“PLAYHOUSE REFLECTIONS”: This oil painting by George Thompson is featured in “Side by Side: A Celebration of Work from Our Studio,” his dual exhibit with Emily Thompson, on view through May 1 at Stover Mill Gallery in Erwinna, Pa.

Stover Mill Gallery in Erwinna, Pa., now presents “Side by Side: A Celebration of Work from Our Studio,” on view through May 1.

This two-person exhibit features works created in the Plumsteadville, Pa., studio of artists Emily and George Thompson. The couple shares a studio and while they rarely collaborate, they are motivated and benefit from each other’s influence and feedback. Inspiring one another has always been an important part of how they work. This show highlights their different painting styles and techniques, ranging from traditional to contemporary. As they embrace the art community that they have now been a part of for 22 years, they reflect on the work they’ve done and continue to do so, “side by side.”

Emily Thompson attended the High School of Art & Design and earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the School of Visual Arts in New York. She is a nationally recognized, award-winning artist. Through her painting she documents the ordinary, the everyday, the disappearing, the nostalgic, the abandoned, and the identity of the American landscape. Inspiration comes from urban and industrial scenery, roadside and rural locations and vintage signage and typography. Her work is part of private collections throughout the United States and has been exhibited at the Woodmere Museum in Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Sketch Club, The Trenton City Museum, The Monmouth Museum, and the John F. Peto Museum in New Jersey, as well as galleries in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Oregon, and California. She was chosen as one of the 50 Most Memorable Artists of 2015 by The Artist Portfolio Magazine, was featured in the June 2017 issue of The Artist’s Magazine, and included as part of “Artists We’re Loving Now: 30 Competition Winners” in March 2018 issue of The Artists Magazine.

George Thompson earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Pratt Institute in New York and also studied painting and drawing at The Art Students League. He specializes in landscape, portrait, and figure painting in a contemporary, traditional style. His nationally recognized, award-winning work has been exhibited at the The Woodmere Museum in Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Sketch Club, and The Trenton City Museum in New Jersey. His paintings are also part of the permanent collection at The Art Students League and hang in collections throughout the United States. His portraits have appeared twice on the cover of The Artist’s Magazine and he has written articles for them as well. As an art educator, Thompson has taught painting and drawing at Delaware Valley University and continues to teach workshops, classes and private lessons.

Stover Mill Gallery is located at 852 River Road in Erwinna, Pa. It is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. Free admission. For more information, call (610) 294-9420.