 Greetings and Thank YOU for reading my post! This is one of the greeting card designs recently submitted to CardIsle.com, a company that provides personalized greeting cards to retailers to sell with their online and in-store products. I've always loved greeting cards and this has been a fun world to explore!
Today, I’m thankful for the opportunity to share a little more of my story. My friend, the lovely and talented Emily Gilman-Beezely, suggested my name to CanvasRebel Magazine, and they reached out to interview me. Check out my interview here! Blessings to you and your family this holiday season!!
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Women's Work: Unique Visions By Women |
| Emily Gilman Beezley - https://www.emilygilmanbeezley.com/ Jennifer Merz - https://www.jennifermerz.com/ Vicky Katzman - https://www.vickykatzman.com/ Lydia Baldassarre - https://www.lydiabaldassarre.com/ Dr. Joy Yoo - https://www.joyyoofineart.com/ Elizabeth Robles - [email protected] |
 The entryway of the show. Sculptor Lannie Hart also joined us! |  Lovely piano music added so much to the reception! |
 Artist Emily Gilman-Beezley (Leader) |  Artist Jennifer Merz (Leader) |
 Standing next to "Three Girls" & "Fuzz N' Bunny" illustrations |  Artist Lydia Baldassarre talking on camera! |
Nervous much?? Yes!! The piece to my right is a portrait of our first bunny Tyler.
 Artist Elizabeth Robles  We're thankful for everyone who could attend! |  Artist Vicky Katzman  Some of Dr. Joy Yoo's pieces (who could not be present) |
Two new pieces in show
Recently, I've been taking formally completed pieces and embellishing them with paper collage with 3d effects, giving them a totally new look. It's been a lot of fun to transform the into something 'new' and I'm thrilled with them! Regarding these two pieces, I'm intrigued by the wisdom of trees, the lovely life they give and hold within their branches, and the joy they bring through the different seasons.
 "Five Birds" This is a new 3-D paper collage mixed media piece |  |
 |  "Springtime" Another new 3-D paper collage mixed media piece |
These are some older pieces in the show...
Though my current emphasis is on digital painting, my roots are firmly in traditional media. I made the acrylic painting, "Irises" while taking a class at the Baum School of Art in Allentown, PA (2009). It was inspired by local Warren County irises. "Three Tomatoes" was completed around 2012 while taking an oil painting class with Lena Shiffman. "Blue Crab" was completed while taking a watercolor class while I was living in Delaware (2006). I made "Three Girls" during college. The blond-haired girl with her back to the viewer represented my friend Sarabeth, a good friend of mine. I was experimenting with flowy lines and the theme of friendship. Friends are such a gift and the love and support a friend offers during difficult times is invaluable. I also love the golden light before dusk at the beach and was trying to capture that as well.
 "Irises" acrylic, 16 x 20, 2009 |  "Three Tomatoes" oil, 5 x 7, 2012 |
"Blue Crab" watercolor, 8 x 10, 2006
"Three Girls", watercolor, 16 x 20, 1986 (The matted and framed image is above)
If you have any questions about my art or inquiries about purchasing, please contact me.
Thank you all for your support!
Please join us for refreshments and meet the artists during our Opening Reception!
Clifton Arts Center, Clifton, NJ
Saturday, March 9 • 1:00-4:00 pm
If you're in the area, I'd love to see you!
Clifton Arts Center, Clifton, NJ
Saturday, March 9 • 1:00-4:00 pm
If you're in the area, I'd love to see you!
Earlier this year I joined several art groups closer to home to connect with other artists in my area. It's been fun connecting with new artists, participating in various local shows, and seeing some great local art!
