My
Community
As an artist, I work alone. But I am part of a
larger community.
May
17-18, Newton Open Studios
newtonopenstudios.com
This event
allows Newton-based artists to display their work to the larger
community. I will be showing and selling oil paintings and collages.
doggone-it!
in Newton MA
"doggone-it!" is an intimate pet grooming
shop on Commonwealth
Avenue in Newton, MA.
Dogs not only get lovely haircuts, shampoos, and bandannas there,
they also get plenty of
TLC during the process. Pet owners can have fun browsing through
the
sweet selection of "necessities" for their
pups. Sometime soon "doggone-it!" is
hoping
to have a website of its
own.
Newton Art Association
in Newton MA
newtonartassociation.com
The Newton Art Association is comprised of a
group of artists in Newton, Massachusetts, who are dedicated to
nurturing the expression of fine arts in our community. Our activities
include artists’ demonstrations,
critique sessions, the organization of exhibitions of members’ work, “salon” evenings,
and an annual soiree. I have participated in numerous activities through
the NAA, and this association has helped to make me feel rooted in the community
of artists in my city.
The Becket Arts Center
of the Hilltowns in Becket MA
becketartscenter.org
Serving both year-round residents of the Berkshires, as well as
summer vacationers, the Becket Arts Center encourages and fosters
the arts. Its diverse activities include numerous classes and workshops,
for both adults and children, as well as lectures, exhibitions
and special activities.
Topics explored at the Center include,
but are not limited to, drawing, painting, collage, needlework,
manuscript illumination, cooking, puppetry, and yoga. I have taken
classes at the BAC, and have exhibited in the members’ show.
The
Art Connection in Boston MA
theartconnection.org
The Art Connection is a nonprofit organization whose mission
is to make visual art accessible to people who might otherwise
not have access to it in their daily lives. The organization
functions as a sort of middleman between artists and other
non-profit agencies, such as shelters for battered women, health
centers, etc. Artists donate their work to the Art Connection, which then
makes it available to for agencies to select at their own discretion. I
love the concept of the Art Connection, and have donated several
oil paintings to them.
The DogScoop in Newton
MA
thedogscoop.com
The DogScoop provides a wide array of services designed to improve
the physical and emotional well-being of dogs (and therefore
of the people who love them). The mission of the DogScoop is “… is to create an environment
for dogs that becomes a home away from home.” But their services extend
far beyond doggy daycare, and include grooming, product sales (on site and
mail order), walks, home stays, and pet photography. I initially decided
to leave my dog, Sebby, whose pet portrait is featured on this website, at
The DogScoop because he tends to be on the shy side. I thought he would benefit
from some time away from home, mingling with new people. Now, when we pull
up in DogScoop’s driveway, Seb’s tail starts wagging like crazy,
and he can’t wait to get inside and greet all his friends, both human
and canine.
Fetch Dog Training in Newton
MA
fetchdogtraining.com
Martha Francis, a certified dog
trainer, teaches puppy kindergarten, general obedience training,
strategies for solving canine behavioral problems, and doggy tricks
and games. She is a true pet lover, who makes lessons fun for the
whole family, including the canine member. When my own dog, Sebby,
was a puppy, he attended Martha’s
kindergarten class. Since that was so successful, he continued
with off-leash lessons in local parks.
Museum of Fine Arts in
Boston MA
mfa.org
The MFA is a world -renowned museum, housing a large and diverse
permanent collection. It also hosts high caliber special exhibits
throughout the year. In addition, through its affiliation with
Tufts University, it serves as home to the School of the Museum
of Fine Arts, providing both undergraduate and graduate degree
programs in the visual arts. The Museum also reaches out to the
community at large, offering an array of workshops and activities
for people of all ages. As a resident of the Boston area and a member of
the MFA, I often attend films, lectures, and special exhibits that are
of interest to me.
Norman Rockwell Museum
in Stockbridge MA
nrm.org
The Norman Rockwell Museum houses the world’s largest and most significant
collection of the work of Norman Rockwell. It also hosts numerous special exhibits.
The museum is dedicated to fostering education about and appreciation of fine
illustration. Since I am often in the Berkshires, I am a member and frequent
visitor of the Norman Rockwell Museum. I always find it an uplifting experience;
not only do I love the graceful narrative quality of the illustrations, but
I also love the fact that they reflect kindness, tolerance, wisdom, gentle
humor, and love of animals.
Jacob’s Pillow in
Becket MA
jacobspillow.org
Jacob’s Pillow is a dance institution nestled in the Berkshires. Its
mission is to support dance creation, to presentation, education, and preservation,
and to engage and deepen the public’s appreciation and support for dance
as an art form. Every summer Jacob’s Pillow offers world class performances,
and has a professional on-site school. Year round it offers extensive dance
archives to the public free of charge, and has community and creative development
programs. As I visual artist, I draw inspiration from watching dance. Everything
from the sets, the lighting, the costumes, and the movements of the dancers
inspires my imagination. To its credit, Jacob’s Pillow is a pet friendly
environment. I must confess, however, that I think my dog Sebby enjoys the
crumbs from people’s picnics more than the dancing.
Helena Wurzel in Newton
MA
helenawurzel.com
In this surprising and sometimes backwards world,
my daughter has been my primary source of support and encouragement
in my development as an artist. Helena (aka Lanie) makes artwork
that tells stories, both in her narrative figure paintings and
in her exquisite paper cut-outs. Her artwork hangs in many private
collections, including the Saturday Night Live office in New York
City. She currently teaches intermediate painting at the University
of New Hampshire. I envy her students.
Doodle-Lynns
My logo Lynn is an animal doodle artist who lives and works in
Seattle. She sells her joyful, colorful, creative doodles in shops
and other venues. Please contact her at llbo@comcast.net
Marian Dioguardi in
Newton MA
mariandioguardi.com
Marian Dioguardi is my painting
teacher, mentor, and friend. Her work speaks, or rather sings,
for itself. Please visit her website.
JB is a wizard who has magically made
all of this into a website. Please visit him in cyberspace and
down the
white rabbit’s
hole.
Portrait Artist Joseph
portraits-by-joseph.com
Portrait Artist Joseph turns your favorite photos
into
frameable fine art portrait paintings on canvas.
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