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Elaine Porter –
A lifetime Painter, Elaine Porter’s paintings are in private and corporate collections worldwide, including Fuji, Sony, JVC, Pranda Jewelry Intl., and more.
Inspired by her observations of life, Porter finds no shortage of subject matter. Plein Air painting has always been a passion. In recent years, Porter’s work is also done in the studio, working from inspirations from her catalog of photographs taken in her travels.
Her newest work is executed in various mediums, including Oil, Pastel, watercolor, and mixed media, to create and depict the colors and textures we see everywhere in our world.
Rick Grosvenor
Rick is an artist and member of various prestigious art associations in Rhode Island, including the Spring Bull Gallery and the Newport Art Museum. His artwork has been showcased in multiple galleries and he has illustrated editions of the “Beachstrollers Handbook.” Rick has received several accolades, notably winning the best in oil painting category at the Newport Art Museum’s Members’ Show in 2012 and earning honorable mentions in subsequent years. In addition to his artistic pursuits, he has experience creating scientific illustrations at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and has taught art and computer science at both Brewster Academy and St. Mark’s School, having studied under noted instructors at Harvard and St. George’s School.
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“The Salon Series in the Library of the Brenton Hotel” is designed to give Brenton Hotel guests and the Newport community a chance to speak to local artists and gallery owners to learn more about Newport, RI’s vibrant fine art scene.
The Newport Artist Collective’s “Salon Series @ The Brenton Hotel” is held every Thursday night from 5:00 to 7:00 and highlights a different artist or gallery.
The Brenton Hotel Library is located on the second floor of 31 America’s Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840
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