Westport Book Sale

The Westport Book Shop is pleased to welcome local artist Harrison Gill as guest exhibitor for the month of May at the Book Shop’s Drew Friedman Art Place. Harrison is exhibiting a selection of watercolor paintings depicting the Long Island Sound and the Saugatuck River. Harrison has been drawing and sketching since childhood. An architect by profession — he established his own architectural firm in partnership with his wife while still in his twenties, and has designed award-winning houses...

The Westport Book Shop is pleased to welcome local artist Karen Schlansky as guest exhibitor for the month of April at the Book Shop's Drew Friedman Art Place. Karen is exhibiting a selection of paintings from her recent “Books” series. Karen is an abstract painter working in acrylic, oil, pastel, and mixed media. She describes her process as intuitive and driven by mark-making, layering, and a willingness to stay open to where the painting wants to go. She says she doesn't usually begin...

The Westport Book Shop is pleased to welcome local artist Dhilan Patel as guest exhibitor for the month of March at the Book Shop's Drew Friedman Art Place. Dhilan is exhibiting archival prints of an assortment of his paintings and drawings. Dhilan Patel is currently a senior at Westport’s Staples High School. He began painting when he was in first grade, and says it is one of his favorite hobbies. Not only does Dhilan enjoy creating art, he also believes that his creative pursuit has been...