Artist In Residence Co-op

DAVID JUAIRE

2012-02-05T13:18:00.001-08:00

David Juaire is our gallery's Vermont Life photographer. For the past 28 years, David has published in Vermont's leading scenic magazine. This past year he had nine pictures published by Vermont Life; in 2010 he had five, and several have been centerfolds. At the reception on February 5th, he will have a photo album of over two dozen photos he has had in their various calendars over the years. He has also had nearly 80 photos in Coop Fire Insurance calendars.

KRISTAN DOOLAN

2012-02-05T13:15:00.000-08:00

"I have lived in Northern Vermont for nearly all of my life and find it an incredibly beautiful place to live. As a farmer and mother of young children, I cherish the time I find to paint, but everyday I am appreciating all that surrounds me. I spend a lot of time caring for animals, watching them is part of my job, so I find them great subjects for painting and drawing. I love the potential of watercolor. In my work, I try to let the paint maintain its vibrancy and life as I work to portray the beauty of Vermont...And while I enjoy painting...I DETEST writing my artist statement and marketing myself in any way!"

NAN ADRIANCE

2012-02-05T13:08:00.000-08:00

"This month my inspiration for my new designs are men's suits. I have made a collection of bags from 'preloved' wool suits. Using pockets, lapels and cuffs, unique one-of-a-kind bags have emerged! I am also featuring my new line of handmade clay buttons such as the winterberry collection and the pressed leaf design. I am looing forward to sharing my new work with you."

Open House

2012-01-05T12:05:00.000-08:00

WINTER OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, January 8th from1-4PM

Featuring artists

Sharon Diner

Nick Rosato

Guest artist Jim Ouellette

and student artists from Enosburg and Richford Middle & High Schools

Refreshments, good conversation, and profound insight into the creative process!

GUEST ARTISTS TO PRESENT AT SUNDAY OPENING 1/8/12

2012-01-05T11:47:00.000-08:00

In addition to presentations by our two AIR practicing artists, Sunday's Open House (January 8th from 1-4PM) will feature art work by sixteen student artists in addition to pencil drawings by high school history teacher, James Ouellette, of Enosburg High School, who is currently taking drawing classes from Rebecca Anne Bennett at her Blue Crayon Studio in the rear of the AIR Gallery.

Jim Ouellette says, "taking the classes has made me much more observant about color and line. I have since pretty much restricted myself to the pencil. My colored drawing of an adobe mission (below) was based on a drawing in an art book."

Student Artists: Art instructor Pat Murphy explains, "This student show has become a tradition at the [AIR] Gallery. Local High School Art Teachers from Enosburg and Richford showcase examples of the high quality art work being produced. The work includes drawing in various media, painting, and sculpture. It's always exciting to see art whose point of view is different from the work that is usually presented at the gallery." Following is a list of student artists participating in Sunday's show:

Enosburg Falls Middles and High Schools:

Shayley Russell

Jared Gervais

Kenneth Ashton

Breanne Root

Whitney LaVallee

Quatie Hayden

Paige Rich

Paige Howard

Christian Ramos-Torres

Brandon Perry

Richford High School

Kohl Corcoran

Sara Robitaille

Krista Messier

Devon Barnes

Alyssa Brunelle

Lisandra Santiago

NICK ROSATO

2012-01-05T11:41:00.000-08:00

"Most objects a woodturner produces tend to be round or circular. I am trying to break that barrier by working with chunks of wood that are square, rectangular, or irregular in shape. During the turning process, I make cuts and re-examine the project and often change my mind about the final piece several times. One of the exciting aspects of working with wood is that you never know what you will get until you cut into it. This can result in beautifully figured grain or a knot that will fall out leaving a big hole. These elements can significantly direct the outcome of a piece.

"My new series of platters give the illusion that the wood is bent over a form to create a subtle curve. They are in fact, turned. The four corners of the platter reach upwards to slightly different heights and angles which creates irregular movement within the pieces. I tend to leave the natural edge on at least on side of the platter; this gives the pieces a subtle rustic feel while the rest of the work is smooth and modern in design. I enjoy working with the interplay of rustic and modern."

SHARON DINER

2012-01-05T11:34:00.000-08:00

Sharon's venture into making polymer clay jewelry began in 2004. A career working in the fashion industry in Montreal gave her an appreciation for 'wearable art.' The versatility of working with polymer clay allows her to make brilliantly colored, one of a kind jewelry to wear, enhancing any garment. Using the clay as her focus, she complements the colors with the use of crystals, metals, and gemstones. For the most part, she is self-taught but workshops with well-known polymer clay artists Tori Hughes, Kathleen Dustin, Grant Diffendaffer, and Myriam Bardoul have allowed her to expand her horizons and perfect her techniques.

DECEMBER OPEN HOUSE

2011-11-30T10:49:00.000-08:00

The tree is up, the ornaments hung, and the gift corner full!
Join us for the December Gallery Opening at
Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery at our new time on
Sunday, December 4th from 1-4PM

Featuring:
Harald Aksdal
Alison Dezotelle
Jim Foote
Marcia Hagwood
Kelee Maddox
and
Wayne Tarr

Refreshments, good conversation, and profound insight into the creative process complete the evening's agenda!

ALSO
December is DISCOUNT MONTH!
Many AIR artists are offering 10% off their pieces for the month.
Be sure to check out the selection of fine art at bargain prices!

WAYNE TARR

2011-11-30T10:47:00.000-08:00

"I still haven't taken my best image, yet. After 30 plus years in this business, I consider myself a student of photography. There are so many aspects of photography that I can only continue learning to become a better portrait and fine art photographer."

KELEE MADDOX

2011-11-30T10:39:00.000-08:00

"Very early one morning I was taking my kids and my dog out for a walk. I saw a little squirrel crossing the street and I squealed: 'Look at the little squirrel wearing a hat!' Of course, it wasn't, but I kept thinking about how cute it would have been if it was. I knew I could crochet a tiny little hat for the squirrel, but I just couldn't figure out how I'd get it on the squirrel. However, if I made my own little squirrel out of wool, I could make a hat and force the animal to wear it without fear of rabies. So, that's what I did. Only, I made a rabbit, and I gave it a mohawk and a carrot tattoo.

MARCIA HAGWOOD

2011-11-30T10:36:00.000-08:00

Marcia Hagwood is a potter, goat and chicken farmer, hand spinner, and natural soap maker. Her current work in pottery focuses on forms built with a variety of construction techniques and tools in addition to her potters wheel. She will exhibit several new jewelry and treasure boxes this month. Also, just in time for the holidays, she will introduce several new seasonal soaps.

JIM FOOTE

2011-11-30T10:33:00.000-08:00

"For me, painting is a meditation; the physical act of applying paint to the canvas with a brush (or fingers), moving paint, mixing colors, playing with sculpting the image. It's a balancing act keeping the finished painting in mind while letting go enough to get there. This is having you cake and eating it, too. Painting with friends, plein air or figure drawing is another joy on this journey and the icing on the cake!"

ALISON DEZOTELLE

2011-11-30T10:26:00.000-08:00

Alison Dezotelle can be found picking up rocks, seed casings, lichen and twisted sticks on her walks in the woods and along streams and rivers in and around Northern Vermont.
Recently inspired by the depth and layers of history in her trip to East Germany this year, she has decided that elves and trolls may indeed exist, and has created faces of polymer clay embedded and emerging from the twisted pieces of trees and roots which she has amassed in her cramped, windowless basement studio. 'I have studied the work of northern European doll makers and am inspired by their unique approach to features and dress,' said Dezotelle between mouthfuls of salted peanuts and chocolate fudge.
Another facet of her work is the cloth dolls she has spent the year working on. Dezotelle has collected fine fabrics from various small fabric stores in Vermont, Connecticut, and Leipzig, Germany (she thinks nothing of accosting women in airports when she sees something made in a fabric she covets). In making the dolls, she tears apart fine linens and silks, creating a contrasting dress of fine material on a simply designed doll. These creations are inspired by doll makers from France and England, and by couturiers worldwide. The dolls continue to evolve as her collection grows.

