tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83440305346477962352024-03-12T19:15:41.741-07:00MARTHA WAKEFIELDVisual Artist
Martha Wakefieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09594794744474194345noreply@blogger.comBlogger454125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344030534647796235.post-62420601569769153182020-03-10T14:04:00.001-07:002020-03-10T14:04:39.255-07:00BLUR<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I am currently building a new page on my website of my hibiscus shots. These flowers were captured last August/September and as a collection have become my <a href="https://www.marthawakefield.com/copy-of-introspection">Hibiscus Project</a> (and still a work in progress). I capture the flowers in many stages from bud, to blossom to withering bloom. Some were taken with the iPhone and others with my Nikon D80 camera. In all I took over 150 photographs. What has my flowers got to do with the Hermes ad above?</div>
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I saw this ad recently while flipping through a <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/section/magazine?action=click&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage">NYTimes Sunday Magazine</a> section. It is because of the blurriness that this image stood out among the many stylized sharply focused fashion shots. Some of my images are intentionally blurry. Others are not. Does that make them bad? A friend suggested I put the blurry ones at the end of the stream of photographs. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On second thought I will change that directive and intersperse the blurred images among the focused ones. That way each flower what ever its sharpness will stand out. Thank you Hermes for the inspiration!</div>
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Martha Wakefieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09594794744474194345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344030534647796235.post-7187324993990809882020-02-13T12:10:00.002-08:002020-02-13T12:10:46.206-08:00NEW WORK<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This painting, <i>Convergence</i>, is in the <i>Rocky Neck Now 2020: Finding Structure</i> exhibit opening today at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck. Saturday, February 15th, is the artists' reception from 2-4 PM @ 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA. I have not shown any work here since the<i> Grey Matter</i> show in August 2017 so its good to be back hanging out with many friends. The show runs through Sunday, March 29th. Gallery hours are Thursday - Sunday, 12 - 6 PM. Please join us this Saturday for a lively afternoon of art and conversations with many artists. <br />
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For more information visit <a href="https://rockyneckartcolony.org/cultural-center-exhibitions/">rockyneckartcolony</a></div>
Martha Wakefieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09594794744474194345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344030534647796235.post-25221475677510789592020-01-31T04:57:00.001-08:002020-01-31T04:57:11.795-08:00AT THE GALLERY<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Powers Gallery posted these two images yesterday on Instagram. The top image shows brand new work I completed in December. It is exciting to see these on the gallery wall as I just delivered them a week or so ago. Monet's Garden I & II , 36" x 36", is mixed media on panel. It is a new direction I am experimenting with combining my photographs of flowers taken at Monet's Garden in Giverny, France, with other media consisting of collage, acrylic skins, graphite, crayon, and acrylic paint. </div>
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The second image was done awhile back when we were experiencing a stormy March. I love working with black and white and working on paper. This combines acrylic paint, India ink graphite and crayon on 300 lb cold press paper. The painting is 30" x 22".</div>
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On Instagram Powers Gallery states, <i>Fragments of March: Cloudy is filled with motion of swirling ones and honeycomb texture, making it a compelling piece</i>. </div>
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Stop by the gallery Tuesday - Friday 10 AM - 6 PM and Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM. It is located on 144 Great Road, Rt 2A, Acton, MA.</div>
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Martha Wakefieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09594794744474194345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344030534647796235.post-26396661126096453212020-01-11T16:15:00.000-08:002020-01-11T16:15:32.877-08:00ACCEPTANCE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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January starts with a sweet invitation! My painting above has been invited to the MJI (Members Juried I) exhibit at <a href="http://www.concordart.org/">Concord Center for the Visual Arts</a> (also know as Concord Art). The show opens Thursday, January 16th, with a reception happening that evening from 6-8 PM. This exhibit will run until February 9th. This show was juried by Penn Young and Emily Eveleth. (I have been a fan of her donut paintings for many years.) There is about 80 works chosen for the show and it is a honor to be among such a talented group of artists. <br />
