BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The Larchmont Public Library presents &ldquo\;Palette &\; Press: Plein-Air Paintings and Intaglio Etchings&rdquo\;\, an exhibit of landscape paintings and etchings by Catherine Caulfield Russell\, in th e Library&rsquo\;s Oresman Gallery from February 2\, through February 28 \, 2012. The exhibit is free and open to everyone during normal library hours. There will be a reception for Ms. Russell on Thursday\, February 2\, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm in the Oresman Gallery. The reception is also free and everyone is welcome.\nCatherine began painting and selling her works at age fourteen. \; After graduating from Jacksonville Univers ity with a B.F.A.\, she received the 1978 Graphic Art Award and the Cert ificate of Honor in Printmaking. \; The Florida Times applauded her work on several occasions. One of her early accomplishments includes bei ng commissioned to paint a mural for the United Brotherhood of Painters Union in their Manhattan headquarters on Fifth Avenue. \; She expand ed her horizons as an assistant to master sculptor\, Judith Brown\, who she assisted with the completion of a bronze sculptures displayed in Tif fany&rsquo\;s windows\, Christmas 1980. \; In 1981\, Catherine&rsquo \;s paintings were exhibited in the Greenspring Art Gallery in SoHo\, Ne w York City.\nAfter receiving her Master&rsquo\;s Degree from Queens Col lege\, she was hired to teach in their School of Education/Continuing Ch ildren&rsquo\;s Art Program. \; She is a licensed New York State tea cher. Catherine has studied and exhibited at The Victor D&rsquo\;Amico I nstitute of Art\, The Art Barge\, located in Amagansett\, New York.\nCat herine is an active member of the Montauk Artist&rsquo\;s Association\, Long Island New York and is a member of numerous Artists&rsquo\; Guilds.  \; Her most recent achievements include being a recipient of &ldquo \;The Nelda A. Howell Award&rdquo\; for 2011. \; Presently her paint ing &ldquo\;The Lake&rdquo\; is exhibiting in the New England Landscape Invitational in the Lyme Art Associations Gallery. Catherine continues t o follow her love of printmaking as a member of The Center for Contempor ary Printmaking. \; Ten of her small works are presently on display in London\, England.\nPublications which featured her artwork have been Dan&rsquo\;s Papers and The Montauk Pioneer. \; &ldquo\;Perfect Day& rdquo\;\, an oil painting\, was featured as the cover of Dan&rsquo\;s Pa per. \;\nCatherine Caulfield Russell continues to be inspired by nat ure and paints primarily en plein aire. \; Her paintings are complet ed ala prim. \; She is not only inspired by nature but loves to live outdoors while creating and capturing the ever changing face of nature\ nFor more information about the exhibit\, call the library at (914) 834- 2281 or visit the library online at www.larchmontlibrary.org. Please cal l or visit the library online for exhibit hours. URL:http://larchmont.patch.com/events/palette-and-press-larchmont-public- library SUMMARY:Palette and Press @ Larchmont Public Library LOCATION:Larchmont Public Library: 121 Larchmont Ave\, Larchmont\, NY END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR