Painting Demonstration Saturday, October 19th @ 1:30

October 07, 2019

I am giving a painting demonstration of my oil glazing technique at the Arftul Mind Gallery in Housatonic. The demo will start at 1:30pm on Saturday, September 19th. If you have never seen oil glazing it is a very interesting process that produces the most extraordinary effect. If you have seen my demo before this is also a chance to see my latest work in progress, and please bring all your questions!

I have work on display, along with 10 other talented artists, in the gallery. In addition, I will have some other work on display for the demonstration, so there is more to see!

Demonstration: Saturday, October 19th, 1:30pm
Exhibit on Display: October 6-28th, 2019
Gallery Hours: Monday and Thursday 2-7pm, Friday through Sunday10-5pm and by appointment
Location: 129 Front Street Gallery, Housatonic, MA
Event Link: Facebook
Artists on Display: Carl Berg, Susan Geller, Ghetta Hirsch, Sean McCusker, Mark Mellinger, Carolyn Newberger, Anna Oliver, Jennifer Pazienza, Janet Pumphrey, Mary Carol Rudin and Bruce Shickmanter.

The Artful Mind at Front St. Gallery Coming Soon! Sat 10/5, 5-7pm

September 23, 2019 in Exhibit, Talk

We’re almost there! October is swiftly approaching and along with it the long awaited return of the Artful Mind Galley Pop Up at Front St. Gallery in Housatonic, MA. This is a wildly good collection of artists showing varied techniques and media. Make sure to see the opening reception on Saturday, October 5th from 5-7pm to meet many of these artists; including yours truly.

For more on the artists: https://issuu.com/theartfulmindartzine/docs/gal_at_front_catalogue/s/145697

Artists on Display: Carl Berg, Susan Geller, Ghetta Hirsch, Sean McCusker, Mark Mellinger, Carolyn Newberger, Anna Oliver, Jennifer Pazienza, Janet Pumphrey, Mary Carol Rudin and Bruce Shickmanter.
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 5, 5-7pm
Demonstration: Saturday, October 18th, 1:30pm
Exhibit on Display: September 6-28th, 2019
Gallery Hours: Monday and Thursday 2-7pm, Friday through Sunday10-5pm and by appointment
Location: 129 Front Street Gallery, Housatonic, MA

The Artful Mind Gallery Presents: "Realities Beyond the Surface"

September 09, 2019

Artists on Display: Carl Berg, Susan Geller, Ghetta Hirsch, Sean McCusker, Mark Mellinger, Carolyn Newberger, Anna Oliver, Jennifer Pazienza, Janet Pumphrey, Mary Carol Rudin and Bruce Shickmanter.
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 5, 5-7pm
Exhibit on Display: September 6-28th, 2019
Gallery Hours: Monday and Thursday 2-7pm, Friday through Sunday10-5pm and by appointment
Location: 129 Front Street Gallery, Housatonic, MA

Out of the Studio Show 2019

August 30, 2019

Lichtenstein is celebrating its talented group of artists with another annual show, and this time it’s not snowing!

Opening Reception: Friday, September 6, 5-8pm
Open Studios: Friday, September 6, 7-8pm
Exhibit on display: September 6-28th, 2019
Gallery Hours: Wed - Fri 11AM-4PM or by appointment
Location: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
28 Renne Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9348

The Gallery of the Artful Mind

July 22, 2019

I am delighted to say my work will be included in this year’s Artful Mind Gallery in October with a reception on October 5th from 5-7pm. More details to follow, but save the date now!

Painting Demonstration for Summer Family Day at The Clark

July 02, 2019

I am so proud to be doing a demonstration at The Clark as part of their Summer Family Day! I will be on the grounds from 11am to 4pm doing demonstrations of my glazing technique and answering questions from the crowd. There will be plenty of examples of my work on display as well, so come on over and see how the sausage is made!

My technique of building up painting through roughly 30 layers of oil paint can't be demonstrated beginning to end, but I will show you the process for a single layer on several paintings. Glazing produces a unique experience as light penetrates the layers then reflects back out making the canvas look like it is emitting light. A striking technique that is used so rarely today.

Venue: The Clark
Where: 225 South St., Williamstown, MA 01267
Date: Sunday, July 7th, 2019
Time: 11am - 4pm

Becket Arts Center Show 2019

June 17, 2019

This Saturday I will be exhibiting at the Becket Arts Center along with four amazing artists: Ben Mancino, Marguerite Bride, Patricia Hogan, and Joseph Tracy. We each have a space in the gallery with many works, so come see the exhibit and participate in the opening reception this Saturday starting at 2pm.

