Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts

Last weekend I attended the opening of the annual juried show at the Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts, located at 401 Canal Place in Little Falls.  Here is a link to check out their many events.  http://www.mohawkvalleyarts.org/   The juried show runs from August 24 through September 21 with the gallery open Tuesday through Saturday from 12-4 pm.  My entries were two new pieces and so I was very pleased that they made the cut.  "Tea for Two" is a quirky drawing of my daughter pouring tea for me in a wonderful Irish Pub in Long Beach California.  Whenever I visit, we go to the weekly Irish music jam session.  Wonderful musicians sit casually around the table bursting into songs as each one gets an inspiration and the others jump in as they catch the feel.  A dimly lit interior of lovely old wood and furnishings with light streaming in from the open doors in the front.  "Shazam!" is the title of the crystal doorknob piece.  I loved the way the colorful shadow shot across the door as the light poured in from the window.  A strong, abstract shape that really grabbed me.  I actually worked some more on the values after these photos, but you can get an idea.

 

 



Old Forge Again

One of my pieces was recently juried into the Masters' Division of the Central Adirondack Art Show at Old Forge, NY this year.  The new facility is just beautiful and I am always proud to have my work on display in their show.  Here is the Masters' Division piece.  I named this one "Farm Days".  I liked the quiet nostalgia of these homey farm mementos from a peaceful part of my past.  Hope you like it!