Palette and Press @ Larchmont Public Library

The Larchmont Public Library presents “Palette & Press: Plein-Air Paintings and Intaglio Etchings”, an exhibit of landscape paintings and etchings by Catherine Caulfield Russell, in the Library’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.

Catherine began painting and selling her works at age fourteen.  After graduating from Jacksonville University with a B.F.A., she received the 1978 Graphic Art Award and the Certificate of Honor in Printmaking.  The Florida Times applauded her work on several occasions. One of her early accomplishments includes being commissioned to paint a mural for the United Brotherhood of Painters Union in their Manhattan headquarters on Fifth Avenue.  She expanded her horizons as an assistant to master sculptor, Judith Brown, who she assisted with the completion of a bronze sculptures displayed in Tiffany’s windows, Christmas 1980.  In 1981, Catherine’s paintings were exhibited in the Greenspring Art Gallery in SoHo, New York City.

After receiving her Master’s Degree from Queens College, she was hired to teach in their School of Education/Continuing Children’s Art Program.  She is a licensed New York State teacher. Catherine has studied and exhibited at The Victor D’Amico Institute of Art, The Art Barge, located in Amagansett, New York.

Catherine is an active member of the Montauk Artist’s Association, Long Island New York and is a member of numerous Artists’ Guilds.  Her most recent achievements include being a recipient of “The Nelda A. Howell Award” for 2011.  Presently her painting “The Lake” is exhibiting in the New England Landscape Invitational in the Lyme Art Associations Gallery. Catherine continues to follow her love of printmaking as a member of The Center for Contemporary Printmaking.  Ten of her small works are presently on display in London, England.

Publications which featured her artwork have been Dan’s Papers and The Montauk Pioneer.  “Perfect Day”, an oil painting, was featured as the cover of Dan’s Paper. 

Catherine Caulfield Russell continues to be inspired by nature and paints primarily en plein aire.  Her paintings are completed ala prim.  She is not only inspired by nature but loves to live outdoors while creating and capturing the ever changing face of nature

For more information about the exhibit, call the library at (914) 834-2281 or visit the library online at www.larchmontlibrary.org. Please call or visit the library online for exhibit hours.