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This painting, mixed media on 300 lb cold press paper, has India ink, crayon, graphite, mono print and acrylic. It is an abstraction that continues to evolve in my exploration of memory. Here one can see multiple layers emerging and/or obscured yet seeming in flux as memory continues to be.<br />
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I ended December with an rejection on 12/30 for a show in NYC so starting out the year with an acceptance is a small kindness in a new year. </div>
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Happy New Year! Being January 1st, 2020 it is now the start of a new decade. Is it the roaring 20s or a year of hindsight? I like that the new year starts with a zero. And this is just another year of days so I wish all a lovely year with each day flowing with grace and serenity.</div>
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2019 was a productive and busy year. Powers Gallery placed many of my paintings in new homes. I am grateful for their support. I had a painting accepted into the 10th Annual New England Collective, juried by Katherine French, Gallery Director of Catamount Arts, VT. And I was invited to show at Melanie Carr Gallery in Essex, CT, with artist friends: Nancy Gruskin, Kathleen Jacobs, and Stuart Shils. However I did received several rejections from shows and residencies. After each rejection the sting does lessen and the studio calls. </div>
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This year I introduced three new workshops while continuing to teach the popular <i>Alchemy of Color I</i> and <i>II</i> classes. The new workshops are <i>Embrace the Sketchbook</i>, <i>FEED Your Creative Soul,</i> and <i>Cold Wax Medium with Oils</i>. Due to the positive response I will be teaching these classes again this year. My upcoming classes are listed on a sidebar to the right and on the <a href="http://marthawakefield.com/">home </a>page of my website. Further information on classes is listed <a href="https://www.marthawakefield.com/teaching-1">here</a> on my website. </div>
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Speaking of my website, this was the year I launched a new one as my web designer was retiring from design and hosting. It was a "project" and still needs some tweaking but I am excited to accomplished this. A little deadline helped make it possible.</div>
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Another project just completed is a new video about the color wheel. This video runs 5 minutes and 30 seconds starring the 12 colors of the color wheel in a mad cap caper with voice over, music and special effects. Soon to be on my website. </div>
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January starts with a new project - a commission. I will be working large 42 x 42 inches on an abstracted landscape. The panels were specially built in Maine and are a work of beauty. Too nice to paint on. Rough sketches are done and next will be some color studies. I cleared the January calendar to focus on this fun project. </div>
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I wish you a fabulous year of interesting projects, inspiration, and fun adventures on your creative journey!</div>
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As August drifts toward September one would assume these are the lazy days of summer. Especially since I have not posted since July. But happy to say I can end this month with some news. <br />
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The above painting was juried into <i>The New England Collective X</i> by Katherine French. The show at Galatea Fine Arts, ends on September 1st. I am excited to be part of this show with many other fine artists of New England. </div>
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This small painting <i>Rain</i> recently sold at Powers Gallery. They currently have two more companion pieces on exhibit there: Salt and Sun. All three are mixed media on paper, 6x6 inches, with 6 ply archival mats in a 10x0 inch graphite frame. <br />
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And these two paintings below from my <i>Memory Vessel </i>series also sold at Powers Gallery. Both are 10x10 inches cold wax medium and oil on panel mounted in a black floater frame. I was happy both paintings were bought by the same person. <br />
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I have been working away in the studio with many projects which I hope to reveal soon. In the meantime I have been captivated by my Hibiscus plant and capturing it daily with the camera. (Unfortunately the Japanese Beetle has also been enthralled with this plant.) In spite of this pest each flower offers endless inspiration and beauty. <br />
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Martha Wakefieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09594794744474194345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344030534647796235.post-8096219108659453062019-07-20T09:59:00.002-07:002019-07-20T09:59:29.030-07:00NEW HOME<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As we sweat during this weekend of sky rocketing temperatures art is still being considered. My painting, <i>Luminescence, </i>mixed media on canvas, 18"x18", recently sold at <a href="http://www.powersgallery.com/">Powers Gallery</a>. </div>
