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you would like to purchase, please note the name of the artist, the title
of the work and contact Brittany McAllister.
Prices do not include the cost of shipping.
Celebrating Kent's Quilting Heritage:
A showcase of Kent's Quilters and Local Talent
September 1 - October 29
NEW AND FAVORITES
Art by Franken
July 1 - August 31, 2021
patrice allison galterio
cut and paste ::
a show of collages
May 3 - June 28, 2021
Patrice has had a creative force within it feels, all her adult life. Certainly early, with music and fashion then art and design. All this creativity is self guided and self taught, she is a folk artist at heart. Professionally she has been a graphic designer for more than thirty years. Another creative outlet is the hunt vintage goods and she had a little shop in Pawling for two years buying and selling unique and whimsical finds. In 2006, Patrice co-founded the Kent Film Festival, as Creative and Organizing Director, she provided Creative Direction promoting the event and Organizing Direction coordinating the films, filmmakers, receptions, screening and workshops. Collage has been a constant creative outlet for many years.
Visions & Variety
SEVEN ARTIST FRIENDS
March 5 - April 30, 2021
March 5 - April 30, 2021
Bonnie Jo Cheron | Amy Dyer | Sue Edelstein | Kathy Flynn
Lisa Mahon | Annie Decker McAward | Robert Swanson
Lisa Mahon | Annie Decker McAward | Robert Swanson
Bonnie Jo Cheron has a BS degree from Western Kentucky University in Health and Physical Education, with a double Minor of Consumer science and art/design and textile and a MA in Education. Bonnie Jo taught and coached in the New Milford school system for over 40 years. Now retired, she has been a resident of Kent for 20 years. Art has many forms in Bonnie Jo’s life. Even though retired, she has many sports activities she participates in. Art is her calm, her time to create, relax and enjoy mixing colors and experimenting with texture. Bonnie Jo has a fond love of landscapes and painting skies. She prefers oils to acrylics, uses a brayer for layering color, and a pallet knife for texture. Many of her inspirations come from other artists, nature, and photos she has taken. BJ feels she is still exploring with technique, expression and style. To her, there is always more to learn in the field art and painting.
Amy Elise Dyer “I am inspired by nature and often express our family farm or travel experiences into my work. I find painting to be a cathartic yet joyful way to express my memories or feelings. Your piece may be framed with old milled lumber that was used as horse fencing on our family farm dating back to the 1970s...perhaps it may be painted on repurposed canvas. Each piece has a personality and is hard to part with. I am thrilled that it “spoke to you” in some way. Enjoy your piece (peace) as it was painted from the heart.“ Contact: Amy Elise Dyer, Washington, CT 203-565-2456
Sue Edelstein “About Me” It’s never too late. When you find something in life that you love, no matter your age, just do it. At the age of 63 after having not painted for years, I took my first oil painting class, was hooked and fell in love with the canvas. All my life I’ve had an artistic sensibility, passion for design, color, texture, all things patinaed and gracefully worn. I earned my BS in Interior Design followed by a career in the Advertising Industry. I’m not a realistic painter but I do love abstraction and impressionism, feeling loose and allowing the viewer to interpret their own feelings and connections with the paintings. I’m fortunate for where I live pulling my inspiration from nature and the beauty of Litchfield County and the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. Some of the subjects I’m most excited to paint are flowers, land, water- especially Bantam Lake and old barns. Barns touch my soul. 26 years ago, I moved to my house because of an old barn. They’re like the fabric of our landscape, iconic symbols of American life whose beauty and fading elegance tell stories that run deep. I work primarily with oil paints and mixed media, layering, playing with color and texture through the gooeyness of the paint, the mediums and using a variety of tools for application. In my painting journey I’ve taken classes at Washington Art Association under the influence of wonderful teachers who helped to inform and inspire me. When the world shut down in 2020, I found a way to keep my learning and education ongoing as I study with amazing artists across the country who mentor me as I continue explore new ways to grow as an artist. Each stroke of the brush is a lesson learned.
Kathy Flynn, forever a Pittsburgh girl, lives in New Milford, CT with her husband, Patrick, their four children, and pets. A lady with many hats, she spends time volunteering with local organizations, including her town’s PTO and local Pop Warner organization. She began to look for her next adventure as her children near adulthood. With a friend’s encouragement, she took her first oil painting class a few years ago and immediately fell in love with the medium. She considered majoring in art in college but instead took the “sensible path” by earning her degree in elementary education. Finally, she is honoring her heart and painting. Painting allows her the freedom to use her vivid imagination. She’s been drawing, doodling, and writing since she was a young girl. She’s inspired by everything around her, but her family is her favorite subject.
Lisa Mahon is from Bethlehem CT. She began her art journey in 2018. She started with oil paints and has been exploring different mediums and techniques, including mixed media, ever since. She is most expressive in her abstract work. She is motivated by her physical response to the layers of texture, color and shapes that appear as her work develops in the moment. Her work has been shown at the Sherman Library, Washington Art Association, Flirtation Farms and Burnham Library.
