April 2026 Newsletter

STUDIO UPDATES

New Work in Progress!

It’s been a very busy month in the studio, and I’m excited to share this sneak peek of a new large-scale painting in progress. This is just the first layer, so I still have a couple of months of work ahead - but I’m really excited about where it’s going!

This is actually the third time I’ve painted a bathroom scene. So what is it about bathrooms that I find so compelling? I’m always drawn to subjects that are both personal and relatable. Bathrooms are where we begin and end our days - they’re private spaces, yet they reveal so much about us. My favorite part of this piece is the view into the cabinet reflected in the mirror. It’s something we don’t usually share with others, but like everything else in the room, it tells a story. Originally, I considered focusing on just the cabinet, but I decided to step back and I’m so glad I did. I’ll be sure to share more as it develops in next month’s newsletter.

It was also an incredibly messy month in the studio as I prepped a whole batch of panels for my small Leftovers paintings. Now that they’re freshly primed, I’m excited to see what each one becomes.

NEW in the Leftovers Series

Another heavily textured painitng created this month - this is now the 54th piece in my Leftovers series. This little one felt like a dance while I was painting it - loose, layered, and a bit unpredictable. I followed the rhythm and let it lead! That's how this little painting got its title: "Groove."

This piece is available for purchase and ready to hang.

Groove - Oil on wood - 8"x7.75"

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Groove - texture details

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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

Cambridge Art Association Exhibition - Spaces

On View has been accepted into the CAA juried exhibition Spaces! This exhibition continues until April 15.

Cambridge Art Association - Canal Gallery

650 East Kendall St, Cambridge, MA

Learn more here

Learn more about this painting here

Solo Exhibition - What Remains

At 873 Cafe / Smith Hill Tavern

My solo exhibition continues to be on view at 873 Cafe / Smith Hill Tavern. Pieces from both my Beautiful Mundanity series and my Leftovers series are on display.

EXTENDED: Now on view until April 10

On view during restaurant hours.

873 Main St, Ashby, MA

More info about the exhibition here

What Remains at 873 Cafe / Smith Hill Tavern

WCA Exhibition at GALA Arts Center

The WCA MA group exhibition at the GALA Arts Center continues to be on view - now through May. Two of the portraits from my Beautiful Mundanity series are included in this group exhibition.

GALA Arts Center Gallery

52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon, MA

Gallery hours: 9am-2pm Monday-Thursday

Photo from the reception at the GALA Arts Center

NEW - Adult "Back to Basics" Classes

We're going "Back to Basics" in my new adult drawing and painting mini-series. Learn the basics of pencil drawing, color mixing, and landscape painting in this no-pressure atmosphere. Sign up for one class or all three! All materials provided.

Color mixing - Saturday, April 4, 11am-1pm

Landscape painting - Saturday, May 2, 11am-2pm

New Dawn Arts Center

84 Main Street, Ashburnham, MA

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Teen Arts Explorations Part II

My teen class will be starting a second 6-week session on April 6. This class is suitable for both new and returning students. Just like the first session, we will cover a variety of materials and techniques through a different project each week. All materials provided.

Monday evenings for 6 weeks (April - May)

5-7pm

New Dawn Arts Center

84 Main Street, Ashburnham, MA

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