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Artist Statement:
From the earliest time that I
can recall I understood the
importance of surrounding
myself with things that made
me happy. I made drawings of
my cats, flowers, and walks
with my mother because they
captured moments of joy.
Whenever I looked at my
drawings I could relive the
emotion ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Melody Phaneuf's paintings
have been exhibited at Galerie
Herouet in Paris, The National
Arts Club in New York City,
and were included in a
traveling exposition in Japan.
Her work is regularly
displayed at the Guild of
Boston Artists, 162 Newbury
Street, Boston, MA....
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Artist Galleries:
Guild of Boston Artists
162 Newbury St, Boston
Boston,Ma 02216...
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Collections:
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Commissions:
Christian Moguer, Paris,
France
David Halsted, Cambridge, Ma,
USA
Lynda McNally, Boston, Ma, USA
Maria Johnson, Tyngsboro, Ma,
USA
Diane Rose, Lowell, Ma, USA...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT:
Melody Phaneuf
Melody Phaneuf Paintings
30 Ipswich Street Studio 201
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 800-771-6464
After Hours: 978-869-4080
Fax: 401-942-6556
Email: melody@MelodyTheArtist.com
Web Site: www.MelodyTheArtist.com
Affordable Luxury: Childrens Portraits Are The New Status Symbol
Boston, MA. March 23, 2009~ With challenging economic times persisting, people are spending more time at home and are looking for affordable luxuries. Portraiture, especially portraits of children is “The New Status Symbol,” according to Boston Home Magazine.
Boston Artist, Melody Phaneuf is one of three portrait artists showcased in Boston Home’s article, Different Strokes. Each artist created their interpretation of two brothers, children of senior editor of Boston Home Magazine, Julie Suratt. Phaneuf is delighted at the new trend. “Traditionally, portraits have been created to mark a moment in time and create family heirlooms, but I love that people are now using them as conversation pieces for at-home events,” says Phaneuf.
Phaneuf studied with well-known portrait painter, Robert Cormier at Fenway Studios. She was especially enthralled with his pastel technique. “Pastels are pigment in solid form. They can be used on pastel paper and don’t need drying time, so can be completed expeditiously, which is more cost effective than commissioning an oil painting. Artfully handled, pastel portraits are every bit as commanding as oils,” says the artist. Phaneuf’s pastel portraits begin at $750; she also works with clients to design a manageable payment plan.
“I commissioned Melody to create a pastel portrait of my sweet nephew Domenic,” says Back Bay resident, Lynda McNally. “She not only captured his beautiful image but was able to incorporate his magnetic smile, and the lively, sparkling eyes with which he was blessed—so much so, when looking at the portrait, we would believe we could hear his wonderful giggle!”
Melody Phaneuf has exhibited at Galerie Herouet in Paris, The National Arts Club in New York City, and with Art du Monde, a traveling exposition in Japan. Phaneuf’s paintings are regularly displayed at the Guild of Boston Artists, 162 Newbury Street, in Boston. She paints at historic Fenway Studios, Boston, MA.
A sampling of pastel portraits by Melody Phaneuf can be seen at http://www.slideshare.net/MelodyTheArtist/slideshows. For more information please contact Melody Phaneuf at (617) 236 4322 or e-mail: melody@MelodyTheArtist.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT:
Melody Phaneuf
Melody Phaneuf Paintings
30 Ipswich Street Studio 201
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 800-771-6464
After Hours: 978-869-4080
Fax: 401-942-6556
Email: melody@MelodyTheArtist.com
Web Site: www.MelodyTheArtist.com
The Boston Lineage: Transmission Of Knowledge
Realist Painter, Melody Phaneuf Takes Part in Robert Douglas Hunter Tribute
In tribute to his 80th birthday, The Guild of Boston Artists will exhibit paintings by master artist Robert Douglas Hunter along side of work by several of his former students, including Boston artist Melody Phaneuf.
“ I am delighted to be acknowledged as part of Hunter’s lineage,” says Ms. Phaneuf, one of the 5 former students taking part in the tribute.
