"LIGHT" @ Kehler Liddell Gallery. Opening Reception 2/12, 4-7pm

I am participating in a group show at the Kehler Liddell Gallery in New Haven, CT, open February 9th through March 12th with an opening reception on Sunday, February 12th from 2-5pm. The show, titled LIGHT, was juried and includes one of my paintings as well as many other artists. All work is for sale and of excellent quality, well worth the trip. There will be an Artist Talk on Sunday, February 25th, 2-3:30 and closing reception on Sunday, March 12th, 4-5:30.

Venue: Kehler Liddell Gallery
Where: 873 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515
Dates: February 9th - March 12th, 2023
Opening Reception: Sunday February 12th, 2-5pm; Awards will be announced at 3:00
Artist Talk: Bright Ideas, Sunday, February 26, 2-3:30 pm; Open community discussion to share ideas about the artwork
Closing Reception: Sunday, March 12, 4-5:30 pm; The People’s Choice award will be announced at 4:30 pm
More About Gallery: www.kehlerliddellgallery.com

 

Painting Demonstration at Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio Friday, 8/19 @ 11am

I will be giving a demonstration of my oil glazing technique on the beautiful grounds of Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio (FMH&S) in Lenox, MA this Firday, 8/19. I will be there between 11am and 1pm, but no one has to sit for the whole thing! If you have always wondered how my work is made or are interested in the art process in general this is a great time to come see it and take in a wonderful museum at the same time. (For full disclosure, I am Assistant to the Director at FMH&S, so expect me to sing their praises.)

The demonstration is included with any admission to FMH&S. Purchase your tickets on their website or follow the link here.

Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio is a modern style house museum built by two abstract painters most known for their work in the 1930s and 40s when they were pivotal in the development of abstract art in America.  Beyond helping develop American abstract art, they were also avid collectors of modern paintings including work by Braque, Picasso, Gris, and Leger.  The house is open, by hourly guided tours only, from 10-3 Thursday through Friday.  I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the arts.

 

Painting Demos Every Friday and Saturday until Dec. 23!

Today is the first painting demonstration at Pop Up 139 on North Street, Pittsfield. There will be 6 sessions in total every Friday and Saturday from 4-6PM until December 23rd. For the first time you can see up to six layers of development on my paintings. I've always talked about the difference between layers, but now you can see it happen!

I have a couple examples of finished paintings at the Pop Up, but if you want to see more of my oils, I have 19 paintings on display at Bagels Too on North Street.

Oh, and one of the other artists at the Pop Up, Morris Bennett, will be doing $20 portraits all day Thursdays and Friday mornings. So come see a demo, get your portrait and maybe buy some art for the holidays!

Venue: Pop Up Art 139
Where: 139 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Dates: December 2nd to December 23rd, 2016
Demo Hours: Fridays and Saturdays from 4-6PM
Gallery Hours: Open Thursday through Saturday, 12-6PM

 

Out of the Studio

Is there a better way to kick off the new year than with an art show? Probably, but it sure isn't a bad one!

The artists at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield, MA, are having a group show of their work January 8-30th, 2016, with a reception held on Friday, January 8 from 4-6pm. I will be showing some of my latest oil paintings and pen drawings. Come and see us during the reception with live music and refreshments. Artists on exhibit include: Mario Caluori, Peg Dotchin, Julio Granda, Jim Horsford, Sean McCusker, Nicole Rizzo, Michael Rousseau, and Stefanie Weber

Out of the Studio: The Artists of the Lichtenstein
January 8-30, 2016
Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
28 Renne Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9348 www.discoverpittsfield.com

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 8, 4-6pm.
Gallery open Wed - Sat 11AM-4PM or by appointment

 

Elegant Line

My latest exhibit Elegant Line is on view at Deidre's Special Day in Pittsfield, MA.  The show will run from June 3 to June 27 with a reception held during the First Fridays Artswalk on June 5th from 5-8pm.

For this exhibit I am showing my line drawings which are seldom on display outside of my studio.  There are a couple of Conté drawings in the showing but the focus of the show is on my silver on black line drawings.  You will recognize the themes in these works, but the lack of color and unmasked line gives these works a gesture and movement that is not as forefront as my oil works.

