Meet Artist Eleanor Himel

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Meet Eleanor Himel from Port Washington, New York.

Her statement:
The moods and colors of the ocean beaches and bays of Long Island have been a constant source of inspiration. Memories of watching waves cascading onto the shore and then receding are entwined with the scent of salt water and the carefree joy of a dash into the surf. The emotional essence of each locale is reflected in contrasting layers of bright paint.

Time spent in Japan gave me an appreciation for the simplified design that is indigenous to that country. It has affected the way I look at art, architecture and fashion as well.

The parklands of Ontario with their peaceful flat landscapes and giant uninhabited lakes have been a summer destination for years and have also been favorite subjects of my paintings. It is a pleasure to sketch and be enveloped in the stillness of the woods, rocks and shimmering water. The works of Arthur Dove, Milton Avery and the Canadians, Lawren Harris and Jack Bush have helped me to develop my own interpretation of these beloved areas.

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ellyport@yahoo.com

Little Joe Lake-Algonquin Park-40x48-oil

Georgian Bay View-36x48-acrylic

Morning Walk-36x48-oil

Muskoka Hills-38x48-acrylic

Eleanor Himel 

Study:
Hunter College
N.Y.U.
New School
Paul Wood Studio of Port Washington 

Shows:
Solo Art Show, “Summerscapes”, Port Washington Public Library Gallery, June 2009
Numerous juried group exhibitions in Connecticut, Long Island and New York City. 

Awards:
Firehouse Plaza Gallery, Garden City, “Abstraction Now”, 2009 – Award of Excellence
Art Guild of Port Washington “Art at the Bank”, spring 2007 – Second Prize.
Long Island Museum, Summer 2005 – First Prize 

Member:
The Art Guild of Port Washington
New York Artist’s Equity

Manhasset Art Association