by Debra Claffey | Jul 28, 2020 | Blog--Making Something Out of Nothing, Events, Workshops
My studio is in a small town in the exurbs of a NH city. My studio is not at all difficult to find but it’s a minimum of a half-hour drive from anywhere! So one of the positives outcomes of our current crisis know as Covid-19 is a way to bypass geography. That...
by Debra Claffey | Jul 15, 2020 | Blog--Making Something Out of Nothing, Events, Exhibitions, Updates
TREE & TWIG: Artwork inspired by the forest July 25 – August 23, 2020 Opening reception: Saturday, July 25 from 1-3 pm Twiggs Gallery, 254 King Street, Boscawen, NH 03303 Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday 11-5, Sunday 12-4 Debra...
by Debra Claffey | Jan 11, 2020 | Blog--Making Something Out of Nothing, Events, Exhibitions, Updates
I’m thrilled with the opportunity to show my work at the beautiful AVA Gallery and Art Center, in the E.N. Wennberg Gallery from January 10 to February 7, 2020. Last night was the opening reception. Here are a few photos I took after the crowds thinned out. AVA...
by Debra Claffey | Dec 25, 2019 | Blog--Making Something Out of Nothing, Events, Exhibitions
Syncopated Rhythm at AVA I’ve been working crazily for several months, getting work ready for a solo exhibition in the E. N. Wennberg Gallery at AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon,...
by Debra Claffey | Oct 23, 2019 | Blog--Making Something Out of Nothing, Events, Updates
I applied for an opportunity to get some training on GOLDEN Paints, even though I haven’t painted with acrylic paints for a VERY long time. I do use their wonderful Williamsburg oil paints, which I love, but I have also never used their QoR watercolor paints....
by Debra Claffey | Oct 11, 2019 | Blog--Making Something Out of Nothing, Events, Interviews
I was delighted to welcome NH Chronicles producer Mary-Paige Provost and videographer Jason Modeski to my studio for an interview. This video article aired October 16, 2019 and features my colleague, Verne Orlosk, and her fused glass artwork. My segment starts at...
by Debra Claffey | Sep 8, 2019 | Blog--Making Something Out of Nothing, Events, Exhibitions, Updates
The exhibition is titled Crossroads: Four Perspectives as our focus is on environmental issues which we feel need immediate attention. Mine, of course, is on the change I would like to see in our relationship to the plant world.I hope you can join me, with Donna Hamil...
by Debra Claffey | Sep 4, 2019 | Blog--Making Something Out of Nothing, Events, Updates, Workshops
Just confirmed – Introducing Cold Wax Painting, at the New Art Center, Newton, Mass. October 26, 10am – 4pm Sign up here: https://newartcenter.org/
by Debra Claffey | Aug 20, 2019 | Blog--Making Something Out of Nothing, Events, Updates
Here’s a peek into my studio that is the current cover for Vasari21.com. This website is one of my very favorite places to find out what real artists are doing. Ann Landi is a wonder! Check it out:https://vasari21.com
by Debra Claffey | Jun 15, 2019 | Events, Updates
This painting will be at the Fitchburg Art Museum’s 84th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft, June 21–September 1, 2019. Here are some of the other works selected by juror, Aynel David Guerra, that I particularly liked: Bayda Asbridge, Secret Message II,...
by Debra Claffey | Jun 15, 2019 | Events, Updates, Workshops
SO much fun teaching today at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Educational Center. What a great group of artists!!! We introduced using cold wax medium with oils on Arches Oil...
by Debra Claffey | Jun 5, 2019 | Blog--Making Something Out of Nothing, Events, Exhibitions
Very happy to be able to show a large painting in this Biennial. See the painting in the next post! June 22 – September 29, 20192019 Biennial Regional Jurors’ Choice Exhibition. An exhibition of works by 37 area artists selected by KarinaKelley and Bill Stelling of...
by Debra Claffey | Apr 17, 2019 | Updates, Works-in-progress
After months of being “finished”, it needed adjusting. I decided to carve new contours into the wax collage. 36 x 36 inches, Indigo Ice #5. ← Gallery Twist and Impressions...
by Debra Claffey | Apr 14, 2019 | Updates, Works-in-progress
One of four pieces the gallery has included in this wonderful show, Impression IV. The gallery, in Lexington, Mass. is open 11-5 until May 5....
by Debra Claffey | Apr 10, 2019 | Updates
New prints going to the Center for Contemporary Printmaking Miniature Print Exhibition 2019. My 2 x 2 inch linocut, Night Bloomer #1, was...
by Debra Claffey | Mar 14, 2019 | Blog--Making Something Out of Nothing, Updates, Works-in-progress
This is a 2 x 2 inch linocut print on sumi paper. I was experimenting for a show at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking that is coming up. It’s more difficult to do a tiny print than you might guess! I’m calling this Night Bloomer #1. ← Hidden...
by Debra Claffey | Mar 5, 2019 | Blog--Making Something Out of Nothing, Events, Exhibitions, Updates
Check it out here: :https://mailchi.mp/8f6e6ee41175/debraclaffeystudionews2019spring ← The postcards have...
by Debra Claffey | Mar 2, 2019 | Blog--Making Something Out of Nothing, Events, Exhibitions, Updates, Works-in-progress
Postcards for upcoming show at Gateway Gallery have arrived. The show, of large work on paper is titled Hidden Lives, which is also the title of the largest work shown here. THe Gatway Gallery is at Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth, NH. The show will...
by Debra Claffey | Mar 1, 2019 | Blog--Making Something Out of Nothing, Exhibitions, Updates, Works-in-progress
Here’s a detail from Hidden Lives, a 72 by 144 inch piece I’ve been working on. In 1988 I made an oil monotype from a 72 x 144 inch oil painting on canvas, by transferring the image from the canvas onto 12 x 12 inch paper panels. You can follow the...
by Debra Claffey | Feb 26, 2019 | Blog--Making Something Out of Nothing, Events, Updates, Works-in-progress
This show raises funds so that up to ten additional artists can attend who otherwise might not be able to. Artists donate the cards and they are sold at the Conference for $30 each. Last year, ten artists were able to attend. They included artists who would be...
