Mixed Media 2010 at Lynn Arts Gallery

Mixed Media 2010
February 1 - March 12, 2010
Lynn Arts Gallery, Lynn, MA
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 6, 2010, 2-4 pm

Three of my works entitled "Hidden Spaces" have been accepted into this exhibit, curated by one of my favorite art bloggers, Joanne Mattera of Joanne Mattera Art Blog. She is a visiting lecturer in the 2D Department at the Massachusetts College of Art, and the founder/director of the Conference of Encaustic Painting at Montserrat College of Art, in Beverly, MA.

Voices: Mothers Who Create II

Just found out I've been juried into the upcoming exhibit "Voices: Mothers Who Create II" at The Little Gallery Under the Stairs in Lynn, MA. Small in size, but big in impact, the gallery has had some impressive exhibits, and I am pleased to be part of this one...doubly pleased that my image is representing the show on the gallery's website! Opening Reception: February 6, 2010. The show runs through April 10.

Maine Moonscape, digital mixed media collage

This new piece, called "Maine Moonscape" was inspired by the trees, evening sky, and other natural surroundings from one of my annual trips to Maine. Considering the winter we've been having, I'm feeling very nostalgic about a summer trip to the lake right about now!

Anyway, this is a 16x16x2 digital mixed media piece on gessobord. It currently resides in the members gallery at Galatea Fine Art, 460B Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA. Also this month at Galatea there are solo shows by Sean Palmatier "Mutations" {painting}, Alice Shafer & Wilson Hunt Jr. "Color/Form" {painting/photography} January 6 through 30, 2010.

Time to Reflect on...

What's Next...2010 (I will pronounce it "twenty-ten" as opposed to what I've heard others say "two-thousand and ten" ...that's just too long). So let me have my cup of coffee and think about this.

Are goals in order for this decade? Last year my goals were simple...more studio time (check!), get my work into galleries (check!), and license my work (still on the to-do list).

I am still keeping this simple list, but will work at it more aggressively. I now have a schedule of exhibits to submit work to on a regular basis, more gallery connections to pursue, including my own solo show in September 2010 at Galatea in the South End (check!), and a refined list of art shows to apply to, as opposed to art & craft shows. As for licensing, still a vague concept, but I have friends already doing so whose brains I will begin to pick.

Simple goals really, but lots of tasks to work at one at a time. Starting...NOW!

Boston Handmade Downtown till December 24

Still time to shop handmade at the Boston Handmade Downtown gallery in Boston's Downtown Crossing! I picked up this great limited edition print from my son's favorite new artist Thirteenth Story. We have lots more than art in the gallery...check out our varied jewelers, artists, clothing designers, and more -- HERE!

But hurry because we're only here till December 24!

Smaller Works at Galatea Fine Art

Above are three of my digital monoprints on display through the month of December at Galatea Fine Art gallery, in its "Smaller Works" exhibit. Galatea is the latest cooperative artist gallery in Boston's SoWa district.


The gallery is filled with works of contemporary art 16" or less, offered throughout the holiday season on a cash and carry basis. Paintings, photography, collage, assemblage and more grace the walls, along with a variety of prints and art cards perfect for gift-giving.


The Opening Reception for "Smaller Works" was held December 4 on an unusually warm December evening during SoWa's First Fridays when surrounding galleries stay open late, and artists open their studios to visitors. We had quite a crowd and seem to be off to a great start!


The images shown here were taken the day after the opening, when I could actually get a shot of some of the art. In all there are 50 artists participating, among which I have many new favorites.

The Pulse: The State of the Art

Seth Apter at The Altered Page is at it again. He is publishing the fourth edition of The Pulse -- The State of the Art -- a survey in words and pictures of the online artist community. The Pulse is a collaborative project that aims to introduce you to new artists, help you get to know familiar faces even more, and allow you access into the creative hearts and minds of a very talented crew of individuals.

Although I've read many of the past editions of The Pulse, this time I'm participating! I'll let you know when I've sent my thoughts into Seth...it will be in the next week or so. He is publishing parts of it on a rolling basis. For a sneak peek, visit the The Altered Page every Sunday for "Secret Sunday." Here the secrets of all your favorite artists will be revealed. It could be a technique, a product, a secret source, a little-known website, a hidden shop, an inspiration, just about anything!

Handmade Holiday Shopping

Happy Halloween!

If you are heading into Salem, MA today or tonight it will be one of the warmest Halloween Eve's that I can remember. Personally I will be hosting the 7 twelve year old Dwarves at my house tonight, but Salem will be the place to be if you like a bit of crowded spookiness. Check out the Haunted Happenings daily events for today, and if you're in the mood for some art, check out the SAA Gallery, and don't miss Terror Fantasies. And stay safe.