 Arts Community of Easton, "Small Works" Group Show with "Springtime," mixed media, April 2023 |  Pocono Arts Council Annual Members Show, "Land of Milk and Honey," 18 x 40, mixed media, May 2023 |
I was honored to have two pieces accepted into the 35th Annual Skylands Regional Juried Art Exhibition, Newton, NJ, in May 2023 (below)
 "Feelin' Groovy", mixed media collage, 4.5 x 4.5 |  "Mother Mary" digital painting, 12 x 12 |
Upcoming Shows:
See “Feelin’ Groovy” (above left) on display at the Pocono Arts Council
"Small Works" Show Opening Reception
Saturday, July 1
4:00-6:00 pm
Pocono Arts Council
530 Main St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
See “Feelin’ Groovy” (above left) on display at the Pocono Arts Council
"Small Works" Show Opening Reception
Saturday, July 1
4:00-6:00 pm
Pocono Arts Council
530 Main St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
| I'm also honored and excited that a photo from our recent trip to Nags Head, “Outer Banks Easter 2023” (below) was accepted into the “At the Shore” Juried Group Exhibit, Wallkill River Center for the Arts. Opening Reception, Saturday, July 8, 232 Ward St., Montgomery, NY (more details below).  Outer Banks Easter 2023, 12 x 14, matted and framed to 16 x 20 |  |
 | Join us Saturday, July 8! Meet the artists and view the works. Light refreshments will be served. The reception will also feature performances by acclaimed jazz guitarist Walt Bibinger. Exhibits and receptions are always free and open to the public! Exhibit Dates: June 30 – August 27, 2023 Gallery Hours: Fri, Sat, Sun, 12:00-5:00 PM |
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SUNDAY, November 13 - The Stable Gallery Opening Reception
Thanks to all my friends and family for your wonderful support and encouragement! I wish I had taken better pictures of the whole show, but here are a few of my pieces along with my good friend Carolyn and Evan. It was a ton of fun! I loved meeting new people, fellow artists, and talking about our art! I learned a lot for the next show and we all sold some pieces. Win-win-- Hallelujah!
(See Page 2B for coverage of the show by Ridgewood News)
Thanks to all my friends and family for your wonderful support and encouragement! I wish I had taken better pictures of the whole show, but here are a few of my pieces along with my good friend Carolyn and Evan. It was a ton of fun! I loved meeting new people, fellow artists, and talking about our art! I learned a lot for the next show and we all sold some pieces. Win-win-- Hallelujah!
(See Page 2B for coverage of the show by Ridgewood News)
(This photo taken by Emily Gilman Beezley)
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TUESDAY, November 15 - Artist Reception at AtlantiCare Medical Arts Pavilion, Atlantic City, NJ
Fellow Springboarder Emily Gilman-Beezley and I headed to Atlantic City, NJ for an artists’ reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony of AtlantiCare's new Medical Arts Pavilion. Along with many other New Jersey artists, our work is featured on their office walls, corridors and spaces as part of AtlantiCare’s Healing Arts Program. What an honor! They treated us like royalty. It was great to meet the organizer, Cheryl Broschard, in person and get to know some of the other artists. I received incredible feedback on my work—totally worth the almost 6-hour round trip!
Fellow Springboarder Emily Gilman-Beezley and I headed to Atlantic City, NJ for an artists’ reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony of AtlantiCare's new Medical Arts Pavilion. Along with many other New Jersey artists, our work is featured on their office walls, corridors and spaces as part of AtlantiCare’s Healing Arts Program. What an honor! They treated us like royalty. It was great to meet the organizer, Cheryl Broschard, in person and get to know some of the other artists. I received incredible feedback on my work—totally worth the almost 6-hour round trip!
Emily (holding me up) in front of her beautiful work! :)
 | JOIN US THIS SUNDAY! If you're in the area, please join us for our reception on Sunday! Enjoy the lovely work of these very special women, nibble on delicious homemade treats, and perhaps do some holiday shopping. Bring the whole family! |
| I’m recently inspired by and adopted as a mentor Sister Corita Kent, a highly successful and innovative artist from the 1960s-70s who combined her passion for art and God with social justice issues of the day. She was also an educator at Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles, CA. I first heard of Sister Corita on "Antiques Roadshow" when one of her colorful serigraphs came up for evaluation. Greatly intrigued by Sister Corita's colorful style and design, I learned more about her and discovered she created a list of “10 Rules” (pictured here) for her students. Several especially touched me, especially #1, #6, and #7. Delicious water indeed to my parched, recovering perfectionist/procrastinator-self. I also love that Sister Corita used text - poetry, quotes, and scriptures as part of her designs. I found myself drawn to combining text with images years ago as a young artist and so now am playing around with this once again! I loved my days in college, learning and growing along with the other art students, and am very thankful to have found this new teacher. Thank you Sister Corita! |  I hope you’re inspired by some of Sister Corita's 'rules' in your creative endeavors! |
Here are a few of the new pieces I completed in time for the show (many still in progress). My new process includes embellishing traditional and archival digital paintings with collaging of paper, beads, and quilling.
