NewportRISeries

Newport, RI: The Series is an idea, born from a gallery viewing of artist, William Heydt's, "Newportant People", watercolor series of paintings. The people who were in the paintings were there that night. Each painting became bolder and more vibrant as I spoke with the people and actually saw their personalities come to life in these colorful, detailed paintings. Later, as I reflected on the paintings, each character came to life -- their story on canvas. What were they really like in person, where did they live, what were their family dynamics?

Tom C. Erb, Creator