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I was actually at the gallery when the collector called to purchase this painting based on an image on the gallery's website. This was a first occasion for me to witness and it was quite lovely to experience. </div>
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The gallery recently received another painting to add to this series of hot colors. This one is called <i>Flare, </i>and is also mixed media on canvas, 18"x18". The painting was inspired by the fact we we had some old flares we had planned to shoot off on July 4th but in Massachusetts it is illegal to have any fireworks. </div>
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And I am grateful to have my work invited into a new home and to Powers Gallery for making it possible. Thank you!</div>
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Martha Wakefieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09594794744474194345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344030534647796235.post-48116951126190498502019-06-18T09:29:00.000-07:002019-06-18T09:29:45.481-07:00NEW WORK FOR SUMMER<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Along with dropping off some new abstracts recently at <a href="http://www.powersgallery.com/">Powers Gallery</a> (see post <i><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8344030534647796235#editor/target=post;postID=5030257461943192217;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=2;src=postname">Summertime 2019</a></i>), I also brought this just finished small painting that is part of my <i><b>Memory Vessels</b>*</i> series. This is mixed media consisting of cold wax medium, oil paint, India ink, graphite and crayon. It is 6" x 6" on birch panel. Powers Gallery has a selection of small paintings from this series. Whether working large scale or small, I find either size takes the same amount of time to create and the journey of each painting's development is always a winding road. <br />
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Please join me Saturday, June 22nd at the opening reception of Summertime 2019. Celebrate summer and art from 4-7 PM. This is big show featuring many of the gallery's artists' work. Powers Gallery is located at 144 Great Road, Route 2A, in Acton, MA, (across from Trader Joe's).<br />
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* I am currently redesigning my website and will have all my new paintings from the last year featured including my series on <i>Memory Vessels. </i>Fingers are crossed for a launch date in July.<br />
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Martha Wakefieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09594794744474194345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344030534647796235.post-75138686051388174022019-06-14T05:58:00.002-07:002019-06-14T05:58:42.045-07:00SUMMER<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here are three more paintings in that summertime vibe. Living through the four seasons of New England I like to keep that summer feeling with me all year.</div>
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These are mixed media on canvas consisting of acrylic, India ink, crayons and graphite. It has been awhile since I worked on canvas so it was fun to change the surface. <div>
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These have yet to be titled. My plan now is to go to the cool side as these summer days heat up (though its not officially summer until June 21st) and work on more paintings with a predominance of blues. Blue reminds me of the water: New England's quiet ponds, cool lakes and the moody seas.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Martha Wakefieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09594794744474194345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344030534647796235.post-50302574619431922172019-06-12T12:11:00.002-07:002019-06-12T12:11:34.159-07:00SUMMERTIME 2019<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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These two paintings will be part of <a href="http://www.powersgallery.com/">Powers Gallery</a> new exhibit <i>Summertime 2019</i>. The opening reception is next Saturday, June 22nd from 4-7 PM, a day after the summer solstice. I have three more paintings in this series ready to go and will post tomorrow. There is something about these cadmium colors of yellow, orange and red that imply sizzle, energy and summertime. And I just love working with such luscious colors. What color speaks to you of summertime? </div>
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Martha Wakefieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09594794744474194345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344030534647796235.post-92122351519049159082019-05-16T07:25:00.003-07:002019-05-16T07:25:27.748-07:00SOLD<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This painting sold. It was in the Concord Art's silent auction taking place the week of May 6th - 9th, during their <i>Spring into Art Week</i>. All proceeds from this sale go to <a href="http://concordat.org/">Concord Art</a>. I love supporting this wonderful organization that supports many artists and art teachers. It is an honor that the new owners bought this for their home and joined me in supporting Concord Art. Thank you!</div>
