Tag Archives: regional art

Leon Sarantos Cityscapes, South Side Impressions Exhibit, Beverly Art Center, Reception this March 18, 1-3PM

March 14, 2012

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 C-Shop, Coffee Shop at University of Chicago  South Side Impressions Exhibit, Beverly Art Center My painting, C-Shop, Coffee Shop at University of Chicago, is part of a group exhibit and competition, South Side Impressions at the Beverly Art Center, throughout this March.  Chicago, including the Hyde Park area, is a fascinating subject for Midwest regional [...]

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Being Human art show at Union Street Gallery by Richard Benoit

October 25, 2011

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It’s not often that I go to an art show and feel compelled to tell everyone I see to attend. Being Human at Union Street Gallery is one of those shows that you can’t miss. This exhibit excels in every aspect. First it is expertly curated by Dan Addington of Addington gallery in Chicago. His [...]

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Last week to see my painting, Woman Wading in Barra de Navidad, at Studio 659

September 20, 2011

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Happiness Happens at Studio 659 is a curated group show that continues through this Saturday, September 24. Studio 659 is located 20 minutes outside of Chicago in NW Indiana in the Historic Downtown District of Whiting, Indiana at 1413 119th Street. The theme, of course, is what makes you happy? Artists are exhibiting their expressions [...]

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Digital Gothic: Cityscape Paintings and Photos of the University of Chicago – Leon Sarantos

August 15, 2011

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Botony Pond, University of Chicago

Botany Pond I have explored several genres and styles over the years, including cityscape and landscape paintings, as well as portraits and figurative art.  The unifying theme in my art is conveying the feeling or mood evoked in me by the subject of my painting.  My first focus in creating a painting is the interplay [...]

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Member’s Show at Cornerstone Art Center & Gallery, July 11 to September 2, Reception July 16

July 14, 2011

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chateau-at-dusk

Painting & Photo of Architecture by Leon Sarantos at Member’s Show at Cornerstone Art Center & Gallery Cornerstone Art Center & Gallery After being in two curated exhibits with 119th Street Artists at Cornerstone Art Center & Gallery, I decided to join the group. I’ve been impressed with the quality of the art and am [...]

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