South Street Gallery Portrait Event

We had another great showing at the South Street Gallery's Portrait Event. I had many willing models to paint through out the day.

Demos!!!

I have been busy doing demos at many art associations. I just love doing them and give out lots of information during them. I love meeting new people and love to be put on the spot! The following photos are from Plymouth, Lexington, Weymouth, Canton, and Abington.

New England Arts for Animals

March 18th was the opening for the New England Arts for Animals exhibit of paintings of animals juried in to this show housed next to the Cold Water Creek in the Derby Shops in Hingham. People may come in and vote for their favorite paintings till the end of the month and the popular votes will appear in a calendar to raise money for this group. The opening was well attended and the guests enjoyed a harpist and a beautiful array of food. A raffle for gifts could also be bid on. It was a wonderful time given by hosts Jill and Don.

I will let you know if any of my pieces were chosen. It is a tough choice with many wonderful paintings and photos to choose from!

High Street Antiques

I just reconnected with an old friend from high school who just took over an quaint antique store in Ipswich not too far from the famous Clam Box restaurant. My friend Donato and his wife are hoping to continue the high traffic and thought that adding my artwork to his shop would help that happen.

I thought that the paintings looked great where he hung them and he assured me that he has many "new" antique gems that he will be displaying along with them. I can't wait to see the room when it is finished. I am sure with his enthusiasm and taste, it will be a success! He almost sold one piece the very same hour we hung it! Wish us both luck!!!

High Street Antiques, 15 High Street, Ipswich, Ma

Jeffersonville, VT

During February vacation, I painted in Jeffersonville, Vermont with 3 New England Plein Air Painters to prepare for our show at the Bryan Memorial Gallery in May. Barbara Lussier, Bob Duffy and William Hanson were fierce artists painting outdoors in 20 degree weather. When I walked into the rented house, the front room was filled with gorgeous paintings done by these wonderful artists. It was inspiring. The view from this house was spectacular and made it into 4 of my paintings! They were just finishing lunch when I showed up and we went out to paint not long after. I got 2 in that day. Three the next and 2 more before I left on Monday. It was a great time and I look forward to seeing what the others managed to do in this area.

Portrait Sketches at the South Street Gallery

Saturday December 19th South Street Gallery held another portrait event in their wonderful gallery. I painted along with Jane Flavell Collins and Vcevy Strekalovsky. Vcevy did pencil sketchs, Jane did pastel and charcoal and I did oils. We made a great team and had a very busy day with people coming in all day. I painted a total of eight portraits between 11 - 4pm.

Most of these portraits were painted within a 1/2 hour so they are just sketches and not formal portraits. You could have them framed at the gallery. These made wonderful Christmas presents for loved ones.

The pencil portait is of Jane by Vcevy, and the charcoal is by Jane. Great job guys!

I would love to do more of these!

Red Easel Online Magazine

I was chosen Artist of the Month for online magazine "Red Easel". This is a widely seen site used by many artists and collectors! I am so excited to be part of this incredible magazine!!! Go to www.redeasel.com to read all about it!

Things have really been going well with many sales and commissions. Looks like it's going to be a great holiday after all!