Written by Caroline Browne The Copley Society of Art has a long history of exhibiting works from famous artists. To continue the celebration of Women’s History Month, this blog focuses on a few of the many talented women who have exhibited their work at the Copley Society of Art over the years. Pictured: Elisabeth-Louise Vigée […]
Written by Caroline Browne The Copley Society of Art is proud to present the Members Show: New Beginnings, an exquisite showcase of unique works by artist members in a variety of medium and styles. In this thematic juried show, our artists work will reflect various new beginnings – from the annual transition of winter to […]
Written by Caroline Browne Pictured: Ted A. Charron, Allan Rohan Crite, 2010, oil, 20 x 24” Massachusetts Hall of Black Achievement at Bridgewater State Library The Copley Society of Art has a long and illustrious history of famous artists that have displayed their artwork here. Famous artists include Allan Rohan Crite who was born on […]
Written by Caroline Browne In honor of Women’s History Month, we will be highlighting Co|So history that has been directly influenced by inspirational women artists, as well as some of our distinguished women artist members. As we reflect back on the past year and look forward to the future, we are grateful to the women […]
Written by: Francesca Sinnott Pictured above: Tapestry, oil on panel, 24”x 36” Pictured: Thomas Darsney, in front of The Hall of Presidents (60” x 40”), a picture gallery of all the U.S. presidential portraits. My conversation with Thomas Darsney begins with a tour of his home, an “art installation” that he spent 9 years lovingly […]
Written by: Francesca Sinnott Pictured Above: Super Soaker, pastel on paper, 16”x 36” Pictured: Jeanne Rosier Smith, CM Imagine trying to capture with pastels the movement of a wave while painting en plein air. To do so requires hours and hours of practice so that the work becomes intuitive. It takes a great artist like […]
Written by: Francesa Sinnott Pictured above: (detail of) Under The Magnolia, oil on canvas, 16” x 20” Pictured: Tim Neill Tim Neill has a passion for creating beautiful art and also for preserving it. He is both a talented and committed Copley Artist who owns his own art conservation company, and he has found there […]
Pictured above: Detail, Lemons, oil on canvas, 12”x 16” Written by: Francesca Sinnott Pictured: Doron Putka, Self portrait 2019, oil on paper, 9” x 11” Figurative artist and Copley Master Doron Putka imbues her paintings with a wonderful Mediterranean sensibility evident in the warmth that they convey through color and composition. Her varied subjects include: […]
Written by: Francesca Sinnott Pictured above: Oranges and Cobalt, oil on canvas, 8” x 16” Pictured: Barney Levitt Barney is both a Copley Master and “master of realist painting” who can capture every day objects in unique and life like poses, while bringing meaning and sentimentality to the simplest of compositions. Barney’s calm and serious […]
Written by: Francesca Sinnott Pictured above: Barbara Leiner in front of one of her paintings. Pictured: Abstract Figurations, oil on canvas, 50”x90” My conversation with artist Barbara Leiner brings me to a new level of understanding how the process of “creating” goes way beyond the intellectual for some artists. Painting is visceral and instinctive for Barbara. […]
