NVA work displayed at Walpole Library

The Walpole Public Library is going to open on Wednesday and members of the NVA were there today to hang a display of artwork.

NVA artwork by members Haydi Hurley, Cindy Kerr,
Kim Weineck, Nancy Bacevich, diane scotti, Frank Quinn, Polo Barrera.
Of course, you have to see them in person to appreciate them!

Frank Quinn, NVA, has worked tirelessly to ensure that the Walpole Public Library has a space for art display in its new building. He even wrote the grant to the Walpole Cultural Council which funded the display system!

NVA artwork by Polo Barrera, Ann Gorbett, diane scotti, Frank Quinn,
Tony Donovan, Kathy Hutchinson, Haydi Hurley, Nancy Bacevich

The NVA is honored to be the first displayed at the library. We're also thrilled to have established, after such research, the best gallery display system. Future artists will use it with ease and we look forward to seeing many shows for years and years to come.

Haydi Hurley, Cindy Kerr, and Nancy Bacevich discuss the arrangement of work. 

Thanks for reading!

Cindy Kerr, Haydi Hurley, and Nancy Bacevich agree it looks great! 

~kmw

NVA paintings juried in!

The Norfolk Cultural Council is hosting a juried art show for the month of March. We were delighted last week to receive notification that the paintings shown in this post were accepted. We're thrilled and honored. 

We hope to see you at the opening reception, Saturday, March 10th from 5-7 at the Norfolk Library's Community Room - a great painting show venue! 

WORK ACCEPTED by NVA Members:

Ann Gorbett's palette knife paintings are a beautiful example of design and sculptural composition. They are even better to see in person!

Summer House original oil by Ann Gorbett, NVA

Cindy Kerr's painting was completed with palette knife and brush work enhancing the finished result of her marsh plein air experience. 

Nantucket Marsh original oil by Cindy Kerr, NVA

diane scotti is new to our group and created this stunning portrait of her first granddaughter, Ava. What an engaging gaze on this little face. 

My Joy original pastel by diane scotti, NVA

Frank Quinn's portrait of his grandson captures those eyes and young face perfectly.

Nathan original oil by Frank Quinn, NVA

Haydi Hurley has been working diligently on her watercolor techniques and she's translating her studies into luminous, beautiful watercolors.

Plenty of Pears original watercolor by Haydi Hurley, NVA

My two pastels, done in a new style for me as I search new color relationships and explore variations in my mark making.

Last Light original pastel by Kim Morin Weineck, NVA

Rising Moon original pastel by Kim Morin Weineck, NVA

 Nancy Bacevich created this little gem of a portrait in one class session and the piece flowed from her with elan. I enjoyed watching this come to be from start to finish. In person its colors sing.

Seashore Dance original pastel by Nancy Bacevich, NVA

Tony Donovan has created numerous paintings of abandoned trucks from his travels west, and his entry here follows that vein. I always love the growth potential of working in a series.

Sidekicks original oil by Tony Donovan, NVA

What a vast array of subjects and mediums!

The NVA meets weekly to paint and we end each class with critique of what we've worked on both during class and in the time since our last meeting. Lately there's been a surge of focus in our class and I would say it's showing in the resultant paintings created by our members.  

I hope to see you at the show if you're local to our area. The NVA will be well-represented! 

Group photo!

I haven't been showcasing a lot of art lately on this blog. More art to come soon!!

For now, though, here is a photo of the NVA members who were in Nantucket.

Back row to front row:

Nancy Bacevich, Cindy Kerr,

Polo Barrera, Haydi Hurley, Ann Gorbett,

Tony Donovan, Kim Weineck

Thank goodness for self-timer!

Hard at work

From left to right: Kim Morin Weineck, Haydi Hurley, Tony Donovan, Nancy Bacevich, NVA spouse Jeff Kerr, Cindy Kerr, and Polo Barrera.

I do love this photo. Taken by Ann Gorbett, it shows many of the NVA hard at work during our Nantucket trip. From this porch overlooking the channel, boats zoomed by, ferries came and went, and we made paintings and enjoyed each other's conversation.

Some paintings from Nantucket

Our first full day in Nantucket yielded a bunch of work. Before heading to Haydi's show opening, we had an impromptu showing of our paintings at the fireplace.

