Join artists and art enthusiasts at Phillips’ Mill in New Hope, Pa., on November 5 from 2-4:30 p.m. to discover the joys of “Nocturne Painting” with Joe Gyurcsak, a new event presented by the Phillips’ Mill Community Association (PMCA) in partnership with the Doylestown Art League (DAL).

An award-winning artist, Gyurcsak’s work has been exhibited throughout the country and he was the recipient of the Patron’s Award for Painting at this year’s Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill. A recent Plein Air Magazine article noted, “He has a keen sense for capturing the essence of his subject matter with a bold and candid approach.” That subject matter became his neighborhood, which he would walk at night, during the pandemic when his usual travels were curtailed.

Gyurscak has been a guest on two enlightening ArtTalk discussions. At this presentation, he visits live at the Mill where he will share his knowledge and understanding of nocturne painting, its history, and its origins. Nocturnes are paintings that capture the essence and atmosphere of nighttime through “the power, control and temperature of light, its perception and its translation in paint,” said Gyurscak. He will also discuss George Sotter and his painting methods, Whistler, and Walter Sickert.

As the event commences, Gyurscak will demonstrate his technique by painting a canvas live before the audience. The finished painting will be offered for sale after the event with 50 percent of the proceeds donated to Phillips’ Mill and the Doylestown Art League.

PMCA Board President Laura Womack, who also serves as the Mill’s event coordinator for the “Nocturne Painting” demo said, “George Sotter was famous for his nocturnes, so Joe’s insight into how he did this should be enticing. “We’re looking forward to bringing more events like this to the community in support of artists and their work.”

Phillips’ Mill is located at 2619 River Road, New Hope, Pa. The fee for this event for PMCA and DAL members is $25. The non-members fee is $35. For more information and to register for the event visit phillipsmill.org.