Macpherson's New Executive Director

Hello friends!

Yes, it's true. Kevin has appointed me his new Executive Director. I'm very thrilled to be working with Kevin and looking forward to the many opportunities ahead of us.

Here's the press release---it tells of the responsibilities I'll have and what I'll be doing.

Press Release: Kevin Macpherson Appoints Executive Director
For Immediate Release

July 2, 2008


Kevin Macpherson, Master Signature Member of Oil Painters of America, Past President of Plein Air Painters of America and one of the country's leading En Plein Air Painters, is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Fisler as his Executive Director.


Mr. Mapherson's desire to pursue opportunities exhibiting the "Reflections On A Pond" collection to museums across the United States as well as educational activities in association with the exhibit were cited as the purpose for appointing Ms. Fisler. "I look forward to working with Ms. Fisler. I consider Reflections On A Pond my legacy. The cycle of life in the microcosm of the pond made me aware of the macrocosm of change we live through. Through the educational activities, this concept of change and the journey we all are on can be reflected upon and reveals how preserverance is key."

Ms. Fisler's responsibilities will include the submission of proposals to museums, oversight of the exhibit's progress on Mr. Macpherson's behalf, working with the museum's staff to ensure a successful exhibit for both parties and monitoring the progress and logistics of the exhibits and associated programs.

"I look forward to working with Mr. Macpherson in offering a wonderful opportunity for everyone to see this Master's work and study the effects of time, light and atmosphere. The Reflections On A Pond collection represents not only change in the pond itself, but how change is a daily occurrence in life." Ms. Fisler stated. "I look forward to working with museums across the country in the effort to exhibit this commentary of life."

Reflections On A Pond is an in-depth visual exploration and portrays a year in the life of a pond: 365 days, one leap day, the last day of the century, and the first day of the new millennium. Although Mr. Macpherson knew change was at the heart of the project, he held several elements constant. Each painting was created on a 6 by 8 inch panel. His palette was consistent and he remained faithful to the reality of the scene's composition.


Just as Claude Monet worked to capture the beauty and brilliance of his beloved Giverny Garden, Kevin Macpherson's love affair with mercurial light and mesmerizing colors was interwoven with his heart.

This picture of Wanda, Kevin and I was taken the afternoon of the appointment. The prior week I spent in Kevin's workshop in Taos, painting on hot, sunny, beautiful days with Kevin and a number of other talented artists. It was a challenging and FUN week.

I'm looking forward to working with Kevin and Wanda. The journey has just begun!

Cheers,

Linda