Have you ever experienced an artist painting someone’s soul?
Throughout history, having a portrait painted from life was a privilege reserved for only clergy, royalty, or the very prominent and wealthy class.
Visitors to the Garrett Museum of Art have an opportunity to watch as Hilarie Couture shares her talent and expresses her personal connection with her sitter, Garrett native, Patrick Hunter. The portrait painting demonstration will take place at the Garrett Museum of Art on Friday, October 8, 2021 from 6:00PM – 7:30PM. As always, this event is free, open to the public, and all ages are welcome.
Through her brushes to the oil paint and onto the canvas in 1 1⁄2 hours, Hilarie will talk about her methods as she works and will welcome audience interaction.
After the presentation, the painting will be available for purchase, and a percentage of the proceeds will benefit the Garrett Museum of Art.
Hilarie Couture has always been an artist but only recently has she been able to concentrate on her art full time. All of her life experiences have translated to her canvases. A self-taught artist, she also attends workshops led by artists she admires. She is represented by AtticGallery in Camas, Washington.
In 2016, Hilarie curated her own traveling show called, “Founding Mother’s Portraits of Progress,” painting 55 portraits of women who made significant contributions to her community. In an effort to honor them, the show was also documented with a book she wrote. Couture has won numerous awards for her paintings and is a member of the Northern Indiana Pastel Society and the Fort Wayne Artists Guild. She believes in giving back to her community and teaches workshops in her studio and is a popular instructor for various art guilds, retirement facilities, and community colleges.
Besides painting romantic narratives, Hilarie offers portraits and other commissions at her studio/gallery in Fort Wayne or on location. She also creates wedding and special event paintings with an option to attend the venues to paint live on site. Hilarie is inspired by light and color and her passion brings an energy, especially to the painting of people. Her work combines meaning, contrast, subject matter, thick and thin paint, pastels, gold leaf, and some unconventional materials. In whatever she creates, the goal is to cause the viewer to linger, wonder, and enjoy the works.
Hilarie’s work will be on exhibit in our Spotlight Gallery from Friday, October 8th through Saturday, November 6th.
** Please note, we will be closed Sunday, November 7th for show installation. **
View more of Hilarie’s work:
www.hcouturearts.com
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Friday 5PM – 8PM
Saturday 4PM – 7PM
Sunday 1PM – 4PM
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A Note About COVID-19:
We will have hand sanitizer available in various locations throughout the museum. We will not have snacks and drinks available during the Opening Reception. Please remember to practice social distancing to keep yourself and other guests safe and healthy while viewing the artwork on display.
A kind reminder: we are requiring face masks to be worn for those who are not vaccinated to help combat the spread of COVID-19. We have masks available, if you are in need. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.