Craig Masten Artist Website
 | |  | |  | |  | |  |
News and Events
Gallery Night Providence
Gallery Night, Providence is an on-Going Event Every third Thursday of
the Month,during the spring, summer, and fall, 5-9PM--Gallery Night,
Providence. As part of the tours offered of studios across the city, you
can see Craig's current works, those of his wife Gail Armstrong, and
ten other resident painters at the Deacon Taylor House Gallery and
Studios, 9 Thomas Street, Providence, RI 02903. The Providence Art
Club Galleries are immediately adjacent on the street. The Maxwell
Mays Gallery is upstairs in the main brick building, and the Dodge
House Gallery is in the building beside it. This is a pleasant way to
see good art and get to know area artists. Hope to see and meet you
there. For more information, google the key words: gallery night
providence.
Gallery Night, Providence is an on-Going Event Every third Thursday of
the Month,during the spring, summer, and fall, 5-9PM--Gallery Night,
Providence. As part of the tours offered of studios across the city, you
can see Craig's current works, those of his wife Gail Armstrong, and
ten other resident painters at the Deacon Taylor House Gallery and
Studios, 9 Thomas Street, Providence, RI 02903. The Providence Art
Club Galleries are immediately adjacent on the street. The Maxwell
Mays Gallery is upstairs in the main brick building, and the Dodge
House Gallery is in the building beside it. This is a pleasant way to
see good art and get to know area artists. Hope to see and meet you
there. For more information, google the key words: gallery night
providence.
Spring Bull Gallery
On-going selection of Craig's work among the other
member artists at Spring Bull Gallery on historic
Bellevue Avenue, across from the Newport Art Museum.
Founded by noted Newport artist and teacher, Richard
Grosvenor, the Gallery regularly exhibits the paintings
and sculpture of its 16 member artists, as well as
different themed shows every month. Plan to drop by
whenever you visit historic Newport. A good art habit to
acquire. The gallery is open every single day of the year
from 1-5PM except for Christmas. For more information,
call the gallery: 401-849-9166, or visit the website:
springbullgallery.com
On-going selection of Craig's work among the other
member artists at Spring Bull Gallery on historic
Bellevue Avenue, across from the Newport Art Museum.
Founded by noted Newport artist and teacher, Richard
Grosvenor, the Gallery regularly exhibits the paintings
and sculpture of its 16 member artists, as well as
different themed shows every month. Plan to drop by
whenever you visit historic Newport. A good art habit to
acquire. The gallery is open every single day of the year
from 1-5PM except for Christmas. For more information,
call the gallery: 401-849-9166, or visit the website:
springbullgallery.com
Rhode Island Artists for Save The Bay
My wife Gail Armstrong and myself both have had two paintings accepted in
this fund-raising event for SAVE THE BAY, an obviously good cause to
clean up Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island. The event will showcase
bay-related paintings, photography and sculpture by local artists. An
Opening reception will be held on Saturday, June7,2008 from 5-8PM at the
Save the Bay Center, Providence, RI. For more information call SaveThe
Bay Center :401-272-3540, or visit their website,www.savebay.org. The
exhibition is finished now, but don't forget about this important organization,
and continue to support actions to save our local waters and the birds and
boats that live on them. If you missed an opportunity to get to the art auction
event--the opening was great with wonderfull food including an oyster bar,
keep their website bookmarked. It's an annual event. See you there next
year.
My wife Gail Armstrong and myself both have had two paintings accepted in
this fund-raising event for SAVE THE BAY, an obviously good cause to
clean up Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island. The event will showcase
bay-related paintings, photography and sculpture by local artists. An
Opening reception will be held on Saturday, June7,2008 from 5-8PM at the
Save the Bay Center, Providence, RI. For more information call SaveThe
Bay Center :401-272-3540, or visit their website,www.savebay.org. The
exhibition is finished now, but don't forget about this important organization,
and continue to support actions to save our local waters and the birds and
boats that live on them. If you missed an opportunity to get to the art auction
event--the opening was great with wonderfull food including an oyster bar,
keep their website bookmarked. It's an annual event. See you there next
year.
Copyright Craig Masten All Rights Reserved
Seagull and Sails, wc, 11x14
matted and framed
matted and framed
Sails on the Bay, wc, 16x20
mated and framed
mated and framed
MEMBER'S EXHIBITION, on the theme of "Words" at the
Providence Art Club, 11 Thomas Street, Providence, RI
tel:401-331-1114. This show of artist members of the
Providence Art Club will be on exhibit from June 8th
through June 20th, 2008, with an opening reception on
Sunday, June 8th from 2-4PM in the Maxwell Mays Gallery.
In the adjacent Dodge House Gallery is an exhibition of "
New Photographs" of Stanley Summer. Both shows are
well worth seeing. The "Word's" Members exhibition is
among the best I've seen at the art club, showing works in
all media. Mine is pictured at left. The exhibition is over
now, but I'm happy to say someone bought the drawing.
I'm always appreciative of that, and glad it has a good new
home.
Providence Art Club, 11 Thomas Street, Providence, RI
tel:401-331-1114. This show of artist members of the
Providence Art Club will be on exhibit from June 8th
through June 20th, 2008, with an opening reception on
Sunday, June 8th from 2-4PM in the Maxwell Mays Gallery.
In the adjacent Dodge House Gallery is an exhibition of "
New Photographs" of Stanley Summer. Both shows are
well worth seeing. The "Word's" Members exhibition is
among the best I've seen at the art club, showing works in
all media. Mine is pictured at left. The exhibition is over
now, but I'm happy to say someone bought the drawing.
I'm always appreciative of that, and glad it has a good new
home.
The Biltmo e, Providence, charcoal drawing
on canvas, 11x14"
on canvas, 11x14"
Spring Bull Annual Members Show
This is the yearly exhibition of all the artist
members of the Spring Bull Gallery, located
at 55 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI Tel:
401-849-9166. The two pieces I selected
were a watercolor of the shoreline at night,
and a the sign at the top of the Biltmore Hotel
in Providence, Rhode Island. Two works
each from the member artists, as well as
many more examples of our work in the
gallery make this a good visit. The Newport
mansions are very nearby, the Newport Art
Museum is almost across from the gallery,
and the Tennis Hall of Fame is within
walking distance, all on historic Bellevue
Avenue .
This is the yearly exhibition of all the artist
members of the Spring Bull Gallery, located
at 55 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI Tel:
401-849-9166. The two pieces I selected
were a watercolor of the shoreline at night,
and a the sign at the top of the Biltmore Hotel
in Providence, Rhode Island. Two works
each from the member artists, as well as
many more examples of our work in the
gallery make this a good visit. The Newport
mansions are very nearby, the Newport Art
Museum is almost across from the gallery,
and the Tennis Hall of Fame is within
walking distance, all on historic Bellevue
Avenue .
The Shoreline at NIght
Watercolor 20x26" matted and framed
Watercolor 20x26" matted and framed
The Biltmo e, Providence
Oil 11x14"
Oil 11x14"
On-Going:
Current & Up-Coming:
Rhode Island Watercolor Society Invitational Exhibition at The Portsmouth Arts Guild, 2679
East Main Road, Portsmouth, R 02871. Tel: 401-293-5ART. An exhibition of some of the best
watercolorist artist members of one of the oldest watercolor societies in the nation. My wife,
Gail Armstrong, and I both were invited to submit paintings. My offering is pictured at left. For
more information about it, click on the image. The event will open with a reception on Friday,
September 5th, 2008, from 6-8PM; and continues until September 28th, 2008. The usual
gallery hours are 1-5PM, Thursdays through Sundays. For more information, contact the
website: portsmouthartsguild.org.
East Main Road, Portsmouth, R 02871. Tel: 401-293-5ART. An exhibition of some of the best
watercolorist artist members of one of the oldest watercolor societies in the nation. My wife,
Gail Armstrong, and I both were invited to submit paintings. My offering is pictured at left. For
more information about it, click on the image. The event will open with a reception on Friday,
September 5th, 2008, from 6-8PM; and continues until September 28th, 2008. The usual
gallery hours are 1-5PM, Thursdays through Sundays. For more information, contact the
website: portsmouthartsguild.org.
