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November 2011 – Miniature Paintings
In the display case at the Chelmsford Library, are some of my miniature acrylic paintings, all winter scenes. They will be there throughout the holidays, November-January. (See the library’s web site for a photograph of the display.)
November 2011 – Upcoming Shows
The " ‘Scene’ at the Farmers' Market" exhibit of artwork that was created at or inspired by the Chelmsford Farmers Market this summer and fall, is being held at the Chelmsford Library now through November 28. The Opening Reception is Sat. Nov. 5, 2:00 to 4:00. I have six paintings in this show – please stop in and see them! One of my paintings may be viewed on my Facebook page.
The exhibit of some of my favorite acrylic paintings has been installed at The Summer Place Retirement Community in Chelmsford at 20 Summer Street (off Rte 129). Stop by and see it anytime now through the end of December. A reception will be held on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2:00 to 4:00, with refreshments provided courtesy of The Summer Place. I would love to see you there!
In December, I will have three new paintings at the Chelmsford Art Society’s annual Holiday Members Show in the Chelmsford Library. The Opening Reception will be on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2:00 to 4:00 complete with live music and refreshments. I hope I will see you there! The paintings may also be viewed during regular library hours until the end of December.
Autumn 2011 – Update
Autumn – my favorite season! This fall has been unusually warm, and the leaves are just starting to show some color; perfect outdoor painting weather. I recently painted with friends at Autumn Hills Orchard in Groton where the apples and pears are abundant, and the mountain views are spectacular. We also painted at Great Brook Farm State Park in Carlisle – and enjoyed pumpkin ice cream at their ice cream stand!
Beaver Brook’s annual Fall Festival and Art Exhibit in Hollis, NH had many beautiful paintings and photographs exhibited. The show included three of my paintings: “Duck House at Beaver Brook”, “Witch’s Haunt” and “Swamplands”.
“Scene at the Farmers’ Market” is an upcoming exhibit of artwork that was created at or inspired by the Chelmsford Farmers Market this summer and fall, and I will have several paintings on display there. I hope to see you at the Opening Reception on Nov. 5 (2:00-4:00). The show will be in the Adams Library in Chelmsford until Tuesday, Nov. 28.
I am busy preparing for a solo exhibit, November through December, at The Summer Place in Chelmsford.
Please stop in at The Floral Arts Gallery in Westford and see the new artwork that I recently delivered!
Summer 2011 – Update
My exhibit this spring at the Epsom, NH Public Library was very successful. A big thank you to everyone who visited the show – I hope you all enjoyed it! Your support and interest are very much appreciated.
It’s been a great summer for painting outdoors – and indoors! Lots of beautiful days – sunny, hot, rainy, too humid - we’ve had lots of variety! The group of artists I paint with doesn’t meet quite weekly in the summer (we all have busy schedules), but you can watch some of us painting at the Chelmsford Farmers Market this summer on Thursday afternoons, from 2:00 – 6:00 pm.
The Chelmsford Art Society’s annual July 4th Festival was held in a different locale this year, All Saints Church, due to renovations at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts (the old Chelmsford Town Hall). Three of my paintings were exhibited during the festival, and later at the Chelmsford Library for the entire month of July: “Insouciance,” “At The Gallery” and “Untitled.”
I currently have an acrylic painting, “Twilight Awakening II” on display in the Fitchburg Art Museum’s Annual Regional Art Show, until September 4, 2011. Another painting, “Morning Light (Haybales),” which was not accepted into the FAM’s show (!) will be on display in the Salon des Refuses at the Design at 639 Gallery, at 639 Main St., Fitchburg, until September 3, 2011. This small gallery has a lot of really cool stuff in it and is well worth checking out!
Upcoming Events include: look for my paintings at Beaver Brook’s annual Fall Festival and Art Exhibit (“Nature Beckons”), which will be held on September 24 and 25 in Hollis, NH; in November, I will have several paintings included in an exhibit of artwork that was created at or inspired by the Chelmsford Farmers Market this summer and fall (the show will be displayed in the Chelmsford Public Library); and during November and December, I will be having a solo exhibit at The Summer Place in Chelmsford.
Don’t forget to drop in at The Floral Arts Gallery in Westford to see ongoing exhibits of my paintings and those of other talented local artists. In addition, you can see some of my paintings on Facebook (on my professional page, Nan Quintin, please click “like”). Also, check out Chelmsford Arts Group on Facebook to see additional arts information in and around the Chelmsford area. Enjoy!
April 2011 – Spring Exhibit in Epsom NH
I have been really busy lately – finishing paintings and framing them in preparation for my exhibit this spring at the Epsom, NH Public Library. The back roads to Epsom are really scenic (just ignore all the barns that collapsed over the winter!) and the Epsom Library is easy to find – it is right on Route 4. The show dates are April 16 to May 28, 2011; the library is open Mon-Thurs. 10-7 and Sat. 9-1. The Opening Reception is Saturday, April 16 from 1:00 to 3:00. Hope to see you there!
I recently exhibited two of my paintings in the Westford Regional Art Exhibit (“Serenity”, and “Spirit Tree”). This show is always well organized and well attended, with a large variety of artwork that is fun to peruse.