Martha Wakefieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09594794744474194345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344030534647796235.post-32425662930868901872019-05-02T10:04:00.000-07:002019-05-02T10:04:25.893-07:00ART AUCTION<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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To support an art organization that is very supportive of me I had donated this painting to <a href="http://www.concordart.org/">Concord Art's</a> silent auction taking place during their <i>Spring into Art Week</i> May 4th until the 9th, 2019. I am honored to be in the company of some talented artists and teachers. <br />
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<u>From Wicked Local Concord</u>: <span style="caret-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); color: #232323; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><i>In the Main Gallery there will be work by faculty artists of Concord Art, including Susan Ahearn, Hannah Bureau, Rick Fox, Nancy Gruskin, Kate Hanlon, Holly Harrison, Susanah Howland, Kathleen Jacobs, Ron Krouk, Emily Passman, Alexandra Sheldon, Stuart Shils and Martha Wakefield.</i></span><br />
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This painting above is a small 8" x 8 " oil on panel done during the summer of 2017 in Gloucester, MA. The rugged shore, the slip of the blue sea and the unquiet sky are in contrast to the blooming rosa rugosa. It is finished with a black floater frame.<br />
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Here is more information on the events of Concord Art's <i>Spring into Art Week</i> celebrating art and artists from an article that ran 4/30/2019 in <u>Wicked Local Concord:</u> <br />
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<span style="color: #232323; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><i>The “Great Big Small Works Art Sale” will kick off the week with an all-day art sale event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4 in the Main Gallery. More than 500 original 5- by 7-inch original works of art will be for sale at $40 each. There will be an ice cream social that day, donated by Reasons to be Cheerful of West Concord.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #232323; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><i>“Henry’s Picks: Selections and Recent Acquisitions from the Permanent Collection” will be on display May 4 to 12. A silent art auction will run May 4 to 9. In the Main Gallery there will be work by faculty artists of Concord Art, including Susan Ahearn, Hannah Bureau, Rick Fox, Nancy Gruskin, Kate Hanlon, Holly Harrison, Susanah Howland, Kathleen Jacobs, Ron Krouk, Emily Passman, Alexandra Sheldon, Stuart Shils and Martha Wakefield.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #232323; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><i>At 10:30 a.m. May 8, Kate Chartener will demonstrate flower arranging inspired by two paintings from the silent auction. Later that night, “True Stories Told Live -- Storytelling Night” will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Gallery. Concord Art and Fugitive Stories of Acton teamed up to bring together eight featured storytellers, each to tell true tales inspired by the theme of the evening, “Emerging.” This non-competitive storytelling is a fundraising event, $12 in advance and $15 at the door.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #232323; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><i>“Concord Art in Bloom with Henry’s Picks,” a collaboration of inspired flower arrangements paired with “Henry’s Picks” art exhibition of recent acquisitions and works from the permanent collection, will run May 9 to 12, On May 9, a curator talk with Henry Keutman will be held at 6 p.m. The opening reception will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and the close of silent auction will be 8 p.m.</i><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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For the rest of the article on recent acquisitions and the history on Concord Art click <a href="https://concord.wickedlocal.com/news/20190430/concord-art-to-celebrate-spring-into-art-week">here</a>.<br />
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Martha Wakefieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09594794744474194345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344030534647796235.post-89905060681482784962019-04-30T11:05:00.003-07:002019-04-30T11:05:53.835-07:00TINY BIG ART<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Tiny Big Art paintings at the Studio Restaurant, Gloucester, MA</div>
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Here are my 6" x 6" paintings on my new favorite surface: <a href="http://www.multimediaartboard.com/">Multimedia Artboard</a>. These were donated to Rocky Neck Art Colony's event: Tiny Big Art. The fundraiser took place last Thursday evening, April 26th, at the Studio Restaurant on Rocky Neck in Gloucester, MA.</div>
