FEATURING TALENTED LOCAL ARTISTS
FROM THE PLACE OF MANY CROWS
A line, or mark, etched onto a copper plate allows for the reproduction of images by transferring the embedded ink onto handmade paper through a printing press. This skill takes years to hone, bringing to life these hatchings, acid bite marks, and thoughts rendered by another for collaboration.
Master printmaker Gregory Burnet is a native Australian from the small town of Wagga Wagga, about a five-hour drive west of Sydney. To the local Aboriginal people, Wagga Wagga means “Place of Many Crows.” Constantly curious, his early […]
LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION!
Ted Perotti of Pig Iron Films has his feet firmly planted in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut, both in his connection to the area as well as through his work with local organizations, businesses, and individuals. It is from that home base that he captures moments in time and creates beautiful films, commercials, and more that have a global impact. We were fortunate to catch up with him and learn more about his background and work.
Who’s Ted Perotti?
I grew up in East Canaan, CT, […]
Warren Prindle’s “Through the Artist’s Eye” Retrospective Opens at HVRHS
Painter and art educator Warren Prindle’s exhibit “Through the Artist’s Eye” opened on Friday, December 8th at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village, CT.
The exhibit is a retrospective of Prindle’s work that goes back “at least” 20 years and is being displayed at the Kearcher-Monsell Gallery.
The retrospective features work including plein air sketches, graphite studies, drawings, and larger accomplished pieces, most of which will also be on sale. A portion of the proceeds from the sales will […]
Handcrafting at Its Finest: Ingrained ‘N Wood – Melissa Fournier
Growing up in Stockport, NY, as the second child of four girls, Melissa Fournier spent most of her time outdoors with her sisters riding bikes, swimming, and exploring the woods around their home. Her favorite memories are the summers she spent with her aunts, uncles, and cousins vacationing in an RV and traveling from campground to campground. They swam, cooked hot dogs and hamburgers over campfires, boated on the lakes, and traveled around New York State.
Crafting is a family affair
Melissa is a self-described […]
