Summer 2011

As I have said in the past I am not sure where time goes. It seems like I am always trying to catch up.  I apologize for not keeping up with this blog over the summer.  The summer of 2011 was a very hot and humid one indeed and it seems that when the temperature goes up into the 80's and 90's and the humidity increases my energy level goes into a tail spin.  I did try to stay in the cool air conditioning during much of the hot weather.  Whenever I could I painted in air conditioned comfort but rarely made it over to my Western Avenue Studio in Suite #326..........the building was like an oven and due to its brick construction it retained the heat. I continued to meet with my art colleagues in the Nashua Artists Breakfast Club an experience that I always find fun and instructional.  Although my production level was at a minimum I did continue to work on several paintings.  I will say more about these in the next few posts.  Now that the cooler weather has arrived and we have begun autumn activities I will be posting more often and painting more often.  Sometimes taking a break and stepping back helps inspire an artist to move ahead with new ideas.

More Spring Art Show 2011

A few photos from the Spring Breakfast Club Exhibition 2011

Nashua Breakfast Club Spring 2011 Exhibition

This Spring the Nashua Area Artists are again exhibiting for the month of April at the McCarthy Room of the Chelmsford Public Library in their second annual show,  This again has been a very rewarding experience and a successful show. Now that it is nearing completion it is time to beging work on soome new pieces inspired by Spring and Summer.  Thanks to all friends and family who dropped into the reception on April 9th.  It was a stretch to participate as I had flown in on the red eye from LaJolla, California where I attended a bnusiness conference and extended it by a few days vacation.  Thanks to good friends my work was hung in the exhibition and I was able to make a wonderful reception for the artists.

Catching Up

Sometimes I am awestruck by how fast time passes.  This winter of 2011 has been a busy one with a trip to the Christmas Markets in Germany, the heart of Europe,  and a cruise through the Rhine and Main Rivers.  Lots of landscape and people for inspiration.  I have also been busy participating in a few group art exhibitions. The above picture is from a group show entitled the "Men of Western Avenue" which was held in February at the Whistler House Museum of Art in Lowell, Massachusetts.  This was a very successful exhibition and we had a great Artists Reception sponsored by the Art League of Lowell.

Reception February 26th Men Of Western Avenue at Whistler House Museum of Art

This month I thought that I would post some photos from The Men of Western Avenue Studios very sucessful show and reception which was held at the Whistler House Museum Of Art in Lowell, Massachusetts.  The attendance at the reception included many friends, family members and members of the Nashua Area Artists Breakfast Club, a group of very talented artist friends.  It was fun to have a couple of my paintings accepted to this show.  These pieces "Serenity and Province Lands" can be seen in previous posts in close up as well as in the pictures posted.  The show was a varied presentation with pieces from 19 male artists of Western Avenue Studios mentioned in the previous announcement post.  The wonderful refreshments were provided by the Whistler House Staff and members of the Lowell Art Association whose joint efforts have unified the many artists working in the Lowell area which has become a very active art community.

Men Of Western Avenue Show at Whistler House Museum of Art

This is an announcement for a currently offered show entitled the "Men of Western Avenue Studios" which is now at the Whistler House Museum of Art at 243 Worthen Street in Lowell,MA.  The Museum is the birthplace of James McNeill Whistler and the home of the Lowell Art Association and is  open Wed. throgh Sat. from 11 AM until 4 PM.  This historic site was built in 1823 and it represents the richness of the history and art of Lowell.  There is a permanent collection of late 19th and early 20th century artwork as well as exhibitions of art in the adjacent Parker Gallery.

The show features a collection of art in various disciplines, media and styles from the Men of Western Avenue Studios, an integral part of the cultural life in the city of Lowell.  The cross section contains sculpture, oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings, photography and mixed media.  The artists included are: Tom Gill, Marcus Griep, Jack Holmes, David Barton, Don Ouellette, William McMeniman, David Leblanc, Stuart Krentcil, Glenn Szegedy, Joe Lapiana, John Wren, Peter Zimmerman, Gary Destramp, Bill Berry, Bruce Wood, John Cascio, Don Sullivan, Todd Bonita, Christopher Volpe, Jeff Engle and Michael Miller.

Come visit the exhibition and join us for the artist's reception on February 26th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.

Pastel Workshop With Nita Casey January 20, 2011

Theses photos are from a recent Pastel Workshop I took with my good friends from the Nashua Area Artist's Breakfast Club.  The full day workshop was given by Nita Legere Casey at her Western Avenue Studio. It was my first attempt at working with pastels and I thoroughly enjoyed it.  This medium is easy to travel with and very versatile.  My friends Peg and Rene also enjoyed the workshop.  I know that I will work again with pastels and this workshop was a good warm up for a second workshop that I will do on January 26th with Gregory John Maichak at the Chelmsford Art Society.