RECEPTION TONIGHT

April's Woodlands
oil/panel
2014

April's Woodlands is currently on exhibit at the Arnold Arboretum in the new show Artists of the Arboretum 2014.  This juried show features work by 27 artists.  This painting resulted from my very first visit here this past April just when the trees were budding.  My friend, Maine artist Linda Packard, joined me for a day of plein air painting.  Linda also has a painting in the show.

Tonight, 9/18, is the reception from 6-8 PM.  The Arnold Arboretum is located at 125 Arborway in Jamaica Plains.  This event also ties in with Jamaica Plains Open Studios happening this weekend Saturday & Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM.

DEMO SUNDAY

Lexington Arts and Crafts Society has invited me to do a watercolor demo this Sunday, September 14th from 2-4 PM.

Red Slip # 3
watercolor
30 x 22

I will be painting in front of the attendees.  This will be fun and challenging as I am not use to painting with an audience.  However I will bring plenty of props and tools to enliven my talk about why I love to paint in this medium.

Red Shears
watercolor
22 x 30

The demonstration will take place in the Plummer Studio of the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society at 130 Waltham Street in Lexington.  Admission and parking are free and it is handicapped accessible.  

Memories of Home
cropped view
watercolor
18 x 24

I hope to see you there!  For more information please visit their website @ www.LACSma.org or call:  781-862-9696.

LARGER THAN THE SUM...

Here is the poster featuring a preview of selected work in the show by (starting top left clockwise) Catherine Evans, Jodi Colella, Merill Comeau, Ilana Manolson, Kathleen Volp and Jeanne Williamson.  The show Larger than the Sum of its Parts opens today in the Wedeman Gallery at the Yamawaki Art & Cultural Center at Lasell College.

Catherine Evans outdoor installation 

photo by John Evans

Also exhibiting work are Adria Arch, Brenda Cirioni, Margot Stage and myself.  For the very first time I am showing two of my circle paintings - new & very large work for me.  Here is Circle # 4 hanging in the gallery.

Circle # 4
acrylic/canvas
82" x 60"

Larger Than the Sum of its Parts features paintings, sculptures and installations in celebration of the power of our coaching group experience.  As a group we have met monthly for over 6 years to craft our careers and find support for our individual studio practices.  

A reception will be held on Sunday, September 21st from 5-7 PM at the gallery located at 47 Myrtle Street, Newton, MA.  Hope to see you there!

BUSY MONTH

September is developing into a busy month with exhibits and artists' receptions.  Tuesday I hung two of my circle paintings at Lasell College's Yamawki Art & Cultural Center in Newton, MA.  The show, Larger than the Sum of its Parts, is a group show featuring the work of my artist coaching group: Adria Arch, Brenda Cirioni,  Jodi Colella,  Merill Comeau, Catherine Evans, Kathleen Volp, Margot Stage, Ilana Manolson, and Jeanne Williamson.

Circle #4
acrylic/canvas
82" x 60"

This show opens Tuesday, September 9th, until October 4th.  An artists' reception will be held on Sunday, September 21st from 5-7 PM. The gallery hours are Tuesday  - Saturday from 1 - 4 PM.  And is located on 37 Myrtle Street with parking available across the street.

Brenda Cirioni, Jeanne Williamson & Kathleen Volp hanging one of Jeanne's works. 

Merill Comeau installing her piece in the tower

More September events coming up:

 The closing reception at The Schwamb Mill this Saturday, 9/6 from 2-4 PM. (Please see yesterday's post.)

Watercolor demo at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society on Sunday, 9/14, from 2-4 PM

Artists' reception for Artists in the Arboretum 2014 on Thursday 9/18 from 6-8 PM

Hope to see you at one of these events!

CLOSING RECEPTION

If I Leave Now
mixed media/paper
30 x 22

This Saturday is a closing artists' reception for the group show of artists in our studio building.  This show: The Schwamb Mills Artistry and Craftsmanship Today, opened June 21st and has received rave reviews by visitors and the staff of The Old Schwamb Mill.  It features work by 15 + artists including Christiane Corcelle, Wendy Young, Adrienne Landry, and Rick Berry to name a few....

My painting If I Leave Now is from my Journeys series.  You can see more of this series on my website.

Please join us this Saturday 9/6, from 2-4 PM at 17 Mill Lane off Lowell Street in Arlington, MA.  Besides the fantastic artwork on display the building itself is a fascinating structure and historic treasure trove worth exploring.