HARALD AKSDAL

2011-11-30T10:20:00.000-08:00

"In recent work, I have been continuing to develop my technique of supersaturating the paper and applying multiple washes of color (usually 15-20) to create depth of light and color in the background. I am also experimenting with different ways to apply and then remove watercolor to create the subject matter. The ink-work, too, is being further developed-- I recently discovered 'Rotring,' a new pen system produced in Germany that is by far the best ink pen I have ever used. These developing techniques and improved tools really help to keep the artistry and excitement alive, and keep me motivated to continue exploring our landscape."

OPEN HOUSE

2011-11-01T06:20:00.000-07:00

Plan to attend the Thursday, November 3 Open House
from 5 to 8 PM at the AIR Gallery.

Featuring artists
Jean Cannon
Barbara Colgrove
Sharon Fiske
Charlotte Rosshandler
and
Becky Wright

Refreshments, good conversation, and profound insights into the creative process complete the evening's agenda.
See you there!

Artist In Residence: A Cooperative Gallery
321 Main St.,
Enosburg Falls, VT

BECKY WRIGHT

2011-11-01T06:18:00.000-07:00

"I've always loved making things-- using my imagination. Right now I like fashioning boxes and containers from paper mache. I love painting with bright colors and creating textures. Paper mache is a fun medium to work in and I'm always looking for ways to express myself in paper mache whether it is in sculptures, container, or funky animals. I have no idea where I will go next with it.

CHARLOTTE ROSSHANDLER

2011-11-01T06:15:00.000-07:00

Charlotte Rosshandler has worked as an artist/photographer for the past 30 years, exhibiting internationally and publishing. She is most happy when working together with others in publishing projects. She has been living full time in the woods of Vermont for over 10 years now and her photography is totally influenced by the intimacy she experiences in the nature around her. Her work is deeply personal as she sees nature as poetry and metaphor and her desire is to share those feelings with the viewer.

SHARON FISKE

2011-11-01T06:12:00.000-07:00

Sharon Fiske has been a local resident for more that twenty years and her interest in painting began when she moved to the area. She paints primarily in oils, but also enjoys acrylic and watercolors. She enjoys painting all subject matter, but has a passion for history that extends into her art. Sharon's favorite subjects are Primitive Portraits, Theorems, and Reverse Glass Painting, which dates back to the 1700's. Sharon describes herself as a woman with a bright eye who loves her palette to include vivid colors.

BARBARA COLGROVE

2011-11-01T06:09:00.000-07:00

"Making art is what I do and defines who I am. Earthenware clay is my medium of choice, throwing on the wheel or rolling slabs for tiles or mirrors. Over the past year, I have developed a style of stamping/applique decoration on many of my pots. In this show, I have a couple of pieces with scraffito and wax resist designs. Inspiration often comes from other artists as well as the beauty of the Vermont landscape. My seemingly chaotic studio is my refuge as is the forest outside it's door. I can't imagine not making pots..."

JEAN CANNON

2011-11-01T06:02:00.000-07:00

"Trees and vines are an endless source of fascination for me. Their branches can be complicated and messy, yet they remain elegant, like the frozen movements of a dance. I paint the birds around me. In Vermont, birds are jewels, shimmering amidst the gray branches, floating on blue-gray water, or hidden in the dense greenery. In the South, they are large and flamboyant and everywhere. I am know as a watercolorist, but I also paint in oils and acrylics. I strive for a sense of mysetery, sometimes even surrealism, in my work.

2011-10-07T09:32:00.001-07:00

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! To join many other Enosburg Falls merchants, many AIR artists are donating 10% of October sales to the battle to defeat this serious disease. So this month, please visit the AIR Gallery and look for the pink labels that indicate participating artists and do some early holiday shopping.

MARTHA OHLIGER

2011-10-05T13:22:00.000-07:00

"Born and raised in St. Albans, I have lived my whole life in Northern Vermont. I am a member of the Essex Art League, NVAA and the Bryan Memorial Gallery. I work in traditional oils, doing still life arrangements of dishes in a realistic manner. I chose dishes because I feel they make a statement about family connections and values. Recently, I have tried to add landscapes because this is such a beautiful state we live in."

CARL NEWTON

2011-10-05T13:16:00.000-07:00

"I'm a retired Forestry Professor who began making oval bentwood boxes about 5 years ago. I started by making a set of Shaker boxes for my wife, and now I find myself making and selling a wide array of Shaker bentwood items, ranging from boxes and carriers to bureau trays and pincushions. Over the last year or so I have been experimenting with Norwegian style bentwood boxes (called a Tine; pronounced TEE-nah) and sculpted trays. While shaker boxes have their iconic, almost mathematical elegance, the Norwegian items have more of a rugged, individualistic theme that seems befitting their Viking heritage-- a theme that definitely challenges my less well developed right hemisphere."

KITTEN ELLISON

2011-10-05T13:12:00.000-07:00

"Not much to say-- the erratic weather this year led me to spend as much time in my garden as possible when the sun was out! Therefore my studio was not visited too often until the end of last month. Having painted some new glass and ceramics, I am presently experimenting with wild images on silk, hopefully to be finished in time for my October reception (on 10/06/11). Sometimes, it is hard to be creative without a little push from a person or an idea, so this time I just let color speak to me."

TESS BEEMER

2011-10-05T13:08:00.000-07:00

"I was raised in South East Asia where my father worked for the oil business. We returned to the USA in the 60's when my father bought property in Vermont. Since then, I have lived in Vermont painting local landscapes in a variety of media."

ANDY WOOTEN

2011-09-10T19:20:00.000-07:00

"I have been working in fiber arts, specifically 1960's style tie-dyed creations, since about 1998; the last 6 years here in Northern Vermont under the name Blue Moon Designs. Everybody is probably familiar with the rainbow spiral and other well known designs from the 60's, commonly connected with the 'hippies' of that era, which are the basis of my repertoire. As much as I enjoy doing these designs, lately I have been playing around with non-traditional colors and color combinations as well as more advanced tie-dye techniques including the Japanese technique called Shibori.
"Recently I have been experimenting with dye applications that don't necessarily require tying. These include direct application of dye with squirt bottles, eye-droppers, paintbrushes and basically any other way I can think of applying dye to fabric. As you might imagine working with these new processes I have had some successful and other not so successful results. One combination that has been really popular is my version of camouflage. Imagine that with as many hunters as we have here in the Enosburg area. As I have mentioned before in my AIR information but have yet to actually perfect, I would like to work more at learning the techniques for tying Mandalas, Stars and other figure oriented designs. Hopefully I will get that done this year."

FRANK TIRALLA

2011-09-10T19:17:00.000-07:00

Frank is retired and now resides in Franklin, Vermont with his wife Priscilla. Nowadays, his time is spent fishing on Lake Carmi, bird hunting with their dogs, Patches and Maggie, and devoting more time to his passion for art. Frank custom frames the majority of his artwork using local hard and soft woods. Current art work includes a 24x34 inch oil-on-canvas of two Quebec Labrador Caribou. He is also working on an oil-on-canvas of a Mountain Caribou. And last but not least, the Grizzly Bear.

HENRY TRASK REILLY

2011-09-10T19:14:00.000-07:00

Working out of his home studio, Hank has amassed over 200 paintings! He sketches from life or using photographs. While most all artists use their hands to work the paintbrush, Hank uses his hands and fingers to manipulate the paint from the very beginning, saving him time and energy when first developing his paintings. If he changes his mind about the way things are going one swoosh of his hands and presto, a black board to work with. Come and see how deftly Hank uses light in his paintings. His landscapes are familiar and encourage you to take a second and third look.