Last Light, Storm Surf
watercolor, 20x26," matted and framed
watercolor, 20x26," matted and framed
Past:
2008 All New England Show at the Cape Cod Art Association, 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable,
Massachusetts 02630. Tel: 508-362-2909. This juried exhibition features work by artists who
have painted anywhere in New England. My wife Gail Armstrong and myself both had entries
accepted, and mine is to be seen at left. Gail's oil won an honorable mention. There is an
opening awards ceremony and reception on Friday, September 12th, 2008 from 4-6PM, and
continues to October 11th, 2008Gallery hours are typically Monday through Friday from 9AM to
4PM. For more information, go to the website: capecodartassoc.org.
Massachusetts 02630. Tel: 508-362-2909. This juried exhibition features work by artists who
have painted anywhere in New England. My wife Gail Armstrong and myself both had entries
accepted, and mine is to be seen at left. Gail's oil won an honorable mention. There is an
opening awards ceremony and reception on Friday, September 12th, 2008 from 4-6PM, and
continues to October 11th, 2008Gallery hours are typically Monday through Friday from 9AM to
4PM. For more information, go to the website: capecodartassoc.org.
Birds on a telephone Pole
oil 11x14" unframed
oil 11x14" unframed
15th Annual National Show, Rhode Island Watercolor Society, Slater Memorial Park, Armistice
Blvd., Pawtucket, RI 02889. Tel: 401-726-1876. My wife Gail and I are signature members of
the Rhode Island Watercolor Society, and both had paintings accepted into this prestigious
Rhode Island juried event. Entries come from all over the United States, and this year the juror is
Ted Minchin, AWS, a nationally known watercolorist. He chose my painting at left to be part of
the exhibition. The show runs from Oct. 5-30th, 2008, with an opening reception on Sunday,
October 5, 2008 from 1-5PM (awards presentation at 2PM). Regular gallery hours are Tues-Sat,
10AM-4PM; Sunday, 1-5PM. For more information about the many activities of the Rhode Island
Watercolor Society, and to view a gallery many of its artist members, go to the website: riws.org
Blvd., Pawtucket, RI 02889. Tel: 401-726-1876. My wife Gail and I are signature members of
the Rhode Island Watercolor Society, and both had paintings accepted into this prestigious
Rhode Island juried event. Entries come from all over the United States, and this year the juror is
Ted Minchin, AWS, a nationally known watercolorist. He chose my painting at left to be part of
the exhibition. The show runs from Oct. 5-30th, 2008, with an opening reception on Sunday,
October 5, 2008 from 1-5PM (awards presentation at 2PM). Regular gallery hours are Tues-Sat,
10AM-4PM; Sunday, 1-5PM. For more information about the many activities of the Rhode Island
Watercolor Society, and to view a gallery many of its artist members, go to the website: riws.org
The Coffee Setup, watercolor, 11x14"
matted and framed.
matted and framed.
Paint Rhode Island show at the Rhode Island Watercolor Association, Slater Memorial Park,
Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket, RI 02889. This juried exhibition just prior to the National Show had
paintings accepted by both my wife Gail Armstrong and myself, and Gail won first prize. My
painting is at left--a view of the famous 12 meter America's Cup yacht Defiant at her shipyard, now
a museum-- but you'll have to go to the show to view Gail's award winner! Be sure to get to this
nice lead-in to the National Exhibition in October. The show runs from September 14-October 2,
2008 with an opening reception on Sunday, September 14th from 1PM to 6PM. Visit the website
for more information: riws.org
Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket, RI 02889. This juried exhibition just prior to the National Show had
paintings accepted by both my wife Gail Armstrong and myself, and Gail won first prize. My
painting is at left--a view of the famous 12 meter America's Cup yacht Defiant at her shipyard, now
a museum-- but you'll have to go to the show to view Gail's award winner! Be sure to get to this
nice lead-in to the National Exhibition in October. The show runs from September 14-October 2,
2008 with an opening reception on Sunday, September 14th from 1PM to 6PM. Visit the website
for more information: riws.org
The Defiant, Hereshoff Marine Museum, watercolor, 20x26" matted
and framed.
and framed.
Click on any picture to get larger image and more information
The 2008 Arts Auction for Rhode Island PBS is due to begin November
12th thru the 14th, 2008 from 6:30-11PM each evening. On either side are
my contributions to the 25th anniversary of this event to help public
television in Rhode Island. Many of the artworks available will be featured to
see and bid for in advance on the PBS website: ripbs.org. Click on the Arts
Auction section of that website. Do us all a big favor and buy a piece of
original art in a very special way.
12th thru the 14th, 2008 from 6:30-11PM each evening. On either side are
my contributions to the 25th anniversary of this event to help public
television in Rhode Island. Many of the artworks available will be featured to
see and bid for in advance on the PBS website: ripbs.org. Click on the Arts
Auction section of that website. Do us all a big favor and buy a piece of
original art in a very special way.
The Gallery Goers Original Relief Print
12x16" matted and framed
12x16" matted and framed
Sailing Narragansett Bay
watercolor 15x20" matted
and framed
watercolor 15x20" matted
and framed
Spider's Web, oil, 8x10" and framed .
All Media Open Juried II Exhibit 2008, South County Art Association, 2587 Kingstown Road,
Kingston, RI 02881 (401)783-2195, www.southcountyart.org. I had the oil an the left accepted to
this show at a good place to see art. The gallery is in what was an old colonial home on Route 138
in downtown Kingston, a lovely little New England Village and site of the University of Rhode Island
campus.The show will run from Oct 23 through Nov. 15, 2008, have an opening reception on
Thursday evening, Oct. 23rd, from 7-9PM.
Kingston, RI 02881 (401)783-2195, www.southcountyart.org. I had the oil an the left accepted to
this show at a good place to see art. The gallery is in what was an old colonial home on Route 138
in downtown Kingston, a lovely little New England Village and site of the University of Rhode Island
campus.The show will run from Oct 23 through Nov. 15, 2008, have an opening reception on
Thursday evening, Oct. 23rd, from 7-9PM.
Avant Garde/Abstract/New Media Open Juried Show, Wickford Art Association, 36 Beach
St, North Kingstown,RI 03852 (tel: 401-294-6840).A left turn off Route 1A, just an eight of a
mile south of Wickford Village, the Wickford Art Association offers a variety of interesting juried
exhibitions during the year, attacting a number of the state's fine artists. As the tilte suggests ,
this an annual event, offering a chance to show abstract and unconventional artwork.
Although I don't usually do abstracts, my rather loose watercolor impression of nighttime
window-shoppers along a street of storefronts (shown at left) won second prize this year. The
exhibition runs from October 31st to November 19th, 2008. An opening awards reception will
be given on Sunday, Nov. 2nd, from 1-4PM. For more information about the Wickford Art
Association, visit the website: wickfordart.org.
St, North Kingstown,RI 03852 (tel: 401-294-6840).A left turn off Route 1A, just an eight of a
mile south of Wickford Village, the Wickford Art Association offers a variety of interesting juried
exhibitions during the year, attacting a number of the state's fine artists. As the tilte suggests ,
this an annual event, offering a chance to show abstract and unconventional artwork.
Although I don't usually do abstracts, my rather loose watercolor impression of nighttime
window-shoppers along a street of storefronts (shown at left) won second prize this year. The
exhibition runs from October 31st to November 19th, 2008. An opening awards reception will
be given on Sunday, Nov. 2nd, from 1-4PM. For more information about the Wickford Art
Association, visit the website: wickfordart.org.
Storefronts at Night, watercolor,
16x20" unframed
16x20" unframed
The 104th Annual Little Pictures Show and Sale, Providence Art
Club , 11 Thomas Street, Providence, RI 02903. Extended Gallery
Hours from Monday -Wednsday, Friday 12-5PM Thursday, 12-6PM,
and weekends 12-4PM. Closed on Thanksgiving. For more
information, tel:401-331-1114 or :www.providenceartclub.org.
The original and oldest of such events here in Rhode Island, there
will be over five hundred paintings in every media--oils,
watercolors, original prints, et cetera, with an outside dimension
no larger than 16 inches. These little gems by artist members of
the club represent work by the finest professionals in the state.
With a maximum price of no more than $250 dollars, and many
available for even lower( including my own), this is an ideal place
for any art lover, collector, appreciator to do holiday shopping. My
wife, Gail Armstrong, and myself will both be represented. A
sampling of my work available is pictured left, right and below.
Club , 11 Thomas Street, Providence, RI 02903. Extended Gallery
Hours from Monday -Wednsday, Friday 12-5PM Thursday, 12-6PM,
and weekends 12-4PM. Closed on Thanksgiving. For more
information, tel:401-331-1114 or :www.providenceartclub.org.
