Habitat Inhabitants

Accomplished artists Beatrice Bork and Michael Schweigart are excited to present "Habitat Inhabitants" at Artists' Gallery in Lambertville NJ this May. Their paintings will visually explore the coexistence of humanity with nature, reflected in the transformation of landscapes and animals bringing joy and drama in some unlikely places.

Both Beatrice and Michael draw inspiration from the outdoors and the intricacies of their subjects. Michael's landscape oil and acrylic paintings enamor the viewer with breath-taking detail and sense of atmosphere. His work finds the drama in both the beautiful vista, and turns the ordinary scene into the extraordinary. While Beatrice's unique watercolors focus on animal subjects with stunning detail and dramatic background washes. With these artistic elements, Beatrice creates a feeling of the moment and a sense of revealing the inner thoughts of her subjects.

Beatrice Bork is a signature member of the Society of Animal Artists, an association of international artists, devoted to promoting excellence in the portrayal of the creatures sharing our planet. With over 20 years as a professional artist, she has received many honors and exhibited in notable local and national shows. She has representation in public and private collections around the world and has been published in various magazines and books. For more information and images: www.BeatriceBork.artspan.com

Michael Schweigart began painting "realism" in 1985. After receiving a Bachelor's degree in Art and showing work both locally in NJ and Philadelphia he decided to make a go of it in New York City. Schweigart then for more than a decade has successfully painted exclusively for Sherry French Gallery until she closed in 2009. His paintings have received high honors, been published in magazines and books, and are a part of numerous private and public collections all over the country. For more information and images: www.michaelschweigart.com