 "Land of Milk and Honey", 18 x 40 Mixed Media on Archival Canvas |  Closer detail - foil paper, pearl beads |
 "Early Morning Sail", 12 x 24 Mixed Media on Acrylic Canvas, SOLD |  Closer detail - cut paper, pearlescent paint finish |
 "Feelin' Groovy", 8 x 8, Mixed Media |  "Resurrection" 8 x 10, Mixed Media on Archival Digital Painting |
"To Life" 8 x 8, Mixed Media on Archival Digital Painting
Purr-Tater, my faithful studio companion!
We were, but happy! Here’s the Springboarders after setting up our show at The Stable Art Gallery this past Monday. Top L-to-R: Emily Gilman Beezley, Vicky Katzman, Liz Robles, Bottom L-to-R Jennifer Merz, me, Lydia Baldassarre (not pictured Dr. Joy Yoo).
We hope you will join us for our
Artists' Reception
Sunday, Nov. 13, 2:00-4:00 pm.
• Meet the artists
• Enjoy Incredible artwork
• Shop for the holidays
...and enjoy homemade treats!
We’re expecting a crowd, so please wear your walking shoes to walk a short distance
if the Stable lot is full. Click here to download information sheet.
Artists' Reception
Sunday, Nov. 13, 2:00-4:00 pm.
• Meet the artists
• Enjoy Incredible artwork
• Shop for the holidays
...and enjoy homemade treats!
We’re expecting a crowd, so please wear your walking shoes to walk a short distance
if the Stable lot is full. Click here to download information sheet.
This group has been integral to my art journey these last (almost) four years.
Each of these ladies is special to me and I'm so grateful for this opportunity to show my work alongside theirs!
I hope you will come enjoy the various styles and subject matter of our work!
Each of these ladies is special to me and I'm so grateful for this opportunity to show my work alongside theirs!
I hope you will come enjoy the various styles and subject matter of our work!
I'm honored to be part of this super-creative and talented group of women artists!
If you're in the Ridgewood area, please join us for our
Opening Reception on Sunday, November 13th!
If you're in the Ridgewood area, please join us for our
Opening Reception on Sunday, November 13th!
| Springboard is a unique group of seven women artists with varied art backgrounds from Bergen County, NJ and beyond. We are oil painters, illustrators, watercolorists, collagists, and digital artists with art ranging from realistically-rendered watercolors to expressive oil paintings; from handcrafted collages to compelling abstract compositions. Our work can be found in children’s publishing, on home products, in local exhibitions, and in private collections. While some members are devoted to a fulltime art practice, others combine their art-making with demanding careers in textiles, dentistry, or education. Mostly, we are friends and colleagues brought together by a desire to propel ourselves to greater skills and accomplishments, and by a passion to share our art with others. Formed in 2018, Springboard began as an outgrowth of a local Tuesday night painting class. At our current monthly meetings, we critique each other’s work offering technicalsolutions, but mainly, we encourage one another to accept new creative risks, tackle challenges, and step out of our comfort zones. With support for our members’ triumphs and tribulations, we make room for greater confidence in our art practices. (Written by Jennifer Merz) |
If The Stable parking lot is full, other areas
to park are a short walk away. Thank you!
to park are a short walk away. Thank you!
NOVEMBER
After 6 1/2 years of keeping them separate, we opened the borders between Mac-- our bunny, and Purr-Tater and Hobbs-- our cats. They both sneak in and out of their spaces so much, one day we decided to let them stay together and see what happened. We watched them for days, and pretty soon it became clear they all liked the arrangement! We'll continue to monitor, but so far so good-- They are non-stop entertainment!
After 6 1/2 years of keeping them separate, we opened the borders between Mac-- our bunny, and Purr-Tater and Hobbs-- our cats. They both sneak in and out of their spaces so much, one day we decided to let them stay together and see what happened. We watched them for days, and pretty soon it became clear they all liked the arrangement! We'll continue to monitor, but so far so good-- They are non-stop entertainment!
