“THE BLUE SWALLOW, TUCUMCARI, NEW MEXICO”:  This painting by Richard Harrington is part of “East and West,” his joint exhibition with Debbie Pisacreta, on view October 5 through November 5 at Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville.

“East and West,” a joint show of works by Richard Harrington and Debbie Pisacreta, is on view October 5 through November 5 at the Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville. The exhibition features the artists’ work inspired by trips to the Eastern and Western parts of the U.S.

An opening reception will be held on Saturday, October 7, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Harrington has earned a reputation as an automotive artist, while Pisacreta is well known for her landscapes and plein air paintings. Both have been longtime members of the Artists’ Gallery, but this is the first time the two have collaborated in a joint exhibition.

A show focusing on works based on the travels in opposite directions was first proposed by Harrington.

“I took a sabbatical from my position as professor of illustration at Moore College of Art and Design in the fall of 2021,” he said. “As part of my sabbatical project, I traveled across the U.S., taking the Lincoln Highway from Philadelphia to Sacramento, Calif., and returning East following old Route 66. I have always admired the work Debbie created on her trips to paint in Maine and New England, and I thought showing our work from the East and the West together would make a nice exhibition.’”

Pisacreta’s passion is plein air painting.

“I love being outside observing light, colors, and movement, so I choose to paint on site,” she said. “Being in the environment inspires me to create unique compositions that reflect what I consider special about the location. I use my skills as an artist to translate the scene to the canvas, capturing my emotional response.”

Her work has been included in juried art shows such as the Ellarslie Open and Phillips’ Mill. In addition to paintings from Maine, her favorite place to paint, paintings of local scenes and Umbria, Italy, will also be included.

The Artists’ Gallery is at 18 Bridge Street in Lambertville. It is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit lambertvillearts.com.