This was a wonderful event held at Old Field Farm in Setauket. The festival brings together an amazing community of plein air artists, working in one location to capture the area's natural beauty.

I was grateful to join this community, brought together by Gallery North, on the historic, iconic property, amidst horses, artists, waterways, and park like surroundings.

I was here to explore the day, and document in water and wash,  what called out to me.

First watercolor of the day. This small but mighty painting captures the morning light, the golden glow atop the hills. The reflections in the water mimicking the green hues of the trees.

Done at the same location as 'Into the Day', 'A New Perspective' was an exploration of the Watercolor Monotype technique in the field. I painted the scene again, this time on an acrylic plate treated with gum arabic. This allows the non porous surface to accept the wet paint. Allowing it to dry, I printed the plate on damp paper in my studio on a C-12 printing press. This results in a mirror image of the original, along with unexpected texture and character. This was enjoyable and something I will pursue more of in the warm summer days.

While sitting at my easel, enjoying a break for lunch, I couldn't help but be inspired by the vista, calling me to visualize the simplified geometric shapes and planes [and of course my formal abstract math training creeps into my psyche whenever it choses].
Happy Hills creates a bold, stained glass effect that bridges the gap between early 20th century expressionism [Georges Rouault's stained glass expressionism] and mid century Pop Art [Keith Haring's Graphic Pop]. 
 

After Lunch, moving location but still in water view, I found this 'Lakeside Retreat', nestled in the behind lush green foliage, offering a shady porch, and peaceful solitude to  it's loving family. With the few remaining hours of painting, I embraced the afternoon sun to capture this retreat in water and wash.

Barnes Gallery in Garden City, is a custom framing shop known for their attention to detail and quality work. A big supporter of local artists, the gallery hosts monthly art shows featuring local artists. I am excited to be showing two new watercolor pieces in this beautiful gallery space with 'The Art League of Nassau County'.

Excited to have 3 custom prints exhibited in the juried 2026 NSPS along side famous printmaster 'Dan Welden'
On exhibit at Creede Repertory Theatre in beautiful Creede, Colorado.
May 23 - June 23, 2026
See all juried art pieces online during the Virtual Show
                                          On display:     May 24 - July 31, 2026

Fibonacci Bloom
Watercolor Monotype - a printing technique where watercolor paints are applied to a non porous surface like acrylic, mylar, or plexiglass plate. This yields a one-of-a-kind image transferred to dampened print paper under pressure of a press, creating unique textures, fluid washes and glowing colors not normally achieved on watercolor paper.

Leap of Faith
Linocut Print - a form of relief printmaking, where the design is carved into a sheet of linoleum, ink is applied to the raised areas [uncarved areas] and the image is transferred to dampened paper on a printing press. These are loved for the bold contrasts and graphic lines.

Springing Upward
Monotype - The process combines painting, drawing, and printmaking, allowing for creative flexibility and spontaneity. Akua printmaking ink was used to create this one of a kind original print using both an additive and subtractive techniques.

May - June 2025 - North Bellmore Library
July 2025 - Overton Gallery Riverhead Library

this show symbolizes the interconnectedness of nature and technology, suggesting themes of transformation or cyclical nature of life. The artwork showcases vibrant watercolors and mixed media paintings, characterized by dynamic interplay of colors and shapes, creating an ethereal backdrop, capturing the essences of  nature. The layering of colors gives depth, while the fluidity of brush strokes evokes a sense of movement, as though forms are in transition. Overall, the show invites contemplation, urging viewers to explore the relationship between structure and fluidity, and to consider the interplay between organic forms and geometric shapes.

What an exciting event featuring Hampton Artists:
Dan Welden, Eric Fischl, Kiki Smith, Alice Aycock, Roy Nicholson,
​Helen Harrison & Justin Greenwald along with 100 other artists from near and far.
All brought together for a cause.
Three days of painting, energy and excitement all culminated in the
Printaganza Benefit Gala on August 4th in Studio 3 at LTV East Hampton.
See more on their webpage. 
https://www.ltveh.org/printaganza

I am humbled to have worked along side some of these great artists and have a piece of my artwork, a hybrid Monotype "Kundalini Rising" selected for the fundraising benefit. Congratulations to the auction winner. May this piece spread great inspiration to all who view it.

Below is an image of a few of my other works as seen hanging to dry at the event. I had so much fun and am grateful to be a part of this amazing event.

That sky, those flowers, and this company of artists. . . wow, what a great weekend of fun, folly, oh yeah, and painting. Weekend culminated in the Mansion with an outstanding art show. Available paintings will be hung in the gift shop through labor day, so if you are visiting OWG stop in and see how the right brain sees things!

This was an unbelievably inspiring weekend of artists and inspiration. Music, food, ponds, barns, trucks,  fields, flowers, trails, huge rock, yes even a laundry line . . . You name it, it was being painted . . . Artists, artists, everywhere. Soon you will be able to see the outpouring of paint exhibited at the Reboli Center in Stonybrook. The reception will take place on June 25th, 6pm - 8pm. The show will be on exhibit through July 7th. 

Inspiration abounds at Planting Fields. Especially the weekend of the Orchid Festival. Along with all the stunning gardens on the grounds, visitors can find beautiful color in pots and pigment to take home with them. I was excited to share two days of inspiration with many art colleagues display a few watercolor creations, create a painting or two and bring home two beautiful potted orchids of my own. I look forward to more paintings from all the fabulous photos I was able to capture too.

If you are looking for some artistic inspiration today, come join us at our gala reception for ALNC juried show.
​ Friends of Art League Nassau County at:
South Huntington Library 2 - 4pm Light refreshments
145 Pigeon Hill Rd
Huntington Station NY 11746
Meet many of the fabulous artists displaying work through June. There will be a live demonstration by Timothy Savage
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Art League of Nassau County Member show will be on display for the months of May & June.
Meet the Artists on May 11th from 2 - 4 pm and enjoy some light refreshments.
I will have 2 pieces as part of this juried show, which is filled with inspirational art by many local artists. Also enjoy an art demo by Tim Savage from 2:30 - 3:30pm.