ART PROCESS: UPCOMING ART RESIDENCY

Photo Credit: The Caumsett Foundation, image of the art residency barn studio

Hello Art Residency!

One of my goals is to be part of an art residency. I applied to many, but to be honest not only was I never selected but I don’t think the timing was right.

I loved the concept of doing my first one semi-locally, so I can still sleep in my own bed, but have the experience of working on sight somewhere else. Going back to school really changed the way I approach my work. I’m more comfortable working around others, with interruptions, pushing my creative ideas, and experiencing the process of making art in a space other than my home studios.

I applied to ONE this year, and I am thrilled to share I was ACCEPTED into The Caumsett Foundation’s Artist in Residency program for an 8 week period during August and September. I am going to share more with you as it gets closer but some highlights are:

• I will work at Caumsett park, with open studio hours that you will be able to come visit me and see what I am up to

• I will host a community workshop, painting en plein air (AKA outside!) with my handmade watercolors, similar to this one

• I will create a collection of work focused on the theme Caumsett in Color: A Study of Earth and Texture

• A group exhibition with the participating artists the beginning of November

Photo Credit: The Caumsett Foundation, map of the park

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As the residency gets closer I will share more, and while I am there I encourage you if you’re local to reach out to see how you can experience this alongside me. Thank you to the Caumsett AIR committee for selecting me for this incredible opportunity.

AR WORKSHOP WATERCOLOR RECAP

I love the idea of a place where people can drop in, sign up for specialty classes and create in an inspiring setting. When AR Workshop in Patchogue asked me to teach one of my handmade watercolor workshops I said YES! Teaching in my hometown is such an honor, and it makes me so happy to bring my knowledge to the area that shaped so much of my inspiration.

Photo by AR Workshop Patchogue featuring the handmade watercolor paint made during the workshop

Photo by AR Workshop Patchogue featuring my color swatches

Photo by AR Workshop Patchogue featuring our guided paint making session

Thanks to everyone who came out to create. It is always so fun seeing how my designs and paints are used by others. If you’re interested in taking a workshop with me, please check out my Hands on Learning page for updates.

Village Watercolor Workshop Recap

It takes a village! I’m thrilled to partner with Village in Sayville this wonderful general store that opened in 2024. When Ashley the owner asked me to teach here I instantly knew YES! Surrounded by beautifully curated gifts we hosted our first handmade watercolor workshop of 2025 here. I designed a custom watercolor sheet based on the store, and attendees were able to see the paint making process in person. After an intro everyone had full access to my handmade paints from earth & mineral pigments along with a variety of my designs to create their own paintings.

I can’t wait to teach more workshops like this in 2025. I have some scheduled, so make sure you’re checking the event page for upcoming options.

And don’t worry if you’re not local. I’m working on NEW online classes! Stay tuned.