People, places, things: Paintings by Jane McNichol

Revealing her creative journey from point of inspiration -- a glittering Brooklyn rooftop, an icy rural street, a solitary golden pear, a friend's dinner party, pink-tinged sand dunes and much more -- Jane McNichol gives us an intriguing glimpse into the artistic process that resulted in this book's 25 paintings. Unusual in such a book collection, a deeply personal backstory accompanies each work. A highly regarded landscape artist, McNichol is embarking on a new direction, more spontaneous, more narrative and a snapshot of her daily life. That means friends and family are included in these works, sitting in contemplative quiet at home and standing in front of objects of rich, deep color that are striking in comparison. The 48-page, full-color book with is the first publication of works in McNichol's new series. People, Places, Things is a vivid treatment of city, sky, shadow and light. Many of the oils on canvas are shown full page, engaging us in a moment in time. McNichol's paintings are eagerly collected and hang in many private residences, corporate offices and restaurants throughout the country.