Dynamic Duos Exhibition At Celebrations Gallery

Celebrations Gallery & Shoppes in scenic Pomfret CT is hosting a new show next month, The Dynamic Duos Exhibition which will run from May 20th to July 3rd. Usually we artists are a solitary lot when it comes to our work but for this particular show , those participating have stepped outside the box and teamed up with a fellow artisan to create a variety of beautiful and creative works. I colaborated with the very talented jewelry artist Anna Mancini and we created the necklace you see above. I decided on a spring theme, pink tulips on a black background, which I then hand painted on 6 puzzle pieces and Anna took that pendant and created something quite magical around it, the beautiful beaded necklace that you see above . The postcard for the exhibit just arrived and I was blown away by it, the first thing I noticed was all the vibrant color, color, color. I cannot wait to go to the opening evening of the show next month and not only see the necklace in person but all the other beautiful works that the participating artists have colaborated on. If you are in the area, please stop by or you can visit Celebrations' website at http://www.celebrationsshoppes.com/ .

A New Path......

Sometimes you just want something new in your life and you want to take your creative work in a whole new and unique direction. This is what I was feeling like last fall, I really wanted a avenue for my fine art, one where it would be showcased and appreciated. I also wanted to concentrate on my canvas art and spend a lot more time with it each week, working on different techniques and expanding in new directions. It was about that time that I started contacting galleries around the country to hopefully find a good fit for my artwork. I was lucky enough to have taken the chance and contacted Celebrations Gallery in Pomfret CT. Just this past Monday, I took a road trip up to beautiful northeast CT with my car full of painted canvases, ready to start out on a new artful journey. I'm so excited to say that my work is now going to be represented by Celebrations Gallery & Shoppes. I'm happy about the new path I'm taking and feel it will do a lot to push me in different creative directions and be a great challenge for me in the upcoming months. I'm very proud to have my work there!!!! If you are in the area, you should visit, the gallery is just gorgeous, filled with a wide variety of art to please any taste. http://www.celebrationsshoppes.com/

Celebrations Gallery - Small Works, Artful Treasures Show

Well as promised, I did not forget my camera last Sat, November 6th when I attended the opening reception of the Small Works, Artful Treasures show at Celebrations Gallery in Pomfret CT.

The small works show took place in the grand foyer of this beautiful 1880's Queen Anne victorian, which is the home of Celebrations Gallery.

This show focuses on smaller works of art that are under $200 and the show runs from November 6th - January 7th.

Everywhere I turned on Sat I saw beautiful artwork, adorning the walls and display cases. The table to the right was full of baked goodies to eat and Celebrations was also serving hot tea and apple cider for the occasion as well.

The artwork is beautifully displayed all throughout the gallery, hanging on the walls and resting on the furniture. My vintage ceiling tin is on the left.

Of course, there is also a whole upstairs filled with more wonderful artwork. Just because the show was downstairs didn't mean I wasn't going to venture upstairs with my camera.

This fabulous chair by artist Wolfgang Schweizer was upstairs.........

As was this gorgeous bench by woodburning artist Merideth Berthiaume.

I think that my favorite piece at the gallery right now though is this gorgeous chair that is downstairs and displayed for everyone to see as they walk in the door. This incredible piece of work was painted by artist David Stumpo.

My favorite part of the chair has to be the cardinal on the seat. I got a chance to meet David and talk with him and his wife while I was at the show. A wonderful artist, so talented and humble.

I really had a wonderful 2 hours that I spent at Celebrations, viewing all the work, including my own and getting to talk with some of the other artists there.

Small Works, Artful Treasures At Celebrations Gallery

I was invited this year to take part in the upcoming holiday art show and sale at Celebrations Gallery & Shoppes in Pomfret Ct. The show runs from November 6th to January 7th and features artwork from artists all over the region , in a variety of media, each piece under $200.00. Saturday November 6th will be a "Meet The Artists Reception" from 2-5 pm.

This beautiful post card represents just some of the works to be shown at the show and sale. I was thrilled to have one of my paintings "Under The Trees" (bottom left corner) selected for the front of the card.

I plan to ride up to CT for a little while this weekend and hope to take some photos at the event. I say hope too, because often I mean to bring my camera along with me at important times and then end up forgetting to altogether . I will try very hard to remember not to forget it this time and will be posting some photos from the reception and gallery next week.