American Legacy Fine Arts

Provenance Acquired by American Legacy Fine Arts directly from the artist Artist Statement "For two millennia, the Virgin Mary’s image has captivated the world of artists and theologians alike. Inspired by her many tender qualities and by a sense of mystery and awe, I chose to portray this still life under a blue moonlight with a candle light illuminating the miracle working statuette of the Virgin of San Juan de los Lagos. The Annunciation is represented by the bust of an innocent young woman, while in the background, shadowed by orchid pedals, is a della Robbia of the Madonna and Child symbolizing motherly love." – Peter Adams Exhibited The Poetry of Still Life, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, April 22 – May 21, 2023 California Art Clubs 109th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition – A Virtual Experience, May 16 - June 13, 2020 CAC Virtual Gallery

Provenance Acquired by American Legacy Fine Arts directly from the artist Artist Statement “All the objects in this painting are part of my personal collection, including the plaster cast of Frederick Ruckstull’s famous 1891 sculpture, ‘Evening.’ In this painting I wanted to convey a message of classic beauty and my belief that we are currently experiencing a new renaissance of artistic ideals.” —Peter Adams Added Notes: Frederick Wellington Ruckstall (1853-1942) was a founding member of the National Scupture Society in 1893 and headquartered New York City, which continues to this day. His work "Evening" was awarded the Grand Medal for Sculpture in the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition (Chicago World's Fair). Peter Adams acquired the plaster cast of "Evening" from his teacher Theodore N. Lukits (1897-1992). Exhibited The Poetry of Still Life, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, April 22 – May 21, 2023 California Art Club's 93rd Annual Gold Medal Juried Exhibition, Pasadena Museum of California Art, October 11 - November 2, 2003. Waterhouse Gallery, Santa Barbara, November 22 - December 13, 2008.

Provenance Acquired by American Legacy Fine Arts directly from the artist Description An Orange Breasted Bunting is nestled in a bouquet of hydrangeas, all nestled in a niche. Exhibited The Poetry of Still Life, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, April 22 – May 21, 2023

Provenance Acquired by American Legacy Fine Arts directly from the artist Description A bookcase also displays flowers in a silver vase. The flowers have attracted the attention of a hummingbird and a Lazuli Bunting. Exhibited The Poetry of Still Life, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, April 22 – May 21, 2023 Published American Art Collector Magazine, May 2023

Provenance Acquired by American Legacy Fine Arts directly from the artist Exhibited The Poetry of Still Life, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, April 22 – May 21, 2023 Published American Art Collector Magazine, April 2023 American Art Collector Magazine, May 2023

Provenance Acquired by American Legacy Fine Arts directly from the artist Description Three orioles are enticed by the prospect of fresh pears placed in an ornate bookcase. Exhibited The Poetry of Still Life, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, April 22 – May 21, 2023

Provenance Acquired by American Legacy Fine Arts directly from the artist Artist Statement “As an artist, I am fascinated with reflections. I love painting still water with the reflecting sky while I also find portraits with mirrors symbolic. Th intent of this painting was to create something fascinating, yet simple, with different items projected in daylight. Th idea to place things on a mirror was extremely tempting and it proved to look intriguing with the window to outside practically reflected right on a table, underneath the copper and brass teapot, decorative plate, vases, and sprinkles of anise.” —Nikita Budkov Exhibited The Poetry of Still Life, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, April 22 – May 21, 2023

Provenance Acquired by American Legacy Fine Arts directly from the artist Description Two Blue-Grey Tanagers perch on the stems of an arrangement of peonies and star gaze lilies set in a niche. The third bird eyes two figs resting on a white cloth. Exhibited The Poetry of Still Life, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, April 22 – May 21, 2023 Published American Art Collector Magazine, April 2023

Provenance Acquired by American Legacy Fine Arts directly from the artist Artist Statement "This painting really transformed as I painted. My focus was the amaryllis and then the objects on the table as support.I painted everything as I saw it, with some shifting of the fruit to find the right balance. As I lived with the work I realized it needed something more. Through frustration I decided to rework the background and table top. Once I let my imagination take over the painting felt like it came to life." —Jim McVicker Exhibited The Poetry of Still Life, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, April 22 – May 21, 2023

Provenance Acquired by American Legacy Fine Arts directly from the artist Exhibited The Poetry of Still Life, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, April 22 – May 21, 2023

Provenance Acquired by American Legacy Fine Arts directly from the artist Exhibited The Poetry of Still Life, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, April 22 – May 21, 2023

Provenance Acquired by American Legacy Fine Arts directly from the artist Artist Statement "This was painted in my wife’s studio. I was in the studio and she had the doors open to the view looking west. I was so struck by it and and immediately thought of setting sunflowers on the table and paint them bathed in the afternoon sunlight backlighting the scene." —Jim McVicker Exhibited The Poetry of Still Life, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, April 22 – May 21, 2023 Published American Art Collector Magazine, April 2023 American Art Collector Magazine, May 2023

Provenance Acquired by American Legacy Fine Arts directly from the artist Description A red-headed fody takes the opportunity to snack on pomegranate seeds hanging from the shelf of an old, rustic cabinet. Exhibited The Poetry of Still Life, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, April 22 – May 21, 2023

Provenance Acquired by American Legacy Ifne Arts directly form the artist “As the sun dips lower on the horizon, the angle of the light changes, causing it to stream through windows and create a natural spotlight effect. The result is a breathtaking display of warm light and shadow that transforms the look and feel of space. During the Golden Hour, this vase with Gypsophila in the corner of the room is elegantly illuminated and every time I pass by it, I take a moment to bask in the beauty and wonder of the natural world.” —Nikita Budkov Exhibited The Poetry of Still Life, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, April 22 – May 21, 2023

Provenance Acquired by American Legacy Fine Arts directly from the artist Exhibited The Poetry of Still Life, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, April 22 – May 21, 2023 Published American Art Collector Magazine, April 2023 American Art Collector Magazine, May 2023

Provenance Acquired by American Legacy Fine Arts directly from the artist Artist Statement “White Amaryllis’ was intentionally painted with the focus on just the flower and wall. I wanted this piece to capture the atmosphere and air that I was seeing within a very shallow space. All the grey and white tones had a lot of appeal to me while trying to make the white amaryllis pop against a mostly white wall.” —Jim McVicker Exhibited The Poetry of Still Life, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, April 22 – May 21, 2023

Provenance Acquired by American Legacy Fine Arts directly from the artist Artist Statement “This painting of ‘White Orchid’ went through a number of changes over a couple of years. Again, I was thinking of the air and atmosphere in the room and trying to envelope the objects in that air. I often find the background to be the most difficult part of the painting to convey. Creating a painting where everything feels connected and appears to sit in space can be a challenge, but the effect is important to the overall emotional response to the scene.” —Jim McVicker Exhibited The Poetry of Still Life, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, April 22 – May 21, 2023

Provenance Acquired by American Legacy Fine Arts directly from the artist Exhibited The Poetry of Still Life, American Legacy Fine Arts, Pasadena, California, April 22 – May 21, 2023