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Detail #1 - "Parts of a Whole..."

7/5/2017

Detail of a vertical mixed media painting 24"x12" in progress.

For the next 6 months as I work towards a new series of paintings, I will be featuring 'Details' of these current paintings In progress. (A 'Detail' of a painting is a part or portion of it considered in isolation.)

What happens when a particular area doesn't work or gel with the rest? Sometimes it is the best part of the work but sadly enough, even the best part of a work of art has to be sacrificed for the betterment of the rest of the painting... Yikes !!! scary but true.

It is in these times I like to separate it from the whole by photographing and enjoying it as a complete piece on its own. It may eventually be saved on the original painting or it may be the last interaction I have with it on that piece. At least here it wont be forgotten, I can learn from it and it may even get the honor of becoming its very own painting in the future. Who knows if this detail will remain a part of the whole painting; a new painting; or not.

Will it Stay? or Sashay Away :-)

...Either way I get to honor it here.

In honor of international Poetry Month

4/5/2017

April is International Poetry Month and this month we have a lot happening at the gallery.

Currently on view on our "Guest Wall" is HYPERTEXT an exhibit Featuring the work of Emily Franicola & David Burr who uniquely incorporate 'text' in their artwork. Opening reception will be on AHA Night (2nd Thursday of every month ) April 13, 5-9pm. Show runs through April 29.

In collaboration with this year's New Bedford Bookfest and part of International Poetry Month we will be hosting a Poetry Reading,Open Mic and Q&A's on Saturday April 22, 6:00pm.

Off day in the studio

3/20/2017

Do you ever have sucky studio days? You spend hours puttering around moving stuff around nd getting nothing done. That's what's happening with me today - Im sitting in a pool of unfinished work ready to create magic and...Blank...Nothing.
So I've decide to do some Deep breathing exercises and just start even if it's not on the work i planned to do - like a sketch or a funny or silly drawing or collage. #juststart
#Studio day drama.
What do u do when you draw a blank in the studio?
#overcoming #blocks in the studio

The Importance of being Creative

3/19/2017

Whether u call yourself an Artist or not we are all Creative -that's how we were born. There is no right nor wrong way to be an artist. The more we create, the more we discover our true potential in this world. When we allow ourselves to develop our own ideas, we tap into our inner #nature, and we are better able to express ourselves on a regular basis.

Being Creative gives us Freedom. When we create, we give ourselves permission to take risks, try new things, and see the world in a new way.
Making art is #meditative and it makes us happy. Art is FUN, and doing anything that brings #joy reduces our stress levels improving the quality of life.

When we do creative activities Time feels limitless which is an amazing feeling in a world where time is never enough and moves too fast.
So after that rant... just do it make ART be CREATIVE
What creative or artistic things do you do or have you done in the past?

Opening Nigh of Fibers Show

3/19/2017

Excellent Opening Night at the gallery for Fibers Show.
In honor of Fibers Month the show features 4 Fiber artists Priscilla carrion, Diane Savona, Amy Grace Oliveria and Carissa Frazier as they showcase their unique styles of using textiles.

Fibers Month @ the gallery

2/25/2017

March is Fibers Month in New Bedford, where downtown New Bedford's art community is celebrating fiber-based art.
yarn-bombings, intricate embroidery work, knitting, crochet paper-making, quilting, weaving, felting, dyeing, book-making, and the list goes on.

2017 will be the 5th year that New Bedford is celebrating Fibers Month and as for the Alison Wells Fine Art Gallery we are proud to be a part of it for the 3rd year in a row.

In addition to March being Fibers Month it is also international woman's day and therefore I am honored to present 4 women Fiber Artists whose work explore various techniques and styles.
Priscilla Carrion
Carissa Frazier
Diane savona and...
A Macrame window installation by Amy Grace Oliveira

Fiber Show 2017

2/21/2017

In celebration of Fibers Month in New Bedford, Alison Wells Fine Art Gallery will be showcasing an exhibit featuring the works of Fiber Artists, Pricilla Carrion, Carissa Frazier, Diane Savona and a Macrame window installation by Amy Olivera. Show runs March 1- 25 with an Opening reception on:
Thursday March 9 AHA Night 5:00pm-9:00pm.

Bearing Witnes - an afternoon with Everette Hoagland & Candida Rose Baptista

2/21/2017

What an honor to have two of my mentors Everett Hoagland and Candida Rose Baptista, perform at the gallery yesterday for "Bearing Witness" in honor of Black History month.
Thank you for everyone who came out for an afternoon of poetry and music -what powerful love and energy in one place
#blackhistorymonth #music #poetry #art #bethelightyouwanttobe

A Photo Exhibit

11/3/2016

Alison Wells Fine Art Gallery presents... A Photo Exhibit featuring recent works by photographers Richard Gormley, Andrew Kepinski & Award-winning Photo Journalist Peter Pereira. Opening Reception: NOVEMBER 5th, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Show runs Nov 1-19
106 William St.

Happy Anniversary Studio Sale

9/25/2016