Benji Alexander Palus, Icon, oil on canvas, 36 x 24". Courtesy 33PA.

33PA continues to sell works in their online group shows covered in American Art Collector
Benji Alexander Palus’ painting Icon, featuring a nude, heavily tattooed woman, was featured in the May issue of American Art Collector in a preview of 33PA’s themed group show Botanical Visions. The show was hosted by the online platform Artsy.net, and Palus’ painting quickly sold to a new collector. Of his process, Palus says, “My work is a life-long study of feminine strength and beauty, experienced through the bonds of close friendship. I work exclusively with a small group of friends who embody the qualities I most admire—passion, courage, wisdom, independence, kindness, vulnerability, resilience—all tempered but not destroyed by deep suffering.”

Vicki Sullivan, Tide is Out, oil on linen, 8 x 10".  Courtesy 33PA.

Vicki Sullivan’s piece Tide is Out was also featured in an online 33PA show organized around the theme of water. Covered in the January issue, not only did Sullivan sell one of her plein air seascapes but two, to the same American buyer. “It was such a thrill to sell both pieces as I had not put my plein air paintings for sale before, as I paint them just for feeding my soul,” says the Australian artist, adding that she usually paints portraits and still lifes. “Tide is Out is a painting I did on site at a beach where my father and grandfather used to fish off the rocks. Lately I’ve been revisiting every bay and cove of my youth and setting up my easel to paint. It’s an amazing, exhilarating feeling for me and I feel like each plein air painting captures some of the essence of the day.”

Timothy Rees, Evening Mosey, oil, 12 x 9". Courtesy Susan Powell Fine Art.

Susan Powell Fine Art sells piece by Timothy Rees featured in the July  issue

Todd M. Casey, Brass Pot with Mandarins, oil on panel, 8 x 10". Courtesy Rehs Contemporary.

Rehs Contemporary sells classic still life by Todd M. Casey
“We recently had the pleasure of selling Todd M. Casey’s captivating piece, Brass Pot and Mandarins, says gallery vice president Alyssa Rehs. “Todd, who has been a cherished part of our gallery for over a decade, is not only an accomplished artist but also a dedicated painting instructor. To enrich his students’ experience, he organized a special trip to New York City, where they had the opportunity to explore renowned museums and immerse themselves in the city’s vibrant art scene. “During their journey, Todd and his students made a stop at our gallery,” continues Rehs. “As they meandered through the space, Brass Pot and Mandarins caught the eye of one of his students. The piece resonated deeply with her, and she knew instantly that it belonged in her collection.