March 2026 Newsletter

NEW WORK

4 AM

I'm excited to share with you the newest painting in my Beautiful Mundanity series - 4 AM. Here's the story behind the painting:


The first few minutes in the morning are almost always the hardest of the day. It starts with the decision to get out of bed instead of hitting the snooze one, two, maybe three more times. Now here I am, standing in front of my coffee maker, questioning my life choices – starting with why I decided to wake up so early and why I gave up coffee. I never regret those decisions later in the day, but those first few minutes every day are rough. 


Oil on wood, 11.75"x12"

Will be available for purchase once framed

Prints available here




New in the Leftovers Series

My next two little Leftovers pieces - Drift (#51) and Illuminate (#52). Both of these paintings were created from only the leftover paint from 4 AM. I love both the peacefulness of Drift and the sense of glowing light in Illuminate. These pieces are now available for purchase and prints.

Drift - Oil on wood - 8.75"x7"

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Drift - texture details

Illuminate - Oil on wood - 5.5"x5"

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Illuminate - texture details

I WOULD LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK!

I need your help! Have you purchased some of my artwork or taken one of my classes? I am hoping to put together a collection of testimonials and would so appreciate if you could take a minute to write something or send me a photo. I absolutely love to see photos of my work displayed in your home or paintings you've done in my classes. Thank you all so much!


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CURRENT AND UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

Cambridge Art Association Exhibition - Spaces

I'm happy to share that my painting On View has been accepted into the CAA juried exhibition Spaces! The juror selected 25 artists from the 85 who entered. The show opens on March 4.


Reception: Wednesday, March 4, 6-8pm


On view March 4 - 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 through March. Pieces from both my Beautiful Mundanity series and my Leftovers series are on display.


Thank you to everyone who came out to the reception!


On view through March during restaurant hours.


873 Main St, Ashby, MA


More info about the exhibition here

What Remains at 873 Cafe / Smith Hill Tavern




MA Women's Caucus for Art

Group Winter Exhibition Continues in Newport, RI

The WCA MA group winter-themed exhibition continues to be on view at the Newport Wine Cellar through March. Two of my Leftovers pieces are included in the exhibition. This exhibition is through Gallery Sitka South.


Gallery Sitka South

5 Merton Rd., Newport, RI


More info here

Photo from the reception at the Newport Wine Cellar




WCA Exhibition at GALA Arts Center

The WCA MA group exhibition at the GALA Arts Center continues to be on view through April. 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

CURRENT CLASSES:

NEW - Kids Class Starting This Month!


This brand new kids class is a 4-week series happening in March. It will cover a variety of materials and techniques with all materials provided.

Perfect for grades 3-5.


Monday Evenings, 5:00-6:30

March 9, 16, 23, and 30


New Dawn Arts Center

84 Main Street, Ashburnham, MA


Register here




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.


Drawing class - Saturday, March 7, 11am-1pm

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

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


New Dawn Arts Center

84 Main Street, Ashburnham, MA


Register here




Coming Soon - 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


Register here

Accepting Commissions


See something you like but wish it were a different size, color, etc.? Have a photo that you would like painted? I am open to commissions!


Contact me via email to discuss possibilities:

joannestowellart@gmail.com.

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