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Inspired by the Forest

Inspired by the Forest

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...
First gallery reopening!

First gallery reopening!

by DCadmin | Jun 25, 2020 | Blog--Making Something Out of Nothing, Events, Exhibitions

RAYMOND – Hole in the Wall Studioworks on Route 302 in Raymond, will be reopening the gallery today, Thursday, June 18, with adherence to COVID-19 Maine Industry Guidance for Retail Business in the State of Maine. “After giving it much thought, we have decided...
Opening night!

Opening night!

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...
You’re invited!

You’re invited!

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,...
Impressions and A Drawn Line

Impressions and A Drawn Line

by Debra Claffey | Dec 27, 2018 | Updates, Works-in-progress

A small work, only 8 x 8 inches, but it feels large to me, and wintry. I was greatly enjoying the impression that rabbit’s foot fern leaves make in wet oil paint and cold wax medium.Can’t helping adding a line...
Museum Docents Panel at D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts

Museum Docents Panel at D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts

by Debra Claffey | Oct 2, 2018 | Blog--Making Something Out of Nothing, Exhibitions, Updates, Works-in-progress

It was great fun to speak to the museum docents at D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts along with fellow artists Pat Gerkin and Charyl Weissbach (three of the four artists in our group Elemental) today. They showed such interest and asked intelligent questions! We met...
The Soft Nature of Rives BFK Paper as A Ground

The Soft Nature of Rives BFK Paper as A Ground

by Debra Claffey | Aug 8, 2018 | Blog--Making Something Out of Nothing, Updates, Works-in-progress

This began as a demonstration painting, where I was showing how encaustic can be used as a drawing material. I covered the encaustic drawing with oil and wax paint, expressly for the way the paint wipes off the encaustic, but sinks into the lovely Rives paper. ...
Provincetown Art Association and Museum Silent Auction

Provincetown Art Association and Museum Silent Auction

by Debra Claffey | Jun 10, 2018 | Events, Updates, Works-in-progress

This 12″x12″ monotype collage is going to Provincetown Art Association and Museum for their Silent Auction. Bids start at $125. PAAM is one of the oldest art associations in the country on panel ← Barbed Wire Waiting For Paint To Dry...zzzzz....
Impressions III

Impressions III

by Debra Claffey | Mar 16, 2018 | Blog--Making Something Out of Nothing, Exhibitions, Updates

This little 8″ x 8″ piece is going to Gallery Blink for their Impressions exhibition. Passionflower Leaf Variation on panel.  April 13 – May 6, 2018 Gallery Blink 1963 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, Mass. ← Cabin Fever Indigo and Ice #6...
Warm Golds and Yellow

Warm Golds and Yellow

by Debra Claffey | Feb 28, 2018 | Blog--Making Something Out of Nothing, Updates, Works-in-progress

I’m enamored of the color in this piece and in the repetition of the blue star fern shape. I don’t know if it is unique enough, or has that “je ne sais quoi” that makes it mine, so stay tuned to see if it pops up again, either tweaked or...
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