About two months ago, a tall man strode into our drawing group’s regular Sunday session. He was late, and he made a fair amount of noise getting his materials prepared as the rest of us drew for the allotted twenty minutes. There hadn’t been much time left for the newcomer to observe the model, but when she ended her pose, I gathered my pencils and turned to see a lovely drawing on Stan Fellows’ drawing board. Blossoms of vivid watercolor puddled along a graceful contour line tracing the gesture of the model. It was remarkable.

February 15, Watercolor, Stan Fellows

Curiosity led me to Stan’s own blog. There I saw a succession of marvelous watercolors of birds, still- life subjects, and personal studies. Each was distinguished by the artist’s mastery of a deceptively demanding medium, and a palpable tenderness for his subject.

March 3, Watercolor, Stan Fellows

I learned that Stan had illustrated for the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, that he had illustrated many books, and he had enjoyed a very busy and successful career as an illustrator for more than thirty years. It’s therefore a particular delight for me to introduce some of Stan’s watercolors to our gallery audience. And, it’s just downright fun that Stan is going to attend and paint during (right on the spot, ladies and gentlemen!) Music in the M.U.D. this Saturday, March 14. Music in the M.U.D. is a new, Saturday night event at Campbell Steele that is getting some serious traction. Pair Stan’s painting with the fact that our cute-as –a-button purveyor of wines, Jeri Travis, will be decanting some delicious selections for our wine bar, and what you have is a great plan. Fun abounds at Campbell Steele.