10 x 10 RAP at Clock Tower Artists Studios, Thursday February 22nd

In case you haven’t heard, the Berkshire Art Association is holding their annual 10 x 10 Real Art Party this Thursday, 2/22, at the Clock Tower Artists studios in Pittsfield. I donated a couple pieces to the event and, if tickets are still available, you can possibly get one of them in the raffle. The event is free but Raffle tickets may be purchased through the BAA website.

As this is located at the Clock Tower Artist Studios they will have open studios before the event starting at 5pm. The 10 x 10 RAP gallery preview will start at 6pm with the auction starting at 7pm. There were over 100 submissions this year, so there is a lot to look at!

Venue: Clock Tower Artists
Where: 75 S Church Street, 3rd Floor, Pittsfield, MA 01201
More Details: www.berkshireartassociation.org
Dates: Thursday, February 22nd
Schedule:  
5pm Clock Tower Artists Open Studios
6pm Preview of 10x10 exhibit
7pm Art Raffle Begins

 

Open Studios at Lichtenstein Center Tuesday 10/17, 2023, 5-7pm

This Tuesday, October 17th, I will be participating in the ArtWeek celebration in Pittsfield, MA. The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts will have open studios from 5-7pm to accompany the Julio Granda show “Chaos”. I am proud to be showing some of the larger work I have been working on as part of my Artist Residency at the Becket Arts Center. If you have never seen the studios before, this is a great opportunity to look behind the curtain of some of Pittsfields great artists including: Mario Caluori, Jim Horsford, Jesse Tobin McCauley, and Sean McCusker.

Venue: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
Where: 28 Renne Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201
Dates: October 17th, 2023, 5-7pm
More Artweek Events: https://downtownpittsfield.com/2023/10/artweek-berkshires-pittsfield-events/

 

"Unfinished" a BAA show at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts opening Friday, 3/24, 6-8pm

My latest artwork will be on display at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in the BAA show titled Unfinished. This exhibit will be featuring unfinished artwork from over 20 artists, displaying the process of art-making. I am displaying my latest painting because it isn’t even finished yet! The opening reception is Friday, 3/24 from 6-8pm. I will be in attendance and talking about my process, as I am often want to do. I hope to see you there!

Opening Reception: Friday, March 24, 6-8
Exhibit on display: March 24th-April 6th, 2023
Gallery Hours: Wed - Fri 11AM-3PM or by appointment
Location: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
28 Renne Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9348

 

Painting Demonstration at Becket Arts Center for 2023

Since January I have been working with the Becket Arts Center as their Artist-In-Residence. We have reorganized their downstairs rooms to have an art lounge and a usable demonstrations space. To kick off the art activities, I will be giving painting demonstrations starting April 3rd and every Monday there after for the year of 2023. My work will also be on display in our new Art Lounge at the center for the month of April. To show off the space and promote to demonstrations I made a video you can see above.

If you enjoyed this video, please like and share it. I hope to do more videos about my work, so also let me know what questions you have about me and my art.

Venue: Becket Arts Center
Where: 7 Brooker Hill Road, Becket, MA 01223
Dates: April 3rd 2023 - December 18th 2023
Demonstration Time: Mondays from 1-3pm
Art Display: Month of April
More about venue: www.becketartscenter.org

Out of the Studio Show 2023

After a few years hiatus, the Lichtenstein is celebrating its talented group of artists with another annual show and open studios!

The artists at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield, MA, are having a group show of their work February 4-24th, 2023, with a reception held on Friday, February 24th from 5-7pm with open studios running concurrently. I will be displaying my latest paintings, so if you have been to any of my demos this year, come see how they turned out! Artists on exhibit include: Michael Vincent Bushy, Mario Caluori, Rick Casucci, Peg Dotchin, Jim Horsford, Jesse Tobin McCauley, and Sean McCusker.

Opening Reception: Friday, February 24, 5-7pm
Open Studios: Friday, February 24, 5-7pm
Exhibit on display: February 6-24th, 2023
Gallery Hours: Wed - Fri 11AM-3PM or by appointment
Location: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
28 Renne Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9348

 

"LIGHT" @ Kehler Liddell Gallery. Opening Reception 2/12, 4-7pm

I am participating in a group show at the Kehler Liddell Gallery in New Haven, CT, open February 9th through March 12th with an opening reception on Sunday, February 12th from 2-5pm. The show, titled LIGHT, was juried and includes one of my paintings as well as many other artists. All work is for sale and of excellent quality, well worth the trip. There will be an Artist Talk on Sunday, February 25th, 2-3:30 and closing reception on Sunday, March 12th, 4-5:30.

