The opportunity to participate in the Brooklyn Sketchbook Project came to me by way of the Education Committee of the Providence Art Club. It seemed like an interesting venture to be part of a crowd-sourced library that features over 46,971 artists’ books contributed by creative people from 135+ countries. The Brooklyn Art Library is a […]
Here is a link to my newest video. https://youtu.be/RLT4k5uj-fY As I transition to creating more mixed media, acrylic and collage paintings, my talented husband Ken, using his skills in photo documentation has but together this 3 minute video. It shows the process from original “outline” on canvas, through the collage stage, on to […]
Being asked to do an art demonstration, live, in front of a group of talented, creative individuals is always a little nerve wracking. I am honored to be asked, but, boy …. I do rev up in the preparation state. Ask my husband and loyal supporter, I am a little testy for a few days […]
I feel like it is time to “mix things up” in the studio. Those undertones have been brewing for a while. It is a way of keeping things fresh, while opening myself up to a different means of expression. The experience feels …. scary, exciting, friendly, unfamiliar, raw, awkward and at times it leaves me […]
Both my husband and I are very fortunate to have the interest and the resources to expand our worlds through our artistic pursuits in photography and painting. For this, we are thankful. We recently returned from a 3 week holiday in Italy which included a 10 day workshop at an incredible vineyard, Dievole in the […]
Fresh off a master pastel workshop, I am charged with enthusiasm. Along with 17 other artists, in picturesque Sandwich on Cape Cod, I spent 2 days observing the techniques that make Jacob Aguiar a master at painting predominantly “green landscapes” with fresh luminous color and determined strokes. His focused instruction was just the tonic I […]
I am very fortunate to have several opportunities to share my artwork over the next few months, with diversity in location, medium and subject matter. Please stop by any of the receptions or exhibitions. All are free and open to the public. May 27, 2017, 6PM – 9PM True Grit Art Gallery at 38 Center […]
In October of 2016 I traveled to Ireland with 15 oil painters and pastel artists for a week long workshop with Aline Ordman, an accomplished oil painter, pastelist and all around great personality. She created an environment of support, sharing and wildly good vibes in the delightful area of Westcove in the Ring of Kerry. […]
As one of many artists participating in the Attleboro Arts Museum 2016 Studio Tour, I look forward to welcoming you my studio on Sunday, November 13 from 10AM to 4PM. Highlights: Tour studio and in-home gallery Free Raffle for a framed original pastel Special OPEN STUDIO PRICING on: • Small works • Unframed Bin work […]
Path Revisited …. This scene is familiar to me, it is a wonderful private field on Burnt Swamp Road in Cumberland, one of the paintings earlier in the month was Indian Brook. Traveling further down the road, there is one of the last fields before oversized houses have totally revised the landscape. I have always […]