WOLFGANG ERTL ART

These are two pastels, based on a view from the cliffs of Monhegan Island in Maine, which I transformed in various paintings of my “Looking Down” series. Most of the pieces in this series, which encompasses works in pastel, oil, and acrylic, are in private collections, but some are still available. These are my first paintings fresh off the easel this year, framed and ready to go to the New Hampshire Art Association’s “Perfect Pairings” show, which runs February 3 – 28. They can be purchased separately or with a 10% discount as a set.

Also available at this exhibit: a pair of abstracts in acrylic:

This exhibit in Newburyport, MA, runs February 3 – 28. A scene in the White Mountains, which I painted several times. This is a recently revised version in acrylic.

The New Hampshire Art Association is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a silent auction and fundraiser (in the open gallery in Portsmouth NH and online). The exhibit runs Nov. 6 to Jan. 2. Here are my 3 works available for purchase:

Also a new piece in the Small Works Gallery, a recent addition to my abstract “Fantasia” series:

“Alpine View” (10″ x 10″), a version in oil on canvas, now available at the Newburyport Art Association’s “The Power of Art” exhibition, which runs Nov. 6 to Jan. 2, 2021:

NAA’s 19th Annual Art Auction, this year in the gallery in Newburyport, MA, and also online, runs Sept. 18 – Oct. 3, 2020. “Pemaquid 2” is my painting for sale:

These paintings are for sale at the Portsmouth Historical Society’s Online Jubilee Auction from Sept. 10 – Oct. 7, 2020:

The New Hampshire Art Association’s Members’ Summer Exhibition: A Beautiful View at Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Portsmouth, NH, runs Aug. 5 – 30. The Gallery is open, following the Corona virus safety guidelines. Here are my two pieces in the show:

The Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod‘s National Juried Exhibition “For Pastels Only” runs June 20 – July 12. Due to the corona virus online only. Happy to have “Horseshoe Falls” included in the exhibit:

Looking forward to my exhibition of recent works at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery in Portsmouth, NH.

These two pieces will be in PSNH’s virtual exhibit through the Library Arts Center, Newport, NH, June 19 – August 31:

“Salt Marsh” at another online show this year, available for sale through AGK’s FaceBook page.

Pleased to be juried into his exhibition at the Newburyport Art Association, which runs May 1 – June 30 (due to Corona Virus crisis online only) with “Sawgrass Lake Park 3”:

The 5th Annual Artisan Faire, curated by Elena Sarni, at The Keefe House at Woodman Museum in Dover, NH runs Nov. 29 – Dec. 22. Some examples of my work included in the show:

The New Hampshire Art Association’s Holiday Show All That’s Merry and Bright runs Dec. 4 – 29. Here are my three paintings in the exhibit:

The Newburyport Art Association’s “Holiday Show & Sale” and “Off The Wall” Show run Nov. 29 – Dec. 24. “Walchensee, Bavaria 2” is one of my pieces in the exhibit.

The Newburyport Art Association’s Fall Members Juried Show, Part 2 runs Nov. 8 -23. Here is my painting juried into the show:

“In the Park” (Oil, 9″ x 12″) and “Loisach River” (Oil, 9″ x 12″) at the Newburyport Art Association’s Fall Members’ Juried Show, Part 1 (Oct. 18 – Nov. 2). Excited that “In the Park” received the Newburyport Bank Award for Best Work in Oil and that it also sold. Many thanks to juror Lauren O’Neal, the organizers of the exhibit, and the collector.

 Pleased that these two paintings have been juried into the 20^th Annual Joan L. Dunfey Open Juried Exhibition. New Hampshire Art Association, Portsmouth, NH, Oct. 30 – Dec. 1:

Pleased that “Sawgrass Lake Park 3” received an Honorable Mention award.

The New Hampshire Art Association’s Plein Air Exhibition – Beyond the Studio at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery in Portsmouth, NH, runs Oct. 2-27. These are my two pieces in the show:

The Newburyport Art Association’s Fall Members’ Open Show runs Sep. 20 – Oct. 12. This is my painting in the show:

The Newburyport Art Association’s inaugural Master Artists Show runs Sep. 17-29. This is the painting I selected for this exhibition:

Here are five new pastels done on location this summer in beautiful Kochel am See and Walchensee near the Bavarian Alps. Another one needs finishing touches and is on my easel in my studio back home in Hampton, NH. “Walchensee, Bavaria” sold at the August Show of the Art Guild of the Kennebunks in Kennebunkport, ME.

