Daskam To Demo For SCAN On September 22

The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) will have Rick Daskam painting an oil still life at its next meeting on Wednesday, September 22, at 1:30 pm. The program will take place at Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street at the flagpole. The public is welcome, and admission is free.

Rick Daskam’s paintings have appeared in art galleries and juried exhibitions throughout Connecticut and New York. In 1998, he followed his passion of plein air painting, and spent his time painting landscapes and farms in the local area surrounding his home.

The artist first visited Maine’s Monhegan Island in 2002 and fell in love with its rugged beauty. Returning every year for a week of “sun up to sun down” painting, he has produced some of his most memorable works.

In 2004 Mr Daskam began entering juried art exhibitions and museum shows. His works have garnered numerous awards including the Collectors Award from Butler Museum of American Art, The Claude Parsons Memorial Award for Landscape from American Artists Professional League, and The Frank Vincent Dumond Award for Best Light and Atmospheric Effect from The Hudson Valley Art Association.

Currently, Mr Daskam is having a one man show at P.S. Gallery in Litchfield, on view until October 4 and featuring more than 50 “small” paintings and a few larger ones.

Reservations are not needed for SCAN programs but additional information is available from Ruth Newquist; telephone 203-426-6654.