Paintings by Darlene Ritter and Carol Quijada

Acrylic and Oil paintings by Darlene Ritter and Carol Quijada Darlene Ritter’s acrylic paintings are non-objective and spontaneously expressive. For this show, Ritter focuses on line direction to create emotions. “Geometry was my favorite subject in school, and it often influences my art.” Ritter will have scarves for sale at the opening based on her paintings. She shows at several galleries in the valley, and her work is on display at the Wham Art Gallery in Surprise, AZ. Carol Quijada’s oil paintings reveal a fascination with light, shadow, and reflections. This work features things that are thrown away. “After scavenging through metal scraps for use in a still life painting, I noticed how architectural they appeared once they were set up; they looked like a city of discarded items.” Quijada earned a BFA in oil painting from Occidental College. and studied in the Philippines, Ecuador, and Peru. WHAT: Acrylic and Oil paintings by Darlene Ritter and Carol Quijada WHEN: First Friday reception, May 2nd 2025, 6:00pm - 9:00pm WHERE: Olney Gallery at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral 100 W. Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85003 (Free parking garage available for guests!) COST: Free EXHIBIT DURATION: April 28th to May 29th BUSINESS HOURS: Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 3:00pm Sunday - 8:00am - 12:00pm Closed on Holidays CONTACT: Olney Gallery Director Manny Burruel (623) 826-9912, olneygallery@gmail.com