“Evening Glow” (Pastel, 9″ x 12″) at the Art Guild of the Kennebunks’ Brick Store Museum Exhibit in Kennebunk, ME. The show runs September 13 – October 13.

Thrilled to report that “Canadian Mist” was sold at the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod’s National Juried Exhibition “For Pastels Only,” which ended August 11. Thank you to the organizers of this great show and to my new collector!

The Art Guild of the Kennebunks’ June Show at the Masonic Lodge, Kennebunkport, ME runs June 14-16. These are my two pieces in the exhibit. Happy that “Seagrass Lake Park 3” received the First Place for Pastels Award.

Also two matted unframed pastels and “Whirl,” a new unframed Acrylic:

“Piscataqua River Whirl 2″ (Pastel, 10″ x 13”), one of my paintings at Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery (NHAA) in Portsmouth, NH. The exhibition, titled “Currents,” runs June 5-30.

The Pastel Society of New Hampshire‘s 14^thMembers’ Exhibition (Jaffrey Civic Center, Jaffrey, NH) runs June 2-28. Opening reception: Sunday, June 2, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Here are my two paintings in the show.

Happy and honored that “Waterfalls” received the 2nd Place Award. Many thanks to juror Robin Thornhill!

The Great Bay Stewards’ 15th Annual Art of Great Bay Show (89 Depot Road, Greenland, NH) runs April 5-7. These are my paintings in the exhibit:

Pleased that these two paintings have been juried into the New Hampshire Art Association’s 33rd Annual Omer T. Lassonde Juried Exhibition “Fresh View – A New Perspective”. The show runs April 3-27.

“Waterfalls” (Pastel, 10″ x 14″) at NAA Spring Members’ Open Show, which runs April 5-27. Opening Reception: Saturday, April 6, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

The Newburyport Art Association’s Winter Members’ Juried Show, Part 1  in Newburyport, MA, runs Jan. 11 – Feb. 2. Reception: Saturday, Jan. 12, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Here are my 2 pieces in the exhibit. Happy to announce that “Marshland” received the Institution for Savings Charitable Foundation Award for Best Work in Oil.

G. Willikers: Exhibition of Families First’s “2019 Artists of the Seacoast” calendar’s artists, Portsmouth, NH, Jan. 2-31. My painting “Monhegan Island 8” was selected for the month of May. Since the original sold, “Winter Light” (Pastel, 12″ x 16″), which was in the 2014 Artists of the Seacoast calendar, was included in the exhibition. Happy to hear that it just found a new home as well. Now on display and for sale: “Monhegan Surf 3″ (Pastel, 9″ x 12”).

This show at the Woodman Museum in Dover, NH, curated by Elena Sarni of Pine Tree Pop-Up, runs Nov. 23 – Dec. 23 (Fridays through Sundays). “Monhegan Surf 3″ (Pastel, 9″ x 12”) and “Cormorants 2″ (Pastel, 5″ x 7”) are two of my paintings in the exhibit. Also note cards with reproductions of my works.

The New Hampshire Art Association’s holiday show in Portsmouth, NH, runs Dec. 5 – 30. These are my pieces in the exhibit:

Evening Glow, Pastel, 9″ x 12″ (2018)

Storm Brewing, Pastel, 7″ x 13″ (2018)

Autumn Falls, Acrylic on Canvas, 20″ x 16″ (2018)

“Autumn Falls” is a new addition to my waterfall series based on New Hampshire White Mountain scenes in autumn, this time done in acrylics.

Happy to be part of this special exhibition featuring the signature members of the Pastel Society of Maine:  Signature Members’ Show, Bauman Gallery, Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk, ME, Dec. 1, 2018 – Jan. 6.
These are my two pieces in the show:

Reverie 11, Pastel, 12 x 18 in. (2014)

Horseshoe Falls, Pastel, 10″ x 10″ (2018)

Here are my paintings in this exhibition in Newburyport, MA, which runs Nov. 23 – Dec. 23.

October Marsh, Pastel, 6″ x 12″ (2017)

Horseshoe Falls 2, Pastel, 7″ x 10″ (2018)

Happy that “October Marsh” found a new home. In its place is now:

Marsh Radiance, Pastel, 6″ x 10″ (2018)

Also for sale: Note cards with reproductions of my works.

