Salon Des Refuses: 6/7 to 7/28/19
In 1863 the most prestigious exhibition in Paris, the Paris Salon, rejected art work in the new Impressionist style. Manet, Courbet, Whistler and Pissaro were among the rejected artists. In protest they exhibited their work in their own exhibit, the now famous “Salon des Refuses,” which brought their beautiful and innovative work to the public… Continue reading Salon Des Refuses: 6/7 to 7/28/19
Salem Arts Festival: June 7, 8 & 9, 2019
On June 7th – 9th, the 11th annual Salem Arts Festival will present a free celebration of arts, culture, creativity, and community! This popular family-friendly event features over 200 artists and performers and includes a variety of art, music, dance, and theatre performances. Public activities include four performance areas, onsite art-making for all ages, local artisans and… Continue reading Salem Arts Festival: June 7, 8 & 9, 2019
Roots — 5/10 to 5/26/2019
In conjunction with the Salem Arts Festival, Salem Arts Association presents an exhibition exploring the meaning of “Roots”, one of the themes of the Festival. Interpretations include living things and their roots, ancestry, home and country, family and any other creative explorations of this theme. I am excited to have five pieces of artwork juried… Continue reading Roots — 5/10 to 5/26/2019
ART ON THE WALLS: Apr. 26 – Aug. 4, 2019
ReachArts, Swampscott’s Community Art Center, launching a project called ART ON THE WALLS, a 3-month rotating exhibition platform for local artists. Four of my creations have been juried in to the first show for this project. Two of the pieces are mixed media, 13″ x 13″ framed in shadow boxes; and both have won awards in art… Continue reading ART ON THE WALLS: Apr. 26 – Aug. 4, 2019
Members Showcase: Apr. 6-20, 2019
The Salem Arts Association will present their Member Showcase exhibition at Old Town Hall, Salem MA. The opening reception will be held on Friday, April 5 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The guest juror is Kate Luchini, Staff Planner for Art and Culture at City of Salem. I… Continue reading Members Showcase: Apr. 6-20, 2019
CuriousCity Museum Opening March 31, 2019
CuriousCity is a temporary pop-up children’s museum in downtown Peabody that inspires curiosity, a love of learning and the healthy development of children of all abilities, ages 2-10 years old. A children’s museum invites kids to touch, explore, interact and make noise! Museums are awesome places to visit in general, but children’s museums come with the added… Continue reading CuriousCity Museum Opening March 31, 2019
Harbor Sweets Advent Calendar 2019
Harbor Sweets, a woman owned business is located in historic Salem, Massachusetts has been producing the finest handmade chocolates since 1973. They pride themselves on working tirelessly to ensure the best quality product available. Here’s what their catalog says about the Advent Calendar I created for them this year. “Sweet Tidings!” The excitement and bustle of the… Continue reading Harbor Sweets Advent Calendar 2019
Poster for Salem Holiday Artists’ Market
I was very happy to have been commissioned to paint the artwork for the 2018 Salem Holiday Artists’ Market poster. It is a fantasy version of Old Town Hall in Salem on a snowy night, bustling with holiday activity. Little mice can be seen through the illuminated windows and socializing outside the Hall. The real… Continue reading Poster for Salem Holiday Artists’ Market
Grace Gallery: Home
Grace Chapel Art Gallery has challenged artists to create paintings inspired by the theme, Home — a perfect holiday theme. The show will be on display from November 17, 2018 until January 2, 2019 at the gallery at 59 Worthen Road, Lexington, MA. I was delighted to have had two pieces accepted into this juried… Continue reading Grace Gallery: Home
Pieces of Eight Show
The Marblehead Arts Association is once again hosting the popular Pieces of Eight Exhibit in its gallery. Artist members were given identical 8″ x 8″ gallery wrapped canvases and told to create! The pieces are hung together almost like a patchwork quilt and include paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor, drawings, prints, photos….whatever each artist… Continue reading Pieces of Eight Show
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I grew up in a family of artists. Works in progress in all the arts–visual, musical, written and performance–were strewn about my childhood home. This inspired me to develop my creativity and experiment with mediums and styles. When I received my first big 64-color box of Crayolas, I could sit for hours delighted to line… Continue reading About
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Have an idea for a painting? I take commissions! From custom house and pet portraits to paintings of favorite locations or cherished family snapshots, I’ve done it all. Let’s talk your vision over and I can make your ideas a reality! Online Shops Please click on the links above to visit my Etsy Shop… Continue reading Shop