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A Summer Reception at Arts Worcester

by Deb Perugi | Jul 21, 2023 | Arts, News, Shows

Cool off in the galleries and engage with new exhibitions at a summer reception celebrating the artists of The 11th Annual One at Arts Worcester, Wednesday, July 26, 5:30-8:30 PM.This event is free and open to the public. Cash bar 5:30-830 PM. Deb will be exhibiting her painting “Crop Circles.”

This year’s One showcases a staggering 230 artworks, from fleeting summer landscapes captured by cyanotype to surrealist photography to sculptural fiber work that emerges from the gallery wall.

The freedom of an open exhibition like the One encourages artists to take new risks, be it in media or direction, or exhibiting their work in public for the first time. Come explore it all in this hot summer show that’s only up for one month.

$500 in prizes will be awarded by Stacey Parker, Gallery Director of The Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery and Professor of Visual and Performing Arts, Worcester State University. Prizes will be announced at the public reception on July 26.

Newton Open Studios

by Deb Perugi | Feb 9, 2023 | Arts, News, Newton Open Studios

Newton Open Studios 2023 has announced it’s two day 2023 show for April 29 and 30. Deb Perugi will be exhibiting at “The Centre” in Newton Center, 1294 Centre Street, where almost a dozen artists will be at that location. We will have plenty of parking

About 50 artists have signed up already, with many more to come. See the artist sampler at https://newtonopenstudios.org. Each sample links to an artist’s individual page. You can plan your day with the locator map on the website. Check for updates as it accumulates more artists. Did I say yet it is FREE? Put it on your calendars and look forward to Spring!

Three Painting Styles Developing in the Studio

by Deb Perugi | Jun 10, 2022 | Abstraction, Cold Wax and Oil, Nicholas Wilton

Over the last few weeks I have working on three different series of paintings ongoing in the studio. Find these three styles on the Latest Work page. I’ve separated them out so its easier to see the three styles.

The first is the Cold Wax method of painting, which has been on hold for the moment. I plan to revive this style either before or during a trip to Mexico with well known cold wax painter Jerry McLaughlin in October. These paintings are on the small side due to using a substrate of wood panels, which can be heavy. Some painters use museum quality heavy paper which then has to be glued to wood.

The second is the curvilinear series of large paintings using acrylic and mixed media. I have about five made, two of which have been sold. These paintings are inspired by the work of Claire B. Cotts, who I have been following and actually viewed her work in Santa Fe this past November. See comment on these paintings by noted arts writer John Koch in the REVIEW/BIO page.

Lastly, Inspired by the drip technique of Nicholas Wilton, I have been experimenting with acrylic on larger canvases. I have three done and another in the making. These are thrilling to make because you don’t know what you will come up with each time. Similar to what Gerhardt Richter says in the Netflix movie, you just react and keep going until it looks done.

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, a haven for artists

by Deb Perugi | May 5, 2022 | Arts, Cold Wax and Oil, Travel, Workshops

I’ve made plans to travel to San Miguel de Allende in October for a 5 day workshop with Jerry McLaughln, master of cold wax media painting. (https://www.jerryscoldwaxworkshops.com/) Yes, I’m looking forward to getting up at the crack of dawn, stumbling out to the breakfast room for coffee and breakfast made by cheerful Senoritas and hurrying to catch the bus to the studio. In the evening. I’ll ramble around this artsy town full of galleries, artisan shops and restaurants. Maybe I can meet up with my friend Genevieve for a hike at dusk. Such bliss!

Ex Pats are all over the place. Even Jerry, who several years ago organized his first class there, decided to move to this small town three weeks later. He’s renovated a studio for his classes and opening a work residency for artists this fall.

I’m taking the beginning class because I have been going my own way with cold wax since 2019. There is a lot more technique to learn and I hope to be able to apply that to larger boards when I return. For more on what cold wax is, see my previous post here.

2022 Shows in Spring and Fall

by Deb Perugi | Apr 10, 2022 | Arts, News, Newton Open Studios, Photography, Shows

Coming soon! Newton Open Studios is heralding Spring this year with a show May 21 and 22 throughout the town. With over 190 artists, find me and ten other artists at New Art @ Trio, 245 Walnut Street, Newtonville, a well-lit large gallery space, corner of Washington St. 11 am to 5 pm both days. We are on the second floor accessible by elevator.

Date still to be announced is the second annual “Pop-Up Art Sale”, in West Newton this Fall (Sept or Oct). Located at 52 Sewall Street in West Newton, it was a huge success last year. The open grassy green space with shade was perfect for visitors to stroll and take in the photography, painting and crafts. Stay tuned!