Just this past Sunday, I put the heat on in my studio early, knowing I wanted to enjoy the best part of the day there, looking out at the snow drifts and birds frequenting the feeder in search of food. Sometimes, I head to the easel with determination, other times, I fuss and fiddle and […]
It was my honor to be the January 2015 Demonstrator at the Franklin Art Association. Kudos to attendees who came out on a frigid, sub zero night to listen and learn. The group, made up of oil painters, watercolorist and pastel painters asked great questions and listened intently. We discussed favorite pastel products, brands of […]
Enjoy an art-filled Friday night … meet the artists exhibiting at Framers Edge in Braintree. Fine art and photography. Something for all. Above are some of my pastels which will be in this Fall Show. Fall Artist Reception Friday 11-7-14 from 6 to 8PM at the Framers Edge 210 Quincy Avenue ~ Braintree, MA 0184 […]
As one of the exhibiting artists at The Next Door Gallery, 250 Main Street in Mansfield, MA, I invite you to stop by and enjoy a visual treat! This is an eclectic exhibition, featuring all media and many styles. In the heart of downtown Mansfield, the Gallery is open Mon-Fri from 10-5PM and Saturday from […]
Taking a trip to collect photo reference does not always work out the way you “picture” it will. Take for instance, this weekend’s trip to Vermont. We set out for a 3 day adventure in the Green Mountains. The trip up was lovely, sunny and I was awarded with a few opportunities to pull over […]
Recently I have been chasing photo reference of that invasive yet stunning swamp weed known as loosestrife. First I went to a favorite location, where this blossom is predictably spectacular. I was disappointed that there were no vibrant fuchsia blooms to be had! Is this a bad year for loosestrife in New England just as […]
On May 31, 2014 I participated in Arts on the Common in Wrentham, MA, hosted by the Wrentham Cultural Council. It was a first for me; setting up a borrowed canopy to display my pastel paintings outdoors was quite frankly a little scary. The rain or shine event, turned out to be a cool, partly […]
My last post reflected the opening reception of the 24th Annual International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) Show at the Vose Gallery in Boston. The subject of this post is a follow up to that honorable event. On Saturday, May 24th, I had the opportunity to be one of two demonstrators at the Vose, inviting […]
Being in the 24th annual juried exhibition of the International Pastel Societies (IAPS) at the Vose Gallery in Boston on May 10th was very cool. Sharing the experience with some of the medium’s contemporary leaders such as Liz Haywood Sullivan, Claudia Seymour, Margaret Dyer, Aline Ordman, Stan Sperlak, Deborah Quinn-Munson and many other fine artists […]
With spring comes the need to rejuvenate in many ways. My art life has recently been recharged thanks to two master pastelists whose workshops I have attended over the course of the last month. I will comment first on the Aline Ordman workshop which was hosted by Gallery Artrio located in Hyannis, MA. As one […]