We had a really long, cold and snowy winter – even for New England! It was a real “cabin fever reliever” to get together with my wonderful painting group weekly at The Floral Arts Gallery in Westford.
Hope you are enjoying the warm weather!
January 2011 – Happy New Year!
I hope you all enjoyed the holiday season, the time outside of time. The Solstice has been celebrated for thousands of years, all across the world. We all like seeing the days get longer! (-: The Solstice festivities (feasting, gift-giving, celebration, community, reflections on the past year and plans for the new year) are all good - what a great, inclusive holiday! After the end-of-year-busyness is a quiet time for me when I can more easily focus on painting. Let it snow!
This winter I will be meeting more or less weekly with a group of friends to do some watercolor painting together. We get inspiration, support and energy from each other; and it’s fun!
Two of my paintings are currently being exhibited in the Chelmsford Art Society show at the Chelmsford Library until January 21. Don’t miss this show - there are a lot of great paintings there; the CAS membership includes a lot of very talented artists.
I am painting and preparing for a solo art exhibit this spring at the Epsom, NH Public Library. The show will be April 16 to May 28, 2011. Save the date –the Opening Reception is Saturday, April 16 from 1:00 to 3:00. Hope to see you there!
Keep warm.
October 2010 – Happy Autumn!
Has this been a hot summer – or what!!! I hope you enjoyed the unusual abundance of sunny New England days. The pond at the farm is totally dry, and has been since early August (which has made it hard to water my large vegetable garden!). It was a very poor haying season - the second cutting was virtually nonexistent. I am really looking forward to some serious rain.
A number of my fall paintings are on display at the Floral Arts Gallery in Westford. Stop in and see them! This charming gallery is a must-see.
The annual Beaver Brook Fall Festival in Hollis, NH is October 2 & 3 (Sat & Sun, 10:00-5:00); it has three of my paintings in the art exhibit in their wonderful old barn at Maple Hill Farm. They have lots of events going on during the weekend, check out their web site for more information. Beaver Brook This is one of my favorite hiking areas and has been the inspiration for a number of my paintings.
I have painted several times en plein air at the Chelmsford Farmers’ Market this year, along with other members of the Chelmsford Art Society. Our paintings will be in an exhibit entitled “Seen at the Farmers’ Market”, at the old Chelmsford Town Hall November 7 - 28 (open Sundays 2-4 pm). Chelmsford Center for the Arts.
I recently exhibited at the Covered Bridge Festival in Pepperell, to celebrate the Opening of the new covered bridge. This is a beautiful bridge, if you haven’t seen it yet, it is a spectacular view against the autumn foliage! I am fortunate to live less than a quarter of a mile from it. There is a new park next to it where one can walk around and take pictures of this historic area. I have note cards for sale in boxed sets of three Pepperell scenes, including the old covered bridge, at the nearby Covered Bridge Country Store.
Grotonfest this year was on a beautiful day in September and it was very well attended. I did a demonstration of plein air painting there. My booth was next to the old Legion Hall, so I painted a picture of that building, with other vendors and patrons in the foreground.
This fall finds me and my fellow local artists once again attending the advanced watercolor workshop with Nancy Russo in Westford. It is always enjoyable and inspiring to paint with other artists, especially while learning new watercolor techniques – of which there is apparently no end!
July 2010 – Thank You & Exhibit Updates
Thank you to everyone who has attended my art exhibit at The Floral Arts Gallery in Westford. It is my pleasure to share my artwork with you and I appreciate your interest! The exhibit has been extended and will be on view throughout July.
The annual Chelmsford Art Society’s July 4th art show had three of my paintings in it, “Railroad Square, Pepperell”, “Up North”, and “Full Moon Over Camden, Maine”. The Chelmsford Center for the Arts currently has two of my paintings, “Solidarity,” and “Long May It Wave” in their “Sweet Land of Liberty" show July 2 through August 1. This show is in the old Chelmsford Town Hall, and is open Sundays 2-4 pm, and Thursdays 2-6 pm during the Chelmsford Farmers’ Market. I will paint en plein air at the Chelmsford Farmers’ Market during some Thursdays this summer, with other members of the Chelmsford Art Society. The paintings will be exhibited late this fall.
I currently have a watercolor painting, “After the Gloaming” on display in the Fitchburg Art Museum’s Regional Art Show, until September 5, 2010. “Camper Bear” will be on display at the Design at 639 Gallery, at 639 Main St., Fitchburg, also until September 5, 2010.
I recently went to Maine for a 3-day water-media workshop with artist Carlton Plummer. It was held at the Harlow gallery in Hallowell Maine where he was having an impressive 50-year retrospective of his artwork. I enjoyed it and I learned a lot; it was fun to try some new techniques. In addition, I visited his studio and gallery in Boothbay Maine before returning home, and also enjoyed seeing his wife Joan’s artwork and his son Gerry’s stone sculptures.
Looking forward to some cooler weather! I will be at Grotonfest this year. I will have my booth set up and I will be painting there. It will be held on September 11, 2010 (rain date is Sept. 12).
