Art Gallery Prudencia- Exhibitions

Stefani Job Spears: "Nature's Embrace"

Poppy
22x30 Pastel

“The new work examines the underlying structures and often abstract beauty of nature.

While investigating color, pattern, and texture, I seek to engage the viewer in nature's embrace."

--Stefani Job Spears

The Opening Reception for this exhibit of the work of this very talented artist will be held on Saturday, November 23rd from 2-4 pm. Stefani Job Spears will give an Artist Talk on Saturday, December 7th, at 3 pm. The exhibit will run through December 28th.

We very much hope you will be able to join us for the opening and the reception, and we look forward to welcoming you to the gallery during the exhibit.

We hope you will be able to stop by the gallery to view this amazing show in person- always the best way to really appreciate the works of our artists. But you can also take a look at all of the works that are in the "Nature's Embrace" exhibit by clicking on the image at left (Vibrant Vista Caribbean Green, 20 x 24, Oil on Canvas). This will open a new window, allowing you to view the artworks at your leisure.

About Our Events and Exhibitions

Art Gallery Prudencia is as much about introducing its patrons to a wide variety of art and artists as it is about offering you a selection of art for your home or office.

Throughout the year, we hold numerous events where you are able to meet the artists and learn about their background, their artistic journey, and their inspiration for their work in our gallery.

In addition to these events, on the first Friday of every month we have our "Wine Down” gathering from 5 to 7 pm- a social event at which you can meet some of our artists and enjoy a glass of wine and see what is currently on display at the gallery. We would love to have you join us!

Past Events at Art Gallery Prudencia

Over the years, Art Gallery Prudencia has held about four major exhibits each year, as well as numerous other events and shows. If you are new to the Gallery, we think you might be interested in looking through these past events, which are listed below in reverse chronological order- most recent first.

Author and artist James A. McKinnis was here at Art Gallery Prudencia on Saturday, November 9 at 3 pm to talk about his newest book The Texas Courthouse Renaissance.

This book is a collection of 127 hand-colored photographs that celebrate the Silver Anniversary of the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program and those people who made it happen.

This very special event was extremely interesting, as we learned not only about the efforts the State of Texas has made to preserve the heritage of its small-town and big-city courthouses, but also the artistic efforts that James McKinnis has made to capture and preserve the beauty of these classic Texas buildings.

Anna Lisa Leal: "Relics of the Desert" **Show Extended Through November 9th**

On the Precipice of Modesto Canyon Trail
24x24 Pastel on Panel

Spanish Bayonet
14x11 Pastel on Panel

"Whether you're an art enthusiast, a desert lover, or simply curious, this exhibit will transport you through the botanical wonderland of the desert landscape. Don't miss this oasis of creativity!"
Anna Lisa Leal

The Opening Reception for this show- the second solo event for this talented artist here at the gallery- was held on Saturday, September 28th, and Anna Lisa Leal gave an Artist Talk on Saturday, October 12th. The show ran through November 9th.

We hope you were able to stop by the gallery to view this amazing show in person- always the best way to really appreciate the works of our artists. But you can also take a look at all of the works that were in the "Relics of the Desert" exhibit by clicking on the image at right ("Boyce Thompson Beauty", 24x30, Pastel on Panel). This will open a new window, allowing you to view the artworks at your leisure.

"Summer Exhibit": A Group Show

This summer, Art Gallery Prudencia presented a group show, featuring works by all of our gallery's artists.

This group show previewed on Friday, August 2nd, during our "Wine Down", and the opening reception was held on Saturday, August 10th. Our "Summer Exhibit" continued through September 7th.

We very much hope you were able to join us for the preview and the opening reception, and we also hope you were able to come by the gallery during the show.

"Postcards": The Art of Steven G. Smith
Exhibit Extended Through July 12

Paris Cafe
Acrylic on Canvas, 22 x 28

Sonoma Cottage
Acrylic on Canvas, 16 x 20

“My goal as a painter is to convey a ‘sense of place’ to the viewer through the interpretation of my experience and its execution in a visual form. When that goal is achieved the painting rekindles a fond memory of a place or experience, or provides new vistas to the viewer, a postcard from painter to viewer.” - Steven G. Smith

The opening reception for this very special exhibit by this talented artist was held Saturday, May 25, 2024, and Steven gave a well-attended Artist Talk on Saturday, June 15. The interest in this exhibit has been very high, and we are extending it through July 12.

