West Village Provisions - Small Landscape Painting of a Local Building in Boxford

West Village Provisions

8 x 6 inches

acrylic on 3/4" cradled panel

I started this little painting of a local business during their anniversary open house a few months ago. I didn't quite finish it that day, so I let it sit and recently decided to finish it up to hang in the show at my local library.

West Village Provisions is one of my favorite places in town. From it's historical beginnings as a general store, it is now THE place to get a yummy and healthy breakfast or lunch, the best coffee around, and some specialty groceries and gifts. The owners are very friendly and the food is great. They really support local farmers and businesses, and did I mention that they sell some of my paintings there as well?!!

This painting, along with 13 others from my "Along the Way" series are now hanging at the Boxford Town Library though September 17, 2014. There will be an artist reception on August 26 from 6-7;30 pm for those of you who are local to Massachusetts. It seems like this series will be going "on tour" over the next year, so stay tuned for details for more venues where it can be seen!

Tripoli - Acrylic Painting of Neon Sign, Retro Signage Art

Tripoli

12 x 12 inches

acrylic on 3/4" canvas

Oh my, so far behind on posting!
I've been painting like a madwoman, though. But with the kids out of school, all of their activities (and keeping them busy), endless games of baseball (go Bombers!), other family stuff, and then painting in any spare moments day and night, I just haven't had the time to keep up online. So the next few weeks will remain sporadic in posting, and then hopefully things will get back to a more normal routine.

This neon sign is for Tripoli Pizza in Salisbury, Massachusetts. I painted the sign once before in a 6 x 6 inch format and decided to try it larger. I'm thinking of going even larger with it - I have an 18 x 18 inch canvas, so maybe I will give it a try!

As far as the pizza goes, I haven't had it from this location, but I did recently try Tripoli Pizza in North Andover. My oldest son (14 years old) informed me that this is called "beach pizza". I never knew that there was a name for it! It is pizza that is hand rolled into large rectangular trays, a slightly sweet tomato sauce and just a sprinkle of cheese over a fairly crisp crust. Much of the pizza in New England is Greek-style, so this is definitely a change of pace.

This painting, along with 13 others from my "Along the Way" series are now hanging at the Boxford Town Library though September 17, 2014. There will be an artist reception on August 26 from 6-7;30 pm for those of you who are local to Massachusetts. It seems like this series will be going "on tour" over the next year, so stay tuned for details for more venues where it can be seen!

Left Behind - Floral Still Life Painting

Left Behind

8 x 8 inches

acrylic on canvas

I had this one in my head for a while and sketched from a set up I did a few months ago. I needed another 8 x 8" piece for the "Eight Cubed" exhibition at the Newburyport Art Association, so I thought I'd give it a go. I kept going back and forth on the painting and was very, very close to sanding and gessoing the canvas and starting again, but at one point the flower started to come together. Still not quite what I had in my head, but I think it is as far as I'm going to get at this time.

Can I say I really love doing 8 x 8 inch paintings? Such a great size!

The "Eight Cubed" exhibition runs from August 8-24 at the Newburyport Art Association in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The reception will be August 16, 6-8pm. This show was very popular last year - I am looking forward to seeing what this year will bring.

Bo Pro - Painting of Neon Sign, Retro Cityscape Art, Original Acrylic Painting

Bo Pro

11 x 14 inches

acrylic on 1-1/2" canvas

Another piece about ready to go for the "Along the Way" exhibition at the Boxford Library. This is of the sign at the Sunnyside Bowling Alley in Danvers, Massachusetts. I'm always happy to find a new-to-me neon sign to paint, so you can expect there will be more paintings from this sign in the future!

Hot Stuff - Small Acrylic Painting Kitchen Art Still Life of Peppers

Hot Stuff

8 x 8 inches

acrylic on canvas

While still working on my "retro roadside" sign paintings for the Boxford Library exhibit, I am also sneaking in two 8 x 8 paintings for the Newburyport Art Association's "Eight Cubed" exhibition. I painted a pile of red and green jalapeno peppers as a commission a few months ago and had such fun with them that I decided to revisit them slightly larger for this show. The show runs from August 8-24, 2014, with a reception on August 16th from 6-8pm at the Newburyport Art Association in Newburyport, Massachusetts.

Hilltop - Painting of Neon Sign, Retro Sign Art

Hilltop

10 x 8 inches

acrylic on 3/4" cradled panel

Similar in composition to a smaller square painting I did a few weeks ago, this painting will be shown in my upcoming exhibition at the Boxford Library. The exhibition is titled "Along the Way: Scenes from the North Shore" and will include about a dozen of my recent "retro roadside" and local scene paintings. More details to come, but it will be hung August 7th and remain up for about 6 weeks. I hope you can check it out if you are local - and I hope to do a little something online for those of you who are not.....

Small Still Life Floral Painting SOLD

Commission

6 x 8 inches

acrylic on canvas

SOLD

Just finished a special commission for a customer who sent me a photo she had taken. It is always interesting to see what my clients will challenge me with next! (Photo is hidden until recipient receives her surprise!)

Have an idea that you would like to see come to life on canvas? Contact me! I am now booking commission slots for fall.