The original and oldest of such events here in Rhode Island, there
will be over five hundred paintings in every media--oils,
watercolors, original prints, et cetera, with an outside dimension
no larger than 16 inches. These little gems by artist members of
the club represent work by the finest professionals in the state.
With a maximum price of no more than $250 dollars, and many
available for even lower( including my own), this is an ideal place
for any art lover, collector, appreciator to do holiday shopping. My
wife, Gail Armstrong, and myself will both be represented. A
sampling of my work available is pictured left, right and below.
Surf and Shore, oil, 8x10"
frmaed sold
frmaed sold
Jamestown Marshes, oil,
8x10" framed.
8x10" framed.
View of Steeple Street, watercolor,
11x14" matted and framed .
11x14" matted and framed .
Choklad, watercolor, 1`1x14" matted
and framed
and framed
Gulls Watching, watercolor, 11x14"
matted and framed
matted and framed
Waterfire, Providence, watercolor,
11x14" matted and framed
11x14" matted and framed
Fenceposts in a Snowstorm, watercolor, 11x14" matted and framed
17th Annual Les Petites Oeuvres, Spring Bull Gallery, from December 6th, 2008
through December 31st, 2009. This annual little picture holiday sale is an event worth
adding for your holiday shopping list. You'll find affordable artwork of area artists as well
as by the resident members of the gallery, including yours truely. (One of my offerings is
at left). There will be an opening reception Saturday, December 6th, 5-7PM. Regular
hours are from noon to 5PM every day of the year except Christmas. How about that for
holiday spirit. For more information tel: 401-849-9166 or the website:
www.springbullgallery.com. The gallery is located at 55 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI
02840, between the Viking Hotel and the Newport Art Museum.
through December 31st, 2009. This annual little picture holiday sale is an event worth
adding for your holiday shopping list. You'll find affordable artwork of area artists as well
as by the resident members of the gallery, including yours truely. (One of my offerings is
at left). There will be an opening reception Saturday, December 6th, 5-7PM. Regular
hours are from noon to 5PM every day of the year except Christmas. How about that for
holiday spirit. For more information tel: 401-849-9166 or the website:
www.springbullgallery.com. The gallery is located at 55 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI
02840, between the Viking Hotel and the Newport Art Museum.
Holiday Open House, Deacon Taylor House Studios and Gallery, 9 Thomas Street, Providence, RI
02903. During the weekends of December 6th and 7th, and 13th and 14th, nine artist members of the
Providence Art Club will open our studios with an exhibition and sale of our artwork. It's a fine opportunity
to view the working spaces of artists, with the chance to see and/or buy their work as well. I will be there(
one of my oils at left), as well as my wife, Gail Armstrong, and our studio mate, Joan McConaghy. Also
opening their studios will be Alice MIles, Anthony Thomaselli, Richard Harrington, Sandra DeSano
Pezzullo, Jeanne Sturim, and Vera Gierke. Deacon Taylor House is right next door to the galleries of the
Providence Art Club, which has it's Little Picture Show and Sale happening at the same time (see notice
below). Plan to take in both events for a really festive time in the arts.
02903. During the weekends of December 6th and 7th, and 13th and 14th, nine artist members of the
Providence Art Club will open our studios with an exhibition and sale of our artwork. It's a fine opportunity
to view the working spaces of artists, with the chance to see and/or buy their work as well. I will be there(
one of my oils at left), as well as my wife, Gail Armstrong, and our studio mate, Joan McConaghy. Also
opening their studios will be Alice MIles, Anthony Thomaselli, Richard Harrington, Sandra DeSano
Pezzullo, Jeanne Sturim, and Vera Gierke. Deacon Taylor House is right next door to the galleries of the
Providence Art Club, which has it's Little Picture Show and Sale happening at the same time (see notice
below). Plan to take in both events for a really festive time in the arts.
Old Tree and Stream in the Snow,
oil, 8x10" framed
oil, 8x10" framed
Scenes of Rhode Island, an open juried exhibition of art offered by The Rhode Island
Counsil on the Arts. For the past five years Governor Carceri and his wife have
sponsored an exhibition showcasing the work of Rhode Island Artists. The winning
painting is purchased by the governor from which a limited edition of 100 prints is
made for use in charitable donations and gifts to visiting dignataries. My wife Gail
Armstrong won this honor on the second such exhibition. (My painting accepted this
year is pictured at left.) The show will open to the public in The Atrium of the state
administration building, One Capital Hill, Providence, RI on December 10th during
regular state business hours, and run until mid January, 2009. There will be a reception
and awards presentation by the governor on Wednesday, January 14th, 5:30-7PM at the
Atrium first floor gallery area. For additional details and infomation, call the Rhode
Island Council on the Arts: 401-222-3880.
Counsil on the Arts. For the past five years Governor Carceri and his wife have
sponsored an exhibition showcasing the work of Rhode Island Artists. The winning
painting is purchased by the governor from which a limited edition of 100 prints is
made for use in charitable donations and gifts to visiting dignataries. My wife Gail
Armstrong won this honor on the second such exhibition. (My painting accepted this
year is pictured at left.) The show will open to the public in The Atrium of the state
administration building, One Capital Hill, Providence, RI on December 10th during
regular state business hours, and run until mid January, 2009. There will be a reception
and awards presentation by the governor on Wednesday, January 14th, 5:30-7PM at the
Atrium first floor gallery area. For additional details and infomation, call the Rhode
Island Council on the Arts: 401-222-3880.
Waterfire, Providence Place
oil, 16x20" and then framed
oil, 16x20" and then framed
Ticket Please, Spring Bull Gallery, featuring the theme of creative expression of
any event in which you purchase a ticket. An open exhibition from January 3rd
through January 31st, 2008 with an opening reception in which to meet the artists
on Saturday, January 3rd, from 5 to 7PM. The gallery is located at 55 Bellevue
Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 (up the street from the Viking Hotel, across from the
Newport Art Museum, and down the street from the famous mansions. Also
available is the artwork of the sixteen member artists. Make a visit to Spring Bull
Gallery a part of your next trip to Newport. For more information, call
401-849-9166, or visit the website: www.springbullgallery.com.
any event in which you purchase a ticket. An open exhibition from January 3rd
through January 31st, 2008 with an opening reception in which to meet the artists
on Saturday, January 3rd, from 5 to 7PM. The gallery is located at 55 Bellevue
Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 (up the street from the Viking Hotel, across from the
Newport Art Museum, and down the street from the famous mansions. Also
available is the artwork of the sixteen member artists. Make a visit to Spring Bull
Gallery a part of your next trip to Newport. For more information, call
401-849-9166, or visit the website: www.springbullgallery.com.
At the Opera, original monoprint, 16x20"
matted and framed
matted and framed
Members' Exhibition 2009, Providence Art
Club, 11 Thomas Street, Providence, RI
02903. The annual opportunity of artist
members to show off representative
examples of their recent artwork. Paintings,
photography, original prints, glasswork and
sculpture is available to be seen and
purchased. On a personal note, My wife, Gail
Armstrong, won an Honorable Mention this
year for a beautiful large pencil drawing,
"Socks." The exhibition will run from January
25th to February 13th, 2009. Gallery hours
are from 12-5PM, with an opening reception
Sunday, January 25th, from 2-4PM. For more
information tel: 401-331-1114 or website:
www.providenceartclub.com.
Club, 11 Thomas Street, Providence, RI
02903. The annual opportunity of artist
members to show off representative
examples of their recent artwork. Paintings,
photography, original prints, glasswork and
sculpture is available to be seen and
purchased. On a personal note, My wife, Gail
Armstrong, won an Honorable Mention this
year for a beautiful large pencil drawing,
"Socks." The exhibition will run from January
25th to February 13th, 2009. Gallery hours
are from 12-5PM, with an opening reception
Sunday, January 25th, from 2-4PM. For more
information tel: 401-331-1114 or website:
www.providenceartclub.com.
The Red House, Monhegan
oil 16x20" and framed
oil 16x20" and framed
16th Annual Fakes and Forgeries: Local Artists'
Interpretation of Old Masters and New, Spring Bull
Gallery, 55 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02866. A
special event that never fails to amaze and amuse.
