Written by Caroline Browne The Copley Society of Art recognizes exceptional pieces from our Small Works exhibitions with Awards of Merit. The Copley Society Art Committee grants Awards of Merit to ten works of art that demonstrate exceptional presentation, technique, composition, and style. Awards of Merit truly reflect the effort, talent, and skill of our […]
Written by Caroline Browne As Earth Week comes to a close, we wanted to highlight several Copley Society artists whose works are focused on the future of our planet, and make climate change and conservation a priority in their artistic practices. Pictured: Jeanette Fournier, Early Arrival, watercolor, 25.5 x 35.5” Jeanette Fournier is a watercolorist […]
Written by Caroline Browne Pictured above: Steve Sangapore, Collapse of the Environment #7, 2020, oil and ink on wood panel, 18 x 24” Pictured: Steve Sangapore with his painting, LIBERATION, from his New Eden series In this week’s blog we are delighted to feature Co|So artist member and contemporary oil painter, Steve Sangapore. Using vastly […]
Written by Caroline Browne Pictured: Katherine Coakley at Perennial Power: Women, Art, and Nature exhibition with her painting Look Again In this week’s blog we are delighted to feature an interview with Co|So artist member, Katherine Coakley. Kathy has studios in both Miami and New England, and she enjoys painting the beauty of the world […]
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 […]
