"Early Spring Mosaic" Juried Into 43rd Adirondack National Exhibition of American Watercolor5/15/2024 I received great news that my newest painting, Early Spring Mosaic, was accepted into the 43rd Adirondack National Exhibition of American Watercolors. I'm really excited about having a piece in this show again this year; last year was my first acceptance into the show, after many prior attempts.
This prestigious exhibit showcases works in watermedia from all over the US and is beautifully displayed every year at the View Arts Center in Old Forge, NY. This year's show opens on August 2 with a big reception and awards ceremony and runs to September 28. Early Spring Mosaic was a bit of an experimental piece for me. I focused on exploring the push and pull of negative and positive spaces with this early spring woodland setting. The painting is as much about the marks as the subject matter; line work was done in concentrated transparent watercolor, using a quill pen. The painting measures 17"x11" and is framed to 24"x18".
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I once again will have the honor of showing a large selection of my work in a solo exhibit at the Caldwell Lake George Library this summer! Through a collaborative initiative between the library and Lake George Arts Project called Project Local, the library hosts exhibits of regional artists throughout the year. I had one there in 2021 and am so pleased that the library and its board of directors have invited me back.
The exhibit runs from July 1 to August 31, prime time tourist season in Lake George Village. I plan on having at least 18 paintings on display, fingers crossed on getting a bunch of new small to medium sized Lake George/Adirondack themed paintings done to add to some already in my inventory. All works will be for sale. There will be a Meet the Artist reception as well, date to be announced soon. Every two months I select a couple of paintings to pull out of their frames and offer them up at special prices. Once the two months are up, the paintings go back to their original full pricing, and two different unframed works become available in the Unframed Deals. Here are the paintings I've chosen to offer for Mary/June 2024: #1 - Sanctuary, watercolor/pen&ink, 5.5"x6.5" matted to 8"x10", THIS PAINTING HAS SOLD #2 - Into the Woods, watercolor/pen&ink, 7"x5" matted to 12"x10". THIS PAINTING HAS SOLD If you are interested in either of these paintings, please reach out to me through my Contact page. Prices include shipping, but 7% NYS sales tax (if applicable) is additional charge. Sometimes I photograph different stages of a painting I'm working on - it's kind of interesting to look back at the images to see where various areas of the painting came to life.
The colors in the 3rd and 4th images are not accurate on the right hand side of the painting; the lamp at my painting table reflected on the still wet paper and made the images look a lot more golden brown than the painting really is. Final result is the image at the bottom; the colors in the image more accurately match the actual painting. The first part of the New Year has me busy in my studio, finishing up commissions and getting a few new pieces ready for a group exhibition I'm organizing at LARAC Mountain Gallery opening February 23. Each of the artists will show 6-8 works exploring the theme of Here & There, inspired by motifs/subjects/scenes both close to home and farther away. I'm excited to exhibit with these nine fantastic artists: Ann Larsen, Gary Larsen, Sue Beadle, Ron Mattia, Jill Murphy, Cindi Handy, Pamela Stendardi, Eden Compton, and Fred Holman. The Opening Reception is on Friday, February 23, starting at 5pm at LARAC Mountain Gallery, 21 Bay Street, Glens Falls, NY. Entrance to the gallery is actually on Maple Street facing City Park and Crandall Public Library. Gallery is open Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10am-3pm. In addition, a Closing Reception will be celebrated on March 29, commemorating both the end of the exhibit and the end of LARAC’s time in this additional gallery space at 21 Bay Street, Glens Falls, NY. The theme of Here & There is explored in each artist’s selection of works, interpreted literally or metaphorically; some pieces are inspired by motifs or scenes close by, while other pieces are inspired by subjects or concepts farther afield. The works in the exhibit offer visitors to the gallery a variety of genres, stylistic approaches, and mediums to take in. Each artist demonstrates a recognizable artistic voice, honed after years of devotion to their art practice. With the closure of LARAC’s Mountain Gallery, I will be switching gears a bit, going back to working at LARAC’s main location, at 7 Lapham Place in Glens Falls, NY, helping the organization continue to expand its programming and workshop experiences. More about LARAC programs, exhibits, festivals, and workshops can be found at www.larac.org. Here & There Artist Statement Much of my work is deeply inspired by the aesthetics of the natural elements and landscapes of the Northeast. Although I paint representationally, I approach my work with an eye to more abstract qualities, harmonizing atmosphere and movement with form, color and line. Bringing what I've learned in painting the light, water, rocks and trees of our region to understanding and interpreting similar elements in places further away is excellent practice, challenging me to keep learning and growing as an artist. It is one thing to simply depict a mountain or a lake or a tree or a building, but to truly integrate the light and atmosphere of a painting, to provide a sense of place and time, the emotion of the moment, that is the elusive quality I will keep chasing the rest of my painting life Below are all the works I will be exhibiting in Here & There. To see full image and for more info on each painting, click on the image.
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