Art Award Presentation/Reception...

NSPCA Pres. Douglas Wiltraut presenting award to Chuck Berk
A good time was had by all...click below (sound on) to view the video.



Painting demo, gallery reception and art award presentation.
~ Painting: “NY Spice” 26”x 30.5” framed acrylic on Bristol, ©2006
~ Art Organization: National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic
~ Award & Prize: 2006 Judy & Elias Newman Memorial Award -$1000.
~ Art Gallery: Binney & Smith Gallery, Bethlehem, PA

J & E Newman Memorial Award

"NY Spice" • 26" x 30" framed • acrylic on Bristol • © 2006 C.Berk

I am the honored recipient of the 2006 Judy & Elias Newman Memorial Award presented by the National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylics.
This "NY Spice" painting was on exhibit with the NSPCA show at:
Binney & Smith Gallery, Bethlehem, PA, July 22nd - Sept. 17th
NOTE: If you click on the painting's image you will see
its WIP (work in progress) developmental steps.

NYC Retro...a painting video clip

Okay here's my first attempt to create a short video. If it works, this could be a valuable tool to demonstrate painting technique. Please keep in mind that it may take some time to load. If you can view it, I would appreciate hearing what you think. Oh yes, be sure and turn-up your sound.