George Netherton, painter, and metal sculptor, Tyler Dominey, feel the Golden Isles are a target rich, inspirational environment for natural light and beauty. These talented artists will be showcasing their inspired works in an upcoming exhibit sponsored by the Jekyll Island Arts Association in the Gallery of Goodyear Cottage in Jekyll Island’s Historic District.
  
Born in the Golden Isles of Brunswick, Georgia, Tyler Dominey became a propeller blacksmith at his family’s marine machinery business. Growing up on the coast he always had a passion for sea life and his regular visits to Disney World expanded his creative perception of what was possible. Tyler is a strong believer in imagination and feels there are no limits when it comes to his metal sculptures. “One must find new and more interesting ways to create things. When a person stops this process, he is dying,” states Tyler. Gradually working up from single sheet sculptures to full-dimensional, layered work, Tyler challenges himself to form even more unique sculptures showing greater creativity and gracefulness with each design. Tyler’s work is on exhibit in many galleries and private collections in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Virginia.
  
Forms, colors and light that are discovered and found in nature are most intriguing according to George Netherton. He believes it is the context of nature that gives these elements life as well as making them challenging and elusive. Growing up in New York, where he had opportunities to visit many of the great museums and galleries, George was always fascinated by design and form. His greatest influences are from many of the American Masters and the California Impressionists. While traveling on business George would seek out galleries, exhibits and museums to enjoy their work. Finally, nine years ago, he sought out his own instructor to take weekly lessons in the art form he loves. George is the Past President of the Georgia Coastal Artists Guild and specializes in landscape and architectural paintings.
  
Opening day of the Netherton/Dominey Exhibit will be May 1st continuing thru the 31st. The Jekyll Island Arts Association sponsoring this exhibit will hold the artists’ reception Sunday, May 3rd from 1 – 3 PM. Admission is always free at Goodyear’s Gallery and shop where regular hours are Monday – Friday, Noon until 4 PM and weekends 10 AM until 4 PM. For more information please call 635-3092.

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Delightful driftwood carvings and beautiful watercolors will be the focus of the next exhibit at the Jekyll Island Arts Association’s Goodyear Cottage, located in the Historic District. Creator of driftwood critters, Philip “The Fish Man” Simmons and painter Bob Fisher will display their creations from June 30 to July 31 in Goodyear’s popular gallery.

Philip Simmons combines 35 years of graphic design skills with his love of nature and devotion to recycling to create unique driftwood creatures. His work begins with gathering driftwood from the coast of North Carolina, then deciding what creature he sees in each piece. He “liberates” fish, birds, whales and other creatures by adding hammered copper, tin, leather, other scraps of found materials and finally painted glass eyes. Little carving is done on each piece, which is one-of-a-kind, named, dated and signed. His critters are bound to make you smile! They have appeared in Southern Accents and Country Home magazines as well as in museums, galleries and gift catalogs.

Brunswick resident, Bob Fisher joined the the Glynn Art Association and took a watercolor class in 1997 as a result of years of enjoying his visits to Washington, DC galleries and museums during his lunch-hours. Inspired by watercolors by John Singer Sergeant, he now “understands that art is the timeless communication of feelings, attitudes and emotions.” He finds the flow of paint on wet paper to be both captivating and liberating at the same time. His background in science, engineering and education has contributed nicely to his art, and his use of linear and aerial perspective brings realism but does not overpower his impressionistic shapes. A regular teacher at the Glynn Art Association, he also enjoys plein aire painting.

You’re invited to see this exciting exhibit and meet the artists at a reception on July 6 from 1 - 3pm in Goodyear’s gallery. Visit the gallery and shop anytime during regular hours, Mon - Fri 12 - 4pm and weekends 10 - 4pm. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. 912-635-3920

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Posted in July 2008 | No Comments »