Looking Backwards, Looking Forwards

without title

2011

acrylic on paper

This is from last May when I took a painting trip to Maine.

I am looking forward to doing that again this year.

From This to That

Got the finishing touches done on this little landscape. I didn't want to change it drastically, I just wanted to accentuate the contrast. I hope I didn't get too fussy.

Post Road Open Show

Young Man, Seated, (detail)

2011

mixed drawing media

This piece has been selected, and given an honorable mention, by juror, Bob Collins of the Danforth Museum at the Open Category Show at the Post Road Art Center, Marlborough, MA.

I just viewed the show on line and am excited to see the works in person.

Opening reception is this Thursday, April 5th from 5:30-8 p.m.

Post Road Art Center

1 Boston Post Road, East

Marborough, MA

508-485-2580

At Luis' Studio

2012

oil on panel

12x9

I had intended to keep this very loose & more abstract,

but on such a small panel, it is hard not to tighten up.

Nevertheless, I'm fairly pleased with it. I think I particularly like the composition of the yellow floor, blue blanket, red pillow and stripey drapes; it gives the whole piece a bit of animation, even with the restful pose.

Art in the Dark

Dominique's Gaze

2012

charcoal

14x11

First of all, don't worry, Domenique, your head is not shaped that way! That is just my distortion, call it poetic license, but that is a bit of your expression.

Well, tonight was pretty funny. Right at the stroke of our GALA Spring Show opening, we had a black out! Art in the Dark. Unfortunate, but we just had to laugh. I felt bad for the musicians, though.

The show will be viewable for two more days, anyway.

I received a couple of ribbons; one for an acrylic painting, and one for an oil.

GALA Spring Art Show

Akimbo in Limbo

2012

24x18

mixed media

Just messing around with a monoprint I never much liked.

But the important thing is: this weekend is the Spring art show for GALA- The Gardner Area League of Artists; three days of art and live music.

The show is a non-juried event, but pieces will be judged, and this time around we've managed to get some rather impressive judges:

Catherine Wilcox-Titus from the gallery at WSU

Eileen Byrne from the Brush Gallery, Lowell and

Jeff Beck from the Fitchburg Art Museum.

The event will be held at the

PACC at 117 Kendall Pond Rd. West, in Gardner, MA

Artists Reception

Friday the 23rd 6-9 p.m. light refreshments and cash bar

Saturday, March 24, 11a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday, March 25, Noon-4 p.m.

As always, the event is free & open to the public.

Fallen Column

2012

24x10x6

clay, sand

almost there.....

2012

7x10

oil

Not quite done, but almost there. I need to let this dry some before I get back into it.

I have been enjoying working small scale.

There is a certain freedom in it.

Asparagus Bunch

2012

10x7

oil

What vegetable or fruit should I try next?

Pair o' Pears

Pear studies

2012

7x10,10x7

oil

I have felt a little artistically adrift since the closing of our show. So rather than nothing, I have been doing these little still life studies. Sort of hackneyed, but better than twiddling my thumbs.

Final Weekend

Transmigration

2012

114 x 32 x 24

hardware cloth, vinyl, strapping tape, wire,

monofilament, mirror, acrylic sheet

This is the final weekend of our show, The Eye is not a Camera, at the Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St., Worcester, MA

Nearly fifty people came for our artist talk last Sunday. This has been a very gratifying experience.

Thank you to everyone who has come to see our work.

Dominique

2012

24x18

graphite on paper

Sprinkler Factory Show Continues

Floating/Falling

2012

72x48

oil on canvas

This Sunday, February 19th from 2-3:30 p.m.

we will be hosting Artist Talks at the Sprinkler Factory Gallery located at 38 Harlow St., Worcester, MA

Hope to see you there!

Listing

2012

78x24

oil on panel

Have a Heart

Conversation Heart

2012

7x5

acrylic

It is almost Valentine's Day, and that means it is time to place your bid on any of a number of small works available at

Post Road Art Center.

This year I have donated three paintings and a photograph.

100% of the price goes to breast cancer research. What a great gift, on so many levels. You can bid online or in person at the gallery.

There will be a closing bid party this Thursday 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Light food, wine, good company, and a great cause.

Give (or keep) an original gift that will not wilt or leave funky water in the bottom of your favorite vase.

To view the art, make a bid, or get more information please visit:

http://www.postroadartcenter.com/Show_of_Hearts_2012_page_1.html

Hope to see you there!

Thank you!!

Opening night was a great success!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to come out to the Sprinkler Factory last Saturday night.

I think I can say, "and a good time was had by all".

The gallery will be open Thursdays 4-8 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays noon-5 p.m. until February 26th.

We will also be hosting an artist talk on the 19th 2-3:30 p.m.

The Eye is Not a Camera

Opening Reception this Saturday

February 4th, 2012

6-9 p.m.

light refreshments and

guitar music by

Peter Clemente

Read the preview in the Worcester Magazine

http://www.worcestermag.com/home/top-stories/The-Sprinklers-gang-of-six-138514344.html

Woman Leaning Against Wall

2011

charcoal

Just another figure study from this past Fall.

