Artist Talk at Wilton Library

On Monday, February 26, I gave an artist talk at Wilton Library. I showed a series of images of etchings and paintings that illustrate my development as an artist, with a particular focus on the tree paintings completed during my time as artist-in-residence at Weir Farm in Wilton, CT. I recently completed my second residency at Weir Farm, where I further explored trees as subject matter, creating two giant (5 by 8 feet) portraits of trees, White Oak and American Sycamore. Thanks to all who ventured out on Monday night to hear my presentation, and thank you to Janice Hess and Wilton Library for organizing the event!

Artist Residency at Weir Farm, Wilton, CT

For the month of February 2018, I have had the pleasure of being an artist-in-residence at Weir Farm National Historic Site in Wilton, CT. Weir Farm is a special place where American Impressionist Julian Alden Weir lived and worked, and where he invited artist friends like Childe Hassam and John Singer Sargent to visit and paint with him. The grounds of the farm are truly beautiful, and the studio space, which overlooks wetlands and woods, is a wonderful place to work. Expanding on the tree paintings I did at Weir Farm in 2010, I have been painting 5 by 8 foot portraits of trees. Stay tuned for pictures of the completed works!

20th Annual Postcards from the Edge

Once again, I am participating in the Postcards from the Edge exhibit hosted by Visual AIDS. This year marks its 20th anniversary! All artworks are postcard size works and are available for sale for $85 to benefit Visual AIDS.

Founded in 1988, Visual AIDS is a contemporary arts organization committed to raising AIDS awareness by producing visual arts projects, exhibitions, public forms, and publications. They also assist artist living with HIV/AIDS.

The exhibit will take place at Gallery 524 at 524 West 26th Street, New York, NY, 10001, January 19-21, 2018. Jan.19, 6-8 is the preview party, Jan.20, the show is open from 10am-6pm, Jan.21, from 12-4pm.

Admission is free, with suggested $5 donation at the door. See you there!