“Close Observation” by Artist Billy Solitario

Classical realist Billy Solitario, whose landscapes, portraits, and still life paintings draw inspiration from his childhood in Gautier, Mississippi and other memories of Gulf Coast beaches, will have work shown at Christwood Atrium Gallery in Covington. Other places his work can be spotted are LeMieux Gallery in New Orleans and Ann Connelly Fine Art in Baton Rouge, as well as in his Magazine Street Studio in New Orleans. On January 14, an Artist Talk will be held at 3:30 pm, then an Opening Reception from 4:30 pm–6:30 pm. Free. billysolitario.com. christwoodrc.com.