I have been so focussed on show preparations that my regular practice has had to take a back seat.

Installation Underway!

Six of us, Worcester area artists, are working wildly to complete installation of our show,

The Eye is not a Camera, opening next Saturday at the Sprinkler Factory, Worcester, MA.

We will be exhibiting sculpture, paintings, installations, and video, all new works with a contemporary and at times conceptual approach in this terrific space.

We are also lucky enough to be joined at our opening by the gifted guitarist, Peter Clemente. http://peterclementemusic.com/

Please accept our invitation to come, enjoy the music, food, wine, and take in our thought provoking art.

The Eye is Not a Camera

February 4th, 2012 6-9 pm

The Sprinkler Factory Gallery

38 Harlow St., Worcester, MA

For more information, please visit our official website

http://eyeisnotacamera.blogspot.com

Back to the Figure

Figure study

2012

24x18

charcoal

2011

6x9

acrylic on paper

I painted this little piece with the intention of putting it up for auction in the annual breast cancer research fundraiser hosted by Post Road Arts Center.

This is a wonderful event that happens just in time for Valentine's Day.

I will post more as the date approaches.

Mean while, work continues on the show: The Eye is not a Camera.

New Upcoming Show at The Sprinkler Factory

work in progress

metal & vinyl

I have been slow getting things posted as I have been working like crazy towards a show opening next month.

I am very excited to be in this group of six artists from the Worcester area.

I will have two large paintings, a sculpture and an installation on exhibit.

The other artists, Christine Croteau, Ted Lilley, Philip Marshall, Lynn Simmons, and Mark Spencer, will also have paintings, sculpture, installations, and video pieces.

I will get the official invite posted here as the date approaches, but mark your calendars now for the February 4th evening opening!

Resolve to try something new

Village

2011

24x18

mixed drawing media

A new year is nearly upon us, and with it new opportunities and experiences open up right before us.

I have been asked to teach a class at the Post Road Art Center!

For my first foray into teaching, I am offering a one-day workshop called Drawing on the Imagination: Experiments in Expressive Drawing.

This will be a lot of fun, non-judgmental, and appropriate for beginners, as well as pros.

Class will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Post Road Art Center, Marlborough, MA.

Visit http://postroadartcenter.com/index.html for more information on this workshop, other class offerings and registration.

Happy Season of Light!

I think I'm done, now...

Waiting

2011

oil

40x30

Okay, so you might recognize this painting. I started it in January, 2011, reworked it a few times and thought I was done. I posted it at that point on February 8th, 2011.

Recently I launched back into it, and I am now much happier with it.

I seem to always need to have a "stewing" period with my paintings, at least the larger ones.

Untitled

2010

10x8

oil on panel

Red Circle, Rising

2011

10x8

encaustic

I find encaustic paintings really hard to photograph. It is so hard to catch the depth of the layers.

Also, you can't smell the beeswax.

So you will just have to see (and sniff) this in person at Post Road Art Center.

Miniature show opens this Thursday, December 13th, 2011

5:30-8:00 p.m.

1 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, MA

On display until December 28th (unless some buys it!)

http://postroadartcenter.com/

Untitled

2011

acrylic

6x6

Rudbeckia

2011

5x7

encaustic

This small painting is going to be for sale at

The Holiday Originals Exhibition & Sale at the Concord Art Association

December 1-22, 2011

Open House: December 4th, 2-4 p.m.

37 Lexington Rd., Concord, MA http://www.concordart.org/ for more information & hours

2011 Winter Sprinkler Factory Exhibition

January Thaw

2011

30x40

oil

No Theme -- No Limits

Juried show of work from Worcester area artists, including my painting, shown here.

Exhibition will run from December 2nd, 2011 through January 14, 2012

at the Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St., Worcester, MA

Please join us for the opening reception:

Saturday, December 3rd from 5-8p.m.

check their website for gallery hours and more information

http://www.sprinklerfactory.com/

Woman with Flower

2011

charcoal

Keeping with the Floral Theme

Hydrangea

2011

5x7

encaustic

Garden in July

2011

7x5

encaustic

This cheery little painting is going in one of those holiday sale/mini art shows that pop up in December.

I'll keep you posted!

On Drawing

Three studies of broken tree trunk.

1,) Charcoal

2,) Graphite

3.) Conte Crayon

This past winter a lovely little Japanese Maple broke under excessive snow weight. I saved the trunk, that to me is very suggestive of the figure. I would like use it to make a sculpture, which is kind of silly; I'm not sure I could improve upon what is already there.

Thought it would be wise to draw from it for a while first. There is no better way to get to know something fully, and learn about yourself in the process, than by drawing.

Inside/Outside

My new studio.

It still leaks, but I am trying to get started working in here, anyhow.

No regrets.

I remain optimistic that a new roof will be in place shortly.

Click on the photo to enlarge, so you can see the fun interplay of reflections. No, the semi is not really parked on the roof. Looks that way though, huh?

Tool

2011

24x18

mixed drawing media

on paper