Bobbi Pratte

Friday November 7th was "First Friday" in Fredericksburg Virginia and the opening of the show "Old Friends-New Work", featuring Bobbi Pratte and Mary Anne Warner. This show of approximately 35 oil, pastel and watercolor landscapes is hanging at The Liberty Town Arts Workshop until November 30, 2008. Contact us for directions and hours.

A crowd of approximately 300 people passed through the gallery during the opening, enjoying the artwork, festivities and the beautiful weather.

Saturday, November 15th is the date for the Columbia Pike Artists’ Studio Gala. CPAS is open once a year to the public and this is a great time to see the work of approximately 20 artists in their studios. The hours are 6-9:00pm. Take this opportunity to see some of Bobbi’s original art in this casual setting and meet the artist. CPAS is located at 932 S. Walter Reed Drive, Arlington, VA. Contact us for more information.

Sunday, December 7th is the date for the annual "Small Paintings" show opening at Metropolitan Gallery in Arlington VA. This popular show is best attended during the opening when you can meet the artists and see all of the paintings together before they are whisked away by purchasers. Metropolitan Gallery is located at 2420 Wilson Blvd. Arlington VA. The opening is 3:00-6:00pm.

Bobbi will be teaching the class "The Un-Still Life" this winter at The Art League School. This nine week class will meet on Wednesdays 1:00-4:00. The cost is $185.00 and here is a short class description: The still-life can be a vehicle for personal exploration or contemporary comment. This class will explore the many ways to redefine this often traditional genre. Students will be encouraged to work with new materials as they delve into innovative methods of breaking up space. All drawing and painting media.

Registration begins Monday November 10, 2008. You may register in person or online by using this link.

The Fall 2008 quarter is coming to a close and the Landscape Painting Class was a huge success. The original seven weeks is now over, however we are in the process of extending our class for two more weeks (weather permitting). If you would be interested in joining us on Saturday November 15, and or November 22 (9:30-12:30) please Contact us for details

New Paintings Show   April 6 - May 2, 2008
Metropolitan Gallery
2420 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201   (map)

Opening Reception   Sunday, April 6 3:00-6:00 pm

Beach 1 - Time Out

April brings new work and a solo show. Most of the paintings that will be displayed in her solo show at Metropolitan Gallery will be landscapes. A few new "Lotus Paintings" and still lives will also be on display. All of these new works are oils. Gallery director David Wase extends an invitation below.

"We know many of our collectors have eagerly awaited the time when we would again be exhibiting the outstanding work of Bobbi Pratte and were pleased to see her solo show listed on our 2008 exhibit schedule.

As promised, her exhibit opens on April 6, 3:00 - 6:00 at */Metropolitan Gallery/*, 2420 Wilson Blvd., Arlington with a reception honoring Bobbi. At that time, she will be available to discuss her vision, artistic interests and painting technique. Approximately 20 new paintings will be on exhibit and available to collectors.

We hope you enjoy these engaging summertime views which are part of the exemplary work in the exhibit, and look forward to seeing you at the reception.

We hope you can join us."

David Wase
Director

Lifeguard

The December 2007 "Small Works Show" at Metropolitan Gallery in Arlington VA was a huge success. A waiting line was formed outside the door for the opening and the first three folks in the door purchased works by Pratte. The fourth out of her five paintings in the show sold moments later.

Holland Bobbi's painting "Holland" was a top award winner in The August 2007 International Landscape Show at The Art League Gallery. Pratte was given The Irene Snelling Smyth Award. Judge Ted Cooper, President and Owner of Adams Davidson Galleries in Washington DC said of the painting; "I'm impressed by the quiet mood. Clearly, this is an elderly couple in a kind of romantic, special aura...I'm not especially gullible to romance, but this sets a unique ambiance. The piece is perfectly framed."

The November 2006 issue of Elan Magazine featured an article on Bobbi and her art titled Lyrical Representation by Janet Scharp.

Responses were strong to Bobbi Prattes' solo show "Lotus". Over 75 % of the paintings were sold establishing new sales records for the gallery (total sales and price paid for an individual painting). The show was held at The Art League Gallery in Alexandria VA during the month of May 2006. A portion of the artists' proceeds from this show were donated to the American Cancer Society.

Shown (at right) is Jeff Pratte hanging the show. The first sale was made as the show was being hung.