Painter Nicholas Howey invited friends to help him celebrate the opening of his show, “The Color of Science,” in the studio at the Madoo Conservancy. Guests enjoyed cookies decorated to resemble Howey’s new watercolors. Fremont Bue Events and Canard Inc were brought in to create a lively celebration with tasty summer treats. Take a look at the finished look.
“Nick’s artwork is energetic, bold, and fun,” says caterer Ryan Maerz. “His new paintings inspired our pairing of fresh flavors, geometric shapes, and bright colors.”
Art dealer Robert Lococo and Shelly Fremont walk through the garden.
Vibrant floral arrangements in cloches underscored the theme.
Guests enjoyed cookies decorated to resemble Howey’s new watercolors.
Coco Myers, Peter Watrous, Nicholas Howey, and Jess Frost.
Caterer Ryan Maerz of Canard Inc served a special cocktail made from tequila and a hibiscus berry shrub.
Salmon tea sandwiches.
Gazpacho served in mini paint cans.
Watermelon cubes with chèvre.
Individual “painter’s palette” cheese boards.
Caviar potato-chip “pillows.”
You can find Spanish bluebells in the gardens at the conservancy.
Guests Marilyn Clark and Jaime Lopez.
Jeanne Linnes and Jane Iselin in the studio with Howey.
Madoo Conservancy director Alejandro Saralegui.
Howey with interior designer Carol Egan.
Shelly and Vincent Fremont flank Robert Lococo in the studio.
Writer Bob Colacello is another welcomed guest.
For event planner Austin Fremont of Fremont Blue Events, the party had special meaning. “I’ve known Nick for 25 years, and he is the most kind, tender, and sweet man.”
Caterer Ryan Maerz of Canard Inc served a special cocktail made from tequila and a hibiscus berry shrub. Vibrant floral arrangements in cloches underscored the theme of the art gallery.
Hors d’oeuvres, both passed and displayed on a buffet table in the garden, included salmon tea sandwiches, gazpacho served in mini paint cans, watermelon cubes with chèvre, individual “painter’s palette” cheese boards, and caviar potato-chip “pillows.”