Haydi Hurley used new watercolor pencils for her two at the top left.

Nancy Bacevich did a preparatory line drawing for a future pastel on the top right.

My (Kim Morin Weineck) three wee pastels are on the fireplace screen.

Cindy Kerr's oil is on the bottom left, followed by Ann Gorbett's oil painted with palette knives only, Tony Donovan's oil, and Polo Barrera's acrylic big sky landscape.

NVA member Ann Gorbett has updated her blog with photos from our Nantucket painting getaway, including a close up of her painting shown above.

Check it out here!

And Ann's husband, Polo Barrera, another NVA member also posted about our Nantucket trip with a close up of his painting.

Take a look at Polo's blog here!

Thanks for reading,

kmw

Dinner in Nantucket

The NVA had quite a wonderful time in Nantucket, all due to the hospitality of charter member, Haydi Hurley.

More about our trip to follow on this blog, but for now, here is a photo of all of us before enjoying dinner at The Starlight, formerly the White Dog. We were out for dinner after having seen Haydi's watercolor contributions to the small works show featuring work of the Artists Association of Nantucket.

Pictured from left to right - Ann Gorbett, Polo Barrera, Nancy Bacevich, Cindy Kerr,

NVA spouse Jeff Kerr, Haydi Hurley, Kim Morin Weineck, Tony Donovan.

(Photo courtesy of Ann Gorbett. Thanks, Ann!)

What fun!

Art show at the SSDP, No. Easton, MA

Recently the NVA installed a show at the South Shore Dermatology Physicans' office. What a great venue this is! The work looked fabulous and we are happy to be displaying our art to a captive waiting-room audience.


Here are some photos to show you how great the show is!

Kim Morin Weineck, NVA founder and instructor starts off the display on the left wall.

Kim Morin Weineck, NVA PPSCC
Loosestrife Blooms, original oil, $200
Beach Path, original pastel, $125
Marsh Grasses and Greens, original pastel, $125

Nancy Bacevich works in pastel and oil. Here three pieces are here:

Nancy Bacevich, NVA
Masque of the Milkmaid, original oil, $150
Figs, original pastel, $80
In Season, original pastel, $50

Haydi Hurley works in watercolor. Her pieces, with glass, didn't photograph too well. In person they are stunning.

Haydi Hurley, NVA
Schoolgirls, original watercolor, $195
Robin's Eggs, original watercolor, $165

Kathy Harwood Hutchinson works in pastel. Here is a wonderful autumn piece:

Kathy Harwood Hutchinson, NVA
Autumn Reflections, original pastel, $250

Cindy Kerr enjoys visiting all mediums. Here are three pieces from her. The top piece is a pastel of a marsh. The lights reflecting in the glass don't allow the piece to resonate with viewers as it does in person.

Cindy Kerr, NVA
Millis Marsh, original pastel, $150
Beach, original oil, $150
Irish Cottage, original acrylic, $125

Tony Donovan's oils are rich and painterly.

Tony Donovan, NVA
Hydrangea, original oil, $200
Rural Reflections, original oil, $150
Napa Vineyard, original oil, $150

Ann Gorbett and Polo Barrera's collection of works. A very talented couple, these two are!

Polo Barrera, NVA (left side)
Not Easy Being Green, original acrylic, $45
Spring Vista, original oil, $65
A Pair of Pears, original acrylic, $45

Ann Gorbett, NVA (right)
Roses, original oil, $175
Kyoko, original oil, $225
Freshly Cut, original oil, $175
Threesome, original oil, $225
(shown beneath Frank Quinn's painting)

Frank Quinn does wonderful figurative pieces. His granddaughter is a favorite subject.

Frank Quinn, NVA
Little Princess, original oil, $150
Queen of Arts, BPL, original oil, $150
The Last Parade, St Patrick's Day, 2009, original oil, $200

And all of the work again. Beautiful and singular in all the artists' individual styles.


As I left, this is what I saw through the window into the practice's waiting room. I am so proud of my students' work!


Email kimweineck@gmail.com for purchasing information. It would be my pleasure to get you in contact with the artist.

Thanks!