Works by Ruth Baderian, a well-known local artist and mentor to many at the Art League of Long Island, will be on display in the Art League’s Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery Jan. 10 through 25,
Born July 2, 1927 in the Bronx, Baderian earned a scholarship to the Art Students League in New York City, becoming an artist and teacher specializing in watercolor and oil.
Her florals and landscapes in watercolor and oil are celebrated both nationally and internationally. Baderian won numerous awards for her work from well-known organizations including the Salmagundi Club, American Artists Professional League and Long Island University.
She studied with Jean Liberte, Harry Sternberg and Barbara Vassilieff, was a signature member of the American Watercolor Society and won the Grumbacher Gold Medal three times. She was a member of and teacher at the Art League of Long Island and has been mentioned in Davenports Art Reference and Price Guide, Who’s Who in American Art (1973, 1976) and Who Was Who in American Art by Falk.
Her works appeared in The Best of Flower Painting, Artistic Touch 2 and Artistic Touch 3 as well as in “Watercolor Magazine” Winter 1999, and in “American Artist Magazine” April 1996.
Although Baderian passed away on Dec. 17, 2010, she continues to inspire people through her deep sense of awe, reverence and gratitude that is represented in her paintings.
The Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery is open free of charge Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m..
The Art League is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. For more information call (631) 462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.org.
