Whale Rock Art Studio, 27 Lexington Avenue, Gloucester, MA is excited to present “Still Learning”, a show bringing together Beverly High School alumni and current and former faculty. I hope you will join us for the Opening Reception on Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The exhibit is a treasure trove of varied art styles and mediums, all displayed in Whale Rock’s light-filled studio. For viewing hours, contact Whalerockartstudio.com .
My three paintings are borrowed from the Art in Giving Gallery, and 50% of sales of my paintings will be donated to the Rachel Molly Markoff Foundation which has granted over $2.5 million to renowned cancer researchers focused on pediatric cancer and immunology. The Rachel Molly Markoff Foundation d/b/a Art in Giving is a 501 (c) (3) public charity. Please visit artingiving.com for more information on the foundation and on my artwork there.
The first painting is titled Free Birds and is painted in acrylic on deep gallery stretched canvas, 36″ x 48″. The background is done in many layers of various metallic acrylic paints and glazes. Then 3 stylized trees representing the passage of time, connected by swirling leaves show a pair of crows on one tree, with 3 crows flying off into the distance. My husband, Tom and I found ourselves Free Birds when our three wonderful children flew away from the nest to start their own lives. We miss them terribly, but are so proud of them; and we are happy to have this time together, just the two of us. Of course, our kids think they are the Free Birds. 🙂Â
The second painting, Mighty Redwood Morn is painted in watercolor paint, and is 32″ x 38″ matted and framed. It was inspired by a photograph I took when Tom and I enjoyed sharing a trip to California and visited the Muir Woods — a truly religious experience. We were not at all surprised to learn that the Muir Woods are considered a sacred spot by the indigenous people The magnificent redwoods with the light streaming through their leaves, make the woods feel like an Old World cathedral, a spiritual place of beauty and peace.
The third painting, New England Summer Sail, acrylic and latex on wood panel, 48″ x 36″ framed, was inspired by work that was first done en plein air, my favorite type of painting. One day, Tom and I visited Cox Reservation in Essex, MA. It was a lovely summer day, and I took the opportunity to paint the scene on location. I find that being there — feeling the breeze, breathing the sea air, hearing the seagulls, working fast to beat the change of scenery as the sun and tides change — gives an immediacy to the painting that cannot be captured painting from a photograph. My dear Tom happily settled in to read a good book from a comfy chair. We had a nice meal at Farnum’s, then I returned to my studio to create this much larger painting. The expansive size makes it perfect for a large room or office, especially for someone who enjoys New England marshes or sailing.
On exhibit at Whale Rock Studios in Gloucester, March 2-29, 2026. 50% of all sale of this painting will be donated to the Rachel Molly Markoff Foundation which has granted over $2.5 million to renowned cancer researchers focused on pediatric cancer and immunology. Please visit artingiving.com for price information and to see more of my paintings.
