Charles McCaughtry will have his Spring Open House on the following dates; Saturday April 27th; Sunday April 28th; Saturday May 4th and Sunday May 5th. Hours for all days are 10am to 6pm. The studio is located at 44 Portland Drive in Ashford. Phone: 860-429-1016. Studio Gallery is open at other times by appointment.
Valerie Oliver will be giving a talk about her publication The Historical Society of Early American Decoration,
its historical record at the Babcock Library at 10:00 a.m. on May 11th, a Saturday. There will also be a tea, and she will display a few objects decorated using the
historical techniques. She will speak about how she came to write the history and what it revealed about a mostly female led group since its founding in 1946, etc. Valerie was a Society Trustee from 2002-2012 and Pres. 2011 and 2012 and is currently their Historian and asst. editor of their journal The Decorator.
**Pre-registration is requested for this event. Please call Babcock Library # 860-487-4420 to register**
John is a potter who creates usable art inspired by nature. He is continually delving into new color schemes and design styles that borrow from the past while expanding creative boundaries. Find his work on Facebook or text 860-798-5692.
Title: Wave Patterns Description: Paint swirls and interacts as m a big wave emerges. Media: Paint Pour Size 10”x10” Price $14.00
Title: Tropical Getaway
Description: Two palm trees on a tropical island with a rainbow.
Size: 11×14
Media: Watercolor
Price: $15.00
Title :Secrets of the Universe Description: Interstellar Thoughts on the Meaning of the Universe Media: Acrylic paint pour Size. 7 ¾” x 9 ¾” Price $10.00
Title Pet Portraits to Order Description: Surprise family with a portrait of a much loved pet. Media: Acrylic paint on canvas Size: 9”x12” Negotiable Price: $40.00 Negotiable
Title: Fall Splendor Description: A striking pumpkin is the focal point of this impressionist fall painting. Media: Acrylic Paint on watercolor paper Size: 11” x14” Price: $14.00
Title: Fantasy Flowers Description: Painterly fall colored flowers on an impressionistic background Media: Acrylic paint on watercolor paper Size: 10” x 6 3/4” Price: $6.00
Title At the Shore Description This painting depicts an orange sunset reflecting on water. Rocks are washed up in the small waves with some spray. In the foreground is a depiction of rosa rugosa on the upper shore. Media Acrylic Paint on canvas Size: 9” x 12” Price. $40.00
Title: Dynamic Daliah Description: A red dalia with lively brushstrokes is featured on a smooth black background Media: Acrylic on watercolor paper Size: 6” x 6”
Title Proud Description Adult bald eagle and her eaglet sit proudly in a rocky, textural background Media Acrylic paint on canvas with texture gel Size. 9×12 Price $40.00
Title: The Wave Description: Shades of blue mix and swirl in this vigorous, dramatic wave Media: Acrylic Paint Pour Size: 28” x 293/4” Price: $40.00
Title: Magestical Description: Bald eagle with sponged background Media Watercolor and oil pastel Size: 11” x14” Price $25.00
Title: Fantasia Description: Lucid colors swirl and marbelize in this acrylic pour painting Media Paint Pour Size 7 ¾” x 9 ¾” Price $13.00
I started my career at Parish Hill Junior/Senior High School in Chaplin, Connecticut. As an public school art teacher, I taught students appreciation of masters’ artwork and of contemporary art. I encouraged all students to work to their best and to enjoy the process of creating art. After having my first child, I ran a family daycare home. I began teaching art in Manchester in 2000 and retired in 2017. Since then, I have been re-discovering my artistic passions, like as pottery, painting, and mixed media. I still love the art of teaching, most recently through zoom lessons. Contact Information: sharonpunty@gmail.com
