Collage Diva

6x6x10 at Nashua Art Walk

I stopped by the Chimera Gallery at the Picker Building in Nashua to check in on the installation of the Women's Caucus for Arts NH Chapter 6x6x10 show. Pictured here are some of my friends in the organization. They are so silly!

Here is Sue. I think she is placing some red "sold" dots on the pieces that she wants. The benefit of working on the install is that you can get first dibs on the art.

Everyone in this organization is so supportive, generous, and fun.

Won't you pull up a seat and take a look around?

400 6" x 6" wooden tiles fill the walls.

This is the 10th year of the 6x6 show, hence the name, 6x6x10.

There is a variety of mediums and art styles. There is certainly something for everyone in this show.

Would you like to take a closer look?

by Sue Whittaker

by Donna Catanzaro

by Raven McDonough

by Carla Clancy

by Danielle Tworek

by Marica Santore

by Tricia Anderson Soule

by Carole Groenke

Here is one of my tiles in the Follow Your Heart series.

Get the details:

When: November 5 & 6, 2011

Where: Downtown, Nashua, NH

Venue List: Schedule, Map: Art Walk Nashua www.artwalknashua.org

Find Us Here: Picker Building www.pickerbuilding.com

About Us: Women's Caucus for Arts NH-Chapter www.wcanh.org

 

 

Minor Threat Pop-Up Gallery - Reception Photos

The Minor Threat Pop-Up Gallery reception was a huge success!

It was fun watching the kids check out the Magnet Open Art Project.

There were seven rooms filled with art.

 

Here is Liz D'Amico in front of her collages. 

Artist Bev Norton is pictured here with her paintings.

Karen Balon is here with a painting that sold!

Event organizer Susi Whittaker strikes a pose with Manchester illustrator, Peter Noonan.

David and Laurette Carroll stand in front of their paintings and collage.

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Sneak Peek of the Pop-Up Gallery

Sneak Peek of the Magnet Open Art Project

Magnets Hit the City

Magnets in the City

Magnet Open Art Project organizers Tom Hosmer and Laura Morrison post the first magnets in downtown Concord, NH this morning.

It was exciting to see people around town who knew of the project and were looking for the magnets.

The magnets are free to the public.

The first magnet was selected!

Volunteers take a look at the magnets they get to post around downtown.

 

Each magnet is numbered. Visit www.artconcord.blogspot.com to look up the artist.

Each participating artist was given a magnet of their artwork. We stopped by the Concord Arts Market to deliver the magnets to a couple of participating artists.

Tom is explaining the project to some folks outside "The Works."

The project was FREE to artists who participated, thanks to the generous sponsors including:

Currier Museum of Art

NH Institute of Art

Concord Camera

Red River Theatres, Inc.

Main Street Bookends of Warner

PrintNH

 

Rowlands Studio and Gallery 23

Main Street Bookends of Warner 

The Women's Caucus for Art-NH 

Be sure to visit www.artconcord.blogspot.com to see the gallery of all the magnet art and to learn more about this project.

CLICK HERE to see photos of the magnets displayed on refrigerator doors at the Minor Threat Pop-Up Gallery.

Enjoy!

Kathryn, Collage Diva

Magnet Open Art Project

The Magnet Open Art Project will be on display at the Minor Threat Pop-up Gallery tomorrow night. I heard that they collected refrigerator doors from the dump to display the magnets and I was invited to swing by tonight to get sneak peek.

250 artists from all over the world submitted artwork.

Two magnets were printed of each design - one to give to the artist and one that is on display for one night only at the pop up gallery and then...

will be dispersed in downtown Concord, NH. People who see the magnets in town are welcome to take one to keep, for FREE! Each magnet is numbered and catalogued on www.artconcord.blogspot.com.

You can see my "Pandora" photo pictured above (#15).

The project was FREE to artists who participated, thanks to the generous sponsors including:

Currier Museum of Art

NH Institute of Art

Concord Camera

Red River Theatres, Inc.

Main Street Bookends of Warner

 

PrintNH

 

 Rowlands Studio and Gallery 23

 

Main Street Bookends of Warner 

The Women's Caucus for Art-NH 

So if you are in the Concord, NH area (or any where close) you don't want to miss out on this FABULOUS party and opportunity to buy art. There will be live music: Scott Solsky, guitarist from "Donkilo! Afrofunk Orkestra" from 4-7, and Jazz Guitarist David Tonkin, of Concord Comm. Music School, from 7-10!

Hermanos Cocina Mexicana is donating munchies.

