2010 Events

June 25, 26 & 27, 2010 – Friday – Sunday. “Capture the Moment” With Barbara Donnelly - 3 day Plein Air Watercolor Workshop hosted by North Shore Arts Association, Gloucester. Enjoy the luminous light on the harbor and its surroundings! You will learn to ‘capture the moment’ with light and shade. The “moment” occurs when something compels you to paint it. The light defines it in space; your painting saves it forever! On-site demos, covering composition, shapes, values and color. A popular teacher, Donnelly will give advice at your easel with an emphasis on individuality. You will learn to find your own voice and judge your own work in a relaxed atmosphere during the positive group critique. This helps you build on the prior day’s experience and have fun with new painting friends on motif-filled Cape Ann!This class is advertised nationally in American Artist magazine, Cheap Joe’s Catalog, other publications and on the web. In 2009 Barbara Donnelly’s “Capture the Moment” WORKSHOP filled rapidly! Don’t miss out! Register now at www.northshoreartsassoc.org

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - Greater Lynn Arts & Crafts “Capture the Moment” Watercolor Demo by Barbara Donnelly Discover the secrets of composing & painting quickly to capture the light. A popular instructor Barbara enjoys sharing what she has learned about painting on the spot.Location: 564 Boston Street, Lynn (Greater Lynn Photographic Assn. Building) Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm

March 19, 20 & 21 – The Saltbox Spring Show Barbara Donnelly’s work in oils and watercolors featured with seventeen other professional fine artist and artisan members. “Silent Auction” of original work all weekend, drawing on Sunday at 3:00. Location: The Coolidge Building, Topsfield Fairgrounds, Topsfield, MATime: Daily, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10 – 5:00 Artists Reception with wine & catered hors d’oeuvres on Friday evening 7 – 9:00

April 25, 2010 – Sunday – Copley Society “Fresh Paint” Day – 9:00 to 3:00 An invited Copley Artist painting on location in Boston in preparation for the CoSo Fresh Paint Auction gala , “A Splash of Green”, on Saturday, May 8. Fresh Paint Auction & Gala at The Copley Society, Newbury Street, Boston. Visit www.copleysociety.org for more info.

Tuesday studio watercolor classes 10 – 1:00 at Barbara Donnelly Art Gallery, 19 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930. These will continue through Winter & Spring except for holidays. For more info e-mail: barbaradonnellyartist@comcast.net

PAST EXHIBITIONS

Feel the breeze ~ breathe the salt air ~ see the beauty!
	Paintings by BARBARA DONNELLY “Coastal Essence” Watercolors ~ Oils ~ GouacheArtist Reception Sunday, September 27 1 -4 pm September 27 – October 8, 2009 Hours: Mon – Sat 10 – 5 & Sun 12 – 5 Rockport Art Association 12 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966 978-546-6604
“A New England native, I have a natural love of the seacoast. Wherever I am, the water, boats, nearby villages and the local people have a spirit that engages me. To saturate my paintings with the color, light and life that embrace their true “essence” is my only desire. “Coastal Essence” reveals but a glimpse of a few of these “captured moments”. – Barbara Donnelly The public is welcome to the Artist Reception for Barbara Donnelly and her show, “Coastal Essence”, at The Rockport Art Association on Sunday, September 27, 2009 from 1 to 4 pm. View her exciting interpretations of the coast and its environs in oils and watercolor. The exhibition continues from September 27 through October 8, 2009.Barbara Donnelly is an award-winning artist member of Academic Artists, American Artist Professional League, Copley Society (Copley Artist), New England Watercolor Society, North Shore Arts Association and the Rockport Art Association. She is included in Who’s Who of American Women and Who’s Who in the World. Donnelly has traveled and painted in France, Scotland, Ireland, Portugal, Canada and China but this show is all about New England. Enjoy!
	2010 Ongoing Watercolor Classes Resume Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Watercolor classes resume at Donnelly’s warm, cozy studio on the harbor Tuesdays at 19 Harbor Loop, Gloucester. 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Class should be there at 9:30 so that we can begin promptly at 10.)Limited class size allows individual attention. Perfect situation to experiment and practice in comfort. Learn and hone your skills with friends and fellow artists. We will work from still life setups, on-site sketches and photographs. Weather permitting we will paint outside by the harbor.
Course will cover concept, composition, values, shapes and color with ongoing instruction. We will explore different techniques in watercolor. There will be demos, individual and group critiques. Main objective of the class is to cultivate artistic “seeing” and to encourage individuality while becoming a better painter.A popular, experienced teacher of drawing, oil painting and watercolor, Barbara will assist with composition, drawing and paint application. She will help you develop your own vision and voice. Six-week session - $150.00. To register, mail a check for $50.00 with your name, address, phone and e-mail address to 12 Magnolia Street, Beverly, MA 01915. Balance due at first class. After receipt of deposit, you will receive a materials list and directions to the studio. If you have any questions, e-mail barbaradonnellyartist@comcast.net or call her at 978-922-0002.

2009 WORKSHOPS

Weekly Watercolor Classes will continue through 2009 at Barbara's Gallery on Harbor Loop in Gloucester. Please email her for details.

North Shore Arts Association
2009 Outdoor Watercolor Workshop
June 26, 27, 28 - “Capture the Moment” Watercolor Plein Air Workshop

Spring Tide, Winter Island Light Summer Day, Rocky Neck "Capture the Moment”Watercolor Outdoor Workshop North Shore Arts Association June 26, 27 & 28, 2009 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Enjoy the luminous light on the harbor and its surroundings! During this three day “plein air” workshop you will learn to ‘capture the moment’ with light and shade. The“moment” occurs when something grabs your attention and compels you to paint it. The light defines it in space and your painting - saves it forever! Each day will start with an on-site demo, covering composition, shapes, values and color. Donnelly will advise at your easel with an emphasis on individuality. You will learn to judge your own work in a relaxed atmosphere during the positive group critique. This helps you progress, building on the knowledge gained on the previous day. A learning experience with lots of fun and new painting friends.“Traveling often to paint, I love to share how to grasp a concept and develop it quickly. Pure joy!”

	Watercolor Studio Workshop May 4 – 6 , 2009, 10 to 4 at 19 Harbor Loop Take your watercolor skills to a higher level What do your paintings need to become more compelling? Concept, composition, values, shapes and color? Explore the importance of light to describe subjects in space. Still life or landscape? Boats or buildings? Individuality and creativity will be stressed. Working for three consecutive days will establish a work rhythm and growth in your artwork. Only $150. for three full days. Materials list will follow after $75. deposit is received with form below. E-mail barbaradonnellyartist@comcast.net with questions or download a registrstion form (PDF)
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL! "Afternoon Repose" at left	The Foxboro Art Association hosts the Barbara Donnelly Watercolor Workshop June 13 & 14 from 10:00 – 4:00 How can you make your watercolors more compelling? Eye-catching? Breathtaking? Saturday will start at 9:00 with a Still Life demonstration to reveal some answers to these questions. The basics of concept, composition, values, shapes, movement and the enchantment of transparent color will be covered. This still life will remain set up for day two for those who wish to continue on it. However, Sunday will begin at 9:00 with a quick demo of how you “capture the moment” in a scene outdoors or when traveling for those who wish to venture into another motif. Bring reference photos if desired.Barbara will help as you paint and give an informal group critique at the end of each day.Mail $110.00 check to Foxboro Art Association, PO Box 440, Foxboro, MA 02035 E-mail barbaradonnellyartist@comcast.net with questions.

 

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