A Selection of Recent Paintings

"Easter" Acrylic by Kristy Bishop (c) 2022
“Easter” Acrylic by Kristy Bishop (c) 2022

"Neon Rock" Acrylic by Kristy Bishop 2022
“Neon Rock” Acrylic by Kristy Bishop 2022

"Autumn Colors" Oil on Wood by Kristy Bishop (c) 2022 Owned by Bill Clock
“Autumn Colors” Oil on Wood by Kristy Bishop (c) 2022 Owned by Bill Clock

"Ian Flanigan" Oil on Gessoed Tin by Kristy Bishop (c) 2022
“Ian Flanigan” Oil on Gessoed Tin by Kristy Bishop (c) 2022

"Kaaterskill Falls" Oil on Wood by Kristy Bishop (c) 2022
“Kaaterskill Falls” Oil on Wood by Kristy Bishop (c) 2022

KBS Sketch Book Winners 2022

Ruari Sullivan and Liv Smoller
Ruari Sullivan and Liv Smoller with their favorite drawings

The artwork of Ruari, daughter of William and Michelle Lee Sullivan and Liv Smoller, daughter of Neal and Erin Smoller impressed our Art Judge Elisa Tucci.

These two young artists show a great aptitude for fulfilling their potentials. One sign is that they create constantly and love the process.

Drawing by Ruari
Drawing by Ruari

Drawing by Liv
Drawing by Liv

 

Solo Art Show for Kristy Bishop at Saugerties Library

"Self-Portrait 2018" Oil on Wood 9"x12" by Kristy Bishop
“Self-Portrait 2018″ Oil on Wood 9″x12” by Kristy Bishop (Slim with an auburn wig)

At the Reception of this art show, I will speak about my art work at 1 pm sharp on Sept. 4, Saturday . The reception will be held outdoors 1 – 2 pm. The library opens at 10 am on Saturday and will require masks and a limited number of attendance at one time. The library close promptly at 2 pm. Please view the show before 1 pm if possible.

In September of 2018, I was diagnosed with cancer.

The good news is that I am cancer free at this time. Great credit goes to my oncologist, Dr. Andrade and radiologist Dr. Torres of Kingston, NY (ten miles from my studio/home in Saugerties.) There were many doctors and nurses involved in the process of destroying this “evil monster” as some called it.

Being a person of Faith, my number one source of healing and peace came from God. I felt His presence all through the procedures as He guided the minds and hands of all of those medical technicians. I did not feel sorry for myself or blame God for the situation that I was in.

I believed that I had a purpose in life which involved passion for art. I wanted to help others develop their passion for art through teaching or show them through my art how I saw their passion in many different ways. This show (Sept. 1 – Oct. 28, 2021) will be the beginning of a number of shows on this subject, God willing. To be continued…

Saugerties Library Hours: Mon. 10 am – 8 pm; Tues. 10 am – 6 pm;  Wed. 10 am – 8 pm; Thurs. 10 am – 6 pm; Fri. 10 am – 4 pm and Saturday 10 am – 2 pm.

91 Washington Ave. Saugerties, NY  www.saugertiespubliclibrary.org

David K. Johnson

"The Promise" (View #1) Neon Acrylic by Kristy Bishop (c) 2021
“The Promise” (View #1) Neon Acrylic by Kristy Bishop (c) 2021

"The Promise" (View #2) Neon Acrylic by Kristy Bishop (c) 2021
“The Promise” (View #2) Neon Acrylic by Kristy Bishop (c) 2021

David was a spiritual man. This painting is a gift to his wife Lisa Cahill Johnson as a reminder of our future home in Eternity with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.