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Purchase a copy of my recently published coffee table book.

Upcoming Shows

  • South End Open Studios, Sat. & Sun., Sept. 17-18, 11:00-6:00, Boston Center For the Arts, 539-551 Tremont St., USEA group space, studio #204, Boston, MA
  • Jamaica Plain Open Studios, Sat. & Sun., Sept. 24-25, 11:00-6:00, The Footlight Club, 7A Eliot St., Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Oil Painters of America 2011 Eastern Regional Juried Exhibition, Addison Art Gallery, Sept. 17-Oct. 15, Orleans, MA
  • International Guild of Realism's 6th Annual Juried Exhibition, Sage Creek Gallery, Sept. 30-Oct 22, Santa Fe, NM
  • Copley Society of Art Small Works Show, ongoing, 158 Newbury St., Boston, MA
  • Addison Art Gallery Collector's Holiday Party, Sat., Dec. 3rd, 5:30-7:30, Orleans, MA
  • Solo show, Liberty Hotel - Gallery NIght Series, complimentary wine tasting, Tuesday evenings in Oct. 2011, 6:00-8:30 pm, Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles St., Beacon Hill, MA
  • Solo show, J.P. Licks, 1312 Mass Ave., Cambridge, MA, Dec. 2011-Jan. 2012.

Bio

I've always been drawn to detail and it's been the realist painters who have been the source of my inspiration, from the Dutch Masters to contemporary realist painters such as Stone Roberts, Scott Pryor, Scott Fraser, and Gregory Gillespie. Though I prefer not to label myself a Still Life painter still lives figure predominantly in my work.

Self Portrait

I work from a studio in my house selecting objects of personal interest. I try to create a narrative from the chosen objects that will elevate and give new meaning to their ordinariness. Symbolism plays strongly in my work. My paintings are the result of combining photographic references, direct observation, and imagination. I strive to create a sense of mystery or humor from seemingly disparate objects. Inanimate objects take on an anthropomorphic quality. I like to create tension with precariously balanced objects suggesting the potential for motion or change. Often their is an implicit smirk or wink I'm trying to convey to my audience.

I was raised in the Adirondacks of Upstate New York where my family helped nurture a keen appreciation for nature. As a child, drawing seemed as natural and necessary as breathing. Hopefully I will continue to do both for a long time to come.

I studied under Robert Sullins and received my B.A. in studio art from S.U.N.Y. at Oswego. In December 2007 I was invited to become a member of the Addison Art Gallery in Orleans, MA. I've been a member of The Copley Society of art since the fall of 2004 and received my Copley Artist designation in May 2006. I'm also a member of Oil Painters of America (2008), The Cape Cod Art Association, The United South End Artists, and an associate member of The Guild of Boston Artists. I've participated in the Jamaica Plain Artist's Association since 2004.

 

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Education

1978 B.A. Studio Art S.U.N.Y. at Oswego, New York.

Professional Affiliations

Addison Art Gallery, Orleans, MA
The Guild of Boston Artists, Boston, MA
Oil Painters of America
Cape Cod Art Association, Barnstable, MA
Copley Society of Art, Boston, MA
United South End Artists, Boston, MA
Maresella Galleries, Cazenovia, NY.
Jamaica Plain Artist Association, Jamaica Plain, MA
International Guild of Realism

Solo Exhibitions

2011 Liberty Hotel - Gallery NIght Series, 215 Charles St., Beacon Hill, MA

J.P. Licks, Cambridge, MA

2010 Boston Public Library, Month of April, Boston, MA

J.P. Licks Gallery, Month of June, Jamaica Plain, MA

2009 Dover Public Library, Month of Aril, Dover, MA

2008 Newton Free Library, Newton, MA

2007 Ameriprise gallery-opening reception for South End Open Studios, Boston, MA

Jame's Gate, Jamaica Plain, MA

Bentley College - The Vitale, Caturano & Company Art Gallery, Waltham, MA

Awards/Articles

2011 People's Choice Award, Cape Cod Art Association National Show
ARC Salon finalist-still life category

2010 Honorable Mention, Cape Cod Art Association National Show

2009 Artists' Magazine 27th Annual Art Competition Finalist, Wildlife category Upstream People Gallery International Art Competition - 5 Special Recognition Awards

2008 Published work in American Art Collector Magazine

2007 Artist of the Month for June - American Artist Magazine website
Jamaica Plain Gazette

Juried Exhibitions


2011

ARC Salon 2011-2012 Finalist
San Diego Art Institute 51st International Show, San Diego, CA
Salon International Show, Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Arts, San Antonio, TX
Copley Society of art: Mater, Medium, and Meaning: Contemporary Still Life,
Copley Society of art: Summer Members’ Show: Windswept, Boston, MA
Cape Cod Art Association National Exhibition, Barnstable
The International Guild of Realim 6th annual National Exhibition, Sage Creek Gallery, Sante Fe, NM
Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional, Addison Art Gallery, Orleans, MA

2010

The Guild of Boston Artists, Non-members Regional Juried Exhibition, Boston
National Art Encounter 2010, The von Liebig Art Center, Naples, FL
Cape Cod Art Association: Copley on Cape Cod, Barnstable, MA
The Salmagundi Club 33rd Annual Show, New York, NY
Cape Cod Art Assoc. National Exhibition, Barnstable, MA
Salon International 2010, Greenhouse Gallery, San Antonio, TX

2009

Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Show, Jacksonville, FL Copley Society of art, Patron's Choice Show, Boston, MA Laumeister Fine Art Competition, Bennington Center For the Arts, Bennington, VT Upstream People Gallery, Online International Competition, Omaha, NE

2008 Oil Painters of America: Eastern Regional Exhibition, Nashville, TN
Copley Society of art: Summer Members' Show: Quench, Boston, MA
Cambridge Art Association: Northeast Prize Show, Cambridge, MA

2007 Copley Society of art: Fall Members' Show: Equinox, Boston, MA
The Guild of Boston Artists: First Annual Juried Show, Boston, MA
Copley Society of art: Copley Edge, St. Botolph Club, Boston, MA
Arsenal Center for the Arts, Outside/Inside, Watertown, MA
Copley Society of art: Patron's Choice Show: Encounter New England