"Secret Places" at Fiddleheads

Last night's opening of "Secret Places" was it's usual relaxing evening of art, music and friends. Got to play with Harold Boydston and his antique Gibson. What a treat! Wish I could have done it better justice. Some wonderful artwork as always interpreting the theme. If you're in town be sure to check it out.

Chamber Mixer

Last night's (Jan. 26) Chamber Mixer at the lovely historic Courthouse in Lancaster, NH hosted by Steve Bissonnette, financial advisor, was by all accounts a great success. About 40 attendees enjoyed some old time country music by Lyndell Demers, Roland Cotnoir and friends, delicious food by the Lion and the Rose caterers and of course the beautiful art of a variety of CRAG members. Steve is the proud owner of my painting "Keazer's Place" and it currently hangs in his wonderful office in this most outstanding piece of architecture. The entire exhibition will hang until Feb. 4.

Brush Strokes

Great opening reception Friday night, the 14th of CRAG's "Brush Strokes" show at Fiddleheads. Had a good crowd, good vino, vibes, friends and conversation. Oh, and the art was good too :-) If you haven't already, check it out!

Chihuly Exhibition

Recently returned from a steamy, but sweet vacation on the coast of Maine in Ogunquit. Visited the Ogunquit Museum of American Art where we saw two small, but lovely, exhibitions of drawings and interesting porcelain pieces. On our last day we made the trek to Boston and waited on line for hours to view the Dale Chihuly exhibition. It was definitely worth the wait and effort. His work is undoubtedly stunning! Breathtaking really. It closes on the 7th of August so you're running out of time, if you haven't yet seen it.

Regional High School Art Exhibtion

The 6th Annual Regional High School Art Exhibiton was another great success. Myself, along with the art teachers from Pittsburg and Canaan Schools collaborate to make this happen. Along with the group exhibition, a winners exhibit is currently on view at Fiddleheads on Main St. Colebrook. The opening reception was this past Friday night, May 12th and many of the students along with their families and friends attended.

Nick Cave Exhibition

It's been so long since I've had time to blog. It's been a crazy winter! So happy it's over. Spent my spring vacation in Seattle with my family and had a chance to check out Nick Cave's work at the Seattle Museum of Art downtown. Wild and wooly--literally! Loved it.

Nature's Palette

CRAG's December show, "Nature's Palette" opened on Dec. 10th with a wine and cheese reception with the artists. Another lovely show for CRAG participating artists and definitely worth a look. It will be showing until mid-January when "Crystal Clear" opens. Look for it in the local papers.

Got a chance to see the Sugi Pop Show at Portsmouth Museum of Art in Portsmouth, NH. It was a wonderful show, with a great variety of Manga and comic art. For a small museum, they did a great job. If you get a chance to check it out, it's well worth it and admission in free.

Artisan Spotlight

Bette and Ron Guerin of Fiddleheads in Colebrook, once again, afforded me the opportunity to show work that I've long been anxious to share. I was the featured artist in their series of artisan spotlights and was excited to showcase the pieces I've created in the Book Art realm of art making. I had many visitors to the gallery who were intrigued and inspired by the work. Of course, it was wonderful for me to bring that excitement to people interested in the medium.

"Vintage Visions"

Just hung the upcoming show at Fiddleheads in Colebrook entitled "Vintage Visions" Please join us for a reception, Friday, Nov. 12 from 5-7. Chat with the artists and enjoy an evening of fine art and good company.

Precious

I'll have five small pieces in Soo Rye's upcoming show "Precious". This exhibition features works of a small size at an affordable price. I'm delighted to be part of a second exhibition in this lovely gallery in Rye, NH in the Seacoast Region. If you're on the coast, check it out, and spend some money! This gallery is run and supported by very talented young NH Institute of Art alumni.

A Personal Landscape

Last weekend, Sept. 25th we ventured down to Rye, NH to attend the opening reception of A Personal Landscape. The show was juried by photographer, Gary Samson and featured artists from all across the nation spanning all mediums along with some of his photos. I was honored to have two of my acrylic paintings chosen. The gallery is lovely and the shows I've seen so far are outstanding. Many alumni of NH Institute of Art are represented. If you're ever in the area it is worth a stop.

"Northern Landscapes"

It's been so busy that I neglected to blog on our last show at Fiddleheads, "Expressions". It closed yesterday and we hung our next show "Northern Landscapes". Again a lovely show so don't forget to stop by for our opening reception next Friday, Oct. 8th from 5-7.

"Pathways" Exhibition

Check out the opening of July's CRAG Exhibiton "Pathways".  Opening reception is Friday, July 9th from 5-7 pm at Fiddleheads on Main St. Colebrook, NH.  The show will be on exhibit the entire month of July.  Unfortunately, I won't be there.  I'm headed west to Seattle and Portland to see my kids and grandkids.  Hope you all have a great time at the opening!

Places We Call Home

Places We Call Home opened Friday June 11 to an appreciative crowd.  Kudos to CRAG members for some fine work.  I had three landscape paintings, inspired by our 2009 trip to Costa Rica on view.  The gallery space at Fiddleheads is shaping up into a cool little space to highlight visual art.

"A Change of Scenery"

Friday, May 28th was the opening reception of "A Change of Scenery" a two-man show that included 8 of my acrylic paintings.  My work hung along side the stunning photos of Ian Raymond. The opening was well attended and well received.  Hope to follow up with some photos of the evening event.

Regional High School Art Exhibtion

Friday, April 30th was our Regional High School Art Exhibition, a collaboration of student work from Colebrook, Canaan and Pittsburg High Schools.  It was another great success with many attending and admiring the astounding work of our students.  This year's show was hosted by Amy Keafer at Canaan Memorial High School.  We're already looking forward to next year's event in Pittsburg.

UCVH Exhibition

For those of you in Colebrook, or passing through, check out my exhibition of 9 landscape paintings currently on view at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital until May 15th.

"Northern Light:Variations on a Theme"

More than two dozen works created by northern NH artists are featured in this exhibition at the Johnson Sisters Library at the AVA Gallery in Lebanon.  The show opens with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 9, and will continue through May 8.  It will then move to Fiddleheads Gallery in Colebrook, with a reception on May 15 from 5 - 8 p.m.  This show will run until June 5th.  Sarah Chafee of the McGowan Fine Art gallery in Concord was the juror.  My acrylic painting "Stars and Stripes" was chosen for this show.

Elemental Spring

Recently had three paintings accepted into Caladan's online gallery show "Elemental Spring".  My image "Moss" is included on this gallery card.   Along with this notification came the exciting news that I had been chosen as a Solo Exhibition Award recipient.  Very, very excited about this.  The show will take place in December and I'll be keeping you posted.  It will include 15 original acrylic landscape paintings.  Good things happen to those that paint!!