Tom Semmes

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April Show at TAG/The Artists Gallery in Frederick, MD

April 6, 2019

Tom Semmes exhibit “Intuitions” is featured at TAG/The Artists Gallery from April 5–28, 2019. The Opening Reception is Saturday, April 6, 5–9 pm. The artist will also discuss his work on Sunday, April 14, 2–4 pm

Tom Semmes works in the tradition of representational fine art painting. His goal is not to replicate reality but rather to be guided by an intuitive response to shape and color. His work explores a variety of subjects including landscape, figure and still life. Though his subject matter varies, all of his work displays an expressive brushwork and a palpable sense of light.

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TAG/THE ARTISTS GALLERY
216 North Market Street
Frederick, MD  21701
Hours: Friday–Saturday, 12-9, Sunday 12-5
Website: https://www.theartistsgalleryfrederick.com

January Show at Waverly Gallery in Bethesda, MD

January 2, 2019

Tom Semmes will hold an exhibit of his work title “Intuitions” from January 6 to February 2, 2019 at the Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD. The Opening Reception, is on Friday, January 11, 6-9 pm with an Artist’s Talk, Sunday, January 20, 2-4 pm.

Tom Semmes is an artist working in the tradition of representational fine art painting. His goal is not to replicate reality but rather to be guided by an intuitive response to light and color and the varying rhythms of shape and line. His work, which explores a variety of subjects including landscape, figure and still life, captures the essential feel and heart of a scene, while developing each painting to bring harmony to all of its separate parts.

Tom Semmes Selected to Paint Annapolis

May 4, 2018

 I was selected to be one of the 30 artists to be part of Paint Annapolis, a week-long plein air painting festival, June 3-10, 2018.  Here is a line-up of the artists.

Come see what I and the other artists come up with at the Public Exhibitions, Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10 at Circle Gallery,  18 State Cir, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Paint Annapolis 2018

Selected work on display at Kentlands Mansion through January

December 1, 2017

I have three of my larger paintings on display at the Kentlands Mansion in Gaithersburg, MD. The work is part of a larger exhibit of artists from Frederick’s TAG/The Artists Gallery. The show runs December 15 through February 2, 2018.

RECEPTION Thursday, January 11, 7-8:30 pm
The Kentlands Mansion, 320 Kent Square Road
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878-5726

 

Show at Kentlands Mansion

Solo Show at TAG/The Artists Gallery

September 18, 2017

This is a moment I’ve been working towards for a long time. I am having a solo show “In a Certain Light…Scenes of Frederick and Beyond” at TAG/The Artists Gallery where I am a member. Over 24 paintings, most of them featuring contemporary landscapes, with my characteristic lush brushstrokes and glowing light. 

The show opens  Friday, October 6. Stop by and see me at the reception on Saturday, October 7, 5-8 pm. I will also be giving a talk about my work on Sunday October 15, 2-4 pm. TAG/The Artists gallery is located at 216 N. Market Street, Frederick, MD and the gallery is open Fri-Sat, 12-9 and Sun 12-5. The show closes October 29.

Solo Show at TAG

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