We hope you will able to stop by the gallery to view this amazing exhibit in person- always the best way to really appreciate the works of our artists. But you can also take a look at all of the works that are in the exhibit by clicking on the image at left.

Andrea Almond: "Light and Shadow"

Two Trees Plus Pink
Oil on Canvas, 24 x 24

Still Life with Apple
Oil on Panel, 16 x 12

Mood Indigo
Oil on Linen, 28 x 22

“Regardless of the subject matter, painting is a vehicle for conveying the inner life of the painter to the viewer. In this body of work I explore light and shadow to illustrate that duality exists as a defining theme in all of nature.” - Andrea Almond

The Opening Reception for this special exhibit by this talented artist was held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 2 to 4 pm. Our Artist Talk took place on Saturday, April 20 at 3pm. The exhibit will continue through May 11th.

We hope you weree able to stop by the gallery to view the exhibit in person- always the best way to really appreciate the works of our artists. But you can also take a look at all of the works that were in the exhibit by clicking on the image at left.

The Opening Reception for this special exhibit by these two talented artists was held on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 2 to 4 pm. Our Artist Talk took place on Saturday, February 17 at 3pm. The exhibit continued through March 2nd.

We hope you were able to join us for the opening of this new exhibit, and also that you were at the Gallery for the Artist Talk- always an interesting and informative experience.

If you weren't able to visit the gallery in person to see this exhibit, you can still take a look at all of the works that were in the exhibit by clicking on the image at left.

"This and That": A Solo Exhibition by Lon Brauer

"Saturday's Project"
Oil on Panel 20 x 20

"Heritage House"
Oil on Panel 20 x 16

"I Found the Address"
Oil on Panel 20 x 20

When gathering work for a show one can curate around a theme, a genre, or a social message. Or it can just be a hodgepodge concept of individual work that comes from a single source.

This time we’ll go with the latter. It’s way more fun that way! A visual experience of paintings that have nothing in common. All are unique stories.

And let's call it "This and That".

The Opening Reception for this exhibit was held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 2 to 4 pm. Lon gave an artist talk at 3 pm.

We very much hope you were able to attend the Opening Reception and the Artist Talk, or that you were able to come by the gallery to see this wonderful exhibit during its run. But if you weren't able to visit the gallery in person, you can still take a look at all of Lon's works that were in this exhibit by clicking on the image at left.

"What Is and What Was": A Solo Exhibition by Mary James
Opening Reception on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, from 2 to 4pm Artist Talk on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at 2pm

"What Is and What Was" 46 x 92 Diptych, Acrylic/mixed media

"Artist Mary James' one woman show is absolutely stunning. This is a show not to be missed. Her paintings are beautifully
created with organic shapes filled with an exquisite nuance of color that will take your breath away. She is not one to shy
away from large canvases which dominate the show. James has approached design with a sophisticated elegance which
shows in her brushstrokes as they are light yet telling of the artist hand painted with confidence."
Gwen Fox- Artist and Teacher

"What Is and What Was" is a captivating collection of expressive abstract paintings exploring the fragility and resilience of the human experience and the interplay between the present and the past. Guided by intuition, James digs deep into a dialogue of what is and what was, exploring how it reflects changes in our lives— differing states of health, mind, or engagement. Each painting in this series explores life's transitions as viewed through the artist's personal journey.

As she begins her artistic process, James allows her instincts and truth to guide her, making quick, gestural marks that build into layers of color, texture, and spatial relationships. After numerous layers, a sense of balance and harmony begins to formulate the composition.

The complexity and multi-layered nature of James' soulful paintings invites the viewer to intimately explore their own memories and life changes. “What Is and What Was” is a beautiful reminder of the power of art to profoundly connect us all, regardless of our backgrounds or beliefs, and to help us find meaning and beauty in the world around us.

