Here is a preview of the paintings that will be on display at my PASSPORTS solo show, Aug 2 – 30 at Gallery 25, Pittsfield. Those that are not displayed in the gallery, will be on display just upstairs outside my studio at NUarts.

These are free with a $25 donation. Visit www.pittsfieldparade.com for details.

(Updated on May 18, 2013)

April – the official 2013 Pittsfield Parade Poster will be announced later in April. Once that happens, I’ll make sure the image can be seen here and  on facebook. Last year was my first year as “poster artist” with a theme of “Movie Classics”. This year the theme is “Americia the Beautiful – Land that I Love”. 

May – I’ll be participating in three exhibits during the month:

     NUarts Gallery will be hosting its Spring Opening with a group exhibit of self portraits by all of the member artists. Opening will be on May 3 during Pittsfield’s First Friday ArtsWalk. This show will be on display throughout the month of May.
     St Francis Gallery on Route 102 in South Lee will be hosting a landscape show with multiple artists participating. I will have two new pieces in the show, plus reproductions of some of my older landscapes will also be available there. Opening date and reception TBA.     
     Hancock Shaker Village – Poultry House Gallery will host a group show called : “SHAKER VIEWS – through the artist’s eyes”. Opens Memorial Day weekend, runs through August. I will have 3-5 new works in this show. Seven artists are participating in this exhibit. New this season, the gift shop at the village is now carrying my reproductions and cards.

June – month-long group exhibit entitled Fresh: From Farm to Gallery at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Ave, Pittsfield. Reception: Friday, June 7, 5-8 pm during Pittsfield’s First Friday Artswalk. I hope to be there from about 5-6:30 pm.

NEW studio at NUarts Studios and Gallery….o #9….its bigger, brighter will allow me to hold group watercolor lessons and workshops! Stop by during Pittsfields First Fridays Artswalk on June 7…hope to be there from about 6:30-8pm.

July – no outdoor art shows this year. After being beat up so badly the past few years by our fickle New England weather, I did not even apply to any for this season.

August – PASSPORTS – month-long solo exhibit at Gallery 25, 25 Union Street, Pittsfield. I plan to be showing many new paintings based on travels both near and afar. Specifically there will be quite a few new paintings inspired by my trip to the Lakes District in Italy last year. Reception will be held on Friday, August 2, 5-8 pm during Pittsfield’s First Friday Artswalk.

September – solo exhibit of Berkshire scenes at Kinderhook Realty on North Street, Pittsfield. Reception: Friday, September 6, 5-8 pm during Pittsfield’s First Friday Artswalk.

October – month-long solo exhibit at NUarts Gallery, 311 North Street, Pittsfield. This show will feature seascapes and lighthouses. Reception on  Friday, October 4, 5-8 pm.

mid October through November – solo exhibit at the Adams Town Hall. This exhibit will feature a wintery mix of scenes local to the Adams area. Reception date/time TBA.

November – month long exhibit at the Chaiwalla Tea House in Salisbury CT. This exhibit will feature a wintery mix of scenes local to the Salisbury, CT area. Reception date/time TBA.

December – month-long solo exhibit at Gallery 25, 25 Union Street, Pittsfield. This exhibit will feature winter and holiday favorites, and also have a wide variety of reproductions, cards and ornaments. Reception on Friday December 6, 5-8 pm.

Wolf Moon Rising is my second entry into the Berkshire Art Association’s RAP and Raffle to be held on February 20, 2013 during Pittsfield’s 10 x 10 Winter Arts Festival. This painting is a watercolor, 10″ x 10″ in size with a 1″ mat and dark frame. To learn more about this event,  and all the 10 x 10 activities, visit http://discoverpittsfield.com/10×10/.

     After taking a holiday break, I have returned to my studio. It’s been a while since I really concentrated on COLOR…so here are some funky balloons that were painted with liquid watercolor pigments and ink. This small painting (10″ x 10″) is my entry into the Berkshire Art Association 10×10 RAP (“Real Art Party”) and Fundraising Raffle to be held at the Berkshire Museum on February 20, 2013. Everyone who purchases a raffle ticket is guaranteed to go home with an original piece of art….there are only as many tickets sold as there are pieces to be raffled. All of the pieces are displayed for all to see, and when your number is called, you get to pick your painting.

     Not bad for just $25 and all for a great cause…plus, it is GREAT FUN!!!

BALLOONS FOR BAA

It was pretty exciting for me to have my painting of Christmas on  Park Square 1912 (actually the center portion) on the cover of Berkshire Homestyle Magazine for December 2012.

JUST ARRIVED……a shipment of Pittsfield Holiday Globes! They will be going out to stores and shows and other places soon, but you can get them directly from me NOW. $15 each or 4/$50…in a cute little red gift box….such a deal!!!! A little history…it is the 100th anniversary of this image painted on the inside of the globe…my painting, Christmas on Park Square 1912, was based upon a very old sepia image taken…yep…in 1912.  Get yours while they last!

These make a great hostess gift or work grab bag….email me and I will get yours right to you!