Art Exhibit by Tom McKinney at The Gallery at Ann's Choice

“Mostly Portraits,” an art exhibit by nationally-acclaimed artist Tom McKinney, will be on display at The Gallery at Ann’s Choice, a distinctive Erickson Living retirement community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, from January 7 to March 7. The Gallery is located in Liberty Commons Clubhouse on campus.

The public is invited to meet artist Tom McKinney at the opening reception on Sunday, January 7, from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m., in the Signature Lounge at Ann’s Choice, 30,000 Ann’s Choice Way, Warminster, Pennsylvania.

McKinney is a prolific watercolorist and portrait artist. He eloquently expresses all facets of life through his portraits--the joys and sorrows, the loves and hates, and the hopes and fears of humanity. He paints with an almost photographic realism. His works reveal that beauty, like truth, is never so glorious as when it’s plainest.

McKinney studied at the John Hussian School of Art and the Philadelphia College of Art. His work has appeared on numerous TV shows, such as The Bill Cosby Show, Desmond, Frank's Place, City of Angels and on TNT in a James Earl Jones movie. Also, he has exhibited his work at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, The University of Virginia, Wharton School, Georgetown University, Museum of African American Art [LA] and many other venues.

The Gallery at Ann’s Choice, launched by residents Sherry Resnick and Edie Krieger last year, hosts six exhibits a year. Resnick, who moved to Ann’s Choice from Huntington Valley, is a photographer and member of Ann’s Choice pottery club and short stories group. She belongs to the Huntington Valley Camera Club and has exhibited at local galleries. Krieger is also a member of the camera club and active in numerous clubs and activities on campus.

“We’re are thrilled to bring the beautiful art of Tom McKinney to campus for our community and the public to enjoy,” said Resnick. “His portraits are magnificent."

All of the paintings in the show are for sale, and 20% of the purchase price will be donated to the Ann’s Choice Benevolent Care Fund.

The Gallery at Ann’s Choice is one of 150 resident-run clubs and activities on campus. Activities include arts and crafts, cultural, educational, games, music, theater, social, travel, volunteering, fitness, and more.

Ann’s Choice scenic 103-acre campus is home to more than 2,000 residents. For more information, visit www.annschoicecommunity.com.