MFA Exploration and Experimentation

  While the work is challenging, primarily because of having to make the time in a life that has very little of it that's not already engaged in work and other commitments, I'm happy to be working outside of my own box and giving myself permission to experiment.  Definitely having some fun--in a serious way, of course.  Been looking at Chihuly, Diebenkorn, Anthony Bishop, The Scottish Colorists, Gerard Richter and a handful of others. Figuring out where my work fits into the contemporary conversation.

A handful of experiments.

Counting down until the MFA residency begins! 4 more days!  Just about packed.  Not sure how I'm fitting it all in my car.  So much to bring aside from the 12 paintings I need to pack.  So much unknown.  I'll be happy to have this first residency under my belt and be assigned a mentor.  Anxious about fitting it all into my already insane daily life.  Determined to make it work though.  It's something I've dreamed about for so long.  Hope to have time to post my progress.  Happy New Year!
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I'm happy to say that I was one of the winners of the poster contest for WREN's annual Small Works Show.  It's a great event with tons of interesting artists to meet and lots of wonderful art to view.  Check it out!

The Road Home

Just finished this one today.  Wondering how the work will morph when I begin my MFA adventure.

MFA at NH Institute of Art

Received good news this week.  I've been accepted into the MFA program at NH Institute of Art in Manchester, NH.  I'll be starting my studies in January with a concentration on painting.  Five separate residencies will take me between Peterborough at Sharon Art Center and the Institute in Manchester.  I'll be working with a mentor between those residencies.  This is a new chapter with exciting possibilities.  Watch my blog for samples of work, musings and developments.