"One Fragile Moment"

We very much hope you will be able to attend the Opening Reception and the Artist Talk, or at least come by the gallery to see this wonderful exhibit during its run (until October 28th). But if you aren't able to visit the gallery in person, you can still take a look at all of James' works that are in this exhibit by clicking on the image of James' "One Fragile Moment" at left.

Summer At the Gallery

We have been busy rehanging our gallery with stunning paintings from our incredibly talented artists! To celebrate, we will have a reception on Saturday, August 19th from 2 to 4 pm and we would love for you to join us. It is a wonderful opportunity to view the gallery, meet the artists and enjoy some refreshments.

We are also thrilled to announce that this Fall, the Gallery will be showcasing two incredible solo exhibitions from two of the gallery's talented artists. Mary James' exhibit- "What Is and What Was"- will open on September 23rd, and Lon Brauer's exhibit- "This and That"- will open on November 11th. These exhibitions will feature a stunning collection of each artist's latest works, and we can't wait for visitors to experience their unique artistic styles and perspectives. These exhibitions are not to be missed, so mark your calendars and join us for two unforgettable art experiences.

Setting the Scene
Margie Hildreth, Sheila Swanson, and Barbara Rallo

Margie Hildreth
Luxembourg Garden
Watercolor, 20 x 14

Sheila Swanson
Taos Square
Oil, 20 x 16

Barbara Rallo
Lunch at Au Petite Bouchon
Watercolor, 8 x 5

We’re excited to invite you to "Setting the Scene", our group landscape exhibition! Featuring new work from Margie Hildreth, Sheila Swanson, and Barbara Rallo, this stunning exhibition will highlight each artist's unique approach to capturing the beauty of the landscape around them. Nature is an endless inspiration, but seeing it through the eyes of these artists brings a renewed sense of wonder.

Please join us on Saturday, July 8th, from 2 to 4 pm for the Closing Reception for this particularly beautiful exhibit. Margie, Barbara, and Sheila will be here to share their beautiful paintings.

This exhibit will continue through July 8th.

If you aren't able to stop by for the opening of this important exhibit we hope you will come in during its run to see these beautiful artworks by these talented artists. You can also view the works that are included in this exhibit by clicking on the image at left.

Chrysanthemums and Watermelons

From Life
The Art of Vikki Fields

Vikki Fields works out of her studio in San Antonio, Texas. She paints still life, figurative and portrait oil paintings, as well as plein air landscapes in Central, South and West Texas. Fields' academic background includes a degree in Fine Arts from the University of the Incarnate Word and graduate studies in painting and sculpture at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Vikki has exhibited widely in San Antonio and the Southwest and has executed numerous private commissions. She has been the recipient of many awards, including the Julian Onderdonk Museum Purchase Award from the San Antonio Art League and Museum in 2014.

"I hope I carry the light and space of South and West Texas into my paintings. I choose to work from life. I find color and composition and the psychology of life infinitely variable and challenging."-- Vikki Fields

We hope you will join us here at the gallery on April 22, 2023, from 2 to 4 pm, when we will hold the Opening Reception for this important exhibit of beautiful artworks from one of our newest artists. There will be an Artist Talk at 3 pm, and you will have a chance to discover what inspires the artworks that Vikki Fields creates, and learn something about her technique.

This exhibit will continue through May 20th.

If you weren't able to stop by for the opening of this important exhibit we hope you will come in during its run to see these beautiful artworks by Vikki Fields. You can also view the works that are included in this exhibit by clicking on the image at left.

From artist Susan Riley:

"The portraits in this collection were selected carefully and thoughtfully. Some needed restoration as they are all from a time of expanding knowledge of film, developing, and printing. Storage has not always been kind. All cried out for color. The process in Photoshop is similar to painting in other mediums but working in layers allows for changing directions midstream. Color choices rely on research; baring that success, imagination takes over.