KATHLEEN PATRICK

2011-09-10T19:10:00.000-07:00

"I became interested in quilting after seeing a play about pioneer women and their quilts. Over the past thirty years of taking classes and workshops, my style has evolved into making fairly traditional quilts, but with a touch of whimsy. In the past few years I have done a lot of red work (a type of hand embroidery). More recently, I have been drawn to the 1930's reproduction fabrics and their quilts. And from here on out, who knows where else I'll go."

JAN BROSKY

2011-09-10T06:54:00.000-07:00

"Hand-spun wool, silk blends, organic cotton, angora merino and baby alpaca are just a few of the fiber types found in my personal 'candy store' of yarns; formerly referred to as a spare bedroom. I find that today's fibers are much easier to work with on a wooden needle rather than aluminum, steel or plastic. Bamboo is my preference, simply because of the way it feels in my hands. Much like an artist and a favorite paint brush. Just like the yarn, I've lost count of the number of straight, double-pointed, and circular needles of every size stashed in those Rubbermaid tubs and dresser drawers! Knitting is therapeutic for me. It provides instant gratification while at the same time, providing a one-of-a-kind, unique, hand-knit fashion statement for years to come. In addition to the Artist in Residence Gallery, Knit to be Tied scarves may be purchased at The Willow Tree in St. Albans and A Little Something Gift Shop in Shelburne."

BETH MCADAMS

2011-08-03T08:17:00.000-07:00

"Lately, I have been focusing on simplification -- trying to break down complicated structures into simple shapes using a simple palette of the three primary colors and concentrating on just one form -one rose, one boat, etc. However, I continue to find changing the style of painting stimulating and usually follow a tight, detailed painting with one that is much freer, where the paint controls where I go rather than the other way around."

ROBERT ELDRIDGE

2011-08-03T07:55:00.000-07:00

Self-taught wild-life painter Bob Eldridge grew up loving birds and mammals found in the wild, which remain at the center of many of his paintings. However, Bob also investigates with his paintbrush historical figures (Jesuit priests in the New World) as well as biographical imaginations (Abraham Brown for the Community Arts Project) and is especially interested in "how much one planned brush stroke can convey."

SUSAN DELEAR

2011-08-03T07:51:00.001-07:00

"I've been working with clay for 30-something years. My pottery is earthenware, thrown & hand-built; glazed & decorated, including mugs & practical everyday items, as well as goblet drums & traditional southern ugly-face jugs. I enjoy exploring the endless possibilities that clay offers. I try to translate my life experiences through my work."

(pictures coming soon)

FRED AKEL

2011-08-03T07:34:00.000-07:00

"For the most part, I do not do a lot of planning in what I paint. I ordinarily begin by washing in things --ideas-- just to get past an intimidating blank canvas. Then I will apply paint, and then I take some of the paint back. At the same time, I am thinking about form, angles, color and line. I let the paint lead me. I usually overpaint several times until eventually dominant images appear and theme for the composition emerges. In the end, it may require different layers of glazes, etc. to bring the piece to a whole. It's not a process I am particularly delighted with as it appears to bring out something stored within that can be unpredictable and scary. I am now thinking on moving on to traditional landscapes. More planning and enjoying and peace of mind. We do live in a very beautiful part of the state."

AUGUST GALLERY OPENING

2011-08-02T07:09:00.000-07:00

Reception: Thursday, August 4th, 2011

5:00-8:00 PM

Refreshments Served

(Exhibit runs through August)

Featured artists:

Painter, Fred Ackel

Potter, Susan Delear

Painter, Beth McAdams

Painter, Bob Eldridge

Gallery Open: Wed-Sun 10 AM - 5 PM

(802) 933. 6403

JOANNE WAZNY

2011-07-04T04:59:00.000-07:00

"Water is life. It's what makes this place unique. Water nourishes. It heals; it cleanses. It has power and majesty, yet there's nothing so gentle as a drop of dew. Water also dances and plays. I love to watch the relationship between water and light, whether it is in reflections, rainbows, mist, or frozen crystals. When I pick up my camera, I get to join in the quiet game, to be part of the timeless dance. For a split second all else disappears, and it's just light, the water and me. What more could one ask?"

PAM VOSS

2011-07-04T04:53:00.000-07:00

"My fascination with art began at a very young age. While growing up in Hanover, NH I was priviledged to take art and pottery lessons. I attended the University of Vermont, earning a B.A. with Art as a major. My focus at that time ws solely pottery. In recent years, my creative energies have vacillated among watercolor and acrylic painting, photography, basketry, book-making and most recently, fiber arts. I love the interplay of colors and textures, and the challenges of form and function that this medium brings. The forms of the arts are influenced by my present home environment in Northern Vermont. I have always had a love of nature and realize a deep need for beings amongst the wonders of our Earth. During my recent trip to China, I saw ancient pottery, temples and pagodas. Their features definitely influenced my latest pieces. I wish that those viewing my works will find them whimsical, rustic yet elegant, functional yet decorative."

KIM SENIOR

2011-07-04T04:50:00.000-07:00

"My small sculpted panels are done for pleasure and fun. I began doing them years ago as whimsical gifts, then sold through shops; then I got busily into the realm of murals, and the panels were set aside for awhile. A year ago I moved to Shelburne, Vermont, (to which I have been a biennial visitor for twenty-five years) and felt the inclination to take them up again. I use a combination of paper-mache and air-dry clay on an armature."

GILLIAN SENIOR

2011-07-04T04:37:00.000-07:00

"After retiring from business, and a short spell as a realtor, I took up watercolor painting in 1999 as an outlet for self expression. I like to think my painting is informed by all the varied and interesting places I have lived, though I think it would be hard to find more inspiring subjects to paint than Vermont landscapes and villages...I also enjoy doing commissions of people's houses and have painted many local homes."

PAT MURPHY

2011-07-04T04:31:00.000-07:00

Art teacher at Richford Jr./Sr. High School, Pas has been involved with the gallery since the beginning. He studied in both America and England and now works primarily in oils. The new work uses ideas, songs, stories and memories of people and place to create paintings that we might feel but not necessarily see. As he sees it, "It's a new approach for me. One that I've been trying to get at for years. I want to use personal and collective memories of small town America as a springboard for talking about our lives."

June Raffle

2011-06-06T18:47:00.001-07:00

June Raffle Piece: 'Enosburg Water Falls and Cleomes Flowers, sharpness from about three feet to infinity'

by David Juaire

New AIR feature: Open House Monthly Art Raffle

At the May Open House we began a new tradition of a monthly raffle, where each time one artist will voluntarily donate an object to be raffled off: Tickets to sell for $1 each or six for $5. Jan Brodky set up and conducted this event and reports raising $100 for the gallery treasury in raffling off on of Toby Fulwiler's cherry wooden bowls with spoon last month. The winner of the first raffle was Charles Henderson from Montgomery Center. Photographer David Juaire will donate the above photograph to be raffled off at the June Open House.

MAGGY YOUNG

2011-06-06T18:45:00.001-07:00

Maggy Young has worked with several different mediums over the years but she always seems to come back to photography. It is nature that inspires her, and her camera usually takes her outside. For this showing, Maggy has chosen the beauty and power of water as her theme.

KAREN SCHEFFLER

2011-06-06T18:41:00.000-07:00

"Stained glass is a medium of memory, a beautiful way to remind, to awaken, to remember. So with this in mind, I've chosen the particular theme I'll call 'My Favorite Stories.' The idea whispered in the quiet of Montgomery library where I am the Monday night volunteer librarian. The first and second of five windows will be featured this month at the AIR Gallery. Three through five are on the 'drawing board' at present and will be part of my exhibit in AIR for the rest of this year-- arriving soon!"

LEEZA MOSSEY

2011-06-06T18:38:00.000-07:00

"A native Vermonter, I was born and raised in St. Albans. With help and encouragement from my high school art teacher, I decided to move to Manchester, NH to study art. With a B.A. in Commercial Art, I found myself moving toward the fine arts. As my kids go older, I continued to pursue watercolor, and a few years later, oils. In the mid-eighties, I became a member of the Manchester Art Association, and the New Hampshire Art Association. I have exhibited paintings in several juried art show, winning some awards. In the summer of 2006, I moved back to my home town and continued to follow my passion for painting. I am now a member of the St. Albans Art Guild, as well as of AIR."

