RFA gallery will host Leblanc exhibition, with May 29 opening

PHOTO: The work of Denis Leblanc will be featured at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery May 29 to June 28. (Denis Leblanc photo)

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host a reception for “Watercolors – Paintings Denis Leblanc,” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 29, at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St.
There will be complimentary snacks and a cash bar with beer and wine, and a chance to meet the artist. The exhibit will continue through continues through Monday, June 28. Social distancing will be observed, and masks and hand sanitizer will be provided. The RFA historically has had a maximum of 40 attendees at art openings.
Born in Lewiston, Leblanc’s studio is in Auburn. He became interested in art at the age of nine, and became a watercolor artist as an adult. He takes photographs of places of interest and then visualizing his painting from the photo. He begins his work by sketching in detail with pencil. He uses a combination of watercolor techniques to achieve a strong image. He uses both transparent and opaque paint to deliver his unique look.
Although inspired by Andrew Wyeth, Leblanc is self-taught, which enables him to remain true to his own style without influence from other artists, he says. He has won numerous awards for his art.
General Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. For more informatin, visit rangeleyarts.org.