The Swampscott Art Association is offering a Holiday exhibit of members’ art from November 13, 2025 until January 15, 2026. The show is being held at the Lynch Van Otterloo YMCA on the Salem/ Marblehead line.
My artwork in she show is titled Autumn Tapestry. This painting was done en plein air — which means outside, on location — looking at the woods behind my home. There was even a bright red cardinal sitting on the branches of my evergreen! The tapestry of colors inspired me to grab my easel and materials and capture the magical play of light on the autumn leaves. The sun moves so quickly that I have to paint fast. I love the immediacy of working en plein air because I can feel the breeze, smell the soil, and bring all of that to my painting.
Autumn Tapestry is a 10″ wide x 20″ tall acrylic painting on gallery wrapped canvas. Gallery wrap allows me to paint around the sides of the canvas to add extra dimension to the work. It is wired and ready to hang as is, or you can pop it into a floater frame if you desire. Unframed gallery wrapped paintings are easy to hang; they are so light that you do not even have to find a stud. Hang them anywhere! The tall, narrow size allows you to add pizazz into those spaces too small for a wider painting.
Members are displaying artwork in a wide range of mediums and subject matter. There is truly something for everyone. Included in the show are paintings in oil, acrylic, and watercolor; there are also drawings and beautiful photography. Any item in the impressive display would make a wonderful one-of-a-kind Holiday gift for a friend or loved one….or treat yourself!
Please stop by the YMCA and check out this exhibit. The location is located at:
40 Leggs Hill Road
Marblehead, MA 01945-3325
United StatesPhone+1 781-631-9622
Hours of Operation
| Mon – Fri: | 5:00am – 9:30pm |
| Sat: | 6:00am – 7:00pm |
| Sun: | 6:00am – 6:00pm |