Evolution of Art: Vicky Beine's Still Lifes on exhibit at Beanetics

I am thrilled to announce that the October "Evolution of Art" artist is Vicky Beine. Today we hung her show, and there was a lot of positive buzz about her work. Vicky does wonderful still life paintings. The series on display at Beanetics focuses on Asian ceramics, lush florals, and fruit. They have a classic, traditional quality about them. Beanetics looks richer with these paintings on the walls.

Here's what Vicky says about her work:

I am attracted to realism and humor, and I love to imitate the great masters. My artwork incorporates what I have learned from studying these classic paintings. I love to paint nature and still-lifes that include birds, flowers, and landscapes.

If you're interested in purchasing a piece, here's the price list for her work:

1. Asian Pears....................................................8" x 10", $95
2. Sunflowers................................................... 10" x 8", $110
3. Red Apples.................................................... 8" x 10", $95
4. Celebration................................................ 24" x 36", $575
5. Orchids in Ming Vase................................... 18" x 24", $325
6. Orchids in Ming Vase with Fish...................... 12" x 36", $275
7. Green Apples and Ming Vases...................... 16" x 20", $375

And here's some information about Vicky's path as an artist:

Vicky Beine is a self-taught artist who began painting just a few years ago with some instruction from Marty Posiak, a Fairfax County art teacher. Vicky’s paintings have appeared in three juried art shows sponsored by the Vienna Art Society and in the Moses Art Gallery; in April 2004 she won “Best in Show” for her painting “Magnolia” in the Reston Art Show. Her painting “Irises” is on permanent display in the Inova Mount Vernon Hospital as part of the Art from the Heart Program. Four of her paintings are on display at the Frame Factory Gallery in Fairfax. Vicky is an active member of the Women’s Caucus for Art of Washington, D.C. (WCA/DC); she currently is the WCA/DC Membership Co-Chair. She also is a member of the Vienna Art Society, where she has been a Featured Artist numerous times.

Please join us at Beanetics on Sunday, October 12th, from 1-3pm, for Vicky's artist reception. This is a great opportunity to meet the artist and talk with her about her work. And as always, there's great coffee and yummy treats to be enjoyed... a feast for all the senses!