Favorite paintings are copied by area artists,
sometimes interpreted as faithfully as possible,
and sometimes with a whimsical or outrageous
twist. Each artist displays not only their "fake," but a
photograph of the original, placed in a book for
those who wish to make comparisons. One of mine
from a previous year is pictured on the right, the
original on the left. The exhibition runs February
7-28th, 2009, open daily from 12-5PM seven days a
week. An opening reception is Saturday, February
7th, 2009, from 5-7"PM. For more information call
401-849-9166, or visit the website:
www.springbullballery.com.
Interpretation of Old Masters and New, Spring Bull
Gallery, 55 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02866. A
special event that never fails to amaze and amuse.
Favorite paintings are copied by area artists,
sometimes interpreted as faithfully as possible,
and sometimes with a whimsical or outrageous
twist. Each artist displays not only their "fake," but a
photograph of the original, placed in a book for
those who wish to make comparisons. One of mine
from a previous year is pictured on the right, the
original on the left. The exhibition runs February
7-28th, 2009, open daily from 12-5PM seven days a
week. An opening reception is Saturday, February
7th, 2009, from 5-7"PM. For more information call
401-849-9166, or visit the website:
www.springbullballery.com.
Copy of Rembrandt
Self-Protrait, 1639
pen and Ink instead of etching
Self-Protrait, 1639
pen and Ink instead of etching
Self-Portrait, Rembrandt 1639
etching
etching
"Open Chaos" An Anything Goes, All Media Open Juried Show,
Wickford Art Association, 36 Beach Street, Wickford, RI 02852.
The Show will run from February 6th to the 25th, 2009 with an
opening awards reception on Friday, February 6th from 6-8PM.
Regular gallery hours are tuesday-Saturday, 11-3, and Sunday,
12-4. Both my wife, Gail Armstrong, and myself were accepted
into the show. My piece, is pictured at left. For more information
and directions, call 401-294-6840, and/or visit the website:
www.wickfordart.org.
Wickford Art Association, 36 Beach Street, Wickford, RI 02852.
The Show will run from February 6th to the 25th, 2009 with an
opening awards reception on Friday, February 6th from 6-8PM.
Regular gallery hours are tuesday-Saturday, 11-3, and Sunday,
12-4. Both my wife, Gail Armstrong, and myself were accepted
into the show. My piece, is pictured at left. For more information
and directions, call 401-294-6840, and/or visit the website:
www.wickfordart.org.
The Last Pose, watercolor,
20x26" matted and framed
20x26" matted and framed
"All Creatures Great and Small," Rhode Island Watercolor Society, Slater
Memorial Park, Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket, RI. From February 15-March
5,2009, with opening reception and awards presentation on Simdau. Febriaru
15. 1-4PM. An open juried show in which both my wife, Gail Armstrong and
myself each have a painting. Also in attendance will be Marvin, a painting dog.
Perhaps painting really has gone to the...oh well, that's too easy a joke.
Founded in 1896, The Rhode Island Watercolor Society is among the oldest
of such organizatiosn in the nation. Located in an old casino boathouse
beside a lake, its a pleasant place to view art. Fpr more information, tel:
401-726-1876 or visit the website: www.riws.org.
Memorial Park, Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket, RI. From February 15-March
5,2009, with opening reception and awards presentation on Simdau. Febriaru
15. 1-4PM. An open juried show in which both my wife, Gail Armstrong and
myself each have a painting. Also in attendance will be Marvin, a painting dog.
Perhaps painting really has gone to the...oh well, that's too easy a joke.
Founded in 1896, The Rhode Island Watercolor Society is among the oldest
of such organizatiosn in the nation. Located in an old casino boathouse
beside a lake, its a pleasant place to view art. Fpr more information, tel:
401-726-1876 or visit the website: www.riws.org.
Two Gulls, watercolior, 10x26" matted
and framed
and framed
Gallery Nights have ended for the season, but will resume in the spring of next year.
My wife, Gail Armstrong, and I look forward to welcoming you to our studio on the first
floor of the Deacon Taylor House, a 1700's yellow colonial, oldest house on the street,
now converted into studios for artist members of the Providence art Club. Located at 9
Thomas Street, across from the First Baptist Church, we are open each gallery night. It's
a chance for you to view our recent paintings and work in progress. It'll bespring
weather by then, we hope, but whatever the temperatures outside, I guarantee a warm
reception by all of the artists inside the Deacon Taylor House Studios and Gallery, and
at the the Providence Art Club's two additional Galleries next door.
My wife, Gail Armstrong, and I look forward to welcoming you to our studio on the first
floor of the Deacon Taylor House, a 1700's yellow colonial, oldest house on the street,
now converted into studios for artist members of the Providence art Club. Located at 9
Thomas Street, across from the First Baptist Church, we are open each gallery night. It's
a chance for you to view our recent paintings and work in progress. It'll bespring
weather by then, we hope, but whatever the temperatures outside, I guarantee a warm
reception by all of the artists inside the Deacon Taylor House Studios and Gallery, and
at the the Providence Art Club's two additional Galleries next door.
"Gallery-goers at the MFA," Boston pen
and ink sketch 5x7"
and ink sketch 5x7"
"April Fools" (all month long) April 4-30th,
2009, at Spring Bull Gallery, 55 Bellevue
Avenue, Newport, RI. An exhibition of works to
'trick the eye," with trompe l'oeil, illusionism,
huidden objects in plain view, the obscrue, et
cetera. Is there an Esher among us? This
event is growing in popularity with each
passing year, astounding the viewer with
artistic slight of hand. Open every day,
Monday through Sunday from noon to 5PM,
with an opening reception on Saturday, April
4th, from 5-7PM.For more information call
401-849-9166, or visit the website:
www.springbullballery.com.
2009, at Spring Bull Gallery, 55 Bellevue
Avenue, Newport, RI. An exhibition of works to
'trick the eye," with trompe l'oeil, illusionism,
huidden objects in plain view, the obscrue, et
cetera. Is there an Esher among us? This
event is growing in popularity with each
passing year, astounding the viewer with
artistic slight of hand. Open every day,
Monday through Sunday from noon to 5PM,
with an opening reception on Saturday, April
4th, from 5-7PM.For more information call
401-849-9166, or visit the website:
www.springbullballery.com.
"Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall" watercolor 12x16"
matted and framed sold
matted and framed sold
Arnold Mills Community House Art Show
and Sale
Cumberland, RI
The 19th year of this well regarded sale on
behalf of the commnity center, held in an
historic meeting house building located at the
junction of Hillside road and Abbot Run
Valley Road, just off Route 114 in
Cumberland, RI. My wife, Gail Armstrong,
and I have been invited participants for the
last several years. There is a reception to
meet the artists on Friday evening from
7-9PM on April 3rd, and the sale lasts on the
following weekend Saturday and Sunday.
Always early in April of each year, call
401-333-6080 for information. A good place
to find reasonably priced art.
and Sale
Cumberland, RI
The 19th year of this well regarded sale on
behalf of the commnity center, held in an
historic meeting house building located at the
junction of Hillside road and Abbot Run
Valley Road, just off Route 114 in
Cumberland, RI. My wife, Gail Armstrong,
and I have been invited participants for the
last several years. There is a reception to
meet the artists on Friday evening from
7-9PM on April 3rd, and the sale lasts on the
following weekend Saturday and Sunday.
Always early in April of each year, call
401-333-6080 for information. A good place
to find reasonably priced art.
Big Surf, Naragansett
watercolor 8x10"
matted and framed
watercolor 8x10"
matted and framed
Poros Harbor, Greece
watercolor 8x10"
matted and framed
watercolor 8x10"
matted and framed
Annual Artist Member Show, Rhode Island Watercolor
Society, Slater Memorial Park, Armistice Boulevard,
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02861. The exhibition of work by
all the artist members of one of the oldest watercolor
societiese in the United States. My entry s at left. The
show runs from April 19-May 7, 2009. Gallery hours from
10-4PM, Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5PM Sunday. For more
information about the RIWS, call:401-726-1876, or visit
the website: www.riws.org.
Society, Slater Memorial Park, Armistice Boulevard,
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02861. The exhibition of work by
all the artist members of one of the oldest watercolor
societiese in the United States. My entry s at left. The
show runs from April 19-May 7, 2009. Gallery hours from
10-4PM, Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5PM Sunday. For more
information about the RIWS, call:401-726-1876, or visit
the website: www.riws.org.
