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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:
July 2009 – Ah, Summer!
Look for my paintings in the following exhibits this summer:
“Memorial Day”, “Truck Show”, and “Camper Bear”, exhibited at the Chelmsford Art Society’s 4th of July Festival, Chelmsford, will be at the Chelmsford Library until July 29.
July through September: “Calm Before a Storm”, “Deep Woods Mushrooms”, “Tete a Tete”, “Beaver Brook September”, “Monhegan Island Lighthouse”, “Moored”, “Rain on Mt. Kearsarge”, ”Rainy Day in Maine” “Stalwart Pillar in Ohio” and “3 Dancing Leaves” at Gallery at Floral Arts – a new gallery at 129 Littleton Road in Westford, MA.
June 28 to September 6: “Solidarity” at the Fitchburg Art Museum’s annual regional art exhibit, in Fitchburg.
July 18 to September 5: “Front Stoop, Autumn” at the Design at 639 Gallery, at 639 Main St., Fitchburg www.designat639.com
I am looking forward to a week-long watercolor workshop with Tony Couch this summer in Turner Falls, MA.
If you are looking for me, I will be outside painting somewhere!
Fall 2009 Plans
Beaver Brook Fall Festval, Hollis NH Sept. 26-27 and Oct 3-4 (12:00 – 5:00)
Lawrence Library: Solo Exhibit, Pepperell MA October 10 to November 7. Opening is Saturday, October 10 (12:00 – 2:00) See you there! www.lawrencelibrary.org
Grotonfest, Groton MA Sat. Oct. 3 (10:00 to 5:00)
Groton Community School Home Tours, Groton MA Sat. Nov 21 (snow date is Sun. Nov. 22). Note that I will be in the school building itself this year, so look for me when picking up your tickets for the tour!
April 2009 – Winter Painting, 2009 Exhibit Schedule
My winter painting season was very productive this year. I was able to do a lot of painting, thanks especially to all the snowy, cold weather! I am enjoying an ongoing Advanced Watercolor workshop with Nancy Russo in Westford. Nancy is an exceptional instructor who is highly qualified and has many years of experience. Each week we are exposed to new ideas and new ways of thinking about painting. I plan to continue taking workshops and learning as I don’t believe anyone can ever know all there is to know about painting. And now that spring is finally here, I am eager to get outside and do some plein air painting.
My 2009 exhibiting schedule started with the Westford Regional Art Exhibit, March 27-29. The two paintings I exhibited were “Twilight Awakening” (acrylic) and “Evening’s Praise” (watercolor).
2009 Exhibit Schedule
December 2008 - Most Popular and Groton Homes
I have had an interesting autumn this year! I exhibited in the September/October agricultural exhibit at Ken's Cafe in Westford. At this exhibit my painting "The Garden Party" (pictured below) was voted "Most Popular". Sadly a few weeks later I learned that the restaurant Ken's Cafe was closing, so unfortunately my work will not be available to view there in the future.
Also this fall I participated in the Groton/Dunstable Open Homes Tour, sponsored by Groton Community School. This year my booth was held within one of the homes.
I am currently preparing for a productive winter.
September 2008
Grotonfest 2008 was even more successful than 2007! Thank you to everyone who visited my booth and looked at or bought my artwork. I hope to see you again soon!
Three of my paintings were exhibited in September at The Beaver Brook Association's Annual Fall Art Festival in Hollis, NH: "Beaver Brook in September", "Snow Squall at Beaver Brook" and "Snow Squall Coming, Pepperell, MA".
I will be exhibiting two paintings at the Groton Grange Agricultural Show over Columbus Day weekend, October 11, 12 & 13. An artists' reception will be held on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 2-6 PM. The exhibit hours on Saturday and Monday are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The historic Groton Grange No. 7 is located at 80 Champney Street in Groton. Paintings on display will be "Weatherman" and "Windrows".
Currently, I have three paintings on display at Ken's American Cafe in Littleton for their "Agrarian New England" exhibit during the months of September and October: "Hay Day", "Garden Party" and "Garden Shed".
On October 18 & 19, I will have a booth at the 3rd Annual Hollis Fine Art Festival in Hollis, NH. Hours are 10:00 to 4:00. The festival is held rain or shine, and is at Nichols Field on Depot Road.
The Groton Community School will be hosting their annual Home Tours and Artisans Sale on Saturday, November 22 (snow date Sunday, Nov. 23). I will have note cards and artwork on sale in one of the homes - not sure which one at this time!
June 2008
I am exhibiting two watercolor paintings at Gallery One in Nashua from June 14 to September 6, 2008. The show theme is “Around the World”, and is sponsored by the Nashua Area Artists Association. The two paintings are: “Lake Powell, Utah (1) and “Lake Powell, Utah (2)”.
I am exhibiting a trompe l'oeill acrylic painting entitled "Kitchen Guides" at the Fitchburg Art Museum from June 22 to September 7, 2008.
The Chelmsford Art Society's 4th of July Festival will include three acrylic paintings: "The Confidant", "Pan's Window", and "Cat Tails".
Ken's Cafe in Littleton will be displaying five watercolors, "The Groton Town Hall", "The Groton Public Library", "The Old 5 & 10-cent Store", "The Old Moison's Hardware Store" and "The Williams Barn" in their "Historic New England" event during the months of July and August.