"The final stage of creating these pieces is done directly on the fine art print. Tiny pearls, crystals, microfine glitter and hand painting lend a dimensional aspect beyond the flat surface. The reflected light can be glorious. Choosing the frame is the final decoration to protect and display the finished portrait.

"Working closely on the face of someone from the past is almost spiritual. When you sit back in the moment of completion, your hope is that they would give their approval."

This exhibit opened on Saturday, March 4th, and at the Opening Reception, held from 2 to 4 pm, Susan gave an Artist Talk, giving all who attended insight into her inspiration and her technique. The exhibit closed on April 8th. If you weren't able to stop by the gallery to see this beautiful exhibit during its run, you can view the works that were included in it by clicking on the image at left.

Photography / Paper / Wood

Our next show is appropriate for the New Year, as it showcases artists who work in media new to our various shows and exhibits. The beauty of art isn't limited to painting and the gallery already showcases works by sculptors and collage artists. But with this show, we are extending the variety of artworks we display with works by four San Antonio artists who work in "Photography, Paper, and Wood".

Sara K. McKethan is a 25-year-old photographer who often sees the extraordinary disguised in the commonplace. Len Roberts has been "turning wood" for fifteen years, creating beautiful designs in the process. Artist Marcia Roberts works with paper fragments from print media, creating abstract works evoking moments, memories, and emotions. Photographer Mike Roberts specializes in high-contrast black and white to express his reaction to what he sees in the world around him.

This remarkable show opened on January 21, 2023 with an artist reception from 2-4 pm. The show continued through February 18th. We hope you were able join us on the 21st to meet all four of these artists, but of course we also hope you were able to stop in during the show's run to take your time and appreciate the inspiring works created by these talented artists. If you couldn't visit the Gallery to see this exhibit in person, you can still view the artworks that were part of it by clicking the icon at left.

Art Gallery Prudencia's Small Works Show

Just in time for Christmas, we and our artists have put together a show of diminutive works (with diminutive prices) that are ideal for those of you who would like to give the gift of art this Christmas.

The works on display in this show- which were created by many of our Gallery's favorite artists- are small but wonderful examples of the skill and technique of the artists who created them. These works are also just what you might need to fill that smaller, yet still empty space in your home.

We encourage you to drop by the gallery to see this display, first unveiled at our "Christmas Bubbly Afternoon" on December 3rd. We've had great interest in many of these works, so try to come by as soon as you can so that your particular favorite is still available.

If you can't visit the Gallery soon to see the beautiful artworks in our show, you can have a look at all of them right here. Just click on the button at left and you can see all of the works in the show. Use the lower-corner arrows to browse through the artworks. When you find a work that interests you, you can call us to check to see if it still available.

"Christmas Bubbly Afternoon"
--Art, Bites and Champagne

On Saturday, December 3rd, 12 to 4 pm, we held our annual Christmas event.

The gallery was full of new art from numerous gallery artists just in time for the holidays! We showcased our baskets along with paintings in a range of sizes, so our patrons could find that perfect piece for that special someone (or perhaps just a treat for themselves)! We had a wonderful time celebrating the season with our patrons!
Prudence

Joy of Compliment

Vibrant Colors
The Art of Soon Y Warren

In this exhibit, the use of color- particularly bold, vibrant color- took center stage, as we showcased a series of works by Soon Y. Warren- full-time artist, teacher, and national/international workshop instructor.

Born in South Korea and currently living in Fort Worth, Texas, Soon's favorite subjects are those found in the natural world, and in that world, color is everywhere. "I’m inspired by the beauty and complexity of nature and our surroundings," she says. "I try to paint the essence of my subjects using my sincere feelings for nature."

With her Associate Degree in Commercial Art, Soon began painting full time in 1998, and has since had much success, with a great many exhibitions resulting in awards too numerous to mention. Warren is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society (NWS), the American Watercolor Society (AWS), Southern Watercolor Artists (SW), the Texas Watercolor Society- Purple Sage Brush (TWS), the Transparent Watercolor Society (TWSA), and American Woman Artists (AWA). Soon’s paintings are in the permanent collections of private, corporate and educational institutions, both in the United States and abroad.

