Collins Artworks Art On Rotation Gallery Juried Art Show

The Art On Rotation Gallery, a division of Collins Artworks is currently having a juried art show at the gallery at High St. Cafe 310 High St. Clinton. The High St. Cafe is behind the new post office. The show features artwork from several local artists. The paintings are for sale. Right in time for Christmas. Visit our main gallery at 18 High St. in Clinton to see more of central Massachusetts best artwork.

The show ran from November through December 2009 and has been extended to
January 31, 2010.

Collins Artworks accepts credit cards, debit cards, checks and cash.

Sponsored by: Art On Rotation Gallery of Collins Artworks Art Center 18 High St. Clinton, MA

To purchase or for more information e-mail: collinsartworks@comcast.net
Attention: Sheryll Collins Phone: 978-368-3300

Winners of the juried art show

Photography
1st "Mac Slice with Heart" by Janice Rodriguez
2nd "Sheep- Sturbridge" by Judy Tyler
3rd "Writing with a quill" by Rennie Shattuck

Oils
1st "Route 117" by Pam Short
2nd "Nelson Island' by Kyle Nitzsche
3rd "Chickadee" by Kathy Hebert
Honorable mention "Scholon farm" by Juan Leon

Water media
1st "6:31 pm- Clinton" by Lori MacDonald
2nd "Me and She" by Sheryll Collins
Honorable Mention "Free Falling" by Carol Howe

Drawing and Pastel
1st "White House in Woods" by Judith Friebert
2nd "Portrait of a friend" by Reynald Poisson

Frozen Water Acrylic by Tess rock

Tess Rock's Water Series Acrylic Paintings are on exhibit January through February 2010 at Thayer Memorial Library Art On Rotation Gallery 717 Main St. Lancaster. Her acrylic paintings are full of color and are captivating and interesting to the viewer. This show will thrill your senses. Come and see.

Artist statement about her Water Series

The origins of my paintings are rooted in nature. The shapes are allowed to flow and intermingle, creating a tangible environment. Water, especially when freezing upon a river is my muse. The way, in which water transforms, layer by layer upon the river surface informs my work both directly and indirectly. Forms are freely moving over the surface of the canvas enticing the viewer to travel throughout the piece.

I have chosen to work in vibrant colors because they resonant with the energy of nature. Water in its simplicity is changed by reflecting its surroundings. These paintings are my reaction to the vibrancy of our natural environment. My intention is to depict the imagery of nature thru these organic abstractions.

Wanted, artists to display their work at the Collins Artworks Art Center Art On Rotation Galleries.
We are currently taking applications from artists for shows at the AOR galleries. Each show is a 2 month commitment. For details and more information call Sheryll Collins at Collins ARTworks Art Center 978-368-3300. Also visit us on FACEBOOK. See link on the sidebar of www.collinsartworks.com

Purple Irisises

Collins Artworks Art On Rotation Gallery at High St. Cafe 310 High St. Clinton is pleased to exhibit "Paved Paradise, Protected Places," a beautiful show of pastel paintings by Lisa Regopoulos, from July 1 through August 30, 2010. This is a free exhibit. An artist reception will be held July 10 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Refreshments will be served.

Lisa Regopoulos

Lisa Regopoulos is best known for her garden landscapes and floral pastels that have received many awards at local Art Shows throughout the years. Over the past two years, Lisa has become a

plein air enthusiast. Eager to paint more often and to be around other like-minded artists, she formed a plein air group with members of the Leominster Art Association. They get together weekly to paint at different locations throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. "I have found that painting en plein air so frequently has given my artwork a fresher, more painterly look. Working faster and immersing myself in the mood and atmosphere of the outdoor scene I find inspiring and challenging."

She obtained her art education at the Worcester Art Museum and the Sharon Arts Center, Sharon, NH. She has also attended various intensive pastel workshops with Robert Carsten, PSA. "I am a firm believer that you never stop learning and am constantly reading, trying new ideas, and taking classes to become a better artist."

She is an active member of the Pastel Society of New Hampshire, Sharon Arts Center, Leominster Art Association, and Greater Gardner Art Association. Her most recent pastels have garnered the Pastel Society of America award at the Pastel Society of New Hampshire’s Regional Show and the Terry Ludwig Award at the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod’s National Show. Her artwork is held by private collectors in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

"I am fascinated by the ephemeral quality of light and the atmosphere it creates at different times of the day. I am also drawn towards the dramatic interplay of light against dark, which typically appear in my garden landscape pieces and landscapes."

She is determined to do whatever it takes to paint en plein air through the changing New England seasons, and on sub-zero, windy days. "I will be content to embark on paintings in my warm studio, with the companionship of my collie, Reba, using my many plein air studies as reference."