Studio in the News

It has been an exciting month, beginning with my Boston Voyager Magazine interview. Please do click through to read it! I loved having the chance to talk, in-depth, about the inspirations and origins of my artwork

Earlier in the month this image, of the dragonfly that hangs over my studio stairs, appeared on a special Boston Voyager web-page, under the heading Boston Creatives: the local artists who inspire us.

And later, I was touched to find Artwork Archive featuring my self-portrait with this caption: "There’s just something about self-portraits. How an artist chooses to capture oneself in that particular moment—it’s almost magical. A window into the soul. It feels like an honor to be able to witness. That’s why when we came across this self-portrait by Heather Stivison, we HAD to share. You can see more of her stunning work in watercolor, acrylics, oils, or fiber on Discovery and @heatherstivison."

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In Other News

I'm honored to be the recipient of a research grant from the Arts & Crafts Research Fund, and am already deep into researching the life and times of artist, writer, and free-thiniking adventurer, Eloise Roorbach. A two-page preview will appear in the summer edition of Notes From the Farms, the quarterly journal of the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms. Many thanks to Arts & Crafts Research Fund for ensuring that the life story of this significant historical figure will be uncovered and available for future scholars.

ABOVE: One of a series of new nature drawings that will be on view during the open studios.

South Coast Artists

Open Studio Tours

You may recognize my painting, Water 3, in the image above. It was selected to be used as one of the logos for the 15th Annual Open Studio Tour. Water 3 is one of a series of paintings considering the fleeting patterns of water. The patterns create an all-over design without a distinction between a foreground and background. This painting also explores the warmth and iridescence of sunlight on the water. Look for it on some of the banners hanging throughout the region. I hope you'll find the time to visit me, as well as some of the more than 70 other coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts artists participating in the Open Studios. You can explore the working methods of artists in such diverse mediums as oils, acrylics, watercolors, photography, sculpture, basketry, fiber arts, ceramics, glass, wood, metal, jewelry, paper and mixed media.

CLICK HERE for YOUR TOUR MAP July 21 & 22 and August 18 & 19

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Don't Miss the Art Drive!

This Massachusetts-based, juried, studio tour, showcases creative and professional works by some of the area’s premier painters, ceramic artists, photographers, jewelers, fiber artists, woodworkers, metal artists, and more. Looking forward to seeing you on August 10, 11, and 12!

CLICK HERE for YOUR ARTDRIVE MAP

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On the Easel

Meanwhile, I've been at the easel every day, creating new works for this summer's open studios.

Hope to see you here!