The Artful Mind at Front St. Gallery Coming Soon! Sat 10/5, 5-7pm

September 23, 2019 in Exhibit, Talk

We’re almost there! October is swiftly approaching and along with it the long awaited return of the Artful Mind Galley Pop Up at Front St. Gallery in Housatonic, MA. This is a wildly good collection of artists showing varied techniques and media. Make sure to see the opening reception on Saturday, October 5th from 5-7pm to meet many of these artists; including yours truly.

For more on the artists: https://issuu.com/theartfulmindartzine/docs/gal_at_front_catalogue/s/145697

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.
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 5, 5-7pm
Demonstration: Saturday, October 18th, 1:30pm
Exhibit on Display: September 6-28th, 2019
Gallery Hours: Monday and Thursday 2-7pm, Friday through Sunday10-5pm and by appointment
Location: 129 Front Street Gallery, Housatonic, MA

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Incidental Narrative: Art Talk at The Artful Mind Gallery

September 01, 2018 in Talk

I'm excited to be giving an art talk at The Artful Mind Gallery on Sunday, September 23rd at 1:00pm. The Talk will detail my feelings about interpretation in art and how my work is built from start to finish as a collaboration between artist and audience. Please come enjoy the talk and let me know what you think.

Venue: The Artful Mind Gallery
Where: 22 Walker St., Lenox, MA 01240
Dates: Sunday, September 23rd, 2018
Time: Starting at 1:00pm

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Third Thursday Art Talk: Dreaming of Light

August 10, 2018 in Talk, 3rd Thursday, Third Thursday

I have been invited to give a talk about my work at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts as part of the August Third Thursday celebrations. The talk will start at 5:30pm on Thursday, August 16th in the gallery. More than my introduction, this talk will expand on my generation of subject and the development of the processes that go into my artwork. My paintings are not just a demonstration of technique, but illustrate my philosophy of art. I have developed a style that fosters collaboration between the artist and audience. Come see what I mean and expand your understanding of creative development.

Venue: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
Where: 28 Renne Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201
Dates: August 1st - August 31st, 2018
Talk: Thursday, August 16th @ 5:30pm
Parking: Behind the Lichtenstein Center in the First St. Parking Lot.

Open Studio & Painting Demonstrations, Firday, May 4th, 2018

April 30, 2018 in FFA, Talk

This Friday, May 4th, I will be participating in the ArtWeek celebration in Pittsfield, MA. The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts will have open studios including Rick Casucci, Peg Dotchin, Stefanie Weber, Jim Horsford, and me during the First Fridays Artswalk from 5-8pm. As part of the ArtWeek celebration some of us will be showing our processes and give a little more behind the scenes look at the artist's life: details at www.firstfridaysartswalk.com. I will be giving a drawing and painting demonstration on work that I will have on display in my solo show at the Lichtenstein Gallery in August. So come see the demo and on the opening you can say, "I was there when he made that!"

Venue: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
Where: 28 Renne Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201
Dates: May 4th, 2018, 5-8pm
Demo Hours: Silver pen drawing at 6pm, and oil glazing at 7pm

Painting Demos Every Friday and Saturday until Dec. 23!

December 03, 2016 in Talk

Today is the first painting demonstration at Pop Up 139 on North Street, Pittsfield. There will be 6 sessions in total every Friday and Saturday from 4-6PM until December 23rd. For the first time you can see up to six layers of development on my paintings. I've always talked about the difference between layers, but now you can see it happen!

I have a couple examples of finished paintings at the Pop Up, but if you want to see more of my oils, I have 19 paintings on display at Bagels Too on North Street.

Oh, and one of the other artists at the Pop Up, Morris Bennett, will be doing $20 portraits all day Thursdays and Friday mornings. So come see a demo, get your portrait and maybe buy some art for the holidays!

Venue: Pop Up Art 139
Where: 139 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Dates: December 2nd to December 23rd, 2016
Demo Hours: Fridays and Saturdays from 4-6PM
Gallery Hours: Open Thursday through Saturday, 12-6PM

Pop Up Art 137

November 28, 2016 in FFA, Exhibit, Talk

Along with Morris Bennett and Anne Roland, I will be participating in a Pop Up Gallery in Pittsfield this December. The opening will coincide with the First Fridays Artswalk on December 2nd from 5-8PM. I will be showing my energetic silver pen drawings and colorful pastels. I also have some older work in this show including remnants of The Journey series and a set of prints I had made for those works. The holiday season has also filled me with generosity and so everything in this show is on sale!

Where: 137 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Reception: December 2nd from 5-8PM
Dates: December 2nd to December 23rd, 2016
Hours: Open Thursday through Saturday, 12-6PM
Specials: Painting Demonstrations Friday and Saturday from 4-6PM

Painting Demo @ Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio

August 03, 2016 in Talk

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.

Painting Demo @ Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio

July 23, 2015 in Talk

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.

Talking Arts @ The Whit

May 10, 2015 in Talk

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.

Painting Demo @ Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio

August 05, 2014 in Exhibit, Talk

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.

NAP: Erotically Verbose

April 17, 2014 in Podcast, Talk

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.