Purr-Tater and Mac-- friends at last!
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Mac and Hobbs aren't as cozy, but they have an understanding, lol
DECEMBER
I'm fortunate to be a part of an amazing small group of local artists, The Springboarders. We had a show this month at the Glen Rock Public Library in Glen Rock, NJ. It was my first in-person show since 2019, and great to be showing work with these other fabulous artists and friends! I've been developing a studio habit and have enjoyed more studio time this past year than any other year. We plan to have another, larger show at The Stable Art Gallery in Ridgewood, NJ next November. Stay tuned.. :-) (Not pictured Joy Yoo.)
I'm fortunate to be a part of an amazing small group of local artists, The Springboarders. We had a show this month at the Glen Rock Public Library in Glen Rock, NJ. It was my first in-person show since 2019, and great to be showing work with these other fabulous artists and friends! I've been developing a studio habit and have enjoyed more studio time this past year than any other year. We plan to have another, larger show at The Stable Art Gallery in Ridgewood, NJ next November. Stay tuned.. :-) (Not pictured Joy Yoo.)
 Artist Lydia Baldassarre  Artist Elizabeth Robles |  Artist Emily Gilman Beezley  Artist Vicky Katzman |
Artist Jennifer Merz
Me holding glossy metal print, "Land of Milk and Honey"
[Reminiscing Throwback!] New Year's Eve 2021 is the 15th Anniversary of Evan's proposal and our engagement. Here's a photo of us young-uns back on New Year's Day 2007!
Lastly, I wanted to share a daily email resource that I LOVE. Morgan Harper Nichols is an incredibly gifted singer/songwriter/poet/artist/writer. She's inspiring in so many ways and her words encourage me daily! You can receive her material through her app (Storyteller). That's how I began receiving her "daily reminders". Or if you'd like to subscribe to her email list, you can send it to yourself by clicking here.
A portion of one of Morgan's "Daily Reminder" emails
Thanks for reading my blog!
Any big plans for 2022?
Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy New Year! :-)
Any big plans for 2022?
Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy New Year! :-)
"It's Such A Good Feeling" (Fred Rogers), 4.5 x 4.5 art in 10 x 10 matted frame, Paper collage and quilling
My friend Emily Gilman Beezley suggested our art group participate in this Inside Small "The Color of Music" show. I'm pleased that my piece was accepted! The requirements were to produce a piece of art smaller no larger than 10" x 10" (total) inspired by a piece of music. I recently saw this PBS broadcast, "Won't You Be My Neighbor" about Mr. Rogers, and was blown away. I don't remember being that interested in Mr. Rogers as a child, and unfortunately knew more about the mockeries of him than the man himself. After watching the documentary and learning more, I now LOVE and greatly admire Fred Rogers and everything he devoted his life to, namely... helping children feel loved and special. I wish I had watched more of his shows as a youngster. But one of my new favorite sayings is... Better late than never!
In 2005, an album of his songs by various award-winning artists was produced, "Songs from the Neighborhood" and earned a Grammy for Best Children's album. The songs are amazing and I'm so delighted to find them. Their tender message of love is so uplifting, especially during this difficult time. Here's another link to a video of the performers on the album. I especially like "It's You I Like" and "It's Such a Good Feeling" by B.J. Thomas (what a throwback and amazing voice!)
My piece (above) was inspired by Mr. Rogers' fun, loving, friendly songs, and a nostalgic 1970's vibe. Hope you enjoy! Please visit "The Color of Music" Online Show for more amazing pieces and to vote for your favorite piece!!
This piece is available for $225.00 plus shipping.
In 2005, an album of his songs by various award-winning artists was produced, "Songs from the Neighborhood" and earned a Grammy for Best Children's album. The songs are amazing and I'm so delighted to find them. Their tender message of love is so uplifting, especially during this difficult time. Here's another link to a video of the performers on the album. I especially like "It's You I Like" and "It's Such a Good Feeling" by B.J. Thomas (what a throwback and amazing voice!)
My piece (above) was inspired by Mr. Rogers' fun, loving, friendly songs, and a nostalgic 1970's vibe. Hope you enjoy! Please visit "The Color of Music" Online Show for more amazing pieces and to vote for your favorite piece!!
This piece is available for $225.00 plus shipping.
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