Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Passages Gallery



Rosita owns Passages Gallery on Whitney Street in Hartford.  Passages offers custom framing, artwork and gifts, primarily African, Caribbean and African American.

Yvonne was a hostess at an art opening reception when I visited.

The reception was for paintings by Georges Annan Kingsley, a recent immigrant from Ivory Coast.   Kingsley's paintings are quite varied, from abstract to figurative, but always colorful.


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23 comments:

  1. cieldequimperSeptember 4, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    Your portraits are magnificent Jack.

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  2. Stefan JanssonSeptember 4, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    Fine portraits.

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  3. UnknownSeptember 4, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    You are so good at portraits! These are fantastic. Portraits on my blog today too, but quite different! :-)

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  4. KateSeptember 4, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Art work from these areas tend to be colorful and joyful to the eye. Great portraits; isn't it wonderful when people enjoy being photographed. . . or at least, respond in a positive way to our requests!

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  5. Tanya BreeseSeptember 4, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    wonderful portraits! i love that first lady's eyes!

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  6. LynetteSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Jack, you must instantly put your portrait subjects at ease. Instantly! Their eyes are filled with trust that you will take a wonderful photo. I am always so happy when you have new ones to share with us. Thanks!

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  7. SharonSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Stunning portraits Jack. You have a real talent for this.

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  8. Sylvia KSeptember 4, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    I agree with the others, Jack, your portraits are fantastic and you do have a wonderful talent for them. These are superb!! All of your photography gets better by the day!! Thanks for sharing, hope your week is going well!!

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  9. MersadSeptember 4, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    I love how you take the ordinary and present it in a beautiful way. Thank you for visiting my blog. Hope to see you again there soon.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  10. VPSeptember 4, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    I really like the portraits, now show us the paintings...

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  11. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 4, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    That is one very cool lens Jack, tres joli portraits.

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  12. KaySeptember 4, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    These are so nicely done. Rosita's eyes are so striking. And I like how you've, uhm, framed each of your subjects. Inspired by the setting, perhaps?

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  13. Taken For GrantedSeptember 4, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    Jack your portraits are stunning. I see you are a patron of the arts. Good for you! Looks like you have a lively local art scene.

    Thank you for your comment on my blog today. You got me to thinking and I provided an answer which is probably too long.

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  14. jennyfrecklesSeptember 4, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Wonderful strong faces. Your portraits get better and better.

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  15. William KendallSeptember 4, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Great portraits, Jack!

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  16. RedPatSeptember 4, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    King of portraits now too? :-)) They are quite good, Jack!!

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  17. MichelleSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    You are becoming a portrait master.

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  18. LONDONLULUSeptember 4, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Love these terrific portraits, you manage to catch a certain openness in their expressions - really wonderful (please tell us how you do it:).

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  19. VirginiaSeptember 4, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    Three beautiful portraits Jack. You give us the flavor of this event.
    V

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  20. RandySeptember 4, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    I agree these are magnificent.

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  21. AndySeptember 5, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    Great photos Jack. You really have portrait photography down to a knack.

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  22. Amy B Mel.September 5, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Love how you captured sweet Rosita's eyes....lovely

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  23. Bob CroweSeptember 5, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    Jack, these are knockouts. The first and third are just terrific.

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