Topic: The Artist's Studio
Time passes so quickly sometimes, that several months can wiz by without your even realizing how long it's been. I have intended to post several things over the last six months, but I have been so actively involved with other events and activites, time just seems to have gotten away from me. Winter, however, is a good time to catch up on things. It's a time when the world tends to slow just long enough to assess where we've been, where we are at, and what lies ahead.
Where I've Been......
Several things have happened since August. The fall months were filled with several arts related events, including the Littleton Chamber of Commerce Art Show, and the Fall Festival of the Arts "People's Choice" show, in Lisbon. It was a pleasure to have had my work exhibited among so many other talented visual artists at both of these shows. One of my more recent paintings titled "Spring Hearth" was awarded an Honorable Mention, at the Lisbon show.
I completed one additional painting not previously posted here at ArtRECreation. "Grandma's Roses" was also part of the Lisbon show, and features an antique oil lamp etched with the image of a delicate rose. A bouquet of pink roses and yellow carnations lay at the base of the lamp. All are resting on an intricately crotched doily, with a rose pattern.
This painting is currently on display at the Ammonoosuc Artists Gallery, in Littleton, NH.
In October, I received an surprise email from Prudential Verani Realty, in Londerry, NH. As supporters of the arts in NH, the company works in partnership with NH artists, featuring a chosen piece of art work which is published on their associate postcards, and sent to approx. 20,000 households in central and southern NH. I am pleased the company chose to feature one of my paintings "Anticipating Grandma's Pie" during the month of November. The company also displays the various chosen pieces of art on their web page at http://www.verani.com/local.artists.aspx
In October, several of my archival prints were also accepted at the Artisan's Workshop, in New London, NH. The gift shop carries a wide variety of fine gifts and artist's prints, and sponsers several area events throughout the year. In November, I had the privilege of displaying three of my original paintings at the "My Favorite Things" exhibition and sale, sponsered by the Artisan's Workshop, and held at the New London Inn.
Last fall I became a member of the Connecticut River Art Group, (CRAG) a cooperative group of artists living and working in northern Coos county and southern Canada. Members of the group have been meeting periodically to discuss their current work, and to network on possible marketing strategies and show venues. There is more information about the group, and its current and/or future events below.
Aside from the painting events, I was also busy with another artistic endeavor, from September until the end of November. The Pittsburg Players, performed their high school musical "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers". I was invited to help with the musical as one of the music directors, and must say, it was truly a fun and rewarding experience. Through the many scheduled rehearsals these talented students worked at perfecting their performance, while I received several more memories to add to my long forgotten moments on the stage. Thanks to all involved, the end result was outstanding, and was performed before sell out audiences. It was well worth the time spent away from my painting.
December was filled with orders, preparations for Christmas, and the completion of commissions. January became a much needed breather, and a time for contemplation and preparations for the upcoming exhibition season.
Where I'm At........
Although the past several weeks have been spent away from the easel, I have been busy with art related activities. Most of them are related to the book keeping end of an art business, so I will refrain from boring anyone with those particular details.
As always, art collectors interested in purchasing an original piece, or an archival print, will still find those items available on my web site, at www.brendakenney.com .
CURRENT RETAIL LOCATIONS:
My original paintings, archival prints, and note cards, may also be purchased at these north country retail locations:
Fiddleheads : 110 Main Str., Colebrook, NH 603-237-9302
Directly from the artist....... call (603)-538-9542 or Email bkenney@ncia.net to arrange for pick-up or delivery in the Pittsburg, Colebrook, Canaan, VT areas.
CURRENT EXHIBITION:
The Connecticut River Art Group is currently sponsering "Visual Impressions", a collective exhibition of paintings by six of its members, at the Interpretive Center on Rte 3, in Colebrook, NH. The center is located in the rear of the rest area building, north of the Colebrook village. The exhibition will be in place until the first of May, and new paintings will be displayed on a rotating basis.
Artists currently exhibiting at the Interpretive Center are: Judi Calhoun, Cindy Elkins, Patricia Klinefelter, Rita Lee, Deborah Sargent, and myself!
What Lies Ahead.......
You may recall that one of my paintings titled "The Old Waterwheel", had been the subject of my posts in Historical Tidbits last summer, along with "Old Home Crawford", the farm where the water wheel is located in Guild Hall, VT. I have some interesting news to relate about the subject, and hope you'll enjoy reading the posts under that topic over the next few weeks.
My calendar is filling quickly with various exhibitions, shows, and plans for plein air outings. Bartlett, and Lisbon, in May; Canterbury in June; Bethel, Pittsburg, and Maine in July; Pittsburg, Colebrook, and Canterbury in August; Littleton, Lisbon, and Plymouth in September. If all goes together as planned, I will try to post events as they approach, and do hope you'll stop in to say "Hello", if you are in the area.
So please stayed tuned! It's sure to be a fun ride, over the next several months. Art has a unique way of embellishing life's unpredictable rollercoaster of a timeline.
Special thanks, to the many people who have helped me in my artistic endeavors over the past year. And thanks, for reading ArtRECreation!
Happy Creating!
Brenda