Casey Farm watercolor 20x26" matted and framed
Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre Online Auction to benefit this
professional ensemble acting company, each year performing a
program of classic and modern plays. The public can bid on-line from
April 1-25. 2009 on a variety of items from trips to fine art. My
contribution is pictured at left. For more information on the auction,
other fund-raising events, and the Gamm Theatre and its current
schedule of plays, call 401-723-4260, or view the website:
gammtheatre.org.
professional ensemble acting company, each year performing a
program of classic and modern plays. The public can bid on-line from
April 1-25. 2009 on a variety of items from trips to fine art. My
contribution is pictured at left. For more information on the auction,
other fund-raising events, and the Gamm Theatre and its current
schedule of plays, call 401-723-4260, or view the website:
gammtheatre.org.
Gilbert Stuart Mill, watercolor, 16x20" matted and framed
Annual Artist Members Show, Wickford Art Association,
36 Beach St, North Kingstown,RI 03852 (tel:
401-294-6840). A left turn off Route 1A, just an eight of a
mile south of Wickford Village .The exhibition runs from
April 17 to May 12,2009. My entry is pictured at lelft. The
opening awards reception will be given on Friday, April
17th,from 6-8 PM. For more information about the
Wickford Art Association, visit the website: wickfordart.org.
36 Beach St, North Kingstown,RI 03852 (tel:
401-294-6840). A left turn off Route 1A, just an eight of a
mile south of Wickford Village .The exhibition runs from
April 17 to May 12,2009. My entry is pictured at lelft. The
opening awards reception will be given on Friday, April
17th,from 6-8 PM. For more information about the
Wickford Art Association, visit the website: wickfordart.org.
"At the Opera" monotype 16x20 matted and framed
Newport in Bloom, Spring Bull Gallery, 55 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI
02840. This show is themed to the annual flower festival Newport in
Bloom, and offers a dazzling array of floral still lifes and landscape
paintings in conjunction with the other flower themed events across the
city during the month of May. The exhibition at Spring Bull takes place
from May 2-31,2009, with an opening reception on Saturday, May 2nd
from 5-7PM. For more information about this event and others related to
"Newport in Bloom" call Spring Bull Gallery: 401-849-9140, or visit the
website: www.springbullballery.com. One addtional bonus, the gallery is
open every single day of the year from noon to 5PM, with the exception of
Easter and Christmas. If you're visiting Newport, you can always plan a
stop to Spring Bull and find it open!
02840. This show is themed to the annual flower festival Newport in
Bloom, and offers a dazzling array of floral still lifes and landscape
paintings in conjunction with the other flower themed events across the
city during the month of May. The exhibition at Spring Bull takes place
from May 2-31,2009, with an opening reception on Saturday, May 2nd
from 5-7PM. For more information about this event and others related to
"Newport in Bloom" call Spring Bull Gallery: 401-849-9140, or visit the
website: www.springbullballery.com. One addtional bonus, the gallery is
open every single day of the year from noon to 5PM, with the exception of
Easter and Christmas. If you're visiting Newport, you can always plan a
stop to Spring Bull and find it open!
Touro Park, Newport watercolor
20x26 matted and framed
20x26 matted and framed
Allen Johnson Drawing, detail, charcoal on paper 21x28"
In Memory of Allen Johnson
The admirable artist, cartoonist, teacher and all
round raconteur, Allen Johnson, once remarked,
only half-facetiously, that whenever in doubt about a
painting, add purple. This gives you a clue to the
quirky yet unfailingly valuable advice and art you
could expect from him. For many years, while
working as a commercial art director and designer,
Allen also drew political cartoons for the Providence
Journal. With a background in fine art, including
graduation from the Rhode Island School of
Design, he was producing captivating watercolors
and oils as well, not to mention teaching figure/life
classes, and doing many special commissions
over the years, such as poster art for theatre
productions, and magazine and book illustrations.
The list of accomplishments could go on and on.
He married fellow artist, Joan Arnaud, whose own
often whimsical and varied work is a wonderful
complement to Allen's. The two of them have had a
real mentoring relationship to my wife Gail and me,
which we cherish. Such friendship is of
inestimable value. Allen and Joan both participated
in sponsorship of Gail and me for artist
membership in the Providence Art Club--itself a
remarkable institution offering a supportive
community for artists--where he and Joan
themselves actually met and were married.
Allen died this May of 2009 of a list of illnesses that
would have killed a lessor man a long time ago,
but he gave us who knew him eighty three
memorable years that will not be forgotten. He
need never add purple where he's painting
now--juried into every show, winning every prize.
The admirable artist, cartoonist, teacher and all
round raconteur, Allen Johnson, once remarked,
only half-facetiously, that whenever in doubt about a
painting, add purple. This gives you a clue to the
quirky yet unfailingly valuable advice and art you
could expect from him. For many years, while
working as a commercial art director and designer,
Allen also drew political cartoons for the Providence
Journal. With a background in fine art, including
graduation from the Rhode Island School of
Design, he was producing captivating watercolors
and oils as well, not to mention teaching figure/life
classes, and doing many special commissions
over the years, such as poster art for theatre
productions, and magazine and book illustrations.
The list of accomplishments could go on and on.
He married fellow artist, Joan Arnaud, whose own
often whimsical and varied work is a wonderful
complement to Allen's. The two of them have had a
real mentoring relationship to my wife Gail and me,
which we cherish. Such friendship is of
inestimable value. Allen and Joan both participated
in sponsorship of Gail and me for artist
membership in the Providence Art Club--itself a
remarkable institution offering a supportive
community for artists--where he and Joan
themselves actually met and were married.
Allen died this May of 2009 of a list of illnesses that
would have killed a lessor man a long time ago,
but he gave us who knew him eighty three
memorable years that will not be forgotten. He
need never add purple where he's painting
now--juried into every show, winning every prize.
Allen Johnson Instructing his Figure/Life Class, watercolor 12x16" matted and framed
Art in the Garden, sponsored by the Bristol Art Museum, Saturday, June 6th and
Sunday, June 7th, 2009, 11am to 4pm. Tickets $25 to tour six of the beautiful garden
landscapes in Bristol, including the Anthony Quinn Estate with views overlooking
Narragansett Bay. Call 253-5817 to reserve. Also included with be the opportunity to
see a variety of well-known Rhode Island artists painting en plein air in each of the
gardens, including my wife, Gail Armstrong, and myself on Sunday afternoon. Each
of the artists will have examples of his or her work exhibited during their time working
on site. I hope to see you there.
Sunday, June 7th, 2009, 11am to 4pm. Tickets $25 to tour six of the beautiful garden
landscapes in Bristol, including the Anthony Quinn Estate with views overlooking
Narragansett Bay. Call 253-5817 to reserve. Also included with be the opportunity to
see a variety of well-known Rhode Island artists painting en plein air in each of the
gardens, including my wife, Gail Armstrong, and myself on Sunday afternoon. Each
of the artists will have examples of his or her work exhibited during their time working
on site. I hope to see you there.
Yellow Pansys, watercolor, 111x14"
mattted and framed
mattted and framed
"1 if by Land 2 if by Sea," an exhibition for the Fourth of July holiday period
at Spring Bull Gallery, 55 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, from July 3-July 30,
2009 with a rare Friday Opening reception on July 3rd from 5-7PM. The show
features landscapes and seascapes of our country. My offering is at left, and
the show also marks the debut of my wife, Gail Armstrong, as a member of
the gallery. Visit soon to see her work on display. For more information call:
401-349-9166, or visit the website: springbullgallery.com.
at Spring Bull Gallery, 55 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, from July 3-July 30,
2009 with a rare Friday Opening reception on July 3rd from 5-7PM. The show
features landscapes and seascapes of our country. My offering is at left, and
the show also marks the debut of my wife, Gail Armstrong, as a member of
the gallery. Visit soon to see her work on display. For more information call:
401-349-9166, or visit the website: springbullgallery.com.