CLICK HERE to see a preview of some of the artwork and meet a couple of the artists!

Four pieces have already pre-sold! There is a variety of art from water color to mixed media and assemblages, fiber sculptures and in so many price points many items under $100 all the way up to $2000+.

Visit the Minor Threat Pop Up Gallery Facebook Page for the latest details.

Learn more about the Magnet Open Art Project, HERE.

I hope to see you tomorrow night in Concord at 122 Main Street above the Barley House.

Cheers to art!

Kathryn, Collage Diva

Find my art at Jewell & the Beanstalk

I am excited to share some GREAT news! My artwork is now on display at one of my favorite haunts, Jewell and the Beanstalk located at 793 Sommerville Street in Manchester, NH.

As you walk in the door and look to the left, I have some photos from my seaside collection. I love that my "Beacon of Love" is by the window sending out those love signals to the world. The close-up shot of the starfish looks fabulous. My son's favorite is the photo of the purple spider mum. It reminds me of an anenome - doesn't it fit in this collection?

Now look to the right and you'll see my altered angel next to a column and fancy grate.

Here is a closer look.

On another wall I couldn't resist posting my "Serving Love" photo. I purchased the apron here at Jewell & the Beanstalk. You may recognize this photo as it was in Patti Digh's book, "Creative is a Verb."

Two photos of hydrangea pair up nicely with the altered rose photo I call, "La vie en rose."

One of my very favorite altered photos is the one pictured above of rosehips.

Above the door to the bathroom is a new series I call, "Tokyo Sunrise." It is named after the music I was listening to while painting it - Rodrigo y Gabriela's Live in Tokyo recording. Want to listen to it? CLICK HERE.

These are ten of my fifteen new Journey of the Heart tiles.

Each tile is 6x6 and includes a tag tucked into an envelope in the back with an inspirational message.

At the counter you can purchase one of three pin and bookmark designs.

I am so delighted with how my artwork looks in the cafe. A friend of mine asked me a couple of years ago why I didn't have work on display and for sale here. I didn't think I was an artist back then. Look at me now! Yowza!

One night coming up in the next two weeks, Amber the owner of the cafe will have a special dinner night. If you are in the area, I would love for you to join me for dinner and art! I'll post details as soon as I get them.

If you don't already follow me on Facebook, you can friend me at www.facebook.com/collagediva.

Dig It: Locally Grown Art

The NH Women's Caucus for the Arts currently has an Eco-Art Exhibit at The Framers Market Gallery titled, "Dig It: Locally Grown Art." Local food is the inspiration for this crop of fresh, new artwork created by the New Hampshire Chapter of the Women's Caucus for Art (WCA/NH).  Artwork featuring vegetables and vegetable gardening, PYO strawberries, food preservation, factory farms vs. local farms, farmers markets, chickens and organic food all have their place at the table in this exhibition juried by Christine King, owner of the Framers Market. 

"I love vegetable gardening  and I love art so this is a perfect fit for my gallery," says King. "To keep it really local, I am also donating partial proceeds from the sales to the New Hampshire Common Ground Garden Project, a terrific organization that gardens with kids from the Manchester Housing Authority and the Boys and Girls Clubs. They also work with families at the Pine Street Community Gardens in Manchester." 

Laura Morrison, co-chair of exhibitions for WCA/NH and organizer of this exhibition notes, "Local/Organic Food was the central theme for this call for entries and we received a wide range of art and subject matter which accurately reflects the membership of WCA/NH. What I love about this group of artists is that they are all so different in their art practices, yet they remain united as a group encouraging each other keep true to their own artistic visions." 

 
Pat Davis

Sue Whittaker and Ethel Hills

Suzi Richardson

Carol Currier

Suzanne Pretty

Deb Claffey

Patricia Edsall

WCA/NH promotes the advancement of women in the visual arts through exhibitions, networking, education and scholarship opportunities. WCA welcomes artists working in any media at any stage of their art career. Founded in 1995, the New Hampshire Chapter has been creating exhibitions throughout the state for over 15 years.. More information about WCA/NH can be found at www.wcanh.org. For more information about the Framers Market, call 668-6989. To volunteer or inquire about The NH Common Ground Project, contact Julia Mawson at Julia.Mawson@unh.edu.

 

Petals 2 Paint

The East Colony Fine Art Gallery in Manchester, NH hosts an annual exhibit called, "Petals 2 Paint." Floral designers and garden club enthusiasts are given a painting to interpret in a flower arrangement. Pictured above is an arrangement from a fellow ikebana student. Nancy's interpretation is brilliant. She really captured the lines, colors, and feeling in the original painting. Brava Nancy!