Venue: Kehler Liddell Gallery
Where: 873 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515
Dates: February 9th - March 12th, 2023
Opening Reception: Sunday February 12th, 2-5pm; Awards will be announced at 3:00
Artist Talk: Bright Ideas, Sunday, February 26, 2-3:30 pm; Open community discussion to share ideas about the artwork
Closing Reception: Sunday, March 12, 4-5:30 pm; The People’s Choice award will be announced at 4:30 pm
More About Gallery: www.kehlerliddellgallery.com

 

"RED" @ Workshop13's ArtWorks Gallery. Opening Reception Saturday, February 4th, 1-5pm

I am participating in a group show at Workshop13’s ArtWorks Gallery in Ware, MA, open February 4th through 26th with an opening reception on Saturday, February 4th from 1-5pm. The show, titled RED, was juried and includes two of my paintings as well as many other artists.

Venue: Workshop13’s ArtWorks Gallery
Where: 69 Main Street, Ware, MA
Dates: February 4th - 26th, 2023
Reception: Saturday February 4th, 1-5pm
More About Gallery: www.workshop13.org

 

Painting Timelapses

As an example of my process, I have compiled some timlapses showing the layers that make up my paintings. These do not show every layer, but give you the feeling for how the layers build up.

Timelapse of Travel

Travel, Oil on panel, 10 x 10 inches

Timelapse of Over

Over, Oil on panel, 24 x 18 inches

Painting Demonstration at Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio Friday, 8/19 @ 11am

I will be giving a demonstration of my oil glazing technique on the beautiful grounds of Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio (FMH&S) in Lenox, MA this Firday, 8/19. I will be there between 11am and 1pm, but no one has to sit for the whole thing! If you have always wondered how my work is made or are interested in the art process in general this is a great time to come see it and take in a wonderful museum at the same time. (For full disclosure, I am Assistant to the Director at FMH&S, so expect me to sing their praises.)

The demonstration is included with any admission to FMH&S. Purchase your tickets on their website or follow the link here.

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.

 

Drive-Walk-Bike-By City Art Show, Friday, July 3rd, 2020 (Rain Date July 10th)

In this world of self isolation there are many things we all miss. One thing you don’t have to miss anymore is looking at some beautiful art. On Friday, 7/3, the Drive-Walk-Bike-By City Art Show will be happening in Pittsfield. Local, and not so local, artists will be displaying their work on the lawns of Pittsfield. Although I don’t live there myself, I am graciously being hosted at 27 Concord Parkway, so come over and see some art again! And never forget, something great is always just over the horizon!

This is an outdoor event, so in the case that mother nature starts crying over the beauty of this moment, the rain date is the following Friday, July 10th. Hope to see you there!

Date: Friday, July 3rd, 4-8pm
Rain Date: Friday, July 10th, 4-8pm
Location: 27 Concord Parkway, Pittsfield, MA
Map: Downloadable on Thursday, July 2nd, facebook.com/events/2718053021765885/
Event Information: Berkshire Eagle Article, Event’s Facebook Page

 

Artful Mind November Show Opening Reception Sat. November 9th

There is another lineup of great art and artists on display at The Artful Mind @ Front Street Gallery this November. If you didn’t get to the reception in October, now’s your chance to see me before I start hibernating this year. This is also a great opportunity to purchase some art for the holidays!

Artists on Display: Keith Emerling, Susan Geller, Ghetta Hirsch, Sean McCusker, Mark Mellinger, Carolyn Newberger, Anna Oliver, Jennifer Pazienza, Janet Pumphrey, Mary Carol Rudin and Bruce Shickmanter.
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 9th, 5-8pm
Exhibit on Display: November 2-29th, 2019
Gallery Hours: Thurs-Sun, 12-5pm
Location: 129 Front Street Gallery, Housatonic, MA

Painting Demonstration Saturday, October 19th @ 1:30

I am giving a painting demonstration of my oil glazing technique at the Arftul Mind Gallery in Housatonic. The demo will start at 1:30pm on Saturday, September 19th. If you have never seen oil glazing it is a very interesting process that produces the most extraordinary effect. If you have seen my demo before this is also a chance to see my latest work in progress, and please bring all your questions!

I have work on display, along with 10 other talented artists, in the gallery. In addition, I will have some other work on display for the demonstration, so there is more to see!

Demonstration: Saturday, October 19th, 1:30pm
Exhibit on Display: October 6-28th, 2019
Gallery Hours: Monday and Thursday 2-7pm, Friday through Sunday10-5pm and by appointment
Location: 129 Front Street Gallery, Housatonic, MA
Event Link: Facebook
Artists on Display: Carl Berg, Susan Geller, Ghetta Hirsch, Sean McCusker, Mark Mellinger, Carolyn Newberger, Anna Oliver, Jennifer Pazienza, Janet Pumphrey, Mary Carol Rudin and Bruce Shickmanter.