masks are preferred, we’re not serving refreshments) For additional information, contact Amy Melville at 434-972-9500. The gallery’s web site is www.cvillearts.org. The C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery, located on the historic Downtown Mall in Charlottesville. C’ville Arts is open 7 days a week - Monday - Thursday 10-6; Friday/Saturday 10-7 and Sunday 12-5. We’re updating hours of operation as much as possible, check us out on social media for current information. ABOUT C’VILLE ARTS – C’ville Arts, a cooperative membership gallery of more than sixty local artists and crafters, was established in 1997. Original works include photography, painting, glass, fiber, clay and pottery, quilling, metals, mosaics, jewelry, leather, candles and wood. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lisa O. Woods Artist - Paintings - Sculptures Punk's Peak Mountain Studios Studio 540.298.0767 www.punkspeak.com