VERMONT STUDIO CENTER

I am at Vermont Studio Center for the month.  The day after arrival (sunday) I spent organizing my studio space and walking around the town of Johnson.  I feel very fortuante to be here in Vermont with a wonderful group of artists from around the world.

ROCKS & PILING II

ROCKS & PILINGS II
oil/canvas

My painting, Rocks & Pilings II, has been selected for an upcoming show at Belmont Gallery of Art.  This is oil on canvas 12 x 12 and was painted this summer plein air while in Stonington, Maine.  The new exhibit is titled Memories and opens November 1st.  This is my first time showing at this gallery - a wonderful exhibit space with a very supportive staff.   

SUMMER ROAD

SUMMER ROAD
oil on panel

Summer Road I painted this past July while spending a week in Stonington, Maine, a favorite place of mine.  It is by the lily pond, a magical spot of ever changing moods and colors as the lily pads open and close, and where the road bends around the water to eventually disappear into the woods of  pointed pines.

In August I delivered this painting and others to Hope Gallery in Bristol, Rhode Island.  Hope Gallery has represented me for three years now.  Saturday, Anita Trezvant, the owner, call with the good news of this selling.  It is sweet to know one's work has found a new home. 

PAINT IN SERIES CLASS

My class on working in series starts next week at Concord Art Association in Concord, MA.  Here are the details below from the Concord Art Association class bulletin.  I hope you can join me!

WORKING IT OUT . . . PAINTING A MEANINGFUL SERIES (Watermedia)
All Levels

6 Week Class:
Wednesday, September 19 – October 24
10:00AM – 2:00PM

Develop your graphic language by creating a series. In this class you will learn how to create a comprehensive body of work that explores an idea, form, visual sensation or feeling. The goal is to explore and expand on a concept through variation on a theme allowing you to develop a more personal expression and signature style.

Students will do painting exercises to support the process of creating a series. The class will also study examples of series painted by the great artists. Each session will end with a critique and class discussion. To see Martha’s work go to www.marthawakefield.com.

$250 M $300 NM

To register please call 978-369-2578, or email education@concordart.org, or online at www.concordart.org

Concord Art Association 37 Lexington Road Concord, MA

MOST EXPERIMENTAL



Slip # 7
acrylic/canvas
18 x 18


My painting, Slip # 7, just returned from the 15th Annual International Society of Acrylic Painters Exhibition in Paso Robles, California.  I was unpacking the box today and open the envelope to discover that this painting had won a prize in the show.  This was awarded the ISEA Exchange Award for "Most Experimental!"  Needless to say...I am estactic over this wonderful surprise.  And very grateful to ISEA who sponsored this award  and to the Juror Katherine Chang Lui. 

LAST SLIP

watercolor
30 x 22

This is my last slip painting I did while in Maine  It is one I do not like, it needs to be re worked, and yet I may just leave it.  Since painting this slip I started moving in a new direction.  That transition produced some bad paintings but I think making some bad paintings is worthwhile if they present ideas for a new series. 

TEACHING THIS FALL



watercolor, graphite
30 x 22


I am very excited to report that I will be teaching a class this fall at Concord Art Association.    This class will be on painting in series - my favorite way to work now.  I have done a series of paintings on houses, scissors and slips and am starting a new series inspired by painting in Maine this summer. 

My Concord Art Association class will be for 6 weeks starting Wednesday, September 19th until October 24th.  It will run from 10 AM - 2 PM with time for lunch of course!  Here is the class description from Concord Art Association's website:

watercolor
30 x 22

Working It Out . . . Painting a Meaningful Series

Martha Wakefield
(Watermedia)
All Levels

Develop your graphic language by creating a series. In this class you will learn how to create a comprehensive body of work that explores an idea, form, visual sensation or feeling. The goal is to explore and expand on a concept through variation on a theme allowing you to develop a more personal expression and signature style. Students will do painting exercises to support the process of creating a series. The class will also study examples of series painted by the great artists. Each session will end with a critique and class discussion. To see Martha’s work go to www.marthawakefield.com.

watercolor, india ink
30 x 22

If you are interested you can register online at Concord Art Association.  I hope you can join me for 6 weeks of painting a series.