Back to the Islands, oil on canvas, 30"x24", Kathy Corey

B Extraordinaire Gallery is delighted to announce "Back to the Islands", a painting by Saint Louis artist, Kathy Corey was selected by
Exhibizone International Group Exhibitions for   Diversia:Nature-2021 online Exhibition. 

“Back to the Islands,” a Florida Bay seascape that takes the viewer back to the islands to feel the balmy breezes, listen to the sea roll in and watch the sun go down.The exhibition opens officially on June 1, 2021 and will continue until June 30, 2021.

109 exceptional artworks from 86 brilliant international artists are now on sale at Diversia: Nature 2021 online exhibition exhibizone.com/diversia-nature-2021

Kathy Corey is an artist and the founder of B Extraordinaire Gallery. Originally from Key West, a descendant of seafarers, adventure seekers, and rapscallions lured by the ocean, her art is inspired by her heritage and love of the sea. Her artwork reflects nature's glory, the vastness and power of the ocean and all things therein. The ever-changing sky with its grandeur of colors, clouds and space takes her breath away. Island life, sundrenched children, and tropical gardens fill her canvases.
 
B Extraordinaire Gallery's mission is to be an on-going source of inspiration to everyone who visits our pages. In addition to viewing works from our talented artists (who continue to add new works), we regularly update news about upcoming shows and events in our Journal section. There, you'll also find insights from our artists who take us behind the scenes of their work, sharing their tips and stories about their creations.

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Photo credit Scott Schwartz

B Extraordinaire artist, Maria Ojascastro was featured in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

​Pat Eby writes, "The paintings and prints Maria Ojascastro makes reveal themselves by degrees. In the depth of layers, the studied application of colors that build energy and imagery, with subtle differences and fine distinctions of line, shape and form, her pieces draw viewers in. Her works speak universal truths through her very personal lens.

Garden sanctuaries, singing birds, buds and blooms abound; they promise a brighter tomorrow.  A Still Life, her study of a green apple and a burgundy wine bottle, isn’t an artistic trope; it’s a meditation on stillness, rediscovered. "

Enjoy more of Ojascastro's art in her shop.

B Extraordinaire is thrilled to announce that Jane Reed will have a three month solo art exhibition taking place from May 6 through July 31, 2021.
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The Exhibits will be at both MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB locations:
Downtown MAC, 405 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO. 63102  
 MAC West, 1777 Des Peres, Town and Country, MO. 63131

Jane Reed will be exhibiting a retrospective of her paintings which include landscapes, expressionist portraits, conceptual  works, still lifes, and abstracts. Her early years of being an artist were changed completely by her first visit to the Colorado Rocky Mountains. After falling in love with landscapes, In her travels, she has always used her photos as only jumping-off places, for expressing the essence of the vistas. The artist prefers expressionism in her renderings of portraits, placing the emphasis on emotion.

Although Jane paints in varied schools, and styles of art, she is primarily a Colorist.  It is her great love for COLOR, and respect for vivid brush strokes, which informs her work. All are empowered by listening to the "Muse", following the "right brain", with the "left brain" there, keeping composition in check. 

Please contact her at janewreed@gmail.com, for any questions or information.
All the paintings on bextraordinaire@gmail.com will be a part of this exhibit at MAC.

Please join us at the Kirkwood Performing Arts First Semi-Annual Pop Up Art Exhibit. The Performing Arts Center is at the corner of South Taylor Avenue and Monroe Avenue in downtown Kirkwood (GPS address:  210 E. Monroe Ave. Kirkwood MO, 63122).  Drop on by and see some amazing art from 25 local artists. It is the place to be and we hope to see you there.  Click here or on the photo below to get a sneak peek. 

Congratulations, Kathy Corey for being selected to participate in the "Dreamllfe" Exhibit presented by Art Saint Louis. 

Dreamlife, a multi-media juried visual art exhibition features original artworks that explore the world of dreams, the act of dreaming, and the dream states we visit while sleeping, including dreams and nightmares.

​This virtual exhibit runs May 1-July 1, 2021 and will be presented entirely and exclusively online. For this show 142 artworks were submitted by 66 regional artists from which 45 works by regional artists for the final exhibit were selected.

B Extraordinaire is looking forward to the Starry Night Sip and Paint event on March 30th at the Missouri Athletic Club. The event is sold out!  Here is a fun interactive Starry Night video for you.