“Fall Colors” (Pastel, 8″ x 8″) is on display in this show, which runs October 3-28:

Fall Colors, Pastel, 8″ x 8″ (2018)

This exhibition at Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath, ME, runs October 2-31. Here is my painting in the show:

Evening Glow, Pastel, 9″ x 12″ (2018)

On display at the Newburyport Art Association’s Fall Members’ Open Show, which runs Sept. 14 – Oct. 6:

Loisach, Bavaria, Pastel, 8″ x 12″ (2018)

September Show at the Community House, Kennebunkport, ME, Sept. 7-9:

Canadian Mist, Pastel, 14″ x 18″ (2018)

Happy to have received 1st Place Pastel Award for “Tranquility”:

Tranquility, Pastel, 9″ x 12″ (2017)

This is one of the unframed matted pieces in the show:

Evening Fog, Pastel, 5″ x 7″ (2018)

“Evening Glow” (Acrylic on Canvas, 8″ x 8″) and “Horseshoe Falls” (Acrylic on Canvas, 8″ x 8″) at the Newburyport Art Association’s 2018 Eight Cubed Show, August 10 – September 1.

Evening Glow, Acrylic on Canvas, 8″ x 8″ (2018) – Sold

Horseshoe Falls, Acrylic on Canvas, 8″ x 8″ (2018)

The Art Guild of the Kennebunks’ June Show will be held at the Masonic Lodge, 1 North St, Kennebunkport, ME, June 15-17. Opening Reception:  Friday, June 15, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Here are my 2 paintings in the exhibit:

Waterfalls 4, Pastel, 16″ x 20″ (2018)

Autumn Falls 9, Pastel, 16″ x 12″ (2017)

Also included are several small unframed matted pieces, such as:

Lone Tree, Pastel, 7″ x 5″ (2018)

Splashes, Watercolor, 5″ x 7″ (2017)

“Salt Marsh 2″ (Pastel, 9″ x 12”) is one of my paintings in the “Summer Solstice” exhibition at Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery (NHAA), Portsmouth, NH, May 30 – July 1.

Salt Marsh 2, Pastel, 9″ x 12″ (2015)

Happy to be one of the guest artists in the summer show at the beautiful Studio 8 Gallery in downtown Newburyport, MA, which runs through the end of July.

Happy to be part of this exhibit at Maine Art Hill, 5 Chase Hill Rd, Kennebunk, ME with 5 paintings. It is curated by Elena Sarni (Pine Tree Pop-up) and runs May 24 –June 4. “Marsh Radiance″ (Pastel, 6″ x 10”) and “Black Forest, Germany 2” (Pastel, 6″ x 9″) are two examples.

Marsh Radiance, Pastel, 6″ x 10″ (2018)

Black Forest, Germany 2, Pastel, 6″ x 9″ (2013)

Honored and happy to have received the Laura Coombs Hills Award for best work in pastel at the 21st Annual Regional Juried Show of the Newburyport Art Association for “Autumn Falls 9.” Many thanks to jurors Courtney Harris and Julia Welch, Curatorial Research Fellows, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston! The exhibit runs until June 2.

Autumn Falls 9, Pastel, 16″ x 12″ (2017)

Throughout the month of April the New Hampshire Art Association’s Art-imals exhibit focuses on animals, partnering with Cocheco Valley Humane Society to raise awareness of the importance of adopting animals. “Looking Out” (Pastel, 8″ x 12″) and “At the Edge” (Pastel, ) are two of my paintings in the show. Reception: Saturday, April 7, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Looking Out, Pastel, 8″ x 12″ (2018)

At the Edge, Pastel, 10″ x 14″ (2012)

The Newburyport Art Association’s Spring Members’ Open Show runs April 6-28. These are my two paintings in the exhibit:

Kochelsee, Bavaria 2, Pastel, 6″ x 12″ (2017)

Sawgrass Lake Park, Pastel, 6″ x 9″ (2018)

The Pastel Society of New Hampshire’s 13^th Members’ Exhibition at Jaffrey Civic Center, Jaffrey, NH runs March 23 – Apr. 20. Here are my two paintings in the show:

October Colors 4, Pastel, 9″ x 12″ (2015)

Tranquility, Pastel, 9″ x 12″ (2017)

The title of the new exhibition at the New Hampshire Art Association in Portsmouth, NH, is: For the Love of Art. The show runs Jan. 31 – Feb. 25.

Here are my two pieces in the show:

Slash Pines, Everglades, Pastel, 9″ x 12″ (2017)

Everglades Arabesque 2, Pastel, 12″ x 9″ (2017)

Also 2 new paintings in the Small Works section of the gallery:

Pemaquid, Pastel, 9″ x 12 (2015)

Untitled 2, Acrylic on Canvas, 10″ x 10″ (2017)