Robie Benve Art

Since when I joined the Dublin Area Art League, in 2011, I have entered two paintings in the Spring Show and two in the Fall show, every year. The great thing about a local art league is that all levels of skill and professionalism are represented, every member is encouraged and supported, and the fact that you get to show your work to the public on a regular basis, really serves as a great incentive to get better and do more. One of the best parts of being a member is the opportunity to network with like-minded people, and that's why I love attending the meetings and the show receptions, where I get the opportunity to chat with all the other artists and art lovers. Here I am next to one of my oil paintings in the Dublin Area Art League Fall Show, "It's Good to Be Home" oil on Canvas 16"x32" I recently ended my two-year term as DAAL president. During that time I got to know and enjoy this art league even more. I was also the co-chair for th...

Every year the Dublin Area Art League (DAAL) hosts a Paint Out in Historic Dublin, Ohio. This year I was the Paint Out chair - I am also the current DAAL president, I guess I could not be less involved in the Paint Out. :) I planned it, advertised it, worked hard to create community awareness and coordinate our wonderful volunteers and the day of the outdoor painting event we got pouring rain and cold. Bummer! Thank Goodness several brave and talented plein air painter came down and participated in the event anyway. Everyone did a wonderful job! The judge for the competition was Michael McEwan, and he seemed surprised too of the great paintings entered in spite of the weather. : ) If you don't know Michael he is a nationally renown, award-winning artist, landscape and plein air painter. I painted the cute store across the street from the booth "Chelsea Borough Home" and I tried to make it colorful, notwithstanding the gray day. My efforts were rewarded becaus...

"Glimpse" 20"x24" Oil on Canvas Available Every year the Dublin Area Art League (DAAL) has a fall show. It's time for another great art exhibit! I entered two paintings, and Glimpse is one of them. I love this painting. It's from a photo that a friend posted on facebook one day that he went biking in Italy. The moment I saw it I knew I had to try painting it! The reference picture, photo by Gianluca Lazzari. The "Color my World" show is judged, prizes are awarded, artwork is on display for several weeks in a high traffic location... what's not to like?? Entry categories are digital and non-digital fine art. $530 in prizes will be awarded on Thursday the 19th. If you are local, you may want to join us for our reception and award ceremony: Nov 19th, 6:30 pm at the Dublin Rec Center, 5600 Post Rd. Of course this is Dublin, Ohio, not Ireland, just in case you were wondering ______  __  ______ Are you receiv...