Venue: Becket Arts Center
Where: 7 Brooker Hill Road, Becket MA 01223
Dates: June 22 - July 7, 2019
Hours: Thursday - Sunday, 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Reception: Saturday, June 22nd, 2:00 PM

Artscape Auction 2019

June 03, 2019

Artscape is holding an art auction on June 13th. I’m telling you this because: a) it is a great cause bringing amazing sculptures to the streets of Pittsfield, and b) I have donated the work above for this auction! This is the second auction Artscape has run and I must say there many deals to be had at the first one and I intend to purchase some work this time around. There is an admission fee of $15 at the door or you can get an advance ticket for just $10 now at tinyurl.com/ArtscapeAuction2019.

Venue: Framework Coworking
Where: 437 North Street, Pittsfield, MA
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2019
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: tinyurl.com/ArtscapeAuction2019

Art Show at Steven Valenti's

June 03, 2019

I have relinquished my role as curator at Steven Valenti’s Clothing. It has been a great pleasure of mine to participate in the First Fridays Artswalk since it began in 2012, but with my work in high demand it is time that I focus on my own shows. As a final goodbye I am exhibiting at Valenti’s as the first artist under the new curator, Nicole Irene. So come see me off and celebrate these many years of shows! This show will be on display for the month of June with a reception this Friday, 6/7, from 5-8pm.

Venue: Steven Valenti's
Where: 157 North Street, Pittsfield, MA
Dates: June 1 to June 29, 2019
Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 9:30AM – 6:00PM; Thursday 9:30AM -8:00PM; and Saturday 9:30AM – 5:00PM.
Reception: Friday, June 7th from 5-8pm

Open Studios at the Lichtenstein, 2019

May 03, 2019

This Friday, May 3rd, I will be participating in the ArtWeek celebration in Pittsfield, MA. The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts will have open studios including as part of the First Fridays Artswalk from 5-8pm. As part of the ArtWeek celebration some of us will be showing our processes and give a little more behind the scenes look at the artist's life. I will be giving a painting demonstration starting at 6pm.

Venue: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
Where: 28 Renne Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201
Dates: May 3th, 2019, 5-8pm
Demonstration: 6pm - 7pm

"Illusions & Reality" @ Kimball Farms. Opening Reception 3/24, 3-5pm

March 16, 2019

I am participating in a group show at the Kimball Farms Connector Gallery starting March 24th and open through May 12th with opening reception Sunday, May 24th from 3-5pm. The show, titled Illusions & Reality - the Real, Surreal and Unreal, features four great Berkshire artists: Morris Bennett, Mario Caluori, Julio Granda, and little ole me. The space is expansive, so don’t expect just a couple works from us, each artist has a vast wall to showcase their work. Be sure to come to the opening reception where refreshments will be served and guests will enjoy piano music by Karen Tchougourian. The artists will donate 10% of profits from sales to HospiceCare in The Berkshires.

Venue: Kimball Farms Connector Gallery
Where: 235 Walker Street, Lenox, MA
Dates: March 24 to May 12, 2019
Reception: Sunday, March 24th @ 3:00-5:00pm

Melbourne Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception December 5th, 3:30-4:40pm

November 28, 2018

Venue: Melbourne Gallery
Where: 140 Melbourne Road, Pittsfield, MA
Dates: December 3 to December 28, 2018
Hours: Open from 8am to 5pm, check in at the front desk
Reception: Wednesday, December 5th @ 3:30-4:30pm

Crowdsourced Show at Steven Valenti's

October 21, 2018

This November I will be showing a group of my work at Steven Valenti's Clothing store in Pittsfield, MA. The show is promising to be a special exhibit of my work as I have opened the curatorial process to the public! I am crowdsourcing the selection of work to anyone who wants their opinion known. So have a look around this site and let me know what you would like to see in person. I have already begun collecting ideas from my mailing list and have to say it is turning out rather amazingly well, with several works I have not shown in many years. For early access to these kinds of posts in the future, subscribe now.

Whether you select work or not, come to the reception held during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday, 11/2, from 5-8pm. I will be there to discuss my work, the curation process, and hopefully hopefully meet all of my amazing curators!

How to select work: Look through my art on this site. Any artwork without “Sold” on it is easily available. Either make a comment on this post, or email me through my contact form. Make sure to give the title and medium. Those pieces with the most likes, that are available, will be selected. Feel free to tell me why you picked them as well and I may give further weight to those selections as well.