May 2010 - Update
The weather has been great and I have been able to paint outdoors! I am getting ready for an upcoming show. In June, I will be having a solo art exhibit of acrylic and watercolor paintings at The Floral Arts Gallery in Westford (129 Littleton Rd/ Rte 110). I would love to have you stop by and enjoy a roomful of my artwork!
The Opening Reception for this art exhibit is from 3:00 to 6:00 on Thursday, June 3, 2010. Everyone is invited! The show runs from June 1-25 and is open to the public during Floral Art's regular business hours (Mon-Fri 9:00 - 5:30; Sat 9:00 - 3:00).
April 2010 - April Flowers
A floral-themed art exhibit, “TheCCA in Bloom,” is presently at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts. One of my watercolors, “Garden Pathway” is on exhibit there. The CCA is located in the Old Town Hall at 1A North Road in Chelmsford, MA. Show dates are April 9 through May 2; the Gallery is open Sundays, 2:00 – 4:00, and the first Friday of each month, 5:30 – 7:30. Click on above link to view upcoming exhibits at the CCA.
On display at The Floral Arts Gallery on Rte 110 in Westford, are some of my spring-themed paintings. Come visit this charming gallery!
I am currently working on a series of local Pepperell scenes. One of these acrylic paintings: “Railroad Square, Pepperell”, which includes the town clock and Kemp’s Service Station, was exhibited in March at the annual Westford Regional Art Exhibit. I recently completed a spring scene of one of Pepperell’s brick schoolhouses: “Schoolhouse District Number 4”, which was built in 1750. Currently I am working on another brick building: “Schoolhouse District Number 3”, which was built in 1844. In my spare time, I am also working on some new watercolors.
February 2010 - Cupcake Anyone?!
If you missed the Great Chelmsford Cupcake Festival on February 13, you can still see the great Cupcake Art Exhibit! It is in the Old Town Hall at 1A North Road in Chelmsford, MA. This event is sponsored by the Chelmsford Center for the Arts.
My painting, “Kick Ass Cupcake” is on display until March 6, 2010. It was inspired by a treat brought home for me by my daughter last year from a bakery in Somerville, named (what else?) Kick Ass Cupcakes. Kick Ass Cupcakes. The bakery uses “only the best all natural ingredients” - these are not your average cupcakes!
Exhibit dates are February 13 – March 6, 2010.
February 2010 - Solo Exhibit at the Chelmsford Town Offices
On display from January 25 through February 26, 2010, will be a solo exhibit of watercolor and acrylic paintings at the Chelmsford Town Offices, located at 50 Billerica Road (Rte. 129) in Chelmsford. These paintings include a selection of New England landscapes and still life arrangements. The exhibit space covers three floors, and is coordinated by the Chelmsford Art Society. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 – 4:00 Town of Chelmsford Offices.
Don’t forget to visit The Floral Arts Gallery on Rte 110 in Westford, where I currently have paintings in a group show that has a winter theme. Additionally, I have note cards for sale at The Covered Bridge Store in Pepperell.
Lots of snow and cold weather so far this winter! I am enjoying the New England weather from inside as I paint in my newly refinished and snug studio, not too far from the woodstove…
Happy painting!
through February 26, 2010.
October 2009 - Autumnal Happenings
A big thank you to everyone who attended the Opening of my art show, “New England Scenes,” at the Lawrence Library in Pepperell on Oct. 10! It was great to see you all and I appreciate your interest. The show has been extended and now runs through Nov. 19. Included in the show are some of my miniature paintings. They are in the display case in the lobby, across from the front desk. With them is some general information about miniature art and miniature art societies. The library and art gallery are open Tues-Thurs. 10-8; Fri. 10-5; Sat 10-4; closed on Sun. and Mon. The library is located at 15 Main St (Rte. 113) in Pepperell.
My apologies to those who looked for me at Grotonfest this year. Due to the rainy weekend of Oct. 3 & 4, Grotonfest was postponed to Oct. 10 – the day of the Opening at the library - and I was unable to attend.
I have several new paintings at the Gallery at Floral Arts in Westford on exhibit to celebrate the fall season. There are additional artists exhibiting their work, including the owner/resident artist, Georgia Spanos. The gallery is located at 129 Littleton Rd (Rte 110) in Westford, MA, across from the technical high school. If you have not yet seen this gallery, I assure you it is worth visiting!
I had a great time and I learned a lot at the week-long watercolor workshop with Tony Couch this summer in Turners Falls, MA. He is an excellent instructor with many years of experience. His teaching included solid design principles and a boldness of approach. I highly recommend Tony’s workshop, as well as his book “Watercolor: You Can Do It” which is available through his website.
Groton Community School Home Tours Art Fair will be my next event. It is in Groton on Rte. 119 on Sat. Nov. 21 (snow date is Sun. Nov. 22). I will be selling note cards and paintings at the school from 9:00 to 1:00.
Thank you for visiting my web site. I hope you are enjoying the beautiful fall foliage this year!
Pictures of the “New England Scenes” art exhibit at the Lawrence Library:
