Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, Starr Gallery of Watercolors

Paintings and drawings by Somers, Connecticut-based artist Edgardo Abello, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Originally from Colombia, the artist came to United States in 1978 and attended Montgomery College in Maryland to study architecture. This training and his painting skills helped him develop a fruitful architectural rendering business. Recently, Abello decided to forgo the intense deadline-oriented world of the commercial art industry and dedicate himself to the kind of painting that he has always wanted to do. He now dedicates much of his time to rendering fine details in his paintings, combining his appreciation and understanding of color and light with a careful study of the subject matter. The exhibit includes watercolor portraits and still-lifes that capture the essence of the subjects through use of elegant lighting and meticulous detail in a manner reminiscent of Dutch master artists.

Sponsored by The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, the Eugene A. Dexter Charitable Fund administered by Bank of America, Trustee, and in part, by the Art Angels.

Media Sponsor: WGBY, Public Television for Western New England