Look for my paintings and notecards at two Farmers Market this summer:
- Groton MA - Fridays 3:00 to 7:00 pm from July 11 to October 10, 2008
- Pepperell MA - Saturdays 9:00 to 1:00 pm from July 12 to October 4, 2008
May 2008 - Gallery One & Ken's Café
I am exhibiting three paintings at Gallery One in Nashua during the month of May. The show theme is “Garden Party”, and is sponsored by the Nashua Area Artists Association. The three paintings are: “Weatherman,” “Summer Squash God” and “Garden Party.”
Garden Party Paintings at Gallery One!
Also, look for mypaintings in Ken’s Café in Littleton during the months of May and June. The show theme is “On Vacation in New England”. Paintings to look for: “Calm Before a Storm,” “Maine Morning,” “Good Morning, Maine!” and “Motel Room, Maine.”
April 2008 - On-line Shop is Active
Greeting Cards are now available online! We accept
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It’s been a long, white winter here in New England! The good thing though, is that I was able to get a lot of painting done while watching the beautiful snow fall. I have been very productive, and the new year promises to be a busy one!
Some of my recent paintings have been added in a new tab on my web site: the “Gallery” tab. Not all are currently available online, but if you are interested in having a card or poster made of a particular painting, please contact me.
The most exciting news is that our on-line 'shop' is now active. Check out our Greeting Cards now available for immediate purchase! New designs coming soon.
Recent Exhibit
Two of my acrylic paintings were exhibited in March at the Westford Regional Art Exhibit in Westford: “Buttercups” and “Do Not Crush”.
Upcoming Exhibits and Fairs:
2008 Art Exhibit Schedule
Look for my paintings this year at:
Ken’s American Café, Littleton
- May & June exhibit theme is “Vacation in New England”
- July & August exhibit theme is “Historic New England”
- September & October exhibit theme is “Agrarian New England”
Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg – June 22 to September 7 - annual regional art exhibit
Chelmsford Art Society’s 4th of July Festival, Chelmsford – July 3 & 4
Beaver Brook Fall Festival, Hollis, NH - September
2008 Art Fair Schedule
- Nashua Area Artists Association’s Greeley Park Fair – August 16 & 17
- Grotonfest, Groton – September 20
- Groton Community School Home Tours, Groton – November
- Nashua Area Artists Association Holiday Art Fair at Gallery One, Nashua NH – December
(check back – additional art fairs to be added!)
December 2007 - Gallery One
Thank you to all who attended the Groton Community School Home Tours Event on November 17th. The Artisans Fair was very successful and it was fun to see you there!
I will be exhibiting and selling note cards and artwork at Gallery One in Nashua, NH (5 Pine Street Extension, No. 6 Mill Annex, 2nd Floor) on Saturday, Dec. 8 and Sunday Dec. 9, from 10:00 to 4:00. This event, "The 1st Annual Gallery One Holiday Artisans Market", is hosted by the Nashua Area Artists Association. I was one of "a unique group of applicants" that were selected for this pilot show.
November 2007 - Groton House Tours and Current Exhibits
I will be selling note cards and paintings at the Groton Community School during their Groton House Tours event. Don't miss out! Mark the date down now: Saturday, Nov. 17 (snow date Sun., Nov. 18), from 9:00 to 1:00.
I currently have a painting exhibited at Ken’s American Café in Littleton in their “Winter in New England ” Show (November and December):
As noted on the front page "Four Seasons" note cards and a selection of additional products are now available at Ken’s American Café in Littleton, Doolally in Groton, and The Covered Bridge Country Store in Pepperell .
A reminder also that from July 8th till December 2007 the scarecrow note cards are available at Ken’s American Café in Littleton, MA. Four designs are available individually or in sets of four. Featured images are Cornflower Boo, O That’s Tilly, Cool Dude, and Weatherman.
September 2007 - Exhibits and Grotonfest
I am currently exhibiting two paintings in the Beaver Brook Annual Fall Art Show in Hollis, NH.
This adds the following to my juried exhibits for 2007 to date:
Beaver Brook, Annual Fall Art Show, Hollis, NH (September)
- “Maine Morning”
- “Storm over Mount Sunapee”
On the 22nd of September 2007, I participated in Grotonfest 2007. This was my first appearance at an art show selling cards, prints and original paintings and I am happy to report that it was a successful endeavour! Check back for details on our next public event. Additionally, until our website ordering form is on-line, feel free to e-mail me directly if you have a purchasing inquiry.
Our booth at Grotonfest!
Photography by Pat Fleischauer
July 1st 2007 - Current Exhibitions
I currently have paintings exhibited at the Fitchburg Art Museum’s Annual Art Exhibit, Fitchburg, MA and Ken’s American Café’s Americana Show, Littleton, MA.
My watercolor painting, “Looking Back”, won second place in the Chelmsford Art Society’s 4th of July Festival, in the professional level “Artwork under Glass" division.
Juried exhibits for 2007 to date include the following:
Fitchburg Art Museum, 72nd Annual Regional Exhibit, Fitchburg, MA (June – September)
- “Strawberry Surprise!”
Chelmsford Art Society, 4th of July Festival, Chelmsford, MA (July)
- “Looking Back” [second place winner]
- “Hay Day”
- “Cornflower Boo!”
Ken's American Café, Littleton, MA
New England Flowers Show (January – February)- “Pink Daffodils”
Water in New England Show (March – June)- “Reflecting”
Americana Show (July and August)- “O That’s Tillie”
- “Ohio Barn”
Parish Center for the Arts, Annual Regional Art Exhibit, Westford, MA (April)
- “Gold in the Morning”
- “Good Morning Maine!”
Look for my paintings in these 2007 upcoming shows:
Grotonfest, Groton, MA (September)Beaver Brook, Fall Art Show, Hollis, NH (September)Archived News Items
June 2007