NANCY HAYDEN

2011-06-06T18:34:00.000-07:00

Nancy Hayden is an artist, writer, organic farmer and engineering professor living in northern Vermont with degrees in English, Studio Art, Biology and Engineering. Last year, she did a residency at the Vermont Studio Center focusing on sculpture and altered art. She enjoys mixing visual and written work and has a short story collection (Barn Stories) which was inspired by her farming experiences. For more information, please visit her website www.northwindarts.com (still a work in progress).

GENIE RYBICKI

2011-05-03T16:28:00.000-07:00

"Color has forever been the enticement leading toward painting; first in oil, then watercolor, and currently pastel. Multimedia beckons in the future."

CORLISS BLAKELY

2011-05-03T16:24:00.000-07:00

Corliss Blakely is an internationall recognized artist for her work in several media, including watercolor, oil, and egg tempera. Her paintings hang in collections worldwide. She is now painting on the iPhone and iPad, which has "opened up a new world for artists," she says. "The world is changing and artists now have a new canvas to create on." Corliss has translated her meticulous sharp focus technique in oils to these new technologies. Corliss is one of many professional painters embracing a technology that lets them create anywhere without the space requirements, supply expenses, and prep time of traditional media.

REBECCA ANNE BENNET

2011-05-03T16:20:00.000-07:00

"Seems this year I just can't stop painting animals! I have painted dogs, cats, mice, and rabbits! Martha, a cat I once had, has been in my thoughts lately. I continue to draw or paint her and two new renditions of her will be on display this month. The painting pictured here is one I did years ago of Martha. I had forgotten about this painting until I took a watercolor of flowers out of its frame and found this painting behind the matting!
"This reception will mark five years that I have been a member of Artist In Residence. Not one reception is the same and we often leave learning something new about the artist's medium or the artists themselves."

NANCY PATCH REFLECTS ON FIVE YEARS

2011-04-06T13:33:00.000-07:00

Nancy Patch has stepped aside from her position as Executive Director of Artist in Residence. When the gallery was first established, her plan was to direct the gallery for 5 years, and she has met this expectation. Her several responsibilities will be delegated to different board members and she will remain active in the gallery for the next year, continuing to arrange the gallery display each month. Many thanks to Nancy, without whose imagination and energy the gallery would neve have existed.

"To all the artists, sponsors, and members of AIR: I have decided to step down as volunteer executive director starting this membership year. I had let several of you know that this would happen at the end of our fifth year, but I felt that the transition will take some time and if I really want to pull out at the end of year 5, then I will need to start that process now. The idea of the gallery began in the Spring fo 2006 when a space was open in the proposed New building. I had asked Andy Broderick of Housing VT to hold the spot for a couple of weeks while I hashed out an idea. He never thought it would actually come about, but I thought the idea of a co-operative gallery was a good one and so we rallied a small group of artists to get things started. I had decided even then that I would give this effort five years to see if it could make a go then would probably move on to something else. It has now been five years and seems to be a good time to start the transition. We have delegated the work that I have been doing across the different board members, though I will remain working in the gallery once a month until the new membership year.

"Please look at the schedule to see when you might want to come in for training. For this year, I will also continue to arrange the gallery for the new featured artists each month. I will also be available to answer questions and to assist the board members when asked. As always, you can count on Rebecca to meet you daily needs and concerns. Karen Scheffler has taken on the job of membership coordinator and scheduling (2011-12 is already done), Jan Brosky has agreed to be treasurer and to take on payments and expenses. Alison Dezotelle will be handling the advertising.

"I have experienced great joy in helping this effort of bringing art into the community, but mostly it gave me something I had not anticipated. AIR has given me the opportunity to meet and get to know a group of such wonderful people, that I may not have had the chance to meet otherwise. Thank you for your creativity, your passion, and your contribution to beauty in our world."

LYNA LOU NORDSTROM

2011-04-06T13:25:00.000-07:00

"The latest news I have is that I am enrolled in a Digital Design Diploma course from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online division. I am hoping it will open up some possibilities for extra income, but also know that it may take my art in new directions. I am teaching printmaking classes at Access for CVU in Hinesburg and at Studio Place Arts (SPA) in Barre. I will be teaching Solar Plate Etching this summer. I expect to incorporate more solar etching into my work in the near future."

WENDY JAMES

2011-04-06T13:21:00.001-07:00

"My oil paintings originate from photographs. I look for ordinary subject matter to see 'the usual in an unusual way.' Color decisions are exciting and Photoshop is my sketchpad and playground. I digitally manipulate and adjust the color until I'm satisfied. Sometimes I spend more hours digitally adjusting the color in the photos than I do painting the finished work. I want the viewer to rethink our common, everyday scenes/objects and taste them as a new color flavor. Six year ago, I turned fifty and decided to show my work publicly. At present, I live in Essex, Vermont with my artist husband, John Brickels, and teach art at Essex High School."

TOBY FULWILER

2011-04-06T13:16:00.000-07:00

"I've been making small bowls lately, the kind that I can sell at a modest price since nobody seems to be buying the larger works. I'm making tea lights, salt and spice bowls, and adding maple kitchen implements. My bowls are now also on exhibit in DJ's new gallery/frame shop and I'm setting up a booth at St. Albans' 'Maple Fest' in April for the first time -- hey, you gotta try new venues, right? After that, it's Open Studio Weekend and an assortment of craft shows, culminating in November at the Handcrafter show at the Sheraton in Burlington."

NATALIE M. LAROCQUE (BOUCHARD)

2011-04-06T13:07:00.000-07:00

Natalie is inspired by the natural beauty of Northern Vermont's scenic landscapes, skyscapes, and wildlife which she has been photographing and painting since moving to Vermont in 1986. Along with acrylic painting, Natalie expresses her artistic abilities through digital photography, pen & ink, and pastels. Her paintings are often rendered from her vast collection of digital photographs on to large canvases that best capture Northern Vermont's natural beauty.

NANCY STONE

2011-03-09T12:26:00.000-08:00

Nancy Stone is a Williston, Vermont painter, book artist and art teacher. She is a member of the Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville, Northern Vermont Artists Association, the Vermont Crafts Council, and a Signature member of the Vermont Watercolor Society. Her acrylic and watercolor paintings have received numberous awards, including 2005's Juror's Award at the Vermont Watercolor Society and the 2006 "Grand Prize" at the Champlain Valley Exposition. At the Northern Vermont Artists' Association juried show, she received the 2008 watercolor award and 2009 Mary Bryan Award.

Loon Latitude

ARTIST'S STATEMENT: "Tension is a welcome partner in my creative process. Artwork is often launched with abandon as pigment is playfully pushed or poured to the point of losing control over the subject and composition. Maintaining that abstract under-painting, areas are then adjusted and edges are suggested, creating a balance between definition and nuance. Hopefully, this results in a painting that is powerful from a distance yet fascinating up close. My focus is less about 'what' is painted than it is about 'how' it is painted.

Watercolor is a favorite medium since it allows intentional accidents and varied color dynamics. Acrylic collage is an alternative choice. At other times, I feel the need to manipulate paper and thread so I create sculptural artists' books. These demand exploration of art techniques that best integrate with the theme and invoke change over time as pages turn and scrolls unfurl. The swing between various media prompts altered comfort levels and adventurous problem solving.

Art has been core to my life, remaining so throughout my teaching career and during my years as Art Program Director of the Children's Art Exchange between Soviet and American children. During this wild ride called 'retirement,' I intentionally select activities that are arts based: singing in a choir, ushering at the Flynn Center and St. Michael's Playhouse, teaching and making art. Six years ago, I co-founded the Book Arts Guild of VT, which now has over 300 members. During summer, I am the art teacher for Kids4Peace, a camp that brings together Muslim, Jewish, and Christian children from Palestine, Jerusalem and Vermont; it is a project that combines my passions: children and peace through art. I find joy equally in creating my own art, as well as encouraging others."

