ART ON VIEW
Brian Hewitt
at Northwood Gallery in Stowe
Northwood Gallery is a fine craft gallery featuring exclusively Vermont artisans, workshops and demonstrations. They also do custom woodwork and furnishings. Jewelry, fiber, wood, pottery, glass, sculpture, illustration, photography and much more is on view.
Artist Spotlight: Brian Hewitt
Self-taught North Bennington artist Brian Hewitt recently returned to Vermont to dedicate his time as a full-time artist. Hewitt uses deep contrast, shadows and vibrant colors in his work. “I tend to lean toward the ‘wow’ factor. I want my work to have impact and be noticed but not to overwhelm a room,” he said. His art has several layers of paint to create depth, this takes time and patience. “Each piece takes weeks, I am not a ‘plein air’ artist. I use photos and imagination to paint primarily in my studio.”
Born and raised on a dairy farm, he is no stranger to the rural landscapes of Vermont. Upon graduating from the University of Vermont, he lived in several cities, including Washington, DC, New York City, and San Francisco. Later he settled on the coast of Maine. “The light and water in Maine makes it hard not to be inspired,” he said. Currently, Hewitt takes his Maine inspiration and paints local landmarks. “Vermont is as inspirational as Maine, sans the coast, and having lived away for many years I see things I didn’t see before.”
Hewitt has worked with many mediums creating furniture and accents from organic and recycled materials. Tree limbs, wine barrel staves, sea glass, stone and skis have all made it into his work. Other art endeavors include wood carving using both small hand tools and chainsaws for large pieces. He has also experimented with clay, copper, stained glass and paper mache.
See his work at Northwood Gallery in Stowe or visit his webpage, brianhewitt.fineartstudioonline.com.
(text adapted from the artist’s press materials)
INFORMATION
Northwood Gallery
90 Pond Street
Stowe 05672
(802) 253-8358
Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM
and by appointment
Images: (top to bottom)
Stratton: The Seasons
by Brian Hewitt
24″x36″
oil on canvas
Courtesy of the artist