This exhibit opened on Saturday, September 17, 2022 with an Opening Reception from 2 to 4 pm. As part of the Opening Reception, there was an Artist Demonstration at 3 pm. The exhibit continued through October 22nd. Many of our gallery patrons joined us at the opening and during the exhibit to see how Soon Y Warren has brought the vibrant colors of nature to life.

Reflections on Nature/Reflections on Humanity
The Works of Stefani Job Spears and Joseph Hammer

The two artists featured in this show seem at first glance to be polar opposites. They work in different media and have very different styles. But on a closer look, it becomes apparent that the two artists are on parallel paths in reflecting nature and humanity in their work.

Deluge
Stefani Job Spears

Stefani Job Spears, a teacher, innovator, and artist-in-residence at the Texas Commission for the Arts, uses different media, including handmade paper and pastels, to reflect her love of nature. In Spears' graceful, flowing works we see the influence of nature and nature's shapes very, very clearly.

This exhibit opened on
Saturday, June 25, 2022
with an Opening Reception
from 2 to 4 pm.

The exhibit continued
through July 30th.

There was also an
Artist's Talk
on Saturday, July 23
at 3pm.

We hope you were able join us at the opening, at the Artist's Talk, and during the exhibit to see how these two artists reflect nature and humanity.

In Omni Uno
Joseph Hammer

Joseph Hammer has always worked in the medium of collage, and he produced a great many of them before he "found his voice" when he began using old hardback books in his works. Doing so satisfied his artistic needs while acknowledging his fascination with history, words, and time itself.

Skyscapes and Domestics
The Art of Pam and Ric Slocum

The subjects artists choose range from the small to the vast, resulting in works that are detailed and intimate or broad-brushed and expansive. The works of the two artists featured in Skyscapes and Domestics are a good example of this.

Crown of Thorns
Pam Slocum

Pam Slocum, in her images of small-scale objects ("domestics", or things close to home) can show us all the rich detail that she, herself, sees. We feel as if we saw those same objects with her. Ric Slocum must use different techniques to show us his very large subjects ("skyscapes", like the skies of Oklahoma and New Mexico), as he has to express the grandeur of what he sees and, again, we feel as if we were there. This show will give us all an insight into how much of an effect the subject an artist chooses has on the techniques they might use to help us see what they do.

This exhibit showing how a subject can determine a technique opened on Saturday, April 23 with an Opening Reception and Artist Talk from 2 to 4 pm. The exhibit contined through June 4th. We hope you were able join us at the opening and during the exhibit to see how these two artists present their very different subjects.

Sailor's Delight
Ric Slocum

Faded Glory

Drawn to Nature
The Art of Anna Lisa Leal

Anna Lisa Leal is an award-winning artist and native Texan whose artwork embodies the resplendent beauty and pattern in nature and its inhabitants. She is well known for her botanical works which most often include representations of the colorful yet dangerous beauty of agave, cactus, succulents, and their flowers.

The exhibit opened on February 5th, 2022 and the response was so great that Anna Lisa also did an Artist Demonstration on Saturday, March 5th from 1 to 3pm here at the gallery. We hope you were able to join us for a rare look into the artistic process.

Cereus Nocturne

"Christmas Bubbly Afternoon"
--Art, Bites and Champagne

Please join us Saturday, December 11th, 12 to 4 pm, for our annual Christmas event.

This year, we have asked our gallery artists to create a series of small artworks in their style. These beautiful, unique pieces have been created for holiday giving, and one of them is sure to be your perfect gift.

Come let us help you find it.

Two Women, Two Views
Kim Collins and Mary James

While photographers show us the real world as it actually appears, artists show us their interpretations of that same world, but of course these interpretations can be dramatically different. For it is the impression that the world makes on the artist that is reflected in their work.

In this show we explored these differences by comparing the different views of the world by artists Kim Collins and Mary James. Their differing interpretations of their subject give us an invaluable and instructive insight into the artistic "process"- into the differing ways that the artist looks at the world.

