Lambertville Historical Society's Silent Art Auction

This past October I participated in the Lambertville Historical Society's 'en plein air' event during their annual house tour.  The silent auction which will include work by 28 artists will be held on January 17th in Lambertville at Rago Arts & Auction Center.  Details for this event, which is free and open to the public, may be found here.  The event starts at 6pm, but I would recommend coming early so you can have a chance to stroll through the streets of Lambertville.  Then you will realize how much fun artists had painting there!

Lansdowne Arts Festival September 5 - 7

I'm excited to be participating in this year's Lansdowne Arts Festival, taking place Friday, September 5th - Sunday September 7th at the Twentieth Century Club in Lansdowne, PA.  I will have a variety of smaller paintings with me, and a few larger ones, most of landscapes done in the past few years in Philly, Maine and the Adirondacks.  Many artists and musicians will be at this family-friendly event.  Friday's preview evening is a ticketed fundraiser.  Saturday and Sunday are free and open to the public.  Located at: 84 S. Lansdowne Avenue, Landsowne, PA.  Additional details may be found here: Lansdowne Arts Festival.

Mill Creek, oil on canvas, 12 x 12"

Upcoming Group Shows at Artists' House Gallery, Philadelphia

I'm pleased to share that I'll have work in two upcoming group shows at Artists' House Gallery  in Old City Philadelphia.  

Artists' House Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

On Flora and Fauna: Close to the Heart

 Artists' Reception Sunday, May 4th from 2 - 4 pm

Show runs through the month of May

And

Philly to the Shore: From Brick to Sand

 Artists' Reception Sunday, July 6th from 2 - 4 pm

Show runs through the month of July

Spring Painting

Motivated by the first blooming flowers after a long winter, it was great to get outside and work without three jackets on.  

Forsythia, 12 x 12", oil on canvas

As I was finishing this up, I observed someone talking on their cell phone; I liked how his belly matched the sky.

View of Carpenter's Woods, 10 x 10", oil on canvas

Here, I was as much intrigued by the first hints of spring in the foreground as I was by the view of Carpenter's Woods in the background. 

Painting Along Cobb's Creek, 16 x 20", oil on linen

It was fun to paint not only a beautiful spot along Cobb's Creek, but to include my friend, painter Alexandra Tyng, in the piece. 

Woodland Landscapes on view

I'm participating in the February group show at Artists' House Gallery focusing on landscape. I will have woodland landscapes in the show, some painted by creeks in and around Philadelphia.  I hope you can make it to the Artists' Reception on Sunday, February 9th from 1 - 3.  Details may be found at Artists' House. 

On Hill and Dale: The Art of the Landscape 

Artists' House Gallery, Philadelphia

I'll also have a piece in a show at Shippensburg University featuring the work of teaching artists.  February 15 - March 6, 2014.  If you happen to be in the area, the opening reception will be held on February 15, 1 - 3 p.m

Best of the Best: PA Art Educators Exhibition

Kauffman Gallery, Shippensburg University

Upcoming Shows in and near Philly

Artists' House Gallery in Old City Philadelphia is exhibiting a group still life show.  I will have several pieces on view.  I hope you can make it to either the First Friday reception on January 3rd from 6 - 8 pm or the artists’ reception on Sunday, January 5th from 1 - 5 pm.  The show runs through the month of January.

On the Table: The Art of the Still Life 

Artists' House Gallery, Philadelphia

I’m also happy to have a piece in an upcoming juried exhibit at the Main Line Art Center featuring works by a selection of 2014 Professional Artist Members.  I hope you can make it to the Opening Reception.  

Professional Artist Members’ Exhibit     

Main Line Art Center  

January 3rd - January 24th, 2014 

Reception: Friday, January 10th, 6 - 8 pm

More details may also be found here: Main Line Art Center

Water Surfaces: Darby and Wissahickon Creek

A beautiful spring day along Darby Creek.  The shadows, reflections and movement of the water turn into a puzzle I enjoy trying to fit together.

Rocks and Shadows, Darby Creek Oil on canvas, 20 x 20" 

I perched on a large rock overlooking Wissahickon Creek.  A wood duck swam by so I included her in the painting.

Surface Movement, Oil on linen, 16 x 24" 

Detail, Surface Movement

Leaves began changing, seemingly overnight, after I started this view.  I adjusted my painting to include yellow-green and yellow-oragne additions.  The goose silhouetted against the varied yellow reflections was a welcome surprise.

Valley Green Reflections, Oil on canvas, 24 x 24" 

Detail, Valley Green Reflections 

I balanced on rocks to paint this view.  I saw a Water Thrush bobbing its tail along the bank, so I included it too; still not sure if it was a Louisiana or Northern Waterthrush.

Wissahickon Rocks, Oil on canvas, 24 x 36" 

Detail, Wissahickon Rocks

At Bell's Mills I wanted to paint how the roots wrapped around this large mossy rock.

  

Root-Wrapped-Rock, Wissahickon Creek, Oil on Linen 16 x 24"

Again along Bell's Mills I painted this view of Wissahickon Creek.  I love the feeling of being in the woods, peering out from the shadows.

Wissahickon at Bells Mills, Oil on linen, 24 x 36"