Vestry

FEBRUARY OPEN HOUSE

2011-02-01T23:09:00.000-08:00

Plan to attend the Thursday, February 3rd, Open House from 5 to 8 P.M. where artists

Nan Adriance

Jean Cannon

Helen Kyle

and

Wayne Tarr

will be featured.

Appetizers, drinks, fine art, and good conversation guarenteed!

WAYNE TARR

2011-02-01T23:05:00.000-08:00

"I continue to explore the art of photography, and right now, I am mostly interested in finding a few digital tools that will help me create the fine art images I enjoy making. Photoshop is the most obvious digital tool to explore and use proficiently, but I am also using a couple of Photoshop filters to enhance/convert my images to the fine art pictures I want to create. These filters include the Topaz Lab's Adjust, and Nik Software's Silver Efex Pro. Mostly, I photograph dancers and models to create my images, but I am also dabbling in nature photography, too. One of the great things about photography/art is the never-ending possibilities for exploration and discovery."

HELEN KYLE

2011-02-01T23:02:00.000-08:00

"Nature in all its forms has always been my inspiration as an artist. Seeing these changes in every season never ceases to astound and delight me. A journey through the woods in early spring became a treasure hunt for me as I stumbled upon all the hidden treasures is had to offer. This is what encouraged me to create this series of paintings capturing the surprises that revealed themselves to me on the forest floor, beautiful in their fragility and in their brief appearance."

JEAN CANNON

2011-02-01T22:58:00.000-08:00

Jean Cannon has been drawing and painting since childhood. She currently lives and works in Burlington, Vermont. She has been working in watercolor for some years, painting still lives, trees, birds, and buildings. You will notice the moon in many pieces in this months exhibit at A.I.R. This imagery is something new for Jean, who often sees the moon and its reflection on Lake Champlain out her kitchen window. One of the paintings is loosely based on a sketch of the Enosburg Masonic Temple.

NAN ADRIANCE

2011-02-01T22:52:00.000-08:00

"Inspired at a young age by my mother and grandmothers, I have spooled my imagination through my work. For over ten years now, I have been making wearable works of art. Although my aprons have been popular, my handbags are my favorite-- where it all started. This season I have especially enjoyed working with repurposed clothing; pre-loved, if you will. The suitbags are all one of a kind, each with a distinction all their own. I have also enjoyed expanding my handmade polymer clay button collection and have added working with fusible plastic to create unique jewelry pieces. And finally, natural wool fibers added to the menu for floral pins. There is no end to the imagination!"

BECKY WRIGHT

2011-01-15T12:32:00.000-08:00

"I have been creating whimsical paper mache sculptures for a few years. It is a fun medium to work in because anything is possible! I start with wire, brown paper, and masking tape, and sculpt the paper into my vision. Sometimes the vision changes as I progress. I cover the sculpture with 3 layers of paper mache, then I'm ready to paint. I love to paint in bright colors and designs similar to the Oaxacan designs of Mexico.
"I also enjoy sewing scarves from patches of rayon cloth that I pick up from a recycling store. Creating art has been a part of my life since I was very young. I enjoy dabbling in a variety of mediums and am always willing to try something new. I have been teaching art in the school setting for 18 years and am currently teaching at Bakersfield Elementary School."

KELEE MADDOX

2011-01-15T12:26:00.000-08:00

"I hadn't been able to always create the look that I wanted with my previous methods of jewelry making, and I eventually decided that I was going to have to add another element to my work. So, over the past year, I added sterling silver wire to my necklaces. I tried for a long time to make clay look like rocks. Then I decided I should just be using rocks. It turned out not to be quite that easy. Alison Dubilier and I worked on and off for years to develop a technique to work in the way that we wanted. Learning to use sterling silver wire was the last step that I needed to be able to make the rock pendants that I'd been trying to make for years. I love the simplicity of the rock and the silver together and also the contrast with the beads. I spend a lot of time working with yarn. This year I worked on a series of hats inspired by the sentiment of the mullet. They embody the 'business in the front, party in the back' idea, but they do so stylishly."

ALISON DEZOTELLE

2011-01-15T12:23:00.001-08:00

Alison Dezotelle, as a young girl growing up in southwestern Connecticut, spent her time in fields behind her house pretending she was a lost princess from a Grimm's fairy tale. Since then, she has pursued a life of drawing, illustrating, painting, and most recently making polymer and cloth art dolls. The human figure has always been prominent in her art, be it life drawing, clothing a person or sculpting a face and hands. Combining a love of fabric with a love of drawing, as well as a warped sense of humor, Alison has come up with doll designs that continue to evolve as new ideas emerge.

BARBARA COLGROVE

2011-01-15T12:18:00.000-08:00

Art has been a continual journey of self-discovery as Barbara's work has evolved and changed over time. Over the years, she has explored many mediums with an emphasis on decorative patterns and designs. Most of her adult life, she has focused on working in clay. "The magic of creating an object of beauty, to hold and perhaps use, never cease to amaze me. Pottery making is a process, and its connection with the earth and its rhythmic cycles guides me in my everyday living as an artist." The natural beauty of Vermont, as well as multicultural symbolism and the students she teaches, has been a constant source of inspiration for Barbara.

KASIA SZABO

2010-12-04T21:06:00.000-08:00

Kasia first became interested in metalwork in college at UVM; she then landed an internship her senior year at a metal shop in Burlington, Vermont called Metalworks, Inc. There she interned for a year, then she was hired on and is still employed today. Many of her materials come from the recycling bins at the shop. Kasia's love of metal work has brought her down many different avenues of creativity, working with a wide array of materials including steel, stainless steel, and copper. Kasia resides in Franklin County where she lives with her two dogs, Jake and Olivia.

LORRAINE PIKE

2010-12-04T21:02:00.000-08:00

Lorraine Pike is a self-taught artist who resides in Franklin County with her husband Steve and their dog Jak and two cats, Bangs and Shadow. Lorraine's unique and distinctive style of tole painting and love of antiques have given a whole new meaning to recycling. She finds many of her wooden items at antique shops, garage sales, and auctions. Each item has a story and it shows in her original primitive creations. Her pieces have found their way into many homes. Most items are one-of-a-kind. She hopes you will enjoy her creations as much as she has enjoyed painting them.

KRISTAN DOOLAN

2010-12-04T20:59:00.000-08:00

"I have lived in Vermont for nearly all of my life and find it an incredibly beautiful place to live. As a farmer and mother of young children I cherish the little time I find to paint, but everyday I am appreciating all that surrounds me. I spend a lot of time caring for painting and drawing. I love the potential of watercolor. In my work I try to let the paint maintain its vibrancy and life as I work to portray the beauty of Vermont."

NANCY HAYDEN

2010-12-04T20:48:00.000-08:00

"Last April, I was a resident at the Vermont Studio Center for sculpture. My medium-- books! I cut, sewed, drilled, glued, painted, and filled them. At the Burlington Art Hop this past September, I showed six pieces that I had started at the VSC, but finished this past summer. I also attended a few meetings of the Vermont Book Arts Guild and came up with altered art and altered book ideas to last a lifetime. One of the sculptural pieces I am showing at AIR this winter is an altered book piece called 'Body of Knowledge.' Little by little people are turning themselves into machines, incapable of thinking and caring for themselves without the direction of some outside specialist. This piece, built from encyclopedias I found at the dump, is about the need to look inside of ourselves to find the wisdom and understanding inherent in our own bodies and psyche. This piece is interactive, and all the books open to an inner space that is sometimes dark and scary, sometimes joyful, fun, and wise. Another piece called 'Old and New' is made from a 1940's piece of linen (from my Great Aunt's upholstery scraps) with bean pods sewed on. Besides altered art sculpture, I still enjoy painting, especially scenes from our farm. Another piece I am featuring is a painting of corn (close up) called 'No GMO!' Over 85% of the corn produced in the US is genetically modified, most by adding genes from a bacterium that produces bacterial proteins within the corn plant. While genetically modified corn is literally everywhere, consumers had no say in this decision, there is no mandatory labeling of GM products, and the long-term ecological and human health effects are unknown. Pretty scary stuff! The corn on our farm is not genetically modified, therefore, 'No GMO!' is both a statement and a protest."