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Working small inspired me to play with materials, shapes, line and very limited palettes. I really like these orange and black series so I am expanding on this theme creating a series. </div>
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Playing with pink and green was a different direction as its a color combination I seldom experiment with. Interestingly pink is not a salable color according to my gallery. Yet I have always been inspired by de Kooning's use of pink and jade green in his paintings. These three will satisfy my pink craving for now. </div>
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Yesterday I gathered a few paintings and ink sketches for Concord Art's Great Big "small works' Art sale happening on Saturday, May 4th @ 10 AM - 4:30 PM. This is a fabulous way to collect small works 5"x 7" from your favorite artists. For details click <a href="https://www.concordart.org/programs-and-events/events#7252">here</a>. I will post those after the event on Saturday. Hope to see you there!</div>
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Martha Wakefieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09594794744474194345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344030534647796235.post-86037673925322227282019-04-22T17:51:00.003-07:002019-04-22T17:54:05.647-07:00SMALL ART BIG EVENT<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Above are some mixed media works I played with for Rocky Neck Art Colony's <i>Big Tiny Art Event. </i>The paper is Multimedia Artboard. I love this product for its versatility and flexibility. <br />
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I ended up sending them 6 small works (not all featured) 6" x 6" in size on this <a href="https://www.dickblick.com/products/multimedia-artboards/">Multimedia Artboard</a>. I will reveal the tiny art after the event takes place on Thursday, April 26th, at the Studio Restaurant in Gloucester. (For more details see link under EXHIBITS/EVENTS right) And working small again was the jumpstart I needed after many weeks of teaching art. I just ordered more in 11" x 14" and 8" x 8" in white. Comes in black too. I found that out by ordering the black in error.<br />
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Also, it was lovely to get a recent mention (4/17/19) in the <u>Gloucester Daily Times</u><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. S</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica neue light"; font-size: small;">taff writer Gail McCarthy wrote the article</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica neue light"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"> below about the "Big Tiny Art Event."</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue light";"><i>In that spirit, the Rocky Neck Art Colony is holding its second “Big Tiny Art Event” next Thursday, April 25, at The Studio Restaurant, in the heart of this historic cultural district in Gloucester.</i></span></div>
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<i style="color: #444444; font-family: "Helvetica Neue Light";">Dozens of well-known and emerging artists have created 6-inch-by-6-inch works of art that will be on display at the waterfront establishment. Each $50 ticket includes one of these works of art and dinner. </i></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue light";"><i>One of the organizers, Kathy Archer, said that the fundraiser is a festive way to kick off the spring season.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue light";"><i>“We open the doors, and everyone comes in to look at the four boards that have 36 pieces of art on each one, and everyone gets a tiny artwork that goes with the price of entry,” she said. “They are all created by artists that you may or may not know. They sign the back and not the front, so it’s a surprise as to whose work you buy. It’s so much fun. And you can buy additional works of art for $50 apiece.”</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue light";"><i>Some of the local artists participating are Ruth Mordecai, Barbara Moody, Martha Wakefield, Jason Burroughs and Joan Bediz, among many others.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "helvetica neue light";">Thank you Gail McCarthy for the mention! And best wishes Rocky Neck Art Colony for a very successful event!</span></div>
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Martha Wakefieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09594794744474194345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344030534647796235.post-25904990614620656322019-04-18T06:13:00.000-07:002019-04-18T06:13:17.884-07:00NEW HOMES<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://www.powersgallery.com/">Powers Gallery</a> has found a new home for these two paintings! This pair is part of my <i>Fragility of Memory</i> series. They are mixed media on <a href="https://www.dickblick.com/products/arches-oil-paper/">Arches oil paper</a> mounted on <a href="https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-studio-wood-panels/">birch panel</a>. The mixed media consists of graphite, crayon, cold wax medium and oil. I delivered these paintings to the gallery on February 20th for the <i>Essence of Abstraction</i> show that was ongoing from January 26th until March 9th. </div>
