- This event has passed.
Live Demonstrations with J. Chester Armstrong and Reid Richardson in Scottsdale
January 12, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Signature Gallery will host master wood sculptor, J. Chester Armstrong, and renowned Arizona painter, Reid Richardson, for the first Gold Palette ArtWalk of the New Year as they demonstrate live wood carving and oil painting sessions at our Main Street location in Old Town Scottsdale.
Thursday, January 12th
6:30 PM – 9 PM
7177 E Main St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
scottsdale@thesignaturegallery.com
J. Chester Armstrong‘s sculptures are charged with movement and emotion. “I carve to reawaken the soul of the viewer to the primal energy and life force of earth-based imagery. My sculptures move in the rhythm of circles, spirals, and flowing lines dictated as much by the grain lines of the wood itself as by my own sense of the harmony of the natural world.”
Out of local Oregon woods, (e.g. Juniper, Maple, Pine, and Walnut) Armstrong carves the world he sees surrounding him… Eagles, ospreys, wolves, cougars, coyotes howling at the moon, herons perched majestically at the river’s edge- the magic of life. “This is what moves me. This, and the wild herds of mustangs that inhabit the west of my imagination.”
Through extraordinary visual imagery, Reid Richardson communicates profound visions of hope for the future and nostalgia for his youth. His distinct color palette, subject matter, and technique resonate with a growing audience. Having an appetite for self-exploration in a modern world, his intention is to exploit the hidden meaning in the simple beauties of life’s nuances. His brush is attracted to creating bold images of poetic skies and surrealistic landscapes. His work has developed over the past years into a complex personal vocabulary of imagery that stirs emotion and engages the intellect.
Visit The Signature Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ to meet J. Chester Armstrong and Reid Richardson. View masters at work during their live demonstrations from 6:30 to 9 PM. Enjoy an evening celebrating the New Year and the beautiful new artwork it will bring during the first Gold Palette ArtWalk of the season.