Fine Art Auction to benefit Artscape!

The fine folks on the Artscape committee are having an auction to raise funds for their continued art activities in Pittsfield, MA. To help support the effort of fine sculpture and public art in Pittsfield, please come to the auction and place a bid... or seven! I donated the above, Spcae, which is 24 x 24 inches and currently my favorite painting to date. There is an admission fee so even just coming to see all of the great artwork will help the cause, but be sure to loosen those wallets and help out a fantastic (and volunteer run!) organization bringing light, color, and creativity to those city streets!

Venue: The Whitney Center for the Arts
Where: 42 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA
Date: Thursday, June 14, 2018
Time: 5:30 preview-silent auction, live music, hor d'oeuvres, cash bar
6:30 live auction
Admission: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
RSVP: discoverpittsfield.com

 

Going Public!

After a year of planning, and painting, I am proud to announce my latest solo show on display at PUBLIC Eat + Drink. The show is on display from December, 2017, to April, 2018. PUBLIC is a fantastic restaurant located just down the street from Mass MoCA with beautiful brick walls to hang on. Stop by, have some food, and feed your soul with the latest of my oil paintings.

For this show I completed six new, two foot square, paintings making the main dining area a large cohesive exhibit. The square format is a difficult one to balance and I used this notion as a challenge in creating each of these works of art. I am proud to be a part of PUBLIC and prouder of the latest creations born of this opportunity. Please check out the exhibit and let me know what you think about the new work.

Not enough to get you out to North Adams? Well, this establishment had plenty of space for more work so filling out the space are selections from past exhibits including older oil paintings as well as pastel and silver pen drawings. As always, all work is for sale!

Where: 34 Holden Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Dates: December 2017 to April 2018
Hours: Serves lunch Thursday - Sunday from 11:30am, + dinner 7 days from 4pm. The bar is open until midnight or later

 

Painting Demos Every Friday and Saturday until Dec. 23!

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

 

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.