Phaneuf studied with Hunter at Vesper George School of Art. “I was attracted to Hunter’s aesthetic vision and skill. My fascination with Hunter’s command of abstract language and my own desire to impart meaning were the motivation to cultivate the demanding picture making skills taught in the Boston lineage.”
Phaneuf’s two paintings on exhibit, J’ai la Pêche, and Relics of the Sea are both decorative and allegorical. “These paintings were chosen because compositionally they emulate Hunter’s decorative arrangements, which appeal to a refined aesthetic awareness. On a more personal level, objects, lighting, color and abstract patterns were selected to symbolize ideas and evoke emotion. Hunter’s Art Appreciation course taught us how to analyze the motive behind a work of art. These decorative, allegorical compositions are an ideal homage to a beloved teacher.”
J’ai la Pêche is a humorous twist on the French idiomatic phrase for feeling lively. “The energy created by complementary colors of the peaches and the insistent spiraling of the tureen’s motif defies the idea of still life,” muses Phaneuf.
Relics of the Sea is an allegory of our inner self, of treasures yet discovered. “I wanted the painting to communicate on a mystical as well as a familiar level. I chose subtle lighting and harmonious color, which would give the painting a misty, mysterious essence. This sets the stage for a meditative, interior quality in which revelation can unfold.”
Robert Douglas Hunter is one of the most distinguished living painters of the Boston lineage, known primarily for his still life compositions. He studied under RH Ives Gammell, well known for his allegorical paintings, especially the Hound of Heaven series installed at the Maryhill Museum of Art. Gammell trained with William Paxton, absorbing the training Paxton learned at L’Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. Several of Paxton’s paintings are in the permanent collection of Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts.
Melody Phaneuf has exhibited at the National Arts Club in New York, Galerie Herouet in Paris and with Art du Monde in Japan. She paints at Boston’s historic Fenway Studios.
A Tribute to Robert Douglas Hunter will be on view at The Guild of Boston Artists, 162 Newbury St, Boston, MA from June 5 through June 29, 2008. The Guild is opened Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 -5:30.
J’ai la Pêche, and Relics of the Sea can be viewed at www.MelodyTheArtist.com/hunter.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT:
Melody Phaneuf
Melody Phaneuf Paintings
30 Ipswich Street Studio 201
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 800-771-6464
After Hours: 978-869-4080
Fax: 401-942-6556
Email: melody@MelodyTheArtist.com
Web Site: www.MelodyTheArtist.com
Art and Life in Synchronicity: Still Life Painting Captures Excitement of Odyssey’s Black Swan Coin Discovery
Boston, MA. May 29, 2007- Relics of the Sea is a timely release by Boston fine artist, Melody Phaneuf. Phaneuf created the 32” x 24” oil painting to be both a decorative still life and an allegory of our inner self, of treasures we have yet to discover. Phaneuf is well known for symbolic analogies in her paintings.
Evocative of a world of shipwrecks, treasure, and discovery, Relics of the Sea appeals to marine enthusiasts and collectors alike. “I wanted the painting to communicate on a mystical as well as a familiar level,” says Phaneuf. “I chose subtle lighting and color which would give the painting a misty, mysterious essence. This sets the stage for a meditative, interior quality in which revelation can unfold.”
The recent recovery of the Black Swan by Odyssey Marine Exploration unveiled riches swallowed up by the sea long ago. The saga is still unfolding as experts aim to discover the shipwreck’s identity. “It’s an exquisite synchronicity,” states Phaneuf. “I love the ways that life reflects art.”
Relics of the Sea is available for purchase and can be viewed at www.MelodyTheArtist.com/relics
Melody Phaneuf works at Boston’s historic Fenway Studios. She has exhibited at the National Arts Club in New York, Galerie Herouet in Paris and with Art du Monde in Japan. Her work is regularly displayed at the Guild of Boston Artists, 162 Newbury Street, Boston, MA.
A high-resolution file of Relics of the Sea for print reproduction is available upon request.
For more information please contact Melody Phaneuf at 800-771-6464 or e-mail: melody@MelodyTheArtist.com
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