Signature Members' Show, Rhode Island
Watercolor Society, Slater Memorial Park, Armistice
Blvd, Pawtucket, RI 02889. The exhibition honors
members of the society who have achieved at least
three acceptances in the annual National show. Both
my wife, Gail Armstrong, and myself are signature
members of the society and will have two works
apiece represented. One special note--running
simultaneously will also be a memorial exhibition of
the work of Allen Johnson, a long time signature
member and former president of the Watercolor
Society who died recently this year. The show runs
August 2-Auguest 20, 2009, with an opening reception
on Sunday, August 2nd from 1PM to 6PM. For more
information call 401- 726-1876 or visit the website:
riws.org
Watercolor Society, Slater Memorial Park, Armistice
Blvd, Pawtucket, RI 02889. The exhibition honors
members of the society who have achieved at least
three acceptances in the annual National show. Both
my wife, Gail Armstrong, and myself are signature
members of the society and will have two works
apiece represented. One special note--running
simultaneously will also be a memorial exhibition of
the work of Allen Johnson, a long time signature
member and former president of the Watercolor
Society who died recently this year. The show runs
August 2-Auguest 20, 2009, with an opening reception
on Sunday, August 2nd from 1PM to 6PM. For more
information call 401- 726-1876 or visit the website:
riws.org
An Empty Sea, watercolor, 20x26" matted and
framed
framed
Cathedral Woods,
Monhegan Island,
watercolor, 12x16"
matted and framed
Monhegan Island,
watercolor, 12x16"
matted and framed
Inspired Art, Providence Art Club, 11Thomas Street,
Providence, RI 02903 from August 3- 21, 2009 with
an opening rreception on Monday, August 3rd from
2-4PM. This annual exhibition of artwork from the
studio classes and by the instructors of the
Providence Art Club will take place in the Maxwell
Mays Gallery. Proceeds from sales will partially
benefit the First Baptist Church. For more information
call: 401-331-1114, or visit the website:
www.Providenceartclub.org. Gallery hours from
noon-4PM Monday-Friday, 2-4PM on weekends.
Providence, RI 02903 from August 3- 21, 2009 with
an opening rreception on Monday, August 3rd from
2-4PM. This annual exhibition of artwork from the
studio classes and by the instructors of the
Providence Art Club will take place in the Maxwell
Mays Gallery. Proceeds from sales will partially
benefit the First Baptist Church. For more information
call: 401-331-1114, or visit the website:
www.Providenceartclub.org. Gallery hours from
noon-4PM Monday-Friday, 2-4PM on weekends.
First Baptist Church,
Providence, Rhode Island,
watercolor, 26x20"
Providence, Rhode Island,
watercolor, 26x20"
Approaching Home in a
Storm, monotype, 14x18"
matted and framed
Storm, monotype, 14x18"
matted and framed
Annual Members Exhibition, Spring Bull Gallery,
Newport, RI, from August 1-31st, 2009 with an opening
reception onSaturday, August 1 from 3-7PM. From its
early beginnings at the corner of Spring and Bull Street to
its present location at 55 Bellevue Avenue, this cooperative
gallery has been a strong advocate for local area artists
and causes through exhibition opportunities, open shows,
and financial support to other art organizations. Currently
numbering 18 artists, the gallery features works by
founding member Richard Grosvenor, newest member
Gail Armstrong, as well as well as Charles Moore, Joan
Boghossian, Marcelle Casavant, Michael Chambers,
Kendra Ferreira, Diane Gay, Martha Guillette, George
Furbish, Craig Masten , Ken MacDonald, Paola
Mangiacapra, Priscilla Malone, Johanna McKenzie, Dora
Atwater Millikin, Ian Silvia and the late John Loughlin. For
more information call: 401-349-9166, or visit the website:
springbullgallery.com.
Newport, RI, from August 1-31st, 2009 with an opening
reception onSaturday, August 1 from 3-7PM. From its
early beginnings at the corner of Spring and Bull Street to
its present location at 55 Bellevue Avenue, this cooperative
gallery has been a strong advocate for local area artists
and causes through exhibition opportunities, open shows,
and financial support to other art organizations. Currently
numbering 18 artists, the gallery features works by
founding member Richard Grosvenor, newest member
Gail Armstrong, as well as well as Charles Moore, Joan
Boghossian, Marcelle Casavant, Michael Chambers,
Kendra Ferreira, Diane Gay, Martha Guillette, George
Furbish, Craig Masten , Ken MacDonald, Paola
Mangiacapra, Priscilla Malone, Johanna McKenzie, Dora
Atwater Millikin, Ian Silvia and the late John Loughlin. For
more information call: 401-349-9166, or visit the website:
springbullgallery.com.
Birds at Conimicut
Point Dunes, oil, 8x10"
and framed
Point Dunes, oil, 8x10"
and framed
Tall Ships, watercolor, 16x20"
matted and framed
matted and framed
Green Mountains, oil, 8x10" and framed
82nd Members Annual, South County Art Association, Helme House,
2587 Kingstown Road, Kingstown, RI 02881. Tel: 401-783-2195 or visit
the website: southcountryart.org. A showing of art of the artist members of
this organization in a lovely old colonial buidling in historic Kingstown, RI.
From august 6-29,2009.
2587 Kingstown Road, Kingstown, RI 02881. Tel: 401-783-2195 or visit
the website: southcountryart.org. A showing of art of the artist members of
this organization in a lovely old colonial buidling in historic Kingstown, RI.
From august 6-29,2009.
Roger Williams Park, Rhode Island,
watercolor 12x16" matted and framed
watercolor 12x16" matted and framed
Member's Exhibition: Cash and Carry, Providence Art Club
Galleries, 11 Thomas Street, Providence, RI 02903, from July
12-July 31, 2009 with an opening reception on Sunday, July 12th,
from 2-4PM. This show features small paintings for sale by artist
members in the Dodge House Gallery. A fellow painter and
friend, John Wheatley, has a show of his paintings in the upstairs
Maxwell Mays Gallery along with several other artists of the club.
Try to attend. A good chance to see the extensive renovation work
being done at the Providence Art Club, and get aquainted with its
new and improved facilities for showcasing art. For more
information call: 401-331-1114, or visit the website:
www.Providenceartclub.org. Gallery hours from noon-4PM
Monday-Friday, 2-4PM on weekends.
Galleries, 11 Thomas Street, Providence, RI 02903, from July
12-July 31, 2009 with an opening reception on Sunday, July 12th,
from 2-4PM. This show features small paintings for sale by artist
members in the Dodge House Gallery. A fellow painter and
friend, John Wheatley, has a show of his paintings in the upstairs
Maxwell Mays Gallery along with several other artists of the club.
Try to attend. A good chance to see the extensive renovation work
being done at the Providence Art Club, and get aquainted with its
new and improved facilities for showcasing art. For more
information call: 401-331-1114, or visit the website:
www.Providenceartclub.org. Gallery hours from noon-4PM
Monday-Friday, 2-4PM on weekends.
The Providence Power Station, watercolor,
14x18" matted and framed
14x18" matted and framed
Artist Members All-Media Show, Wickford Art Association,36
Beach Street, Wickford, Ri 02840. The show runs from 8/14/09
to 9/2/09 with an opening reception on Friday evenng, August
21st from 5-7PM. For more information call: 401-294-6940 or
visit the website: www.wickfordart.org.
Beach Street, Wickford, Ri 02840. The show runs from 8/14/09
to 9/2/09 with an opening reception on Friday evenng, August
21st from 5-7PM. For more information call: 401-294-6940 or
visit the website: www.wickfordart.org.
Birch Among Pine, oil, 11x14" and framed
Boats at Moorings in the Bay, watercolor, 10x16" mattted and framed
Artists for Save the Bay, an annual fund-raising
event for Save The Bay, an environmental
organization dedicated to the clean-up and
preservation of Narragansett Bay, will be held at
their headquarters building, Fields Point, 100
Save the Bay Drive, Providence, RI 02905. You
turn off Allen's Avenue at the entrance to the
Johnson and Wales Campus. A number of the
finest artists in Rhode island have donated
multiple paintings to the event, alll available for
sale as donations. Both my wife, Gail Armstrong
and myself have work there. The event runs June
26-August 28, 2009 with an opening reception on
June 26th from 5-8PM. For more information tel:
401-272-3540 or contact the website: savebay.org.
event for Save The Bay, an environmental
organization dedicated to the clean-up and
preservation of Narragansett Bay, will be held at
their headquarters building, Fields Point, 100
Save the Bay Drive, Providence, RI 02905. You
turn off Allen's Avenue at the entrance to the
Johnson and Wales Campus. A number of the
finest artists in Rhode island have donated
multiple paintings to the event, alll available for
sale as donations. Both my wife, Gail Armstrong
and myself have work there. The event runs June
26-August 28, 2009 with an opening reception on
June 26th from 5-8PM. For more information tel:
401-272-3540 or contact the website: savebay.org.