A Brilliant Walk

Today was the most beautiful fall day. I finally walked a certain portion of the new Peabody Bike Path and the colors were amazing. There were so many people out enjoying the weather, and the off-the-beaten-path trail that is not what one typically thinks of when they think of Peabody. Views like this always inspire me and work their way into my art somehow. I'm glad that inspiration is now so close at hand!

Announcing Galatea - Boston's Newest Contemporary Cooperative Gallery

I'm excited to finally announce that I am an inaugural member of Boston’s newest cooperative contemporary art gallery, opening November 4th 2009.

Galatea Fine Arts, located in the SOWA district at 460 B Harrison Ave. Boston MA will open to the public on November 4th 2009, with a a grand opening celebration during SOWA’s ‘first Friday’ on November 6th, 2009, 6 to 8pm.

Galatea is a cooperative gallery promoting and exhibiting works from a variety of artists in and around the Boston area. Membership features 50 carefully selected artists in painting, mixed media sculpture and photography. Artist members are a diverse group of talent in various stages of their careers in art.

The inaugural member’s exhibition will be on view November 4th - 28th. Throughout the year Galatea will feature small and large group shows as well as solo exhibitions. In addition there will be juried exhibitions special events and guest artists.

I hope you'll have time to stop by in November for our first exhibit!

Boston Handmade at SoWa

UPDATE: Nor'easter (of the rainy, windy type) in Massachusetts. SoWa has been cancelled for today. I'll have to catch up with my BH pals another day.

Don't miss Boston Handmade on October 18th at SoWa. Work created by over 20 members of Boston Handmade, representing a wide variety of mediums, methods and art forms; from contemporary photography and cutting edge jewelry design, to classic children's toys, apparel, art, and modern and home decor.

I'll be there on the 11th (this Sunday) as well.

Goodbye summer

Where did our short summer go to? Here it is October, the Patriots are on, I have a full-blown head cold, and Joe is visiting art colleges. Time, like the Pats, just keeps on marching ahead.

Mixed Media City Collage

Just finished this mixed media city piece. The background is abstract acrylic mark making on textured paper, handwritten marks, and a collage of rice paper. I used the new DASS universal precoat to make it ready for overprinting, and once dry, ran it through the Epson 2200 to print the city image.

A Visit from Jonathan Talbot

Last week some of us on the North Shore of Massachusetts were treated to a visit from collage artist Jonathan Talbot. I have always wanted to take one of his workshops in Warwick, NY, so I was thrilled to hear he would be in Lynnfield (5 minutes from my house!).

I have lots of books about collage, including Talbot's Collage: A New Approach, which describes his technique of collage without liquid adhesives. Although I've practiced the lessons in the book, it's always helpful to see first-hand how things are done, and his demonstration was wonderful.

In addition to the demo, and showing us two of his thousands of completed collages, Talbot regaled us with stories of his early days, his thought process and inspiration, and his reasons for making art, prompting discussion regarding our own artistic endeavors.

It was a two-hour tease into an ocean of knowledge that he is willing to share...so I guess it's time to save up for one of his workshops!

More SoWa Open Studios....

In addition to being outside at the South End Open Market during Open Studios this weekend, my new piece "Sabbaday Walls" Diptych will be at the new gallery "Galatea" (official opening will be in November) at 460B Harrison Ave, Boston. 

digital monoprint and acrylic on claybord
16x24

SoWa Open Studios THIS Weekend

It's Open Studios weekend again in the South End (Sept. 19 & 20). I will be exhibiting at the Open Market location at 540 Harrison Avenue. Looking forward to a weekend of catching up with some some old friends and making new ones!

Abstract Play

I started some of these text collages in photoshop a while back. This week I was having trouble jumpstarting my creativity, so I went back to them just to play. I like how they are turning out, and the fact that they came about just by playing, rather than trying to make something perfect.

Historic Interpretation at the Peabody Historical Society

Historic Interpretation is a unique exhibition of new artworks inspired by historical artifacts in the Peabody Historical Society collection. I chose to interpret a concert bill from when Arthur Fiedler visited Peabody during its Centennial Celebration in 1968 (my parents remember this, but I don't). My interpretation was to celebrate the way music is being made in Peabody today, specifically the students at Accel. School of Music, who were lucky enough to perform at the Hard Rock Boston this past winter. I used several of the photos I took at that event, along with photos taken in Peabody, to create this digital collage, which was transferred to claybord and acrylic. The exhibit runs from August 15 through October 18.

Maine recharges the muse

Back from a week in Maine and playing with lots of the pictures I took. We hiked our favorite Sabattus Mountain (great views), swam and fished in Moose Pond, entertained our niece and nephews, shopped in Bridgton, and ate way too much. It's a great way to unwind and recharge, and now I'm looking forward to getting back to work.