Featured Artist for July is Chuck Frye in “Chasing the Light”

Two themed exhibits by the realist painter Chuck Frye are featured at In-Town Gallery during the month of July.   “Chasing The Light,” a series of  luminous landscapes greets the visitor upon entering the gallery.  The atmosphere changes as one moves deeper into the room where Raining Cats and Dogs, takes an affectionate look at some of our best friends.  On First Friday, July 2, the artist invites the public to an opening reception  from 5:00 – 8:00 pm at the gallery.

Working from his home-based studio in Ringgold, Georgia, Chuck enjoys the challenge of artistically capturing a moment in time, the sidelong glance of a dog or a shaft of sunlight.  Chasing the Light is a selection of paintings that shows us how light can dramatically impact natural scenes. The artist tells us that he “focused primarily on painting morning and evening light.”  Raining Cats and Dogs is a collection of small paintings that are big on feeling.  The artist will set aside a portion of the proceeds from sales for the Humane Society.  When asked about his artistic goals the humble artist said simply, “To be satisfied with my work.”

A graduate of the University of Georgia where he studied drawing and painting under Lamar Dodd, Chuck Frye never stopped studying.  The world is his classroom.   He says that he is inspired by artwork “…from the Impressionists to the modern artists,” but when it comes to choosing a subject he is usually drawn either to nature or to historical subjects. with quite a few of his images focusing on water.   He has been exhibiting with other regional studio professionals at the In-Town Gallery for the past 4 years an is a favorite among local collectors.

In-Town Gallery is located at 26A Frazier Avenue in the North Shore area of Chattanooga between the Market and Walnut Street bridges adjacent to Coolidge Park.  It is one of the oldest cooperative galleries in the nation and offers a variety of services including gift certificates, bridal and gift registries, and layaway.    The gallery is open 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday,  from 1:00 to 5:00 on Sundays, and until 8:00 pm on most First Fridays. Call 423-267-9214 for more information, or visit the website: www.intowngallery.com