The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod’s annual summer auction is open for bidding, and I am pleased as punch that this vibrant piece, “Irrational Exuberance” (watercolor on paper, 18×13, framed) is included in a truly stunning display of works by local artists. There are experiences and other ways to bid, too, so I hope you’ll take a look.
A portion of the proceeds from all of the sales goes to support artists work on Cape Cod – where painting is easy but living is expensive.
Inspired by the essential work of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, The Cultural Center of Cape Cod issued a call to local artists to create art that evokes the impact of climate change on local environments. I found myself fixated on the impact of carbon dioxide on our environment and took the opportunity to play with type and color. CarbonNATION was one of three works I submitted to this juried show, which is on view until April 25, 2026.
Reception on Friday, April 10, 5-7pm.
My work for this prompt is based on a photo I took in Woods Hole in 2023. I’ve always loved the colors, life and movement in this photo and was glad to find a reason to paint from it.
The other two paintings I submitted that aren’t in the show are:
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The Cultural Center in Yarmouth, MA, is a beautiful space in an old bank building and always worth visiting when on Cape Cod.
Jack Thor Ahlin was a much beloved and accomplished artist on Cape Cod, and I am honored to receive the prize that bears his name. This national juried show is my first with the Cape Cod Art Center.
The Cape Cod Art Center’s Autumn National Exhibit is on view October 20 – November 15, 2025 – this is a perfect time to visit this beautiful gallery in Yarmouth, MA.
To be Wild with Nothing to be Wild About
Watercolor and ink on paper, 2025
Framed and for sale through the Cape Cod Art Center
The June Kershaw Open Exhibit includes some extraordinary works in a variety of media, so I’m especially pleased that we earned an honorable mention in the watercolor category. As party of this juried show of 50 works selected from hundreds of entries, judge Hillary Osborn called this Inception “very innovative” – it does stray from traditional watercolor and so I’m particularly glad to be to show it and be recognized.
Thanks to the Sandwich Arts Alliance for the opportunity to submit and share this work. You can visit the show in person until September 2, 2025, at the old Sandwich Town Hall or view it online.
I’m so pleased to have a chance to share this piece, which sprang from my imagination during a long winter emerging from COVID.
The Sandwich Arts Alliance is a wonderful creative resource for artists and writers on Cape Cod. It’s home is in the old Sandwich, Massachusetts, Town Hall, where you can view exhibits, take classes and browse their shop that’s full of books, cards, images and lots of original art.
The show opens on July 22 – the gallery reception is on July 31 from 5:30-7:30pm. The SAA is open Tuesday – Saturday 11 – 4.
We recently participated in the SAA’s Hydrangea Week art sale, spending a gorgeous July day in the shade sharing our work with people from near and far.
If you find yourself on Cape Cod in July, there’s lots to see in Falmouth, including a great show at Falmouth Art that includes this watercolor and ink piece that’s part of my post-pandemic evolution.
It never gets old – the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod’s Gala and Auction is always the best way to kick off the summer, and this year they’ve accepted two of my paintings, “Nothing But Flowers” and “It Will Be Summer Eventually”. The Gala is on Wednesday, June 4, but the auction will be online – it’s live now and open for bidding.
Such a thrill to be honored by the Sandwich Arts Alliance at my first show there. Located in the heart of Sandwich in the grand old Town Hall building, there is so much to see in this show. If you find yourself on Cape Cod this summer it is worth a stop to see the show and also stop by their gift shop.
Windy Day at Wood Neck is for sale though the Alliance, as is my other piece in the show, On the Rocks, seen below.
On the Rocks, watercolor, $250.
Both works are framed.
This small works fundraiser features some wonderful art by some of the Cape’s best. Unlike the summer auction, the art for sale is fixed priced on a buy-it-now basis. Shipping is available. The sale closes Monday, December 13, at 11:59pm.
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod helps working artists on Cape Cod keep working, and I’m so pleased to have two paintings in this sale. I hope you’ll take a look.
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