This show opened with a Reception and Artist Talk on Saturday, September 25, 2021, 1 to 4 pm, here at the gallery. We had our Closing Reception on Saturday November 6th, from 2 to 4 pm.

Vintage Beauty
Artist Susan Masinter Riley

"These original photographs, some more than 100 years old, were all shot in black and white. These extraordinary women were anything but!

Some of the images needed restoration, all cried out for color. The first steps are done in Photoshop, then a fine art print is made and embellishments are hand applied. Swarovski crystals, faux pearls, micro glitter and hand painting lend the brilliance these photographs deserve.

The clothing, jewelry and costumes of these eras as well as the stories of these women inspire my art. As a photographer with darkroom experience, illuminating details in an old image is powerful to me. As a woman, seeing these ladies glow as they must have long ago is exhilarating!"--(Susan Riley)

This exhibit opened on June 4, 2021 and closed on July 31st.

The Rattlesnake Gang at Big Bend National Park

If you love the outdoors, and particularly if you love the spectacular scenery of West Texas, you will definitely want to join us for this multi-artist exhibit. Previous exhibits focused on a particular style of art or showcased works done in a particular medium. But this exhibit is different; its focus is on a place- Big Bend National Park.

This exhibit opened on Saturday, April 10, 2021 and continued through May 22nd.

The Closing Reception and Artist Demo were held on Saturday, May 22nd from 2 to 4 pm. Our dress code for this event continued to be "Mask Casual".

Rattlesnake Gang member and one of this exhibit's artists, Margie Hildreth, photographed the artists at work in Big Bend, offering us a rare glimpse into the creative process. Click on the button to watch her movie.

Joseph Hammer - Kevin Kotara - Bob Reisen
"Contemporary Reflections"

This exhibit took us into the world of modern art by featuring the works of three of our gallery's abstract artists.

Nr. 400
Joseph Hammer (Book Collage, 11 x 14)

Translucence
Kevin Kotara (Acrylic, 36 x 36)

Floating Down the Yangtze
Bob Reisen (Mixed Media, 11 x 14)

The "Contemporary Reflections" Exhibit opened on January 30th, 2021 and closed on March 6th. On the final day, an "Artist Talk" was held at the gallery. At that time, sttendees were able to meet and talk with the exhibit's artists about their works, their inspirations, and their techniques.

Joanna Burch and Lilli Pell
"The Ins and Outs: Beauty is Everywhere"

In this show, the Gallery featured still lifes and landscapes by two very talented Texas artists- Joanna Burch and Lilli Pell. Patrons were able to appreciate their individual techniques as they capture both the detail of the indoor still life and the grandeur of the outdoor landscape- each with a Texas theme.

We Are All in This Together
Joanna Burch (Oil on Canvas, 22 x 28)

The Opening Reception was held on Friday, December 4, from 6 to 8 pm at the Gallery, and patrons were able to meet and talk with both artists about their work- and, of course, experience a room full of their beautiful artworks.

The show closed on January 9, 2021.

Love the Huisache Trees
Lilli Pell (Oil on Canvas, 24 x 36)

Finis Collins

Finis Collins, Clay McGaughy, Lee Ricks, E. Gordon West
"The Watercolor Gang at 50"

The exhibit opened on October 4, 2020 and continued through November 14th

At the opening, Clay McGaughy demonstrated his watercolor technique, and we thank artist and videographer Susan Riley for creating a video of that demonstration. Please click on the image at left to watch the video.

The Artists Reception and Book Signing was held on Saturday, October 17th.

Clay McGaughy

E. Gordon West

We would like to once again thank artist and videographer Susan Riley for creating a video "virtual tour" of our exhibit for those of you who might not have been able to see it in person- or for those of you who would like to relive your visit to the exhibit. To experience the virtual tour, please click on the icon at right.

Lee Ricks

The Watercolor Gang was featured on an episode of The Texas Country Reporter, a statewide network show. You should watch that segment by clicking on the icon at left.

Past members of The Watercolor Gang include
Al Brouillette, Jack MacDonald, Ivan McDougal,
Roy Murray, Kuo Yen Ng, Allen Richards, and Hal Sims.

