Painting Demo @ Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio

I will be demonstrating my painting techniques on the grounds of Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio on Friday, August 5th starting at 11:00AM. 

There will be several examples of my work and examples of those in progress.  If you have ever wondered how I produce the translucent paintings I am most known for, now is your chance to see them being made. 

The demonstration is free with any admission to the museum. 

I hope to see you there!

Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio is a modern style house museum built by two abstract painters most known for their work in the 1930s and 40s when they were pivotal in the development of abstract art in America.  Beyond helping develop American abstract art, they were also avid collectors of modern paintings including work by Braque, Picasso, Gris, and Leger.  The house is open, by hourly guided tours only, from 10-3 Thursday through Friday.  I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the arts.

Out of the Studio

Is there a better way to kick off the new year than with an art show? Probably, but it sure isn't a bad one!

The artists at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield, MA, are having a group show of their work January 8-30th, 2016, with a reception held on Friday, January 8 from 4-6pm. I will be showing some of my latest oil paintings and pen drawings. Come and see us during the reception with live music and refreshments. Artists on exhibit include: Mario Caluori, Peg Dotchin, Julio Granda, Jim Horsford, Sean McCusker, Nicole Rizzo, Michael Rousseau, and Stefanie Weber

Out of the Studio: The Artists of the Lichtenstein
January 8-30, 2016
Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
28 Renne Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9348 www.discoverpittsfield.com

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 8, 4-6pm.
Gallery open Wed - Sat 11AM-4PM or by appointment

 

Light & Color @ Steven Valenti's

I am having my annual show at Steven Valenti's this November!  I will be showing some of my latest paintings, their actually drying in the studio as I type, as part of the First Fridays Artswalk.  If you were able to come to any of the painting demos I gave this year, you will recognize some of them.  Please stop by this Friday, 11/6, for the reception and let me know what you think.

Details: Steven Valenti’s Clothing for Men, 157 North Street, Pittsfield, MA. The exhibit will be on display from November 5 to November 28; with a reception held during the “First Fridays Artswalk” on November 6th from 5-8PM.

 

Fresh Paint Gallery Show

I will be displaying a recent painting in the Fresh Paint Gallery in North Adams Massachusetts from 8/27 to 10/12 with a reception held Thursday, 8/27, from 6-9pm.  Fellow artists include Robert Lafon, Leo Mazzeo, Ivor Parry, and Scott Taylor.

This will be my first exhibit in North Adams and I am so happy to be exhibiting with familiar faces.

I hope to see you at the reception.

 

Painting Demo @ Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio

I will be demonstrating my painting techniques on the grounds of Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio on Friday, July 24th starting at 11:00AM.  There will be several examples of my work and examples of those in progress.  If you have ever wondered how I produce the translucent paintings I am most known for, now is your chance to see them being made.  The demonstration is free with any admission to the museum.  I hope to see you there.

Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio is a modern style house museum built by two abstract painters most known for their work in the 1930s and 40s when they were pivotal in the development of abstract art in America.  Beyond helping develop American abstract art, they were also avid collectors of modern paintings including work by Braque, Picasso, Gris, and Leger.  The house is open, by hourly guided tours only, from 10-3 Thursday through Friday.  I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the arts.

Elegant Line

My latest exhibit Elegant Line is on view at Deidre's Special Day in Pittsfield, MA.  The show will run from June 3 to June 27 with a reception held during the First Fridays Artswalk on June 5th from 5-8pm.

For this exhibit I am showing my line drawings which are seldom on display outside of my studio.  There are a couple of Conté drawings in the showing but the focus of the show is on my silver on black line drawings.  You will recognize the themes in these works, but the lack of color and unmasked line gives these works a gesture and movement that is not as forefront as my oil works.

I'm very excited for this exhibit and do hope you have the opportunity to come tell me what you think of it during the reception on Friday, June 5th.  If you can't make it to the reception, feel free to comment on this post, I'd love to have your the feedback!

DEIDRE’S Special Day has been serving the Pittsfield community since 2001 by providing the best in dresses and accessories for all occasions, and in that time has made a name for itself through top notch customer service. Although well known for their wedding and prom attire for over 13 years, DEIDRE’S also provides the best selection of non-bridal dresses and accessories in Pittsfield. Having just recently opened their new “Social Butterfly” department, DEIDRE’S is excited to showcase their new line of non-bridal related attire, featuring party / cocktail dresses for all occasions.

DEIDRE’S is located at 2 South Street across from Park Square, Pittsfield, MA. For more details, including hours of operation, please visit www.deidresonline.com.  “Elegant Line” will be on display from June 3 to June 27, 2015.

 

Talking Arts @ The Whit

As part of The Whitney Center for the Arts show, Mysteriousness of Color, I will be taking part in a discussion about color and other art related topics moderated by Lauren Clark.  The talk will take place at The Whitney Center for the Arts, 42 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201, on May 27th @ 6PM.

Mysteriousness of Color at The Whitney Center

Another month means another First Fridays Artswalk and this month I'm in it!  My work will be on display at The Whitney Center for the Arts in Pittsfield, MA, along with Michael Rousseau and Douglas Paisley.  I have ten paintings on view both new and old including my rarely displayed large paintings.

The show is having its opening reception on Friday, May 1st, from 5-8.  The artswalk also have an after party hosted at The Whitney, so if you're late, you can still come have a good time at the after party.  I hope to see you there!

I also recommend seeing the show at Valenti's (which I curate) featuring Tony Conner; to plan your artswalk you can download the map for this month here.

Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Friday from 4-7, Saturday 12-5 and by appointment.

Reception:  Friday, May 1, from 5-8pm.

