Written by: Francesca Sinnott Pictured above: Requiem, oil on linen, 24”x 36” Pictured: Rosalie Sidoti When you look at one of Rosalie Sidoti’s remarkable paintings for the first time, you will want to take a closer look, because its beauty is not only in the final result but also in each individual brushstroke. Neither pure impressionist, […]
Pictured above: (detail of) Placid Autumnal Moonrise, oil on panel, 25”x93” Written by: Francesca Sinnott Pictured: Mikel Wintermantel A luminous landscape artist intrigued by the effects of light on a scene, Copley Master Mikel Wintermantel is both an extraordinary painter and a cancer survivor who has built a legacy both as an artist and […]
Pictured above: Outdoor Terrace Over Granary Burying Ground, watercolor on paper, 9.5″x 22″ Boston Athenaeum Residency Piece, 2019 Written by: Francesca Sinnott Pictured: Eli Portman, Self-Portrait When one looks at Eli Portman’s extraordinary and incredibly detailed pen and ink drawings, watercolor paintings and murals, one has the privilege of viewing Boston through a very special […]
Pictured above: Making Pies Tonight, oil on panel, 24” x 30” Written by: Francesca Sinnott Pictured: Marieluise Hutchinson, CM The marvelous oil paintings of New England landscape artist, Marieluise Hutchinson evoke a quieter, more hopeful time in America: before the Internet, when families could sit closely together in their homes and barns by the […]
Pictured above: Many Layers, oil on board, 18” x 36” Written by: Francesca Sinnott Pictured: Lori Mehta, CA For an artist who only began painting 7 years ago, Lori Mehta has developed a considerable following. And when you look at her modern realist style of work you can see why. Her beautiful and carefully rendered […]
Written by: Francesca Sinnott Pictured: Self-portrait study, oil on panel, 10” x 10” Pictured: Spring Field 2020, oil on canvas, 15” x 30” Copley Master Leslie Baker has been a working artist and educator for the past five decades. Her stunning works in oil, watercolor, pastel and painted sculpture are characterized by […]
Pictured Above: Lakeshore, oil on wood panel, 16”x 20” Written by: Francesca Sinnott Pictured: Self-portrait, oil on canvas, 13.5”x18” Life during the pandemic has not changed very much for Benjamin, a self-described “art monk.” He doesn’t “get out much, preferring a comfortable solitary existence” dedicated to his writing and painting. He is also an amateur […]
Pictured above: Tidal Inlet, oil on linen, 32”x 52” Written by: Francesca Sinnott Pictured: Sam Vokey Upon first glance, one is awe struck by Copley Master Sam Vokey’s exceptional oil paintings. Also impressive is his passion for surfing and his interests as a young man that included: philosophy, sports and playwriting. Sam […]
Pictured: John Traynor Written by: Francesca Sinnott Dancing Princesses, oil on linen, 36” x 36” My conversation with Copley Master John Traynor, takes place the old fashioned way, by telephone. And as the conversation evolves, I realize how fitting this is because of John’s story. His voice reveals an artist who is as modest as […]
Pictured above: Late Summer Mood, oil on panel, 26×38″ Written by: Francesca Sinnott Pictured: John Rufo A conversation with painter and architect John Rufo reveals an artist who has taken time during the pandemic to reflect on the importance of nature and community and to express in words what excites him most […]