Guy Blair and Irena Taylor
"Pastel Interpretations"

This exhibit opened on Friday, May 8, 2020 and continued through June 13th

The Artists' Reception for "Pastel Interpretations" was held on Saturday, June 13th, from 12 to 4 pm.

Gallery artist and professional videographer Susan Riley filmed a tour of the exhibit in case you were unable to see it in person or would like to relive your visit. Please click on the middle image below.

"The Art of Soon Y. Warren": Reception and Artist Talk (February 28, 2020)

On Friday, February 28th, artist Soon Y. Warren (AWS, NWS) opened her show here at the gallery. We thank artist Susan Riley (also a professional photographer) for recording the event in pictures. If you would like to have a look at some of the pictures Susan took at the reception and artist's talk, just click on the thumbnail images below.

"The Art of Pam and Ric Slocum"

The Gallery would like to thank artist and photographer Susan Riley for recording in pictures the Opening Reception for Pam and Ric's Exhibit. Please enjoy the pictures that Susan took by clicking on the small images below:

"A Christmas Bubbly Afternoon" (December 14, 2019)

We and our guests enjoyed the Christmas gathering a great deal. One of our artists, Susan Riley, is also a professional photographer, and took some candid pictures that afternoon. We thank her for sharing them with us. If you would like to have a look at the pictures Susan took, just click on the thumbnail images below.

"A Sense of Light and Shadow"
Opening Reception: Friday, November 15, 2019 (6-8 pm)
Exhibit on View Through December 21

This evening we opened a two-artist show. The theme of the show was the use of illumination to convey an artist's impression of the world around them. The show featured works by one of our earliest artists- Sheila Swanson- and artist Cliff Cavin. These two native San Antonians are both landscape artists, and this evening patrons had the chance to meet and talk with both of them.

"Skewed Botanicals II": The Botanical Artwork of Kim Collins

Reception and Artist Talk: Friday, September 27, 2019 (6-8 pm)
Exhibit on View Through November 2

This evening artist Kim Collins opened her show- "Skewed Botanicals II"- here at Art Gallery Prudencia. Kim's paintings of some of Nature's most beautiful creations are simply lovely, and this evening Kim talked with us about her inspirations and her creative process.

We thank artist and professional photographer Susan Riley for recording the event in pictures. If you would like to have a look at some of the pictures Susan took at the reception and artist's talk, just click on the thumbnail images below.

"Abstract Memories": Artists' Opening Reception (June 23, 2019)
This exhbit will run through July 27th.

Kevin Kotara Joseph Hammer Bob Reisen

On Sunday, June 23rd, artists Joseph Hammer, Kevin Kotara, and Bob Reisen opened their joint exhibition here at Art Gallery Prudencia, and many guests came by to talk with them about their work. We would like to thank another of our artists, Susan Riley (who is also a professional photographer), for recording the event in pictures. If you would like to have a look at some of her pictures from the reception, just click on the thumbnail images below.

On the afternoon of this show's closing, artists Kevin Kotara, Joseph Hammer, and Bob Reisen came to the gallery to talk about their work. We and our patrons asked them about what inspires them, and how they employ the abstract style to communicate their impressions of the real world.

"Waterworks": The World of Watercolors

Margie Hildreth Sheila Swanson E. Gordon West

In this exhibit, the Gallery showcased the work of artists Margie Hildreth, Sheila Swanson, and E. Gordon West in the beautiful medium of watercolor. We had on display a variety of watercolors by each of these artists, allowing patrons to see how they communicate their impressions of the real world. Patrons who liked watercolors (or original art in general) came to see these beautiful original artworks. The exhibit will be on view through June 15th.

Opening Reception- May 11, 2019

On Saturday, May 11th, artists Margie Hildreth, Sheila Swanson, and E. Gordon West opened their show of watercolor artwork here at the gallery. Artist Susan Riley (also a professional photographer) recorded the event in pictures. If you would like to have a look at some scenes from the reception, just click on the thumbnail images below.

The Art of William J. Kalwick, Jr.

