Love letters in Paint

Lane's Island: View to the Sea,  oil on prepared paper, 17" x 36", c. PJW, 2014

Love letters in Paint -
Each Summer some very special friends who have become family over the course of many years invite us up to enjoy a summer getaway. What a gift to savor the pleasure of spending time on "their Island" in Maine.
The colors are glorious, the light is magical and the people are lovely. 

My current series, "Lane's Island Through the Seasons," is an expression of my love for this place and my gratitude to them for sharing it with me.

To see the show in person click HERE for more details.
On View through August 3, 2014.

Now On View at the Brush Art Gallery & Studios

Lane's Island: Summer Path I,  oil on prepared paper,  12" sq.,  c. PJW, 2014

Thank you to all who attended the reception on June 26, 2014 at the 

Brush Art Gallery & Studios. 

It was a fabulous showing of support for the 

13 studio artists who are currently exhibiting.  

It is my pleasure to be among this group of diverse and talented artists.

Pictured here is one of 8 new pieces I have on view in this show.

  

Not yet seen the exhibition "Stretch"?

 Please stop in and check it out -

On View Until August 3, 2014

Hours:  Tuesday - Saturday, 11 - 4; Sunday, 12 - 4.

For More Info Click

 http://thebrush.org/exhibitionsUpcoming.htm

Embracing Summer - You are invited!

Lane's Island: Summer Path II,  oil on prepared paper,  15.5" x 11.5",  c. PJW, 2014

 

 

Summer is upon us - Finally!  

This painting is inspired by Lane's Island - one of my favorite places to paint.

Lane's Island: Summer Path II  is one of the featured painting

in the upcoming  "Stretch - The Annual Exhibition of the Artists of the Brush"

Brush Art Gallery & Studios

256 Market St., Lowell, MA  01852

Reception  -  Thursday, June 26, 5 - 7 pm

Gallery Talk  -  Sunday, July 20, 1 - 3 pm

Visit here for complete details:

http://www.thebrush.org/exhibitionsUpcoming.htm

Many Studio Specials on June 5th!

Texture!

Lane's Island: Summer Memory,  oil on prepared paper,  7 1/2" sq.,  c. PJW, 2014

I am fascinated with texture in art work. 

This interest has lead me to much experimentation in my studio practice.

I have used a variety of surfaces and art materials to achieve numerous textural results.  

The "Lane's Island Through the Seasons Suite" was created using prepared 

300 lb. watercolor paper as the surface, carefully tearing the edges 

and preserving a clean border around each sheet.

Several of these new paintings will be on view in 

"Stretch," the Annual Summer Show including art of the 13 Artists of the 

Brush Art Gallery & Studios

from June 24 - August 3, 2014

Reception - Thursday, June 26th, 2014  //  5 - 7 pm

Refreshments Served

You complete the art experience ---

Fort Hill Park in Springtime,  pastel,  23"  x 27",  c. PJW, 2014

You complete the art experience --- 

You, as audience/participator, for the art and artists in your life, complete the experience. 

Through viewing a film, reading a book, looking at visual art, listening to music, your engagement adds the valuable last piece. You bring completion to the creative process with your audience.  You add to the larger conversation in the art world by offering your unique perspective to the ongoing dialogue. 

Thank you for engaging in the conversation!

"Lane's Island, Through the Seasons Suite" - Experimenting with Painting Surface

Lane's Island, Through the Seasons Suite: Summer Light,  detail,  oil on prepared paper,  25"  sq,  c. PJW, 2014

 

 

Oil painting is a long time passion of mine, rooted in some of my earliest creating memories.
For The Lane's Island, Through the Seasons Suite I am painting on prepared watercolor paper with a variety of mark making techniques.  The texture of the paper offers unexpected interest and character to the completed works.  The collection will be shown in summer, 2014 at the Brush Art Gallery & Studios.