Down and Dirty Postcards

 

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At the annual spring meeting for the Women's Caucus for Arts. We made mailable art. Postcards were altered using a variety of cool papers, stamps, and ephemera generously donated by Melissa McCarthy. Each participant will get one of these postcards mailed to them. I can't wait to see which one lands in my mailbox.

For a closer look at all of the postcards, check out this slideshow.

To learn more about the Women's Caucus for Art and to become a member visit: www.wcanh.org

Free slideshow design made with Smilebox

In Color

Friday night was the opening reception for the exhibit, "In Color."

Pictured here is my dear friend Suzanne Whittaker talking about her art.

Here Sue visits with her son, Milo, who is also an artist.

This was one of my favorite collections of Sue's work from the evening.

Pictured here is Marcia Santore (in pink) talking about her work.

The show is a delightful vision of color and form. If you have a chance, swing by the Derryfield School before April 15th. To learn more about these artists read the following press release and visit their websites.

MARCIA SANTORE AND SUZANNE WHITTAKER 'IN COLOR' AT THE LYCEUM GALLERY, DERRYFIELD SCHOOL

February 28 - April 15, 2011

Gallery Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (schooldays)

 

Party Dress, acrylic painting by Marcia Santo

Manchester, N.H.-IN COLOR is an exhibition by two New Hampshire artists, each addressing the human figure in colorful, energetic, and very individual ways. Held at the Lyceum Gallery at Derryfield School in Manchester from February 28 through April 15. The public is welcome.

Bedford artist Suzanne Whittaker has focused closely on the human figure, resulting in these powerful small figurative works in pastel on brightly hued Coloraid paper. Whittaker points out that by ignoring local color (meaning the color actually present in and around the model) she can open up a whole range of expression, using color, light, shadow, and form to transform the pose into her own drama. Whittaker received her BFA degree from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. She is active in art organizations, including serving as vice president of the Women's Caucus for Art. She has exhibited throughout the region. Her works can be seen at Becky's Frame Studio in Bedford and at the Framer's Market in Manchester, and on her website at www.suewhittaker.com.

Pastel Figure Drawing by Suzanne Whittaker

Marcia Santore, of Plymouth, notes that color is the primary "story" of her work. She says, "I love color- vibrant, can't-miss-it color juxtaposed with more color." Her work also reflects a fascination with outlines and "how the eye can follow these imaginary lines around, between, over, under, and create new shapes in the process." The paintings in this exhibition range from abstracted figures in semi-architectural surroundings to others where the absent figure is suggested by clothing-like imagery. Santore holds a BFA from the University of Texas at Austin. She has exhibited widely and her work is held in public and private collections across the U.S. and in Europe. She serves on the board of the Women's Caucus for Art and is a juried member of the New Hampshire Art Association. Her work can be seen at www.marciasantore.com. 

Gallery Curator Andy Moerlein describes IN COLOR as vivid. "This exhibit brings together two very unique visions. The contrast of scale between the two artists will be a fun challenge for the audience. Whittaker makes a huge impact with small format drawings. Santore packs a punch with her large paintings. This show will leave an indelible impact."

The Lyceum Gallery is free and open to the public is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. The Derryfield School is located at 2108 River Road, Manchester, NH. The Derryfield School, is a private day school, grades six through twelve in Manchester, N.H. For more information, call (603) 669-4524.

 

 

Don's Mystic Art

 

Meet Don Desmaris one of my very favorite mixed media artists who lives right here in my home state of New Hampshire. Don has been producing art professionally for over 30 years.

"Inner Circle"

Don shares my love for the endless combinations and possibilities found in mixed media. His work touches on the spiritual, astronomical/astrological, and metaphysical.

"Listen to the Wind"

Don is currently battling stage 4 metastisized colon cancer. To help whittle down the enormous medical bills he is selling 6" x 6" mixed media collages that he calls "DREAMSCAPES." To view his new "DREAMSCAPE" series of mixed media collage paintings, please visit: www.DonDesmaraisMysticArt.weebly.com

Like what you see? There are two more ways you can see more of Don's collage art.

1. Visit his website and check out this slideshow that is brimming full with collage eye candy.

www.donsmysticart.com/Slide-Show.html

2. Join Don at his artist reception on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at East Colony Fine Art Gallery in Manchester, NH from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. The two pieces I share in this post will be on display along with 12 others. I'll be there and eager to see if a piece will get to come home with me.

I hope to see you next Saturday!

{Namaste}

Kathryn, Collage Diva