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About the Gallery & Studio
We are an art gallery and studio in Essex, CT, run by two artists. Our Gallery showcases our own works and those of other artists we admire, and hosts opening receptions, drop-in drawing sessions, artist talks, discussion nights, and more. To hear about these, follow us on Instagram &/or sign up for email updates.
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Behind the Gallery is our Printmaking and Artist Studio, where we engage in the marvelous, mysterious, magical, occasionally maddening process of Making Art. We paint, draw, and make original artworks using a range of printmaking techniques - monotype, relief, etching and other intaglio processes. These are original works of art, created by hand, and pulled on our lovely Takach and Ettan etching presses. We offer printmaking and other classes, as well as one-on-one instruction.
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It is our passion to share our love of all things art. If you enjoy art, we invite you to explore our Gallery. And if you're curious what printmaking is all about, come by the Studio - we'll be happy to show you around.!
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About Us
We are artists and art lovers. For us, the Gallery and studio is a place to make and introduce our art, engage with art lovers & artists, and support artists by showcasing their work. Most of all, it is a way to share our passion and skills with others and to contribute to the area arts community through instruction, programs, exhibits and events.
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Ernie "Andre" Kirslis is a life-long artisan, artist, photographer, musician, designer and "maker": I enjoy working with my hands.. The studio provides an ideal setting to explore my painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, and more using the broad range of skills I enjoy in fine art, woodworking, & design. The creation of Verdigris Gallery in 2023 started the most exciting chapter of my life. I am a U.S. Army rotary wing aviation veteran, and retired career U.S. Government service professional in national security and emergency response. My avatar is an 1851-process Ambrotype; a silver nitrate self-portrait on glass, fixed in potassium cyanide. Contact me if you're interested!
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Karen (MK) Wynn is a painter and printmaker: I use monotype, relief, drypoint, etching, and other intaglio printmaking processes and paint in a wide range of media. I offer individualized and small-group art instruction in the Studio. Contact me if you're interested!
Aji is the Whoodle-In-Chief. She supervises every aspect of the work, the gallery and the studio, and reminds us of the importance of play and leisure in life. Here she's conducting a Quality Control inspection on an ink rollout.
