More small drawings

From time to time I have been working on the series of small charcoal landscapes I began in August. I now have around thirty of these pieces. About halfway through the series, I reoriented the format from horizontal to vertical and began to explore a shaft of light or emanation rather than the nighttime sky. Here are a few more from the series.  The rest are uploaded under the portfolio "firmament series 2010".



the pathway; charcoal on paper; 8.5 x 7.5 inches




untitled; charcoal on paper; 8.5 x 7.5 inches



Paper exhibition

The graduate works on paper exhibition closes today in New Bedford, MA. The show was a success. We displayed a good mix of what the department as a whole is doing with the medium. Below are some photos of the exhibition for those of you who can't make it out in person.



left to right; Liliya Krys, Claudine Metrick, Alison Lutz



left to right; Mellissa Morris, Hayley Perry, Kim Barry

left to right; Kim Barry, Claudine Metrick

left to right; Kevin Calisto, Mellissa Morris

Paper exhibition

los gemelos; 18 x 18"; mixed media on paper

  This Wednesday I will be installing an exhibition of work from the University of Massachusetts graduate department in Gallery 244 at the Star Store in New Bedford, MA.  The theme is paper - not just works on paper either, but anything on, of, or about paper.  The show will feature work from three fine arts disciplines, painting, printmaking, and drawing.

  Opening reception for the exhibition is Thursday, December 9th from 5 - 7 pm.  The work will only be up for a short while -  one week - so don't miss it.  Click here for more information.

This weekend

selection from the One-Hundred Days project; for sale at the Guyer Art Barn's Miniature Masterpiece show

 
  There is quite a lot going on this weekend for the art-minded in the Massachusetts area.  December brings with it holiday sales for small works of art and I am participating in two of them.  Above Providence Optical Gallery in Providence, RI has its holiday show on display now.  This Saturday, select artworks will be available at 10% off.  The sale will run again on Saturday, December 11th.

  The Miniature Masterpieces show at the Guyer Art Barn opens tomorrow in Hyannis.  All works are under 24 inches in height and width.  The reception will run from 6 to 8 and the Barn is located at 250 South St. in Hyannis, MA.

  Last, the Boston Neo-politan Chamber Orchestra is hosting their Winter Gala in Cambridge tomorrow complete with a silent auction of local artwork.  I donated an oil study of an oriole which is custom framed.  Bidding for my work starts at $125 - tickets are on sale for the event at the door for $25.