The O-town Scene - Oneonta, NY
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Art People Jill S. Kraft Jill S. Kraft is a 2001 graduate of Norwich High School and a 2006 graduate of SUNY Morrisville. Kraft worked in journalism and graphic design for two years at the Evening Sun news- paper in Norwich and New Berlin’s weekly publication, The Gazette. In 2007, the artist devoted herself to paint- ing and taking photographs full time. Kraft’s maternal grandfather was a watercolor artist. Kraft worked as her father’s photography as- sistant throughout her childhood. She lives in Norwich with her husband, Nicholas, and their three children, Abbie, Dante and Philip. The Kraft's own and operate The Artists’ Palette, an art store in Norwich. They opened the store in the summer of 2009; in addition to art retail they offer art classes, a commu- nity art gallery and full portrait studio. ‘Burst,’ mixed media on paper ‘Poppys,’ oil on canvas “Being both a painter and photographer offers me something not many others have been able to do. As a painter I feel the limitations of my abilities, with my camera those limitations disappear. My love for French Im- pressionism has influenced my paintings from the start. My philosophy mim- ics that of the artists of the Impressionism era. Thus meaning, the art I create, is only as good as the impression it leaves on the viewer. The subject matter in which I work is increas- ingly diverse. I classify myself as a freestyle artist, meaning my subject matter is always changing. My love for painting has led me to explore and stretch my limits of creation.” _ Excerpt from Kraft’s artist statement SEE HER WORK: ‘This Old Store,’ photograph Kraft’s work may be seen in a show with Tina Phetteplace at the Chenango County Council fo the Arts Mareia Brown and Raymond Loft Galleries at 27 W. Main St. in Nor- wich. ‘Hidden Treasure,’ photograph 8 O-Town Scene Jan. 13, 2011 ‘Gone But Not Forgotten,’ photograph ‘Dancing in the Sand,’ oil on wood The opening reception for the show is from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. For more in- formation, call 336-2787, or visit chenangoarts.org.