The Sketchbook - Summer Drawings

I'm an abstract painter. But I relish sketching in my black 5x8 sketchbook. This summer I visited my hometown, taking visual notes of time with my family.

Work in Progress - Wave Form

Work in Progress (May 2013), oil on panel, 36"x36"

I have been working on this painting for months now.  I *almost* wish I'd kept track of the hours I've put into this painting. But then, I don't think I really want to know. Not keeping track helps me to work, I measure success by working on it every time I go to the studio, for as long as I can.

It's starting to take a final shape in my mind, which is exciting.

"Black & White" at Woodstock School of Art (May 18-July 6, 2013)

This Saturday,  May 18, is the opening reception for Black & White, a group exhibition juried by Peik Larsen, at the Woodstock School of Art in Woodstock, NY.

46 works will be featured that honor "the absence of color". But you'll find these pieces to be anything but colorless.

I'm honored to have one of my paintings included in this exhibition.



Exhibition Dates: May 18 - July 6, 2013
Reception: Saturday, May 18, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 - 3:00; After June 1, Monday-Saturday, 9:00 - 3:00

The Woodstock School of Art
2470 Route 212
Woodstock, NY 12498
www.woodstockschoolofart.org

March 9 Film Screening of Who Does She Think She Is? at Harwood Art Center

On March 9th, 2013, as part of Women & Creativity, I am sponsoring a screening of the documentary film, Who Does She Think She Is? by the Academy-Award-winning filmmaker Pamela Tanner Boll.

"In a half-changed world, women often feel they need to choose: mothering or working? Your children's well-being or your own? Responsibility or self-expression? Who Does She Think She Is?, features five fierce women who refuse to choose. Through their lives, we explore some of the most problematic intersections of our time: mothering and creativity, partnering and independence, economics and art. Along the way, the film invites  us to consider both ancient legacies of women worshiped as cultural muses and more modern time where most people can't even name a handful of female artists. in the end, the diverse women in the film demonstrate that our creativity and our care giving are not mutually exclusive, but deeply connection. In fact, their co-existence might just be the key to finishing the job."

Saturday, March 9th, 2013
Harwood Art Center
5:00 pm
$2.00 at the door

1114 7th Street NW
Albuquerque, NM  87102
(505) 242-6367

Women and Creativity is an annual, month-long event in March sponsored by the Hispanic Cultural Center and Harwood Art Center.  For more events, workshops, and programming, visit the Women and Creativity website.

Objectified: AIB MFA Alumni Exhibition in Cambridge, MA

One of my paintings will be in the upcoming AIB MFA Alumni exhibition, Objectified, in Cambridge, MA.

The exhibit runs from January 4, 2013 to January 12, 2013. Gallery hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Opening reception
January 4, 2013
6:00-9:00 pm
Lesley University/Art Institute of Boston
Washburn Hall Auditorium
10 Phillips Place
Cambridge, MA

The show catalog can be viewed on Blurb.com.

The theme for this year’s Biennial—“Objectified"—challenges the AIB artists to explore the dynamic range of power inherent in objectifying a subject or conversely, by focusing intently and decisively on a single object. More than 300 people visited the first MFA Alumni exhibition opening, and the University is expecting this event to be just as spectacularly attended.

The AIB MFA Alumni have orchestrated this group exhibition in cooperation with Lesley University as a celebration of the diversity and strength of the creative bonds forged in AIB’s intensive low-residency MFA program. This exhibition is also dedicated toward fostering deeper ties between AIB and the main Lesley University campus as AIB prepares to transition to its new location in Porter Square, Cambridge, MA.

To follow the progress of the show, please visit the exhibition’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/AibMfaAlumniExhibition

Nova

Nova, oil on panel, 12"x12"

Studio Visit with Contemporary Art Society of New Mexico

Blue Wave (WIP 2012), 12"x12", oil on panel

Sunday, Dec. 2, CAS New Mexico will be visiting my studio at Harwood Art Center.

After the Harwood, CAS members will visit the studio of Lester Berman.

About CAS NM
The Contemporary Art Society of New Mexico was founded in 1988 as a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting New Mexico's contemporary visual arts community. Their goals are to increase interest, understanding and involvement in contemporary art by encouraging individual collecting, by sponsoring educational activities and by supporting New Mexico's artists and art institutions.

Members regularly attend events, visit artist studios, and participate in art-related trips.  Recent events included a guided tour of the SITE Santa Fe Exhibition More Real? Art in the Age
of Truthiness and a road trip to visit the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art in Roswell and Roswell Artists-in-Residence Studios.

For more information on CAS NM and membership opportunities, visit www.casofnm.org.

Harwood's 6th Annual 12x12 Fundraiser

This year I am participating in Harwood's 6th annual 12x12 benefit and auction.

Join us Friday, December 7th from 6-8 pm for an evening of art, entertainment, food, and fundraising.

When: Friday, Dec. 7th, 6-8 pm

Where: The Harwood Art Center
             1114 7th Street, Albuquerque, NM

Over 100 artists have transformed blank 12x12 and 24x24 wood panels into stunning original artwork to raise money for The Harwood.

Each 12x12 is available for $144, and the twelve 20x20 pieces are available via an online auction at www.biddingforfood.com/Harwood.

All money raised during the event is used to fund Harwood's community outreach programs. There is a suggested (but not required) donation of $5 to $20 at the door.

See you Friday!

Studio work 11/9/12

Untitled, oil on panel, 12"x12"

New painting for Harwood 12x12 Exhibition

Jill Christian, Untitled, 2012, oil on panel, 12"x12"

I recently completed this painting for the Harwood Art Center annual 12x12 fundraiser and exhibition.

This event is a wonderful opportunity to view and purchase paintings from a variety of New Mexico artists.

Here are the dates:


December 5th, 2012    5:30-7:30 pm
Exclusive 12x12 Member Preview: A great chance to get an advance view of the art, and meet the artists since all participating 12x12 artists are invited to the Member Preview.

December 7th, 2012   6:00-8:00 pm
6th Annual 12x12 Fundraiser & Auction. Bring one, bring all!

For more information, visit the Harwood website.

Escuela del Sol Montessori & Harwood Art Center
1114 Seventh Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102  |  505-242-6367 x120
http://harwoodartcenter.org