I am participating in the SÍM Artists' Residency at Korpúlsstađir, Reykjavik, Iceland for the month of July.  I will be posting frequently on my other blog, safranundercurrents, as well as on Facebook.  I expect that my work will change again as I study the effects of water and geology on the Icelandic landscape.

Paintings on Location!

Three watercolours from my 2010-11 series "Petitcodiac Voyage" 

The Eleventh Hour (2013) installed

The Eleventh Hour from a different angle

Thank you to my clients who have allowed me to photograph my work in their homes. It is wonderful to see how my work fits into different living spaces. Often the colours in the paintings seem destined for certain decor!  This is a welcome happenstance, but not part of my plans while I am painting.!

Open Studio

Collective Collage1, paper and wax crayon, 2014

Visitors to my open studio last weekend enjoyed adding to our collective collage. I provided 10 x 8 photos of flowers and plants in my garden, different kinds of paper and several types of wax crayons and mark makers.  With a small space in which to work, collage worked well as a first effort. After the open studio was finished, I added the tones in the background in order to unify the composition.  This project has given me ideas for future collaborative efforts! 

Studio News 2014

I have received my Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts degree from the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University.  This program has been mind-bending, exciting, challenging and satisfying. I have developed a theoretical basis for my work as well as expanding my repertoire of images and approaches.  In addition, I worked with some fascinating artists and acquired new friends across continents!  More to follow soon.

Visit my other more up to date blog at:
Safran Undercurrents Blog

Update on Blogging

I will be updating my new blog, http://safranundercurrents.blogspot.com frequently as part of my course work in the Master of Fine Arts program at the Art Institute of Boston. Please visit often to view the progress of my studio and academic work.