"Power Plant," oil, 16x20" and framed
All New England Exhibition, Cape Cod Art Association,
3480 Route ^A, Barnstable, MA 02630. An annual
juried show open to artists in all media from across
New England from September 8-October 8, 2009 with
an opening awards reception on Friday, September
12th, from 4-6PM. For more information tel:
508-362-2909 or visit the website: capecodartassoc.org
. My accepted entry is the oil pictured at left.
3480 Route ^A, Barnstable, MA 02630. An annual
juried show open to artists in all media from across
New England from September 8-October 8, 2009 with
an opening awards reception on Friday, September
12th, from 4-6PM. For more information tel:
508-362-2909 or visit the website: capecodartassoc.org
. My accepted entry is the oil pictured at left.
Members Exhibition 2009, Providence Art
Club, 11Thomas Street, Providence, RI
02903 from October 4-23, 2009 with an
opening rreception on Saturday, October 4th
from 2-4PM. This annual exhibition of artwork
by artist members of the Providence Art Club
takes place in the Maxwell Mays and Dodge
House Galleries. My watercolor at left won an
Honorable Mention Award in the show.For
more information call: 401-331-1114, or visit
the website: www.Providenceartclub.org.
Gallery hours from noon-4PM Monday-Friday,
2-4PM on weekends.
Club, 11Thomas Street, Providence, RI
02903 from October 4-23, 2009 with an
opening rreception on Saturday, October 4th
from 2-4PM. This annual exhibition of artwork
by artist members of the Providence Art Club
takes place in the Maxwell Mays and Dodge
House Galleries. My watercolor at left won an
Honorable Mention Award in the show.For
more information call: 401-331-1114, or visit
the website: www.Providenceartclub.org.
Gallery hours from noon-4PM Monday-Friday,
2-4PM on weekends.
Sledding in a Snowstorm, watercolor, 16x20"
matted and framed
matted and framed
The 105th Annual Little Pictures Show and Sale, Providence Art Club
, 11 Thomas Street, Providence, RI 02903. From November 22 to
December 24th, 2009. Extended Gallery Hours from Monday
-Wednesday, Friday 12-5PM Thursday, 12-6PM, and weekends
12-4PM. Closed on Thanksgiving. For more information,
tel:401-331-1114 or :www.providenceartclub.org.
The original and oldest of such events here in Rhode Island, there will
be over five hundred paintings in every media--oils, watercolors,
original prints, et cetera, with an outside dimension no larger than 16
inches. These little gems by artist members of the club represent work
by the finest professionals in the state. With a maximum price of no
more than $250 dollars, and many available for even lower( including
my own), this is an ideal place for any art lover, collector, appreciator to
do holiday shopping. My wife, Gail Armstrong, and myself will both be
represented. A sampling of my work available is pictured to the left.
, 11 Thomas Street, Providence, RI 02903. From November 22 to
December 24th, 2009. Extended Gallery Hours from Monday
-Wednesday, Friday 12-5PM Thursday, 12-6PM, and weekends
12-4PM. Closed on Thanksgiving. For more information,
tel:401-331-1114 or :www.providenceartclub.org.
The original and oldest of such events here in Rhode Island, there will
be over five hundred paintings in every media--oils, watercolors,
original prints, et cetera, with an outside dimension no larger than 16
inches. These little gems by artist members of the club represent work
by the finest professionals in the state. With a maximum price of no
more than $250 dollars, and many available for even lower( including
my own), this is an ideal place for any art lover, collector, appreciator to
do holiday shopping. My wife, Gail Armstrong, and myself will both be
represented. A sampling of my work available is pictured to the left.
A Glimpse of the Pond,
oil, 5x7" and Framed
oil, 5x7" and Framed
Benefit Street,
watercolor, 11x14"
matted and framed
watercolor, 11x14"
matted and framed
The 2009 Arts Auction for Rhode Island PBS
is due to begin on-lne auction bidding
October 1st thru the 25th, 2008. My
contribution is pictured at left for this event to
help public television in Rhode Island. View
all the donated artwork and place your bids
on the PBS website: ripbs.org. You can also
view the works in person at the Providnece
Fine Furnishings Show at the Convention
Center from October 23rd to the 26th. The
final bidding will happen at a reception/live
auction following the close of the show. Do
us all a big favor and buy a piece of original
art in a very special way.
is due to begin on-lne auction bidding
October 1st thru the 25th, 2008. My
contribution is pictured at left for this event to
help public television in Rhode Island. View
all the donated artwork and place your bids
on the PBS website: ripbs.org. You can also
view the works in person at the Providnece
Fine Furnishings Show at the Convention
Center from October 23rd to the 26th. The
final bidding will happen at a reception/live
auction following the close of the show. Do
us all a big favor and buy a piece of original
art in a very special way.
"Jazz at Chan's," Relief Print Etching, 14x18"
matted and framed
matted and framed
19th Annual Les Petites Oeuvres(Little Picture
Show), Spring Bull Gallery, from December 5th, 2008
through December 30th, 2009. This annual little picture
holiday sale is an event worth adding for your holiday
shopping list. You'll find affordable artwork of area
artists as well as by the resident members of the
gallery, including yours truely. (One of my offerings is at
left). Now too, my wife Gail Armstrong, is an artist
member of Spring Bull, and will also have her work
exhibited. There will be an opening reception Saturday,
December 5th, 5-7PM. Regular hours are from noon to
5PM every day of the year except Christmas. How about
that for holiday spirit. For more information tel:
401-849-9166 or the website:
www.springbullgallery.com. The gallery is located at 55
Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840, between the Viking
Hotel and the Newport Art Museum.
Show), Spring Bull Gallery, from December 5th, 2008
through December 30th, 2009. This annual little picture
holiday sale is an event worth adding for your holiday
shopping list. You'll find affordable artwork of area
artists as well as by the resident members of the
gallery, including yours truely. (One of my offerings is at
left). Now too, my wife Gail Armstrong, is an artist
member of Spring Bull, and will also have her work
exhibited. There will be an opening reception Saturday,
December 5th, 5-7PM. Regular hours are from noon to
5PM every day of the year except Christmas. How about
that for holiday spirit. For more information tel:
401-849-9166 or the website:
www.springbullgallery.com. The gallery is located at 55
Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840, between the Viking
Hotel and the Newport Art Museum.
Casey Farm, watercolor, 20x26," matted and framed
14th Annual Open Juried Art of the Ocean
State, Wickford Art Association, 36 Beach
Street, Wickford, Ri 02840. My wife, Gail
Armstrong, my mother-in-law, Doris Farrar, (both
RISD art school graduates), and myself are
included in this show. The show runs from
7/17/09 to 8/11/09 with an opening reception on
Friday evenng, July 17th, from 6-8PM. For more
information call: 401-294-6940 or visit the
website: www.wickfordart.org.
State, Wickford Art Association, 36 Beach
Street, Wickford, Ri 02840. My wife, Gail
Armstrong, my mother-in-law, Doris Farrar, (both
RISD art school graduates), and myself are
included in this show. The show runs from
7/17/09 to 8/11/09 with an opening reception on
Friday evenng, July 17th, from 6-8PM. For more
information call: 401-294-6940 or visit the
website: www.wickfordart.org.
Stream and Woods in a Snowstorm,
12x16" matted and framed
12x16" matted and framed
Ice Bound Stream and Snowy
Woods, watercolor, 11x14"
Woods, watercolor, 11x14"
Organically Green, an open juried show of the Wickford Art Association, 36 Beach St, North
Kingstown,RI 03852 (tel: 401-294-6840). The exhibitionfeaturing art on this theme runs from
February 5-23rd, 2010. My entry is pictured at left. An opening awards reception will be given
on Sunday, Feb. 7th from 1-3 PM. For more information about the Wickford Art Association,
visit the website: wickfordart.org.
Kingstown,RI 03852 (tel: 401-294-6840). The exhibitionfeaturing art on this theme runs from
February 5-23rd, 2010. My entry is pictured at left. An opening awards reception will be given
on Sunday, Feb. 7th from 1-3 PM. For more information about the Wickford Art Association,
visit the website: wickfordart.org.