I'm very excited for this exhibit and do hope you have the opportunity to come tell me what you think of it during the reception on Friday, June 5th.  If you can't make it to the reception, feel free to comment on this post, I'd love to have your the feedback!

DEIDRE’S Special Day has been serving the Pittsfield community since 2001 by providing the best in dresses and accessories for all occasions, and in that time has made a name for itself through top notch customer service. Although well known for their wedding and prom attire for over 13 years, DEIDRE’S also provides the best selection of non-bridal dresses and accessories in Pittsfield. Having just recently opened their new “Social Butterfly” department, DEIDRE’S is excited to showcase their new line of non-bridal related attire, featuring party / cocktail dresses for all occasions.

DEIDRE’S is located at 2 South Street across from Park Square, Pittsfield, MA. For more details, including hours of operation, please visit www.deidresonline.com.  “Elegant Line” will be on display from June 3 to June 27, 2015.

 

Mysteriousness of Color at The Whitney Center

Another month means another First Fridays Artswalk and this month I'm in it!  My work will be on display at The Whitney Center for the Arts in Pittsfield, MA, along with Michael Rousseau and Douglas Paisley.  I have ten paintings on view both new and old including my rarely displayed large paintings.

The show is having its opening reception on Friday, May 1st, from 5-8.  The artswalk also have an after party hosted at The Whitney, so if you're late, you can still come have a good time at the after party.  I hope to see you there!

I also recommend seeing the show at Valenti's (which I curate) featuring Tony Conner; to plan your artswalk you can download the map for this month here.

Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Friday from 4-7, Saturday 12-5 and by appointment.

Reception:  Friday, May 1, from 5-8pm.

Location: The Whitney Center for the Arts, 42 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201.

 

New Year, New Art Show

We’re having a group show for all of the artists who have studios at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield, MA.  The show is called Out of the Studio: the Artists of the Lichtenstein and features me and 7 of the other artists there.  There is also an article on it in the Berkshire Eagle; just click here. 

I will be showing some of my latest work; if you attended any of the painting demos I gave last year you will recognize some of the paintings.  Please come say hello during the opening reception on Saturday, January 10th from 4-7pm, where there will be live music and refreshments.  

Details:

Out of the Studio: the Artists of the Lichtenstein
January 9-31, 2015
Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
28 Renne Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9348 www.discoverpittsfield.com

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 10 4-7pm.
Gallery open Wed - Sat 11AM-4PM or by appointment

Artists on display: Mario Caluori, Peg Dotchin, Julio Granda, Jim Horsford, Sean McCusker, Nicole Rizzo, Michael Rousseau, and Stefanie Weber

I hope you to see you there!

3rd Thursday Art Tent

If you happen to be in the Pittsfield area this 3^rd Thursday, July 17^th, come on over to the lawn of St. Joseph’s church.  I will be there inside a giant tent along with 9 other artists who will be selling work inside along with hors d’oerves from Mission and a cash bar!  This is a pay for admission event, $5 per person to benefit the Pittsfield Shakespeare in the Park.  So come on by and see the cast of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and then check out some of the best art in the area!

This is a one day event held on July 17^th from 5-8PM.  The tent will be located in the lawn of St. Joseph’s Church, 414 North St, Pittsfield, MA.  During the event North Street is closed to vehicle traffic so everyone can walk the entirety of North Street; so plan carefully.

This is not a post

A good friend of mine, Peter Russo, and I have begun a little experiment to see if our words can contribute to the whole understanding of the internet at large.  That is to say, we have started a podcast.  The show is still in the beginning stages, has a loose format and two persons still collecting their bearings, but please have a listen and let us know what you think.  http://www.spudsandmeat.com/

The podcast is titled "Not a Podcast" (Magritte anyone?).  "What is it about" you say?  Well... art of course; I don't do anything else.  We attempt to discuss, in as entertaining a manner as possible, an artsy topic every week.  But like I said, we're still taking our baby steps, so help us make it better and leave your comments.