Location: The Whitney Center for the Arts, 42 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201.

 

New Year, New Art Show

We’re having a group show for all of the artists who have studios at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield, MA.  The show is called Out of the Studio: the Artists of the Lichtenstein and features me and 7 of the other artists there.  There is also an article on it in the Berkshire Eagle; just click here. 

I will be showing some of my latest work; if you attended any of the painting demos I gave last year you will recognize some of the paintings.  Please come say hello during the opening reception on Saturday, January 10th from 4-7pm, where there will be live music and refreshments.  

Details:

Out of the Studio: the Artists of the Lichtenstein
January 9-31, 2015
Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
28 Renne Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9348 www.discoverpittsfield.com

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 10 4-7pm.
Gallery open Wed - Sat 11AM-4PM or by appointment

Artists on display: Mario Caluori, Peg Dotchin, Julio Granda, Jim Horsford, Sean McCusker, Nicole Rizzo, Michael Rousseau, and Stefanie Weber

I hope you to see you there!

Painting Demo @ Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio

I will be demonstrating my painting techniques on the grounds of Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio on Friday, August 15th starting at 11:00AM.  There will be several examples of my work and examples of those in progress.  If you have ever wondered how I produce the translucent paintings I am most known for, now is your chance to see them being made.  The demonstration is free with any admission to the museum.  I hope to see you there.

Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio is a modern style house museum built by two abstract painters most known for their work in the 1930s and 40s when they were pivotal in the development of abstract art in America.  Beyond helping develop American abstract art, they were also avid collectors of modern paintings including work by Braque, Picasso, Gris, and Leger.  The house is open, by hourly guided tours only, from 10-3 Thursday through Friday.  I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the arts.

3rd Thursday Art Tent

If you happen to be in the Pittsfield area this 3^rd Thursday, July 17^th, come on over to the lawn of St. Joseph’s church.  I will be there inside a giant tent along with 9 other artists who will be selling work inside along with hors d’oerves from Mission and a cash bar!  This is a pay for admission event, $5 per person to benefit the Pittsfield Shakespeare in the Park.  So come on by and see the cast of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and then check out some of the best art in the area!

This is a one day event held on July 17^th from 5-8PM.  The tent will be located in the lawn of St. Joseph’s Church, 414 North St, Pittsfield, MA.  During the event North Street is closed to vehicle traffic so everyone can walk the entirety of North Street; so plan carefully.

Adams Town Hall

I have some paintings on display at the Adams Town hall in, as you may have guessed, Adams, Ma.  There is no reception, but the work is right out in the open and you can visit during any of the regularly scheduled hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.  The show will be on display through June 25^th, 2014.  Take a look at the show and let me know what you think.  All of the work is also for sale, so feel free to contact me for prices.

The Adams Town Hall is located at 8 Park Street, Adams, Ma 01220.

NAP: BapBapBap and Because God is Dead

Oh no! I forgot to post about the last two releases of my podcast!  A quick synopsis to follow:

Part 2 of episode 4 of Not A Podcast is up and called “BapBapBap".  It's very short and sweet; and certainly the lighter end of the podcast.  If you don't remember, this is where we discussed, discussing art and... how.. we do it... wrong?

We also released episode 5 called "Because God is Dead".  Here we discus Miriam Elia's art/book based off of the Lady Bird style of children’s books.  It's a fun ride into a "What is art" discussion.  I also mention my own intensions for making an "arty" book.

NAP: Erotically Verbose

We have released the next episode of our art filled podcast: Not A Podcast: Erotically Verbose.  This is part one because four episodes in we decided we needed a little change of format.  We're nothing if not consistent...  consistently changing that is.

This episode we have a dialogue about "art speak" and how it can affect our experience of art.  It was a good discussion and was one where we talked so much about it I had to split it into two episodes; the second half coming next week.

Feel free to let me know what you think of the episode in as complex language as you like.

This is not a post

A good friend of mine, Peter Russo, and I have begun a little experiment to see if our words can contribute to the whole understanding of the internet at large.  That is to say, we have started a podcast.  The show is still in the beginning stages, has a loose format and two persons still collecting their bearings, but please have a listen and let us know what you think.  http://www.spudsandmeat.com/

The podcast is titled "Not a Podcast" (Magritte anyone?).  "What is it about" you say?  Well... art of course; I don't do anything else.  We attempt to discuss, in as entertaining a manner as possible, an artsy topic every week.  But like I said, we're still taking our baby steps, so help us make it better and leave your comments.

Talk at Bushnell Sage Library

The Housatonic Valley Art League, which I have been a member of for many years, is having an event called “Winter Break”.  It’s an Art Swap and Social taking place at Bushnell Sage Library in Sheffield, Ma; held in the Community Room downstairs.  So if you have any art supplies you have been looking at getting rid of, then come on down and you may find a home for them.

It is open to the public, so you don’t need to be a member to attend.

As part of the event I will be giving a short talk about my techniques; with a little demonstration of the development of my paintings.  For the first time, outside of my studio, I will be showing what my paintings look like before their completed as an example of the process.  So if you have ever been interested in the techniques of glazing, or my work in particular, stop by and enjoy the talk.

I am not the only one giving a talk; Iska Kenney will be giving a talk about her pastel work as well.  I’m sure there will be time to talk one on one after as well, so feel free to say “Hi” to both of us.

SPECIFICS

Place: Bushnell Sage Library (Community Room), Sheffield, MA

Date: Sunday, February 23, 2014

Time of Art Swap/Social: 2:30 -4:30

Time of my talk: around 3:00

Cost: Nothing but your time