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The gallery had already sold five of my paintings in this exhibit and were asking for more. Luckily I had just finished the second painting below and had the panels and frames in house. I was able to deliver both within the week. </div>
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It is always rewarding to have one's work being welcomed into a new home. Thank you Powers Gallery and thank you new collectors! </div>
Martha Wakefieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09594794744474194345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344030534647796235.post-17384592875097406352019-04-12T09:12:00.000-07:002019-04-12T09:12:45.830-07:00ENDINGS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Last Tuesday, I finished 12 weeks of teaching painting. My classes consisted of <i>Expressive Watercolors</i>, <i>Alchemy of Color I </i>and <i>II</i>, <i>Embrace the Sketchbook</i> and landscape based <i>Power Painting and Dynamic Colors</i>. <br />
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I taught series of classes and one-day workshops at Concord Art, Cambridge Art Association, New Art Center and a private club in Boston.<br />
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New Art Center has a wonderful large studio space. With a full house of 12 students we still had plenty of room to work.<br />
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Many artists embrace the versatility of watercolors and the value of doing a black and white painting. Another fun workshop was my first <i>Embrace the Sketchbook</i> at Cambridge Art Association. See my <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8344030534647796235#editor/target=post;postID=2766672966598931412;onPublishedMenu=template;onClosedMenu=template;postNum=2;src=postname">post</a> Thursday, February 21st. This is a class I hope to expand on and teach again</div>
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Alchemy of Color I and II are challenging yet rewarding classes based on the feedback from many artists who ave taken these classes. I teach the properties of color and the magic of mixing in Alchemy I. In the next session, Alchemy of Color II, we explore color in depth putting many of the principles to practice by painting a still life each week. Homework is always assigned.<br />
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Endings are bittersweet for me. While I am looking forward to spending time in my studio, I will miss the many wonderful artists I had the opportunity to work with. Each artist brought a unique voice as well as an inspiring drive to pursue their art. I am grateful to all of the artists who enrolled in my classes and the time we shared pushing paint. Thank you!<br />
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<i>The Essence of Abstraction</i> show, currently on view at <a href="http://www.powersgallery.com/">Powers Gallery</a>, continues to draw new art collectors. I am happy to report that Powers Gallery has found new homes for three more of my paintings. <br />
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My paintings explore the fragility and emotional anatomy of memory. I am intrigued by how memory has many forms from persistent vividness to fleeting passages to total loss. Memory has no physicality: we cannot hold it in our hands yet we carry it with us. It has no weight yet can weigh us down. We bury it deep inside until a scent, a voice or place conjures it's power to rise. This exploration of memory is a very personal journey so having interested collectors of my work is a high honor. <br />
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Thank you Powers Gallery and collectors. I am exciting these three paintings have found new homes.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last Thursday, Valentine's Day, I taught a workshop at <a href="http://www.cambridgeart.org/exhibits/">Cambridge Art Association's</a> Kathryn Schultz Gallery in Cambridge, MA. <i>Embrace the Sketchbook</i> workshop compliments the current exhibit <i>This is How it Starts </i>showcasing 23 artists sketchbooks. I had the honor of jurying this show (please see prior blog post). Do see this new exhibit as it is very inspiring. </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">The sketchbook is a wonderful tool in any studio practice to improve creativity</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">, </span><span style="background-color: white;">explore ideas, stay inspired</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">and motivated. It becomes visual diary committing to paper those ideas rattling in the right brain. We will review some master artists’ sketchbooks (most pretty messy), sketchbook options and experiment with a variety of materials from a simple pencil to markers, paint and collage. Through exercises students can engage in the process of playing as it is the beginning stage of creativity allowing more risk taking since a “finished” piece is not the goal here. At the end of the workshop artist may find some gems to explore further in their art practice.