Paintings by Bryn Craig

Larkspur Through the Eyes of an Artist

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When one thinks about Larkspur, they think of the iconic

Lark Theater sign as they enter downtown, a testament

to the spirit of the town that “saved” the single screen,

art deco theater, donating labor and funds to convert

the Theater to non-profit status under the leadership of

the late Bernice Baeza. There is the Left Bank, a popular

French restaurant just down the street, where people,

often with their dogs, can be seen on the patio from

morning to night. Other important icons of Larkspur in-

clude the Silver Peso bar, as well as the Lark Creek Inn,

Ristorante Fabrizio, Rulli, and the active gathering place

Picco. Each establishment makes up the unique per-

sonality of Larkspur, a little gem of Marin County. As a

painter, Bryn Craig captures these special qualities with

his paint brush.

Bryn states, “I am attracted to older, unspoiled and nostalgic subjects that have retained the City of Lark-

spur’s precious character. I’ve painted the Lark Theater in oils and watercolors, during the day and night,

during different seasons. Further along Magnolia, the Silver Peso, a favorite local bar, has inspired a dozen

more paintings. The Rainbow Market sign which tops the building housing Gallery Bergelli, The Blue Rock

Inn sign, and The Lark Creek Inn, now known as the Lark Creek Tavern, City Hall, St. Patrick’s Church, have

all provided me with rich material.” Craig also finds inspiration in other locations throughout Larkspur. He

states, “I also like to investigate the beauty of Larkspur that is not as well-known as the Lark Theater, or

Silver Peso. A nondescript apartment building that glows warmly on a dark night, a table full of hats at the

annual “Food and Flower Festival,” or a cozy house built in 1905 with enormous hydrangea bushes are more

examples of what I love about this town. “

Together, these works represent Larkspur as a whole, highlighting the aspects of the iconic town. Craig

works from photographs of the area, and although his style is realistic, it is far from photo realism. “I take

from the photo whatever I feel works toward the mood I am trying to convey, and the paintings emerge,

with a life of their own. “ The artist’s process leaves the viewer with a deeper sense that they are experi-

encing a place with personality, depth, and a rich history.

Larkspur Through The Eyes of an Artist: Paintings by Bryn CraigJanuary 24 - March 5, 2013Reception: Thursday, January 24th, 5:30 - 7:30pm

Artist Talk at 6:30pm

The Lark Theater, Oil on Canvas, 60”x48”, $7600

LImited Edtion Giclee on canvas, 32”x40”, $850, Custom sizes available

Poster, 24”x36”, $20

A portion of the exhibition proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Lark Theater in honor of late founding director Bernice Baeza.

Limited Edition Prints and Posters available.

The Lark Creek Inn, Oil on Canvas, 30”x40”, $4200

Rulli, Silver Peso, Oil on Canvas, 30”x48”, $4800

Kings Speach, Oil on Canvas, 30”x40”, $4200

The Lark (Day), Oil on Canvas, 30”x40”, $4200

Hats, Oil on Canvas, 36”x36”, $4500

Silver Peso, Oil on Canvas, 30”x40”, $4200

Lark at Night, Oil on Canvas, 48”x48”, $5900

LImited Edtion Giclee on canvas, 36”x36”, $895, Custom sizes available

DJ’s, Oil on Canvas, 36”x36”, $4500

Left Bank, Oil on Canvas, 30”x40”, $4200

Rainbow Market, Oil on Canvas, 30”x40”, $4200

Open, Oil on Canvas, 16”x20”, $1800

The Late Quartet, Oil on Canvas, 40”x30”, $4200

Open, Oil on Canvas, 16”x20”, $1800

Mags, Oil on Canvas, 20”x16”, $1800

Silver Peso Neon, Oil on Canvas, 30”x40”, $4200

Larkspur House, Oil on Canvas, 30”x40”, $4200

Pizzeria Picco, Oil on Canvas, 24”x36”, $3500

Hydrangia House, Oil on Canvas, 48”x60”, $7600

Bryn Craig, b: 1931 in Lansdale, PA.

Education: Philadelphia Museum College of ArtArt Students League of New York

Teaching:

Philadelphia Museum College of Art

Selected Exhibitions:

2011 Gallery Bergelli, Larkspur, CA, “Iconic Marin”, solo exhibiton2010 Dominical University of California, San Rafael, CA, “Bryn Craig: A Retrospective”, solo exhibitionMarin Museum of Contemporary Art, “Picture Novato”, group exhibition2009 Gallery Bergelli, Larkspur, CA, “Bryn Craig: New Paintings”, solo exhibition 2008 Gallery Bergelli, Larkspur, CA; Foxhall Gallery 2006 Arches Gallery, Healdsburg, CA; Claudia Chapline, Stinson Beach2003 Parkside Gallery, Carmel, CA; 2002 Garden Gallery, Half Moon Bay, CA; 2001 Preuit Collection, Gig Harbor, WA2000 Henley’s Gallery, Sea Ranch, CA 1999 La Celle, San Anselmo, CA1996 Robert Green Gallery, Mill Valley, CA1994 Lawrence Gallery, Sheridan, OR1992 Modernism, San Francisco, CA1989 Olga Dollar Gallery, San Francisco, CA1980 Editions Limited, San Francisco, CA1979 SFMOMA Artist’s Gallery, San Francisco, CA1975 John Pense Gallery, San Francisco, CA1974 Henley’s Gallery, Sea Ranch, CA1973 Challis Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA 1970 Moody Gallery, Pasadena, CA; Challis Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA1963 Corcoran Rental Gallery, Washington, D.C; Michelson Gallery, Washington, D.C1961 Philadelphia Art Alliance; 1960 Philadelphia Museum of Art

Awards and Honors:

Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, “Picture Novato”, Best of Show AwardPhiladelphia Museum Regional Show- Honorable MentionSouthern California Exposition, Del Mar- Honorable MentionJuror- Festival of Masters, DisneyWorld, Orlando, FloridaJuror- 1996 California Watercolor Association- Open ShowPurchase Award- Fannie Mae Foundation Public CollectionsU.S. Embassy, Berlin, GermanyU.S. Embassy, Dar el Salaam, Sudam

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