Greetings!
We're happy to welcome for the first time, the unique and meditative mixed media of Darien artist,
Vicki French Smith,
now through February 29. Her magical art, inspired by the wonders of the sea, are truly inspirational. We hope to see you at the gallery this month!
This Valentine's Day, give your loved one a gift that truly says "I love you!" Whether you let us create an original
shadowbox or frame
with their special memories, commission a
custom portrait
, or select and original
work of art
that is as unique as him or her. Can't decide on one gift idea? We also offer gift certificates. Stop in today and for inspiration and to find the perfect gift!
We hope to see you at the gallery soon!
Sincerely,
Anne & Tom Geary
(203) 655-6633
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Gallery and Shop Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 9:30am to 5:00pm
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The featured piece of the month is "Eagle" by wood carver, Jim Goodridge. It's an amazing carving, priced at $275.
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Vicki French Smith: Reflections of Sea & Sky
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This February, we proudly present “Reflections of Sea & Sky,” featuring the mixed media artwork of Darien artist,
Vicki French Smith
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About the Artist
Darien artist Vicki French Smith is an award-winning artist and teacher. Motivated by nature’s wonders, her art focuses on the magical movement of sea and sky with their varied rhythms and self-replicating tempos.
“There is tension and excitement as reflections and patterns of composition come to life,” Smith says. For the last few years she has been painting seascapes and skies on metal and canvas to create textures and interactions with the variable moods of nature. The methods of strokes vary as she twists and turns her brush, squeegee, hands and fingers to make the surface dance. Colors of blues are successfully blended with complements as she applies the pigment, wiping it away or layering colors. This can be seen in her works of watercolor, acrylic, and oil.
A graduate of Miami University, Smith has studied at the Yard School of Art, duCret School of the Arts, Center of Visual Arts, and Silvermine School of Art. Painting for more than 30 years, and having taught students and adults, has inspired and motivated her journey. Smith has been active in her local community; teaching at the Darien Arts Center, serving on the board at the Silvermine Guild Arts Center, and as co-president of Fairfield County Plein Air.
She is currently a member of Connecticut Women Artists, Rowayton Arts Center, Florida-based Naples Art Association and the Arts of Bonita Springs, and Silvermine Arts Guild.
She has appeared in the PBS series,
Landscapes Through Time.
Smith’s paintings and prints have been featured in boutiques along the New Jersey shore, libraries, private collections, and various galleries.
Her exhibit runs through February 29 and her paintings are available for acquisition. All are welcome and admission is free. To view some of her work, visit our
online gallery
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Gallery Location & Hours
Geary Gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is located at 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. For more information, call (203) 655-6633.
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Treat Your Valentine to a Custom Portrait
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Either from a live sitting or photograph, Geary Gallery's Custom Portrait Service makes it easy and affordable to gift your loved one with an original work of art. Whether you commission a painting of your Valentine, your children and grandchildren, family pet, home or favorite vacation spot, it'll be something he or she will cherish for years to come. We invite you to
view the portfolios of our portrait artists
. For more information, contact us today at (203) 655-6633.
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Heart-shaped rocks in custom shadowboxes
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Frame Your Loved One's Favorite Memories
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This Valentine's Day, surprise your loved one with a custom shadowbox! If they've been a collector, or have items that remind them of a special time or place
, Accent Picture Framing can preserve and display them for a lifetime in a handcrafted shadow box. As the area experts in framing everything from important certificates, photos and paintings, to 3D objects, no challenge is too great. Bring us these treasured pieces and learn why our custom frames and shadow boxes stand the test of time.
Click here
to get some ideas for gifts.
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Bring your Frames and Oil Paintings Back to Life
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If you have a painting that needs to be cleaned or repaired, or a frame that's chipped or broken, bring it to Accent Restoration and give it new life! Our projects hang in leading galleries, museums, historical societies and private residences throughout Fairfield County.
Click here
to learn more.
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A Geary Gallery Gift Certificate Makes a Special Gift
Deciding on an art piece can be a very personal choice. If you're considering giving someone a work of art but you're not sure which piece to choose, take the guesswork out of gift giving with a gift certificate in the denomination of your choosing. Our gift certificates can be used towards any of our original artwork, custom frames, shadow box framing, frame or oil painting repair, or a custom original portrait.
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We Deliver Your Art to Your Car
To help parents with babies and small children who are unable to easily leave their car, we have Curbside Pick-up service. Just call from your car when you're in the gallery parking lot to pick up your work, and a gallery employee will bring it to you. Call (203) 655-6633.
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Geary Gallery and Accent Picture Framing were founded in 1984, and today are Fairfield County's preeminent art gallery and frame shop, featuring an extensive collection of original artwork, and custom framing services. With four elaborate display rooms, Geary Gallery maintains an ambitious exhibition schedule to showcase both Connecticut-based artists with national reputations as well as well-known artists from along the Eastern seaboard. The public can enjoy a new show virtually every five weeks.
The Gallery also offers a Custom Original Portrait Service, which matches their favorite artists with customers wishing to commission an original portrait of their family, an individual, pet or home.
With an extensive inventory of over 2,000 corner samples, Accent Picture Framing and Restoration is a service that is highly regarded for its master framing techniques as well as precision art restoration services for leading museums, auction houses, and historical societies.
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For more information about Geary Gallery and Accent Picture Framing, call (203) 655-6633 or visit our
website
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Store hours:
Tuesday - Saturday
9:30am to 5:00pm
Visit us at
576 Boston Post Road
Darien, CT 06820
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