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Attending To Light ~ Residency Series Release | 27 New Paintings

Attending To Light ~ Residency Series Release | 27 New Paintings
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Residency Series Release ~ Attending To Light I am happy to share the residency series release of formal works, Attending To Light. Over the past several weeks I have been preparing to release the residency series that I created during my Artist in Residency program at The Art Center in Dover, New Hampshire. This body […]

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My Residency Experience ~ Part 2

My Residency Experience ~ Part 2
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Building, Learning, Creating When the first phase of the residency settled into rhythm, the real work began. The first week was about orientation ~ learning the light in the studio, organizing materials, and understanding the pace of a 20-hour studio commitment. Once that foundation was laid, I moved from arrival into immersion. This was the […]

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My Residency Experience ~ Part 1

My Residency Experience ~ Part 1
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Applying & Planning When I applied for this residency, I knew I wanted more than uninterrupted studio time. I wasn’t looking for a quiet retreat or a gentle creative break ~ I wanted structure and accountability. This residency came with clear expectations, and I appreciated that from the start. It wasn’t simply “make art and […]

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When Art Creates Space Rather Than Demands It

When Art Creates Space Rather Than Demands It
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Some artwork demands attention. It wants to match your sofa, be understood, decoded, or explained. Other work does something quieter. It creates space. This expressive painting comes from that quieter place. It offers a sense of openness that feels generous rather than demanding. It reveals itself gradually without asking you to work for understanding. It […]

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