HARALD AKSDAL

2010-12-04T20:40:00.000-08:00

"Because I came to my career as an artist relatively late in life, I usually include in my bio a comment about 'becoming the artist I always was.' I've been thinking lately, though, it might be more accurate to say, 'becoming the reclusive artist that I always was.' I find making art is an intensely personal, almost revelationary, experience. The act of capturing a tree's essence on paper seems to complete the communication began when we first met, and binds us together in an intimate relationship. I know it, and it knows me. And although I welcome visitors to my studio, the presence of others does become a distraction. This 'recluse suspicion' has been building for months, and I finally accepted its confirmation while on a hunting trip with my oldest daughter's husband and my youngest daughter's boyfriend. At a secluded cabin in northern New Hampshire, the young bucks set off each morning to track their trophies. I, too, set off with gun and ammo-- but more in case something stumbled across my path than the reverse. For more importantly, I carried my camera, sketch pad, and pencil, and my real hunt was for trees who wanted their stories told. The stillness of that area was beyond description and the hours spent there filled my soul in a way that chatter never has. One tree in particular called out to me, and I'm eager to continue our conversation-- and what better time than winter in Vermont to practice being a reclusive artist!"

Note from the Editor

2010-11-30T20:28:00.000-08:00

I would like to extend my apologies to the November AIR artists for my belated posting of your work. My maintenance of the blog was delayed last month and I recently realized that I had mistakenly assumed I had completed your posting. All the featured artists from November are now posted with a backdate in order to categorize their exhibition month correctly.

I will do my best to not allow such an error to occur again!

CHARLOTTE ROSSHANDLER

2010-11-30T20:24:00.000-08:00

Charlotte Rosshandler has worked as an Artist/Photographer for the past 30 years, exhibiting internationally, as well as being invited to provide photography for various types of books, catalogues, newspapers, etc. She has been living full time in Vermont for 10 years. Her artwork is now totally influenced by the nature around her and has become a personal interpretation of the spirit which she senses in the landscape. She would like for her pictures to be able to relate these thoughts and express her feelings. This present exhibition at AIR is a reflection of the sensations of her past summer.

JAN BRODSKY

2010-11-30T20:17:00.000-08:00

"Knitting is a link to my heritage. It's one of the many crafts taught to me by my grandmother as a child some 40 years ago. In the past, I've designed my hand-knit creations based on the trendy colors of fashion designer's runways. Lately, I find my color palette imitates warm colors of nature... lots of green, gold, mulberry, and neutrals. Occasionally mixing it up with a shocking pink or a metallic eyelash yarn brings the WOW! factor to my one-of-a-kind designs. 'Knit to be Tied' is a unique scarf collection that can easily accessorize an outfit year round or provide fashion forward warmth on a cold winter's day."

ANN ALLEN

2010-11-30T20:05:00.000-08:00

"The desire to create my own Christmas card and a photo taken at the family Christmas gathering last year was the inspiration for this painting. My hope was to capture the magic and excitement that children bring to Christmas. After all, isn't that what we all remember and cherish the most about the Holidays."

In addition, Ann shares her space with a few fellow artists:

Pamela Tobin, Covered Bridge

Mary Reed, Buck

Cordell Smart, Stone Wall

MELISSA HABERMAN

2010-10-08T22:38:00.000-07:00

"At the beginning of spring, I am always anxious to get into the garden. This past spring, I was part of a new endeavor in my community; I, along with 11 other families, started a community garden in the town of Montgomery. I spent many hours planting and dreaming, waiting for the fruits of our labor throughout the spring and summer to sprout. My 4 newest pieces [on display at the AIR gallery] are the result of all that loving work."

KITTEN ELLISON

2010-10-08T22:32:00.000-07:00

"I was born in the North of England; moved to the South of England when I went to a theatre school in London. Later, I lived in Bermuda for 43 years, from where I used to come to Vermont for the winter months. Three years ago, I had the good fortune to be granted my green card, so that I now live full time in this beautiful state of Vermont.
My passion in all three countries has been the countryside and my gardens. It is a long story as to how I started to paint -- suffice it to say that all my inspirations come from the beauty around me and the amazing colour combinations that Mother Nature devises. Use your 'seeing eye' and translate what you see into another form of beauty."

LENNY CHRISTOPHER

2010-10-08T22:30:00.000-07:00

"What draws me to shoot in Nature is the energy that it exhibits. I try and capture the dramatic moment of light that reflects the energy that is being created. Through photography I try and tap into that energy and create pictures that reflect the moment.

JIM FOOTE

2010-10-08T22:24:00.000-07:00

Jim Foote is a Northern Vermont artist. He continually studies art techniques through research and experimentation. Jim credits his artistic spark to his grandmother, who encouraged his interest and skills at a very early age. His media of choice is oil painting, but he is also a wood carver and enjoys creating painted wood sculptures. Most recently, he has explored digital art through Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, and Maxon Cinema 4D. His work reflects a keen eye for color, sunlight, and shadow. This summer he has enjoyed Plein air painting with friends using pastels.

PETER MILLER

2010-09-22T18:02:00.001-07:00

Peter Miller paints luscious landscapes combining authentic settings with wild imaginings.

HENRY TRASK REILLY

2010-09-22T17:58:00.001-07:00

Working out of his home studio, Hank has amassed over 200 paintings! He sketches from life or uses photographs. While most all artists use their hands to work the paintbrush, Hank uses his hands and fingers to manipulate the paint from the very beginning, saving him time and energy when first developing his paintings. If he changes his mind about the way things are going, one swoosh of his hands and presto a blank board to work with. Come and see how deftly Hank uses light in his paintings. His landscapes are familiar and encourage you to take a second and third look.

SUSAN DELEAR

2010-09-22T17:54:00.000-07:00

"I've been working with clay for 30-something years. My pottery is earthenware, thrown, and hand built; glazed and decorated including mugs and practical everyday items as well as goblet drums and traditional southern ugly-face jugs. I enjoy exploring the endless possibilities that clay offers. I try to translate my life experiences through my work."

CORLISS BLAKELY

2010-09-22T17:49:00.000-07:00

A life long Vermont artist, Corliss is now painting on the iPhone and iPad, which has "opened up a new world for artists," she says. "The world is changing and artists now have a wonderful new canvas to create on." Corliss has translated her realistic style in oils to the new technologies. Corliss got an iPad at Small Dog Electronics the day it came out and was the first artist in the world to display an iPad painting on the internet. The iPad is a mobile studio; artists can now create without the toxic paints and mediums they have used for centuries. Her favorite painting app on the iPad is ArtStudio.

FRANK TIRALLA

2010-08-12T19:02:00.000-07:00

Frank is retired and now resides in Franklin, Vermont with his wife Priscilla. Nowadays his time is spent fishing in Lake Carmi, bird hunting with their dogs Patches and Maggie, and devoting more time to his passion for art. Frank custom frames the majority of his artwork using local hard and soft woods. Current art work includes a 34 x 24 inch oil-on-canvas of two Quebec Labrador Caribou. He is also working on an oil-on-canvas of a mountain caribou.

DAN PATTULLO

2010-08-12T18:58:00.000-07:00

Daniel Pattullo owns the Village Frame Shoppe. Now with two locations (St. Albans and Enosburg). In his spare time he will occasionally find time to paint or do some photography. Dan says, "Painting is something that means a lot to me. I find satisfaction in standing back and looking at a painting that I have just completed. And to me, a painting is not finished, of course, until it has been custom framed!"

