American Society of Railway Artists

03/31/2022

Nadine L Wilson Charlsen's
Big Boy 4014 “around the curve”. 12 x 16 watercolor. Available at Northlight Studios, asheville NC.

03/03/2022

American Society of Railway Artists founding member Roget Watt has shared this, the new, second work he created to, as he wrote, "luxuriate in the process of drawing two things that I love . . . railways and reflections." Titled “On Track”, it measures 16" x 11.5" inches and is executed using graphite on board.

11/17/2021

ARTICLE OF THE DAY: American Society of Railway Artists member Alice Bottrill's exhibit of railroad art closes on November 19, so if you are in the Harrison, British Columbia, area, make tracks to the Agassiz-Harrison Museum for a look-see. Don't be surprised if a train or two makes an appearance since the Museum occupies a building that still serves Canadian Pacific and VIA Rail. PS: If you know rail fans or railroad art collectors in southwestern British Columbia, send them a heads-up.: Trains at the Station: Agassiz-Harrison Museum Hosts Steam Train Painting Exhibit

Agassiz-Harrison Observer, November 12, 2021

11/13/2021

RAILROAD ART OF THE DAY -- Part I: This two-part presentation of works by American Society of Railway Artists Founding Member Roger Watt requires an explanation by the artist: "As are all my drawings, this work is rendered in graphite on Bristol Board. It measures 11.5" x 17.5" and was drawn this year. It depicts an almost derelict Canadian National 4-6-4 locomotive #47, which I happened upon at Steamtown in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in 2012. As two drawings of this loco were featured (and sold) in my 2014 solo show at the O K Harris Gallery in New York, I’ve always had a soft spot for it and I consequently thought that its corroding state would be perfect for my experimental 'new take' on photorealism. The 'negativity' has been very well received by my galleries but to avoid any negative connotations, I titled it “Inversion". It is now with Anthony Brunelli Fine Arts in New York and I’m working on a second (featuring a British locomotive) for The Plus One Gallery in London.”

11/13/2021

RAILROAD ART OF THE DAY -- Part II: About the second work, Watt says, "This is “Variation", again measuring 11.5" x 17.5", a further development of my 'negative' concept and shortly on its way to The Plus One Gallery in London. It features the ex-LMS Stanier Coronation class Pacific #6233 “Duchess of Sutherland” which I photographed at Carlisle (Cumbria, north west England) when it was on a steam special in the summer of 2009.”

11/10/2021

ASRA Founding Member Mark Robinson provided this view of a C B & Q O2 steam engine at the Galesburg, Illinois, coaling tower. This and other works by the artist are on display at the Chew Chew gallery/cookie store in Galena, Illinois. It is a watercolor, currently untitled, and measures 18" x 20" unframed.

11/06/2021

ABOUT RAILROAD ART: Should you find yourself in Agassiz, British Columbia, sometime between now and November 19 -- or want to be --this exhibit by one of the American Society or Railway Artists' newest members should be on your "must see" list.
November 4 through 19, 2021
Alice Bottrill -- Steam Trains

Agassiz-Harrison Museum
7011 Pioneer Avenue
Agassiz, British Columbia
CANADA
604/796-3545
https://agassizharrisonmuseum.org

Open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Featuring 20 works of railroad art by American Society of Railway Artists member April Bottrill (https://www.americansocietyofrailwayartists.com/allice-bottrill). The Museum is located in an active Canadian Pacific Railroad depot that is a flag stop for VIA Rails' The Canadian -- eastbound only -- three times a week.

IMAGE: "Change of Direction" -- Watercolor -- 15" x 22"

ABOUT RAILROAD ART: Should you find yourself in Agassiz, British Columbia, sometime between now and November 19 -- or want to be --this exhibit by one of the American Society or Railway Artists' newest members should be on your "must see" list.
November 4 through 19, 2021
Alice Bottrill -- Steam Trains
Agassiz-Harrison Museum
7011 Pioneer Avenue
Agassiz, British Columbia
CANADA
604/796-3545
https://agassizharrisonmuseum.org

Open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Featuring 20 works of railroad art by American Society of Railway Artists member April Bottrill (https://www.americansocietyofrailwayartists.com/allice-bottrill). The Museum is located in an active Canadian Pacific Railroad depot that is a flag stop for VIA Rails' The Canadian -- eastbound only -- three times a week.

IMAGE: "Change of Direction" -- Watercolor -- 15" x 22"

10/20/2021

ASRA member Charles Bednarik's submitted this recent work to the Society's Facebook gallery for your consideration . He notes of it: "The painting makes one feel that the Union Pacific Big Boy, pacing a storm on the Wyoming plains, is working to keep on schedule." Titled "Thunder on the Plains," it was created using watercolor on Arches 300 pound watercolor paper, and measures 24" x 30" unframed. See more of the artist's work at http://flic.kr/s/aHsmR7NCZY.

I am a member of American Society of Railway Arts. My art work started years ago with the desire to draw and paint. I had very little time thus few railroad paintings. Recently, being semi-retired, I have had the opportunity to do more train related paintings. My paintings vary from still life to tr...

09/20/2021

Artist: James Mann (www.jamesmannartfarm.com)

Work: CPR McAdam Station NB, Watercolor, 12" x 20"

This, the third and final expansion of the Canadian Pacific Railroad (CPR) Station and Hotel in McAdam, New Brunswick, was completed in 1901, and is the third distinct railroad station erected in the town. The impressive structure was designed by Montreal architect Edward Maxwell, in a massive "Chateau" style, and it became a National Historic Site of Canada in 1976. Canadian Pacific gave up the station to VIA Rail in 1978, and VIA Rail discontinued passenger service through McAdam in 1994. Presently the station and hotel complex is jointly owned and maintained by the Government of New Brunswick, Parks Canada and The McAdam Historical Restoration Commission and sees use as a museum and reception venue. Short line, New Brunswick Southern Railway (NBSR) runs through these days. The artist reports visiting and wandering around the premises in 2016, but did not go inside, as there was a large dining event in progress. This is the West facade, viewed from Saunders Road.

A giclee print measuring 7" x 12" on 11x14" paper is available for purchase at https://www.jamesmannartfarm.com/painting/cpr-adams-station-nb