After decades as a commercial artist doing illustrations and portraits, Ben Wohlberg has “retired” to focus on abstract painting and gardening with his wife, Catherine. Once a year, they open to the public the grounds of their lovely summer home located on a shady dirt road. And what a treat that is!
I love the colors of the abstract paintings, which speak to me of the water, sky, flowers, butterflies, and mist that surround the couple on the island they love. In the blues of one with a flight of rose color lifting the upper right corner, I sense a bird flying in a studio window and swooping past a mirror that captures the feeling of its freedom rather than its photograph.
Seeing these paintings on easels around the grounds brings something extra to both. Note the “galrage” below (gallery in a garage) and the sculpture called “Man and Nature in Balance.”
More at Wohlberg’s website and in a video that features two islands the painter loves.
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So very nice! I enlarged every single photo for a better look. How I would love to visit.
I’ve been to the gallery show before, but the grounds weren’t part of it. Catherine says we missed seeing how great the roses were this year. She said they’ll do the open house earlier next year.
Wow those are very beautiful!!
I know he doesn’t think as literally as I do. The video shows
The video shows he thinks not about birds but things like weight, movement, structure, verticals, horizontals, diagonals…
Very fascinating!!
How neat! It looks like such a peaceful place to visit, too. I love the paintings.
Seeing them among the flowers gave me a more intense appreciation of the paintings. PS Do you have mimosa where you live? It’s rare here . I couldn’t get over how soft its pink brush-like flowers are.
We do but they’re rare here, too. I love them, though. They’re so pretty! I’d love to be able to grow some behind my house. 🙂
Thank you so much for introducing me to Ben Wohlberg! I can relate to him almost entirely. From his work, his attitude, his artistic style, even his love for gardening! That property is to die for!!😍
I thought you’d be interested, Tiffany. Did you watch the video where he says growing up in Kansas right after the Depression made earning a living paramount?