Nocturne in Black and Gold,
The Falling Rocket, after
Whistler
The Falling Rocket, after
Whistler
Class and Staff Exhibition 2010, Providence Art Club, 11Thomas Street,
Providence, RI 02903 from January 4-15, 2010 with an opening rreception
on Sunday, January 10th from 2-4PM. This annual exhibition of artwork
from the studio classes and by the instructors of the Providence Art Club
will take place in the Maxwell Mays Gallery. Be sure to visit the companion
exhbition of new artist members work in the next door Dodge House
Gallery too. For more information call: 401-331-1114, or visit the website:
www.Providenceartclub.org. Gallery hours from noon-4PM Monday-Friday,
2-4PM on weekends.
Providence, RI 02903 from January 4-15, 2010 with an opening rreception
on Sunday, January 10th from 2-4PM. This annual exhibition of artwork
from the studio classes and by the instructors of the Providence Art Club
will take place in the Maxwell Mays Gallery. Be sure to visit the companion
exhbition of new artist members work in the next door Dodge House
Gallery too. For more information call: 401-331-1114, or visit the website:
www.Providenceartclub.org. Gallery hours from noon-4PM Monday-Friday,
2-4PM on weekends.
Winter Wonderland, at the Rhode Island Watercolor Association, Slater Memorial
Park, Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket, RI 02889. This juried exhibition is in place of the
association's usual holiday sale, but obviously features winter themed pictures. My
entry at left won the third place award. The show runs from November 22nd to
December 23rd. The opening reception is on Sunday, November 22nd from 1-4PM
with awards presentation at about 2PM. Visit the website for more information:
riws.org
Park, Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket, RI 02889. This juried exhibition is in place of the
association's usual holiday sale, but obviously features winter themed pictures. My
entry at left won the third place award. The show runs from November 22nd to
December 23rd. The opening reception is on Sunday, November 22nd from 1-4PM
with awards presentation at about 2PM. Visit the website for more information:
riws.org
"Sledding in a Snowstorm,"
watercolor, 14x18." matted and
framed
watercolor, 14x18." matted and
framed
Members Invitational, South County Art Association, Helme House, 2587 Kingstown
Road, Kingstown, RI 02881. January 21-February 13, 2010, with an opening reception
on Thursday evening, January 21st from 7-9PM. I will be showing a number of my pieces
in this group show of ten artist members. For more information tel: 401-783-2195 or
visit the website: southcountryart.org. I hope you can attend this exhibition in a lovely old
colonial buidling in historic Kingstown, RI. It's a beautiful location for showing art.
Road, Kingstown, RI 02881. January 21-February 13, 2010, with an opening reception
on Thursday evening, January 21st from 7-9PM. I will be showing a number of my pieces
in this group show of ten artist members. For more information tel: 401-783-2195 or
visit the website: southcountryart.org. I hope you can attend this exhibition in a lovely old
colonial buidling in historic Kingstown, RI. It's a beautiful location for showing art.
"Desert Skull Number One,"
watercolor, 11x14" matted and
framed
watercolor, 11x14" matted and
framed
Figure/Life Class, Providence
Art Club, charcoal on paper,
22x30" matted and framed
Art Club, charcoal on paper,
22x30" matted and framed
17th Annual Fakes and Forgeries: Local Artists' Interpretation of Old
Masters and New, Spring Bull Gallery, 55 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02866.
An unusual event that to beguile visitors every year. Favorite paintings are
copied by area artists, sometimes interpreted as faithfully as possible, and
sometimes with a whimsical or outrageous twist. Each artist displays their
"fake," as well as a photograph of the original, placed in a book for those who
wish to make comparisons. Mine, last year was Whistler's famous nocturne,
The Falling Rocket, pictured on the left, the original on the right. The
exhibition is February 6-28th, 2010, open daily from 12-5PM seven days a
week. An opening reception is Saturday, February 6th, 2009, from 5-7"PM.
For more information call 401-849-9166, or visit the website:
www.springbullballery.com.
Masters and New, Spring Bull Gallery, 55 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02866.
An unusual event that to beguile visitors every year. Favorite paintings are
copied by area artists, sometimes interpreted as faithfully as possible, and
sometimes with a whimsical or outrageous twist. Each artist displays their
"fake," as well as a photograph of the original, placed in a book for those who
wish to make comparisons. Mine, last year was Whistler's famous nocturne,
The Falling Rocket, pictured on the left, the original on the right. The
exhibition is February 6-28th, 2010, open daily from 12-5PM seven days a
week. An opening reception is Saturday, February 6th, 2009, from 5-7"PM.
For more information call 401-849-9166, or visit the website:
www.springbullballery.com.
16th Annual Fakes and Forgeries: Local Artists'
Interpretation of Old Masters and New, Spring Bull
Gallery, 55 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02866. A
special event that never fails to amaze and amuse.
Favorite paintings are copied by area artists,
sometimes interpreted as faithfully as possible,
and sometimes with a whimsical or outrageous
twist. Each artist displays not only their "fake," but a
photograph of the original, placed in a book for
those who wish to make comparisons. One of mine
from a previous year is pictured on the right, the
original on the left. The exhibition runs February
7-28th, 2009, open daily from 12-5PM seven days a
week. An opening reception is Saturday, February
7th, 2009, from 5-7"PM. For more information call
401-849-9166, or visit the website:
www.springbullballery.com.
Interpretation of Old Masters and New, Spring Bull
Gallery, 55 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02866. A
special event that never fails to amaze and amuse.
Favorite paintings are copied by area artists,
sometimes interpreted as faithfully as possible,
and sometimes with a whimsical or outrageous
twist. Each artist displays not only their "fake," but a
photograph of the original, placed in a book for
those who wish to make comparisons. One of mine
from a previous year is pictured on the right, the
original on the left. The exhibition runs February
7-28th, 2009, open daily from 12-5PM seven days a
week. An opening reception is Saturday, February
7th, 2009, from 5-7"PM. For more information call
401-849-9166, or visit the website:
www.springbullballery.com.
16th Annual Fakes and Forgeries: Local Artists'
Interpretation of Old Masters and New, Spring Bull
Gallery, 55 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02866. A
special event that never fails to amaze and amuse.
Favorite paintings are copied by area artists,
sometimes interpreted as faithfully as possible,
and sometimes with a whimsical or outrageous
twist. Each artist displays not only their "fake," but a
photograph of the original, placed in a book for
those who wish to make comparisons. One of mine
from a previous year is pictured on the right, the
original on the left. The exhibition runs February
7-28th, 2009, open daily from 12-5PM seven days a
week. An opening reception is Saturday, February
7th, 2009, from 5-7"PM. For more information call
401-849-9166, or visit the website:
www.springbullballery.com.
Interpretation of Old Masters and New, Spring Bull
Gallery, 55 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02866. A
special event that never fails to amaze and amuse.
Favorite paintings are copied by area artists,
sometimes interpreted as faithfully as possible,
and sometimes with a whimsical or outrageous
twist. Each artist displays not only their "fake," but a
photograph of the original, placed in a book for
those who wish to make comparisons. One of mine
from a previous year is pictured on the right, the
original on the left. The exhibition runs February
7-28th, 2009, open daily from 12-5PM seven days a
week. An opening reception is Saturday, February
7th, 2009, from 5-7"PM. For more information call
401-849-9166, or visit the website:
www.springbullballery.com.
Lines of Inspiration Show, Spring Bull Gallery, from January 2 through January
31, 2010. An exhibition of paintings inspired by lines of the artist's favorite poems.
My offering, shown at left, is a watercolor inspired by a photo of my father playing
as a little boy. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, January 2nd,
5-7PM. Regular hours are from noon to 5PM every day of the year except
Christmas. For more information tel: 401-849-9166 or the website:
www.springbullgallery.com. The gallery is located at 55 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI
02840, between the Viking Hotel and the Newport Art Museum.
31, 2010. An exhibition of paintings inspired by lines of the artist's favorite poems.
My offering, shown at left, is a watercolor inspired by a photo of my father playing
as a little boy. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, January 2nd,
5-7PM. Regular hours are from noon to 5PM every day of the year except
Christmas. For more information tel: 401-849-9166 or the website:
www.springbullgallery.com. The gallery is located at 55 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI
02840, between the Viking Hotel and the Newport Art Museum.
boy and his goat, watercolor,
11x14" matted and framed
11x14" matted and framed
Original Nocture in Black
and...,The Falling Rocket by
James MacNeil Whistler
and...,The Falling Rocket by
James MacNeil Whistler
Spider Web, oil, 8-10" and framed