July 9 - July 27, 2010
Opening reception Friday, July 9, 6-8pm

Tom Francesconi, Watercolors
Larry Kanfer, Barns of Illinois 

Tom Francesconi studied art at Eastern Illinois University and later focused his education on watercolor with Irving Shapiro at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. After working more than twelve years on national advertising as a commercial artist, he has devoted himself to his painting.

He has earned signature membership in five watercolor societies, which include the National Watercolor Society, the Transparent Watercolor Society of America, and the Northwest Watercolor Society.   He has juried regional and national exhibitions and has lectured on the topic of watercolor at museum and college venues.  Along with his weekly classes in Chicago, he conducts watercolor workshops for art organizations and watercolor societies throughout the country.  His work has been published in seven books including the recent North Light publication, Splash 9.  Tom has also written articles for Watercolor Magic magazines.

His paintings have been exhibited in over 35 national exhibitions.  His work has received numerous awards in regional and national exhibitions and can be found in many corporate and private collections.  Tom is represented by the White Street Gallery in Frankfort, IL, and the Champeau Pioneer Gallery in Sister Bay, WI.

Larry Kanfer is a premier photographer of the Midwest landscape with a gallery and photography studio in Champaign, Illinois. Best known for his Prairiescapes, he also has collections of Coast to Coast, Woodlands, Cityscapes, vibrant Interpreted ImagesTM, International and University of Illinois. Larry Kanfers artwork is showcased in collections nationwide, including residential, corporate, health care and hospitality. The Larry Kanfer Gallery features original artwork, books, gifts, and award-winning calendars. At the Larry Kanfer Gallery, we pride ourselves on going the extra mile to provide fine art photography with exceptional customer service.