Recent work

Turned on its head; 18 x 18"; mixed media

  I am finding my recent work quite hard to photograph.  I began ripping, tearing, and reassembling the paper upon which the painting is made - at times mis-aligning the pieces.  The resulting work looks a bit like a jig-saw puzzle or as I affectionately call them - "franken-paintings".  This method is creating all sorts of issues with shadows and edges as I try to capture images of my work.  Here is one recent piece that photographed without much of a headache.

Opening Reception Tonight!

  

  The Holiday Show at Above Providence Optical Gallery opens tonight!  The gallery is located at 75 Weybosset St. in downtown Providence and will be open from 5:30 - 7:30pm.  On display are a selection of paintings and drawings from local artists.  If you're looking for something unique and handmade for Holiday gift giving or if you just want to check out what artists in the Providence area are making - come visit!

Art in the Windows, Brockton MA

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I will be participating in Art in the Windows - an exhibition program sponsored by the Fuller Craft Museum.  Artists take-over empty storefronts in downtown Brockton, MA for temporary exhibition spaces.  Untitled will be installed this week in time for Brockton's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

BNCO Silent Auction

Oriole; oil on panel; 15 x 15 framed; 2009

 
  This morning I opened my inbox to find that my painting, Oriole, was accepted for inclusion in a charitable Silent Auction for the Boston Neo-politan Chamber Orchestra.  The event is December 4th from 7 - 10  pm at the New School of Music in Cambridge, MA.  Opening bid on this piece - which comes custom framed - will be $125.  Click here for details of the event.

Acrylic painting class now enrolling

  I am running a three-week acrylic painting course at the Fuller Craft Museum this coming December.  The course is four hours long - a great chunk of time for a painting class - scheduled for Saturday from 10 - 2pm.  We will learn basic acrylic painting techniques, color-mixing, and work from still-life set ups to improve our ability to see light and color. Come join us in what will be a great way to spend a winter morning!  Click here for details.

Last week's opening reception

  If you didn't get a chance to make it to the opening of Lines and Forms at Above Providence Optical Gallery, you can follow the link for photos of the event.  click here

Happenings around town

  There is a lot happening for me in the way of exhibitions and classes.  The Providence Optical show, Lines and Forms, opened last week to a good crowd.  The work looks great, if you're in the Providence area, take a walk across the river and check out the lovely abstract drawings of Taleen Batalian and Emily Vickers, as well as my own work.

  The solo show at the Guyer Art Barn comes down this Sunday.  So there's still time to take a look, if you haven't already.  I am getting good feedback about the work and installation.  One artist and teacher at the space told me she feels "enveloped" by the paintings while she works in the gallery - such a good word.

  And last, my Drawing Workshop begins next week at the Fuller Craft Museum.  We will be engaging in some exercises that will push your ability to see and construct form.  And of course, having a great time doing it.  There is still time to sign up - click here.