</span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">“The portable studio,” is how Richard Diebenkorn defined his sketchbook. Andrew Wyeth referred to his sketches as his “messy side” and debated letting them out of the studio. A sketchbook is a pad or book of paper for drawing according to the Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary. In the hands of an artist these blank sheets of paper are transformed into personal artistic meditations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">In a first ever exhibit <i>This is How it Starts </i>we enter the inner sanctum of private scribbles, exploration of ideas and celebration of play by 24 talented artists. Each has a distinctive and personal process chosen from a wide variety of materials and techniques. The interplay of the conscious line to sub-conscious doodles meld as this ritual is practiced. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">The hands-on craft of creativity is evident, as is the innate curiosity to experiment and the capacity to wonder in each artists’ mark-making. H</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">ere we witness the endeavors of form, shape, and line as well as circling in on intriguing projects.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">As artists we spend inordinate amounts of solo time mysteriously working in our studios. Yet we share a strong need to engage with other creatives. In this exhibit the sketchbooks are linked by the process and motivation as artists commit ideas to paper. And each in turn unveils the mystery by welcoming the viewer to peek through the keyhole of the studio door. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">It was years after Diebenkorn’s death that his wife Phyllis decided his 29 sketchbooks should be shared with the public. I thank all the artists who courageously reveal their sketchbooks for this exhibit. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Martha Wakefieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09594794744474194345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344030534647796235.post-30814450867414422632019-01-31T08:15:00.000-08:002019-01-31T08:15:07.293-08:00NEW HOMES<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://powersgallery.com/">Powers Gallery</a> has already sold two of my paintings in the current show <i>The Essence of Abstraction. </i>The show opened last Saturday 1/26 with an afternoon reception that was well attended with a steady flow of art collectors, friends, family, and other artists. </div>
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It is a powerful show with a talented group of artists working across the media spectrum and offering colorful expressive work. The exhibit runs until March 9th. Gallery hours are Tuesday - Saturday from 10 AM - 6 PM at 144 Great Road (Rte 2A), Acton, MA.</div>
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These paintings above are recent. I am now exploring cold wax medium and oil and I am loving the versatility of this medium. Other media included in these are India ink, crayon, graphite and pencil. The series continues to explore the fragility of memory, a theme I have been working with for a few years now. Intrigued by how memory can be ethereal to truly weighted, this medium allows me to explore memory's transient nature. </div>
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I am grateful to Larry Powers and his staff for supporting my art and to the collectors who have invited my work into their home. Thank you!</div>
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Martha Wakefieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09594794744474194345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344030534647796235.post-7170061558734998312019-01-18T13:05:00.000-08:002019-01-18T13:05:11.010-08:00NEW SHOW<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I am happy to announce that I will have paintings in <a href="http://powersgallery.com/">Powers Gallery</a> new show <i>The Essence of Abstraction</i> opening Saturday, January 26, 2019. This exhibit will run through to March 9th. I will be joining artists: Charlie Bluett, Kathy DeFlice-Secor, Robin Remick, Fran Busse, Ellen Rolli, Jan McElhinny, Iris Marcus, Pat Gerkin, Elizabeth Ahern, & Joe McCarthy.<br />
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Powers Gallery is located at 144 Great Road (rte 2A), Acton, MA. Telephone is 978-263-5105. For more information click this <a href="http://powersgallery.com/">link</a>. Stop in next Saturday from 3-6 PM, have a glass of wine, meet the artists and enjoyed a visual feast of contemporary art. </div>
Martha Wakefieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09594794744474194345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344030534647796235.post-4649848608665469972019-01-16T14:45:00.000-08:002019-01-16T14:45:34.433-08:00BREATHING INTO 2019<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Its unbelievable today is already the 16th of January. My Wild Beauty show has been up for that long. Last Friday night was the reception at <a href="http://shebreathesbalance.com/">SheBreathes Balance and Wellness Studio</a> in Walpole, MA. I had a fabulous evening greeting old friends, family, former students and meeting many new acquaintances. Seeing the paintings through others' eyes is a rewarding experience for any artist. And catching up with everyone in colorful setting on a cold winter night of a new year was priceless. </div>
