Diana Sanford (Featured Artist)
There aren’t too many contemporary pastel artists doing terrific abstract work, so I have been delighted to come upon Diana Sanford.
Art by Others
I’m in this New Pond Farm Invitational Art Show
I have six landscape paintings done in pastel in this Invitational Art Show at New Pond Farm. Stop by soon if you are local!
Chihuly at the New York Botanical Gardens
On Saturday night over Memorial Day Weekend, I went to “Chihuly Nights” at the New York Botanical Gardens. We had a wonderful time and I recommend going.
Women Abstract Expressionists
I thought I’d share with you my favorite three new-to-me artists that I read about here.
I’m in This Juried Show in Essex
My large monoprint collage Youth Symphony is in this juried show at the Essex Art Association from May 6- May 27. We had a great time at the opening on Friday night with both old friends and new.
Art Expo New York 2017
James and I had a great time going into New York City for the Art Expo last Saturday.
Visiting the Cleveland Art Museum
I was delightfully surprised by how marvelous the Cleveland Art Museum is. They have one of my favorite Van Gogh paintings! Who knew?
Paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
I spent an enjoyable day at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I went to the Seurat exhibit, which also highlighted his pointillistic buddies.
I Got an Award in this Connecticut Pastel Society Show
I was delighted to get a merit award in this lovely Connecticut Pastel Society show going on this month at the Southington Community Cultural Arts Center.
Blu Smith: Featured Artist
I have been enjoying the artwork of Blu Smith recently. We share a similar approach to painting both abstracts and abstract landscapes. I can’t look at these without itching to paint!
Madison Art Society Member Show 2017
This is a fun group of people and I especially enjoy plein air painting with them when the weather is fine. This show makes a fun way to get together during the winter.
Featured Artist: Randy Hayashi
I love these paintings done in acrylic by Randy Hayashi largely because I adore the subject matter. They are reminiscent of my trip to the Canadian Rockies with my daughter the summer of 2015.
Featured Artist: Siri Beckman
I have long admired the amazing printmaking done by Siri Beckman. Her prints have fascinated me every time I have seen them on my trips to Maine.
Christmas Creche at the MET
I enjoyed seeing this immense, detailed creche, with all of its tiny vignettes.
Visiting Van Gogh Up Close
In this post you can see photos of my devoted examination of some of my favorite paintings by Van Gogh.
Jerusalem Exhibit at the MET
The diverse faiths here actually got along much of the time, and their prosperous co-existance spawned one of the most creative periods in history.
Featured Artist: Mandy Budan
She expresses the joy and beauty of the autumn season particularly well, I thought this would be a good time of year to feature her. I love both her style and subject matter.