Venue: Steven Valenti's
Where: 157 North Street, Pittsfield, MA
Dates: November 1 to December 1, 2018
Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 9:30AM – 6:00PM; Thursday 9:30AM -8:00PM; and Saturday 9:30AM – 5:00PM.
Reception: Friday, November 2nd @ 5-8pm

Artful Mind Article 2018

October 08, 2018 in Article

This year has been full of surprises, but the biggest has been a full article, and cover, of me in The Artful Mind magazine! Last month Harryet Candee interviewed me for the magazine. Her questions were insightful and some I had never heard before. I also had the pleasure of working with Tasja Keetman, the photographer for the article. They both had the difficult task of making me look good, and I think they actually pulled it off. Everything was put together amazingly well and I hope you like it! If you’re in the Berkshire region check out the printed magazine during the Month of October. For those of you at more of a distance, or displaced in time, here is a link to the magazine: https://issuu.com/theartfulmindartzine/docs/the_artful_mind_artzine_oct_2018

Article starts on page 22: https://issuu.com/theartfulmindartzine/docs/the_artful_mind_artzine_oct_2018/22

Layers and Lines at Steven Valenti's this November

October 03, 2018 in FFA, Exhibit

I will be showing a grouping of my oil paintings and line drawings this November at Steven Valenti's. Don’t miss the reception held during the First Fridays Artswalk on Friday, 11/2, from 5-8pm. I will be there to answer any questions and get to know everyone.

Venue: Steven Valenti's
Where: 157 North Street, Pittsfield, MA
Dates: November 1 to December 1, 2018
Reception: Friday, November 2nd @ 5-8pm

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Incidental Narrative: Art Talk at The Artful Mind Gallery

September 01, 2018 in Talk

I'm excited to be giving an art talk at The Artful Mind Gallery on Sunday, September 23rd at 1:00pm. The Talk will detail my feelings about interpretation in art and how my work is built from start to finish as a collaboration between artist and audience. Please come enjoy the talk and let me know what you think.

Venue: The Artful Mind Gallery
Where: 22 Walker St., Lenox, MA 01240
Dates: Sunday, September 23rd, 2018
Time: Starting at 1:00pm

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Third Thursday Art Talk: Dreaming of Light

August 10, 2018 in Talk, 3rd Thursday, Third Thursday

I have been invited to give a talk about my work at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts as part of the August Third Thursday celebrations. The talk will start at 5:30pm on Thursday, August 16th in the gallery. More than my introduction, this talk will expand on my generation of subject and the development of the processes that go into my artwork. My paintings are not just a demonstration of technique, but illustrate my philosophy of art. I have developed a style that fosters collaboration between the artist and audience. Come see what I mean and expand your understanding of creative development.

Venue: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
Where: 28 Renne Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201
Dates: August 1st - August 31st, 2018
Talk: Thursday, August 16th @ 5:30pm
Parking: Behind the Lichtenstein Center in the First St. Parking Lot.

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Dreaming of Light opening Friday, August 3rd, 5-8pm

July 31, 2018 in FFA, Exhibit

This Friday, August 3rd, I will be holding a reception for my first solo show at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts! Although I have had many solo shows in the past, none have been in a space quite this large. In preparation, I have made several new large scale paintings to fit the beautiful venue. As I am hoping to see many new faces at this reception, I will be giving a brief introduction to my work as part of the opening. The talk will start at 5:30pm, August 3rd, and I will be available the rest of the reception if anyone wants to ask questions one on one. If you cannot make the reception, the show will be on display from August 1st through August 31st, so make sure to stop in.

Venue: Lichtenstein Center for the Arts
Where: 28 Renne Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201
Dates: August 1st - August 31st, 2018
Opening Reception: Friday, August 3rd, 5-8pm
Artist Introduction: Friday, August 3rd @ 5:30pm
Parking: Behind the Lichtenstein Center in the First St. Parking Lot.

Artful Mind Gallery Opening Reception June 23rd 4-7pm

June 18, 2018 in Exhibit

The Artful Mind Gallery is having a reception on Saturday, June 23rd 4-7pm. Since its opening in May, there have been several artists added to the roster and many of the works of art have been swapped out for the new month. This Saturday is a great chance to come see the space, artists, and new work. A lot of the artists will be there too, so this is a great chance to meet the creatives and pick their brains.

The opening reception is on Saturday, June 23, 4-7pm. For more information, please email the gallery at: artgallenman@yahoo.com, or phone: 413.854.4400. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Sunday, 12-5pm and Mondays by appointment. Come in for a Nespresso and enjoy the art!

Fine Art Auction to benefit Artscape!

June 07, 2018

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