May 2025 Newsletter

NEW WORK:

New Work in the Leftovers Series:

Joanne Stowell - Quake

Oil on wood - 5.5"x4.5"

Purchase here

Order prints here

“Leftovers” is a series of small abstract paintings. Each painting in the series is created using only “leftover” paint from a larger painting. The creation of the paintings is completely spontaneous and the buildup of texture from dried paint helps determine the final image.

I absolutely love both the texture and the colors of this small painting. As the texture built up it immediately reminded me of land. Since I am using only leftover paint, the texture of the dried paint created mountains and valleys that changed as I layered the paint onto the wood. Then I started thinking about how earthquakes can alter the landscape, which is where the title Quake came from.

UPCOMING EXHIBITION:

Sincerely, [Your Name Here]

I'm so thrilled to share that my painting The Bright Side will be included in this juried exhibition with the Cambridge Art Association! On view starting May 15 at the University Place gallery.

May 15 - August 2

Opening Reception: Wednesday May 28, 6-8pm

CAA @ University Place

124 Mount Auburn

Harvard Square

Cambridge, MA 02138

Learn more about the exhibition here

Joanne Stowell - The Bright Side

About The Bright Side:

My otherwise-healthy daughter has a stomach condition that has resulted in several hospital stays over the past few years. We have all learned to be flexible and adapt as needed. School and work can be made up later, her health comes first. My husband and I take turns staying with her and sometimes we are there for days at a time with nothing much to do but read, watch TV, or stare out the window. It is amazing just how exhausting it can be doing nothing. During this particular episode she was in the hospital for four nights, sent home for one, and then admitted again for two more. We were worn out. It was very difficult to see the bright side. That is, until the morning of the final day of her stay when we were woken up early by the most incredible sunrise. It was a sunrise that we would have missed had we been at home and busy going about our lives. It was literally the bright side of a very difficult week. 

Learn more about this painting here

UPCOMING EVENTS:

GALA Spring Arts and Music Festival

Once again I will be an exhibiting artist in this exhibition and will be set up as a vendor Saturday and Sunday. This event is always such a great time and at such a great location!

Exhibition opening reception: Friday, May 16, 6-9pm

Festival:

Saturday, May 17 11am-6pm

Sunday, May 18, 12-4pm

Red Apple Farm

455 Highland Ave.

Phillipston, MA

Brunch and Brushes

My monthly acrylic class continues at New Dawn Arts Center. This class focuses on painting from life and has a different still-life theme each month.

May will be a wine theme!

Saturday, May 3

Perfect for all experience levels, adults and teens.

All materials and brunch are provided.

Classes will be held on the first Saturday of each month, 11am-2pm.

Sign up for one class or all at www.newdawnarts.org.

New Dawn Arts Center

84 Main Street, Ashburnham, MA

Photos from the March class - Theme "Cozy Comforts of Home"

Upcoming Oil Painting Class

I am finally offering an oil painting class! As an oil painter, I am so excited to be able to offer this class. Acrylic is great for many practical reasons, but there is just nothing like painting with oil! This three-part class will take place in June but registration is open now and space is limited.

Saturdays June 14, 21 and 28

Class through the Gardner Area League of Artists (GALA)

52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon

Register here