The Frame at 198 is back! 
Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop’s Art Expo returns on April 7th, and they are excited to showcase local talent once again. I was happy to have my art chosen to join their vibrant community of artists to display my work and support a great cause! The exhibit will be on display at Beverly Bootstraps at 198 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA from April 7 until the Closing Reception on April 2, 2025.
This semi-annual showcase celebrates creativity with the theme of “Community” for the April 2025 Showcase. It was an opportunity to share my story, connect with fellow artists, and contribute to the important community programs and services of Beverly Bootstraps.
The Community theme was a particular draw for me because I have a long-running connection with Beverly, having been an art teacher at Beverly High School. The high school is a wonderful place with great teachers and enthusiastic students. The artwork that was selected to be part of the exhibit is titled “Celtic Panthers”, ink and colored pencil, matted and framed 12″ x 14″.
My father was born in Ireland, and because of that I became very interested in the ancient Celtic style of drawing. Celtic Panthers shows intertwined stylized panthers — the mascot of Beverly High School — and Celtic knots and symbols. This intricate style of drawing was inspired by the exquisite work of the Irish monks in the Book of Kells, which I was lucky enough to view twice — once at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and again at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.
I hope you will stop in to enjoy this exhibit of the various works of many local artists. Thanks.