A Castle with Jasmine Delights

During the early evening hours of a beautiful Spring day, one could not help but to be captivated by the array of freshly bloomed flowers one comes across as the climate becomes more conducive to the colorful displays found throughout the natural world. This sense of wonder and appreciation extended itself on Saturday May 11th as The Castle Inn Gallery in Delaware Water Gap, PA opened its doors to greet the numerous visitors who partook of a collection of paintings created by Jasmine Abrams. The mixture of still life images of fruit and flowers embraced by the mediums of oil, acrylic, and water added to the Spring like flavor of the day while creating a bouquet for the soul.

There are many artists whose works moves one to delve within the darkest recesses of their essence to discover the quantum arrays of their most basic truths. Yet, there are other artists who simply seek to capture the beauty of the every day world while reminding us how easy it is to smile at the life we are part of. Ms. Abrams seems to be very comfortable being counted as an artist among those described in the later category of these artistic approaches and the comforting touches of colors she places upon the canvases soothes those who view them while bringing a sensation of peace within the heart.

These are primarily quiet works with some containing an underlining vibrancy which subtly excites the viewer in such a way it’s hardly noticed until the duration of one’s visit to the gallery has expired. It lingers with one until an unexpected moment arrives when one realizes a stirring in a memory holding a image of a flower as interpreted by the artist lovingly in the palm of an imaginary hand. One can almost whiff the fragrances as we spend the day end falling asleep allowing their scent to permeate a dream. At least, this was my experience. You’ll be able to find more photographs taken during the reception in The Castle Inn 2013 Gallery at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150811988690421.470255.636000420&type=1.

Jasmine Abrams was born and raised in New York City, NY and showed an interest in the art at an early age. She was known to draw for hours the many objects she discovered throughout her days. Although she has received some formal training in the arts, Ms. Abrams considers herself a self taught artist who has been awarded for her talents in a number of competitions throughout the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In addition to demonstrating her considerable creative talents upon canvases, Ms. Abrams utilizes her love for the art by teaching others to unleash their dreams through a brush or crayon or whatever tickles their fancies in her studio. You can learn more about Jasmine Abrams and her love for the arts by exploring her Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/pages/Art-by-Jasmine-Abrams/224830047530851.

The exhibition featuring the work of Jasmine Abrams will be on display at The Castle Inn Gallery until May 30th. The next exhibit will feature the works of Susan Bradford and many of her friends. An Artists Reception is scheduled for Friday June 7th beginning at 5pm and will continue to be displayed at the gallery until June 30th. Please Explore The Castle Inn Gallery Facebook Page for more information at www.facebook.com/pages/Castle-Inn-Gallery/159174520808670.

The Castle Inn Gallery is found within The Castle Inn located in Delaware Water Gap, PA. It was built in 1906 and was the last of the great hotels to be built in area. It housed an ice cream parlor, a mosaic floor, bowling alleys, a pool, and a billiard parlor. Performances were presented which included those given by Opera legend Enrico Caruso, Marching Band Leader John Phillip Sousa, and Big Band Leader Fred Waring along with the Pennsylvanians. This all came to an abrupt end when fire touched the Inn during the 1970s and it laid dormant until 2005 when it was purchased by Theresa Veltri and Frank Paccione who continues their endeavors to bring the Inn back as an asset to the community and all who visit it. You’ll be able to learn more about The Shoppes at The Castle Inn and all they have to offer by exploring their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/historiccastleinn?ref=ts&fref=ts.