KATHLEEN PATRICK

2010-08-12T18:33:00.000-07:00

"I became interested in quilting after seeing a play about pioneer women and their quilts. Over the past thirty years of taking classes and workshops, my style has evolved into making fairly traditional quilts, but with a touch of whimsy. In the past few years, I have done a lot of red work (a type of hand embroidery). More recently, I have been drawn to the 1930's reproduction fabrics and their quilts. And from here on out, who knows where else I'll go."

BETH MCADAMS

2010-08-12T18:28:00.001-07:00

"My motivation for painting is color-- to experience it, to experiment with it, and to use it as a tool to define form, create depth, and balance composition. I love contained forms and so use a lot of line to delineate and link the various element of a painting. Shadows also interest me-- the stark contrast between light and dark, and the characteristics of shadow that allow you to understand the object without its being present. My goal is not to paint representationally, but to simplify objects to the point where they become iconic, or almost 'super real.' This applies especially when I am painting flowers. However, whether or not my painting is objective or non-objective, I hope that the end result will be pleasing to the viewer and inspire at least a second look!"

JOANNE WAZNY

2010-07-24T18:49:00.000-07:00

"I'm addicted to taking photos and to the beauty of Vermont. I have tons of 'pretty pictures.' There is nothing wrong with that, but I started thinking about some of my other images: fungi, decay, pollution, the underside of things, the harshness of winter. And you know what? It is all beautiful! Beauty, art, and creativity must be important because they surround us. While the functional items made by humans may hit the mark occasionally, everything in nature is beautiful for no apparent reason. So, I've come full circle. I'll continue taking pretty pictures but with an eye toward the shadows as well as the light."

KAREN SCHEFFLER

2010-07-24T18:44:00.000-07:00

"Our fourth year together! I am continually thankful for the opportunity to share with others this creative energy that flows, surges, whispers and shouts, or simply spills over with the joy of life. Stained glass can flood one space with illuminated color as it shelters another space from view, or can fuse with its surroundings giving a lustrous interpretation of light while hiding nothing. This year I have chosen to form smaller, portable panels to be moved from one place to another at whim-- in front of a window to translate the natural light there, or to a table where the light within the room gives it another transposition. As for the energy, it is a deluge of joy for the beauty in life.

MARTHA OHLIGER

2010-07-24T18:40:00.000-07:00

"When I first started to paint and exhibit still lives, I was surprised at the positive reaction of the people who saw them. I realized that people looked on these familiar dishes with affection and nostalgia, so I began to try to make art about family connections, generations, and what people cherish. My paintings are a reminder that the rural character of Vermont never prevented people from appreciating beauty as well as function. I work intuitively without thumbnails, value studies or sometimes even a defined composition, using traditional oils in a realistic manner. I like to think of my paintings as snapshots from a family."

PAM KROUT-VOSS

2010-07-24T18:33:00.000-07:00

"This exhibit includes works on the theme of the 'Great Blue Heron.' The study began several years ago after canoeing out to the heron rookery on Lake Champlain. I can now say, after spending a week at the Johnson Studio School in April, that I am ready to move onto the next venture. I have included 3 dimensional sculptures that combine my love of fibers and textures with this subject, photography, drawings from a nonfiction children's book, and a painting."

BOB ELDRIDGE

2010-07-24T18:24:00.000-07:00

Self-taught wildlife painter, Bob Eldridge grew up loving birds and mammals found in the wild, which remain at the center of many of his paintings. However, Bob also investigates with his paintbrush historical figures (Jesuit priests in the New World), as well as biographical imaginations (Abraham Brown for the Community Arts Project), and is especially interested in "how much one planned brush stroke can convey."

ANDREW WOOTEN

2010-06-05T21:41:00.000-07:00

" I sell my work under the business name of Blue Moon Designs and joined AIR as a charter member four years ago. Lately, I have been working with more abstract versions of my clothing with random tying and dyeing methods as well as trying to nail down the method for creating more intricate mandala-style clothing and wall hangings. "

PETER WEYRAUCH

2010-06-05T21:32:00.000-07:00

" I love working in classic black and white. Taking the impact of color away from an image breaks it down to the true tonal range and invokes a sense of depth and clarity. I find it intriguing to study a subject to find whether I can remove the color's emotional impact to achieve that elusive sense of wonder and depth, yet still inspire a profound connection to the viewer. I strive to make my prints come alive as much as possible without manipulating them on a computer, though I certainly appreciate those who do it well. I create art inside the camera on one frame. What you see is what I saw, not an illusion. "

PAT MURPHY

2010-06-05T21:22:00.000-07:00

Pat Murphy is an artist who has been involved with the AIR gallery since its beginning. Pat studied both in America and England, and works in primarily oils. The new works use ideas, songs, stories, and memories of people and places to create paintings that we might feel but not necessarily see. "It's a new approach for me. One that I've been trying to get at for years. I want to use personal and collective memories of small town America as a springboard for talking about our lives."

TESS BEEMER

2010-06-05T21:11:00.000-07:00

Tess Beemer's paintings feature local Vermont architecture, as well as native plant life and trees. "I have lived in the Montgomery area since the 60's and traveled to many other places. This last spring, I was thinking about putting in the garden --and am still thinking about it. I have done many landscapes of the mountain area and local scenes. Recently, it's more of an abstracted sketch. "

LYNA LOU NORDSTROM

2010-05-08T11:38:00.000-07:00

"My artwork is a distillation of nature....it's colors, textures, and even my own interpretation of the real thing! In this show, I am featuring some of my nature prints. These are one of a kind images using the actual plants to print from. By working with several plates (flat pieces of Plexiglass) I can create layers of various images of them overlaying the plants that have picked up the ink and using the negative space the plants have created to utilize the next color I print. Enjoy!"

LEEZA MOSSEY

2010-05-08T11:34:00.000-07:00

"Born and raised in Vermont, I came to appreciate the wealth of beauty that surrounded me growing up. Encouraged by my father, I became interested in drawing at an early age. In oil painting, color, value, and brush stroke are so important because they set the mood for my painting and express what I want the viewer to see and experience. If I'm trying to capture a cold gray winter day, I want the viewer to feel the cold; if a hot summer day, I want the viewer to feel the heat."

ROBIN MASSEY

2010-05-08T11:28:00.000-07:00

Robin creates strange, dreamlike images using mixed media that tend to be unsettling. She works primarily in the black and white darkroom, but also incorporates other techniques including polaroid emulsion lifts and pen/ink drawings. She graduated from Bennington College in 2008 with a bachelor of arts with a strong focus in photography. Massey also studied in Florence during the summer of 2007. Robin lives in Northern Vermont where she works on her art.

MAGGY YOUNG

2010-04-14T00:06:00.000-07:00

deep in

the forest

the light

fading into

dark

and back

again

"As most of you might know, I am not too willing to talk about my photos. I have, however, started to write haiku and short quotes on the back."

wind

raging

hat flying

waves crashing

the utter peace of it

NATALIE LAROQUE BOUCHARD

2010-04-13T23:59:00.000-07:00

Natalie has been painting in acrylics ince 1986 when she moved to Vermont. She prefers to paint on oversized and life-size canvases as well as trompe l'oiel murals on canvas...The images that inspire Natalie the most are usually local wildlife, landscapes, skyscapes, trees, ferns, flowers, people, and those moments in time that you know are limited to that very moment. Sometimes the images evolve and appear as the colors and dimensions start to define themselves.

REBECCA ANNE BENNETT

2010-04-13T23:51:00.000-07:00

"The year 2009 went by so fast it seems I was just featured. This year I am practicing what I have been teaching in the Blue Crayon. I draw something every day. I think shape and color or shades when I paint and draw. If I want a perfect image I will take a photograph. My latest interest is eyes. I have been drawing eyes in charcoal, dip pen and ink, pencil, pastels, and watercolor. They all are so different. My show will be a mishmash of work. I am not one to settle on a theme. Hope you enjoy."

COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT

2010-03-23T20:13:00.000-07:00

The Arts Project is nearly complete now. As I write this, the 64-page book is being laid out by Forrest Dunnavant, with plans to have it published in time for the public exhibit at the

Enosburg Opera House on April 3rd from 1-4PM.

All team members and their subjects will receive one free copy of the book-- the remaining copies will be for sale at a modest price. And the art work completed by all twenty-eight artists is now on display for the Month of March at the AIR Gallery.

Following is a brief description of each work in alphabetical order.

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Alexis Kyriak, inspired by the Weed Family, paints Moon and Music. "In the painting, the music is embedded in the hills, representing the impact of the Weed's music on me; the sky is deep with the offering of that music-- the moon and the music keeping company with "

Alison Dezotelle and Kellee Maddox make a statue of Al Stirt in Al Stirt, a 15 inch high sculpey constructed from cotton, wool, wire, moss, and fungus. "This piece relects Al in his environment-- his love of the wilds and his beginnings as a bowl maker."

Ann Allen portrays the Howrigan Family in Sugaring With Three Generations of Howrigans, a 22x28 inch oil on canvas. "I chose to paint Mike in the woods gathering sap with the help of his horses and family to reflect on the generations of Howrigans working together to farm the land."

Barbara Colgrove imagines Melissa Burke's world in Earth Art hand formed clay tile. "This piece was inspired by a shared love of Vermont and its seasons, the earth, and how they shape the everyday lives of a farm family and one who works in clay. "

Becky Wright, influenced by William Curtin, constructs Sweet Pea, an 11 inch high, paper mache sculpture. "I chose to portray Bill's cat, Sweet Pea, because she was present at the interview and Bill has always loved cats and dogs. Sweet Pea is his latest cat rescued from the Humane Society."

Bob Eldridge, inspired by Abraham Brown paints Gotta Bite, a 13.5x23.5 inch acrylic on board. "During our interview with Mr. Abe Brown, his eyes lit up when we mentioned fishing as a youngster down at the Missisquoi River. I tried to portray that turn of the century feeling in my painting."

Charlotte Rosshandler portrays Olga Lermontov in It's All About the Dirt. "If you admire her gardens and farm at Raven Ridge, Olga is likely to deflect the compliment with her arms outstretched and say 'It's all about the dirt' and the goddesses who help her work...So much pleasure, so much reward, so much Olga! "

Corliss Blakely, inspired by the Judd Sisters, creates Legacy, a 12x16 inch oil on board of a blue pitcher.

Daniel Pattullo protrays McDermott Brothers Trucking in Way To Go Boys, a photograph collage from two eras. "The past and the present can be seen at McDermotts as the third generation continues the legacy of their father and grandfather. Here you see Stanley looking on proudly as Bubba looks out from the cab."

Deidra Root (Senior at EFHS) portrays Wayne Honaker in A Piece of Vermont, a 26x32 inch collage. "I was inspired by Wayne's interests and activities living in Enosburg Falls. I chose collage as a venue because this method allowed me to show the multiple interests and activities that her is involved with."

Jim Foote portrays Ruth Nichols in Ruth In Yellow, a 12x16 inch acrylic on clayboard. "I chose to do a portrait because of Ruth's strong presence when you are with her and I wanted to show a small part of who she is by surrounding her with things dear to her."

Jo Anne Wazny, influenced by Linda Eppley, creates They Turned onto Church Street, a 19x19 mixed media collage. "I tried to show that all the pieces fit together to tell a love story of Linda and Sam Eppley-- for each other, for their children, for their community, for art and music, and for all the critters they have rescued."

Karen T. Scheffler creates for Sandra Ferland, Alphonse Mucha's Night's Rest, a 42x17.5 inch stained glass piece. "One of Sandra's favorites by Mucha, ethereal and peaceful-- evocative of the balance for an energetic day."

Kathleen Patrick creates around John and Carolyn Whiting, The Whitings Redwork, a 23x23 inch quilt. "The precision of the redwork with its variety of pictures and symbols seems to encompass John and Carolyn Whiting's varied life."

Kitten Ellison, inspired by Julie LaCross, paints Food for Body and Soul, a 14x19 hand painted serving plate. "It was a natural choice to paint flowers and vegetables reflecting Julie's love of gardening and her commitment to help those in need."

Kristan Doolan, inspired by the Carpenters, paints Team of Blacks, an 18x24 watercolor. "The Carpenters' deep appreciation for quality animals let quite an impression on me. I wanted to reflect the beauty of these animals as seen during the daily chores in the barn. I imagine their eyes linger on this very view frequently. "

Lyna Lou Nordstrom creates for Suzanne Hull Parent the Opera House, a 15x20 inch monotype with mixed media. "Since Suzi Hull-Parent is the Managing Director of the Opera House in Enosburg, it was the logical subject for the artwork. It has also been a part of the cultural community since 1892, an important part of the life of Enosburg Falls."

Margaret Young, inspired by Annalou Kittell, creates Wisdom and Innocence. "Annalou is a rare and wonderful woman who exudes wisdom and innocence as well as youth and sagacity. The brightness of the flowers against her weathered door suggests her youthful demeanor and her wisdom."

Mary Reed, inspired by Deb and George Moskevitz, paints Victorian Christmas Carolers, a 16x20 oil on canvas. "I wanted to represent Christmas and the people in the community at the Moskevitzs' Victorian home. I tried to create a feeling of warmth around the people who have come together even on a cold winter night."

Nancy Hayden, inspired by Earleen Bosley, constructs The Garden Book. "This is an altered art book modified with fabric and found plant material. This piece was inspired by the school gardens at Enosburg Falls Elementary School organized and managed by Earleen Bosley."

Nancy Hayden, inspired by Janice Geraw, constructs Cotton Sox. "Made from found objects, this piece was inspired by the stories provided by Janice Geraw and artifacts at the Historical Museum in Enosburg Falls. I was particularly interested in activities by the regular folks (the so-called Cotton Sox)."

Natalie LaRocque-Bouchard, insired by Martha and Jay Shepherd, paints The Jay Range acrylic on canvas. "The view may change but the mountain remains. This view means so much to both Martha and Jay and I wanted to capture it on canvas and share this beauty with them."

Pamela Krout-Voss and JoAnne Wazny, inspired by Hildred Tatro, construct Biography, an 8x8x8 inch book and mixed media piece. "Everyone associates Hildred with the library. We wanted to celebrate this contribution but also to bring in some of her many other interests, such as family, music, doll-house construction, and quilting."

Patrick Murphy paints Mark LaRose in Mark LaRose, a 24x24 inch oil on canvas. "When you go into LaRose's gas station between 7:30 and 8:00 AM you can usually ind Mark reading the newspaper. I felt this captured him perfectly."

Rebecca Anne Bennett portrays Michael Manahan in Michael and Bailey, an acrylic on canvas. "Bailey was Mike's best friend and companion. Where ever you saw one you saw the other."

Sandra Beval (Senior at EFHS) portrays Danielle LaRose in Passions of Danielle a 16x20 oil pastel painting. "My work was inspired by Danielle's interest in dancing, her love for singing and music, and her passion for basketball."

Sharon Fiske, inspired by Barbara Hayes, paints Opera House 1892, oil on canvas. "This painting is dedicated to Barbara, former president of the Opera House who worked diligently to preserve one of the few remaining historical opera houses left in Vermont today."

Toby Fulwiler inspired by the Wright Family, turns Sugar Maple Bowls with Tap and Ant Holes from maple. "Carroll Wright selected this wood from a culled maple in the family sugar bush: the tap holes and tap staings a reminder of the human connection to the land, the worm holes a reminder that for all things there is a season."

*Photos and descriptions are exerpts by Toby Fulwiler from the Artist In Residence Monthly Newsletter*

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