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The show will be on display through this month. Gallery hours are Mondays & Fridays 10-1 PM, Wednesday 10-12 PM, and open for viewing during scheduled events. The show can also be seen by appointment by contacting Beth Knaus at bethknaus@comcast.net.<br />
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Many thanks to everyone who came Friday night! And to Jennifer Gulbrand, owner and creator of SheBreathes Balance and Wellness Studio; her husband Dave, art & lighting installer extraordinaire & musician; and Beth Knaus, gallery curator and owner of <a href="http://thatsaspade.com/">That's a Spade</a>.</div>
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Martha Wakefieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09594794744474194345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344030534647796235.post-26005614260592986022018-12-28T10:13:00.000-08:002018-12-28T10:13:10.736-08:00WILD BEAUTY<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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2019 is starting fresh with new paintings from my <i><a href="http://www.marthawakefield.com/wild-beauty.html">Wild Beauty</a></i> series hanging in the beautifully appointed <a href="https://shebreathesbalance.com/">SheBreathes Balance and Wellness Studio</a> in Walpole, MA. I am very happy to be showing here again as well as launching the new year with a new show. In 2016 my Slip series were exhibited when Jennifer Gulbrand launched this business.<br />
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SheBreathes Balance and Wellness Studio is the brainchild of <a href="http://shebreathesbalance.com/our-story/">Jennifer Gulbrand</a> and her goal is to create a safe space for all women, all ages, advocating education, empowerment, balance and nurturing self-care, support and sisterhood to navigate the world. <br />
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In this exhibit I have 9 paintings, some created in the last month for this show. Hanging the show on Wednesday afternoon was the first time I was able to see all the work in one space and breathe a sigh of relief!<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Friday, January 11th from 7-8:30 PM the studio is hosting an artist's reception. </span><span style="text-align: left;">The address is 85 West Street, 2nd floor, Walpole, MA 02081. 508-243-7211. Parking is across the street from the large construction of the neighboring building and there is a walk way to the 85 West's entrance between the two buildings. Also there is additional parking on the right at 55 West Street just before the 85 West street building. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Please join us, experience this lovely space and see some new paintings of my </span><span style="text-align: left;"><i>Wild Beauty </i>landscapes capturing the importance of the world, mysterious, ancient, yet reborn constantly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">non-realistic ways. Master light, shade, perspective and composition. Using acrylics, explore graphic language through a series of exercises and demos and studying the works of master artists. Work from a still life each week, honing skills to strengthen your own work and enhance your unique voice—all in a supportive, creative environment. Good for beginners as well as experienced artists. <i>Limit 10 students </i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And at the New Art Center I have been invited to teach a 1-day workshop: <a href="https://newartcenter.org/index.php/product/dynamic-color-expressive-painting-workshop-saturday-martha-wakefield/">Dynamic Color & Expressive Painting</a>. This will be a landscape based workshop. </span><br />
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Saturday on the first day of December I delivered new paintings to <a href="http://powersgallery.com/">Powers Gallery</a></div>
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Five are mixed media on birch panels framed in black floaters. They measure 6" x 6" to 8" x 8" panels - small and colorful work. The media is cold wax, oil, graphite, India Ink & crayon. These are part of my <i>Memory Vessels</i> series. And cold wax is a new medium for me and I am loving its versatility. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Along with those I also delivered nine 10" x 10" matted paintings, also mixed media on Arches oil paper. The paintings measure 5.5" square and are matted with 6 ply archival mat & backing board. (Note the color of the mat is not color correct as this is leaning towards yellow.) These paintings I did in June when I was an artist in residence in France. </span></div>
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This is one of the paintings on panel, titled <i>Mixing Memory & Desire, </i>so<i> </i>inspired by a T.S Eliot poem. The new work has not been added to my website yet. That is another project. However you can see these paintings at <a href="http://powersgallery.com/">Powers Gallery</a> in Acton, MA. Their hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM. The telephone number is 978-263-5105. In the meantime more small works are in process and progressing. </div>
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