Show Opening Reception: Friday, March 15, 2019 (6-8pm)
Exhibit on View Through April 27

This evening we welcomed the artist William J. Kalwick Jr. to the gallery to open a six-week show of his work. A protege of the artist Lajos Markos, Kalwick has developed an expressive style all his own. His paintings cover a wide range of subject matter, although he is best known for his Mexican market scenes, figurative work, and portraits.

An Exhibit of Contemporary Abstract and Representational Art

Tuesday, February 12, 2019: 5-7 pm
Wine and Cheese/Door Prizes

At this evening's event we focused on some of the Gallery's artists who have contemporary abstract and representional art hanging here. Among the artists whose works were on display were Ric Slocum, Margie Hildreth, Bob Reisen, and Pam Slocum. Patrons enjoyed refreshments and an opportunity to compare and contrast works by these artists.

Margie Hildreth

Pam Slocum

Bob Reisen

Ric Slocum

"What I Did Last Summer"
20 Paintings by Rick Slocum

Tuesday, January 18, 2019

At this event, artist Ric Slocum met with patrons to explain the techniques he uses to create his works, and answer their questions about individual pieces.

"After years of working in the theatre I find that I work best with a deadline. Opening night the show must go on. Now that I'm painting, the deadline, opening night still works. In the Spring of 2018, I set myself a goal of 20 paintings by the end of the summer. This show is the result. When I begin, I see the painting in my mind. I may work through several versions before I start on canvas. At mid-point the image on canvas separates from the image in my mind, and I have to start painting what is in front of me. The end result is a blend of the mental image and the process."-- Ric Slocum

Here are some of the pictures that were taken at this evening's event; to have a look at any of them, please just click on the thumbnail image:

"Vintage Beauties": An Exibition by Susan Riley

Sunday, December 2, 2018

Art Gallery Prudencia opened on a special day to welcome artist and photographer Susan Riley as she opened her four-week show. Her color-enhanced and embellished portraits of glamorous stars from the stage and early cinema were on view, and the artist herself was on hand (in period costume, as were some of the attendees) to tell the stories of these beautiful women (and a few fabulous men) from the 1910s and 1920s.

Here are some of the pictures that were taken at this evening's event; to have a look at any of them, please just click on the thumbnail image:

"Four Realists: Interpreting the World"

Friday, October 12, 2018

Modern Realism was the theme as Art Gallery Prudencia featured four artists who offer realistic interpretations of the world around them. Gallery visitors explored this artistic genre- perhaps art's oldest- as these four artists compared and contrasted their creative process. Visitors to the show came away with a new appreciation of modern Realism and a better ability to compare it to other styles.

An Artist Talk: Joseph Hammer

Saturday, June 23, 2018

Midway through his six-week show, artist Joseph Hammer came into the gallery to talk about his art, his inspiration, and his technique. Vistors to the talk told us that it prompted them to learn more about the gallery's other artists, and enhanced their ability to appreciate art wherever they encountered it.

Art from the Keystone School

Friday, April 20, 2018

This evening, visitors to the gallery had a chance to view a selection of artworks created by students from the Keystone School. Since 1948, the school has been a haven for San Antonio's brightest and most motivated children, with art and music being two of the school's cultural foci.

Art Gallery Prudencia: The Opening Receptions

Friday, March 16, and Friday, February 9, 2018

Art Gallery Prudencia: Our Artists and Their Art

Friday, December 8, 2017

Art Gallery Prudencia opened this evening as North San Antonio's newest gallery of fine, original art. Tonight, we welcomed friends, local residents, business owners, and the public to see our new exhibition space. Our hope this evening was to meet the community, and let them meet us, with the hope that they will return as our cadre of artists increases and the variety of art on display expands. The evening was a successful start to what we hope will be a successful enterprise, that hopes to expose the public to the finest in original artwork, with the hope that those same people will find pieces that speak to them, and which they will be pleased and proud to have in their homes.

To record our first public event, we took as many pictures as we could, and the best of them are in the slideshow below. Use the little arrows in the lower corners to move from one image to the next, and "enjoy the show"!

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