Benneville Strohecker

WATERCOLORS

Customized Paintings of Children,
Portraits, Seascapes and Landscapes

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EXHIBITS

MARBLEHEAD ART WALK
Artists Exhibit in Marblehead Shops
Benneville at The Seagull
146 Washington St.
Old Marblehead
Friday , April 11, 9-5; Reception 6-8PM
Saturday, April 12, 9-5
Sunday, April 13, 9-5

ART AND THE SPIRIT
Trinity Episcopal Church, Copley Sq., Boston
Featuring “Across the Street...a Diocesan Metaphor”
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Friday, May 9; Preview 6-8
Saturday May 10, 10-6
Sunday May 11, 10-6

EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN
Cloister Gallery, St. Andrews,
135 Lafayette St., Marblehead
Sunday, May 18-Sunday, June 8

 

You should have seen the look of delighted amazement when I gave your creations to the Twins’ parents” -
Jane Hunt, Marblehead

The popularity of my “Children’s Fantasies” has been amazing to me. Perhaps because it appears, to my knowledge, to be unique in the world.

Imagine a portrait of your child or grandchild, surrounded by their favorite things, friends, and family, accompanied by a poem which ties in all the child’s interests into a story.

GIAN-GIAN’S SONG

[FIRST VERSE OF POEM]

“Though a Twin, I’ve been quite independent
So please let me tell you my tale,
A tale heaven sent which surely was meant
To be certain I never would fail."

Above, as an example, is “Gian-Gian’s Song.” It includes a portrait of a six-year-old twin, with her real and imaginary friends, her family, and a poem which tells her story. (I also created one for her twin brother.)

Other watercolors reflect my waterfront home on the North Shore of Massachusetts; Gloucester, Cape Ann fishing and art communities; my travels in France, England and Italy.

My portraits capture an informal pose or familiar setting, rich in color, and a trace of humor, if appropriate.


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Benneville N.Strohecker, 55 Beach Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
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