Annie Decker McAward Artist. Life Enthusiast. Annie was born in Brooklyn, NY, grew up on Long Island, and has lived in Connecticut with her family for over thirty years. With a constant desire to grow since she began painting, Annie advances her skill set through education-workshops, classes, & research.Her style and approach is constantly evolving, creating a strong range of excitement and energy in her body of work. She paints mostly oil on canvas. Annie interprets a moment in time, with Light being the subject of her paintings. The viewer is drawn in with a sense of place and peace. If asked, she will explain that her inspiration is formed by experiences in nature- walks in the woods, the beach, and the sky, ever-changing light and color, and the observation of human emotion. “There is beauty in the mundane because everything can be a painting. My hands are anxious to articulate the incredible beauty that my senses are taking in.” Annie says, “When a viewer interacts with my painting through the mystery of brushstrokes while exploring the light, the experience of sharing becomes complete”
Bob Swanson in a few words. A career spent in corporate America with physical fitness training on the side. Golden Retrievers became a passion and 30 years later breeding and showing have brought great joy to my life. A home with 14 Goldens is crazy and that’s where painting comes in. A break from feeding, grooming and caring. Painting is my refuge from canine demands. I came to oil painting just recently and found that I loved the ability to express myself through brushstrokes and an endless variety of color. Training was a must and I steeped myself in color theory and a classical approach to oil.
Amy Elise Dyer “I am inspired by nature and often express our family farm or travel experiences into my work. I find painting to be a cathartic yet joyful way to express my memories or feelings. Your piece may be framed with old milled lumber that was used as horse fencing on our family farm dating back to the 1970s...perhaps it may be painted on repurposed canvas. Each piece has a personality and is hard to part with. I am thrilled that it “spoke to you” in some way. Enjoy your piece (peace) as it was painted from the heart.“ Contact: Amy Elise Dyer, Washington, CT 203-565-2456
Sue Edelstein “About Me” It’s never too late. When you find something in life that you love, no matter your age, just do it. At the age of 63 after having not painted for years, I took my first oil painting class, was hooked and fell in love with the canvas. All my life I’ve had an artistic sensibility, passion for design, color, texture, all things patinaed and gracefully worn. I earned my BS in Interior Design followed by a career in the Advertising Industry. I’m not a realistic painter but I do love abstraction and impressionism, feeling loose and allowing the viewer to interpret their own feelings and connections with the paintings. I’m fortunate for where I live pulling my inspiration from nature and the beauty of Litchfield County and the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. Some of the subjects I’m most excited to paint are flowers, land, water- especially Bantam Lake and old barns. Barns touch my soul. 26 years ago, I moved to my house because of an old barn. They’re like the fabric of our landscape, iconic symbols of American life whose beauty and fading elegance tell stories that run deep. I work primarily with oil paints and mixed media, layering, playing with color and texture through the gooeyness of the paint, the mediums and using a variety of tools for application. In my painting journey I’ve taken classes at Washington Art Association under the influence of wonderful teachers who helped to inform and inspire me. When the world shut down in 2020, I found a way to keep my learning and education ongoing as I study with amazing artists across the country who mentor me as I continue explore new ways to grow as an artist. Each stroke of the brush is a lesson learned.
Kathy Flynn, forever a Pittsburgh girl, lives in New Milford, CT with her husband, Patrick, their four children, and pets. A lady with many hats, she spends time volunteering with local organizations, including her town’s PTO and local Pop Warner organization. She began to look for her next adventure as her children near adulthood. With a friend’s encouragement, she took her first oil painting class a few years ago and immediately fell in love with the medium. She considered majoring in art in college but instead took the “sensible path” by earning her degree in elementary education. Finally, she is honoring her heart and painting. Painting allows her the freedom to use her vivid imagination. She’s been drawing, doodling, and writing since she was a young girl. She’s inspired by everything around her, but her family is her favorite subject.
Lisa Mahon is from Bethlehem CT. She began her art journey in 2018. She started with oil paints and has been exploring different mediums and techniques, including mixed media, ever since. She is most expressive in her abstract work. She is motivated by her physical response to the layers of texture, color and shapes that appear as her work develops in the moment. Her work has been shown at the Sherman Library, Washington Art Association, Flirtation Farms and Burnham Library.
Annie Decker McAward Artist. Life Enthusiast. Annie was born in Brooklyn, NY, grew up on Long Island, and has lived in Connecticut with her family for over thirty years. With a constant desire to grow since she began painting, Annie advances her skill set through education-workshops, classes, & research.Her style and approach is constantly evolving, creating a strong range of excitement and energy in her body of work. She paints mostly oil on canvas. Annie interprets a moment in time, with Light being the subject of her paintings. The viewer is drawn in with a sense of place and peace. If asked, she will explain that her inspiration is formed by experiences in nature- walks in the woods, the beach, and the sky, ever-changing light and color, and the observation of human emotion. “There is beauty in the mundane because everything can be a painting. My hands are anxious to articulate the incredible beauty that my senses are taking in.” Annie says, “When a viewer interacts with my painting through the mystery of brushstrokes while exploring the light, the experience of sharing becomes complete”
Bob Swanson in a few words. A career spent in corporate America with physical fitness training on the side. Golden Retrievers became a passion and 30 years later breeding and showing have brought great joy to my life. A home with 14 Goldens is crazy and that’s where painting comes in. A break from feeding, grooming and caring. Painting is my refuge from canine demands. I came to oil painting just recently and found that I loved the ability to express myself through brushstrokes and an endless variety of color. Training was a must and I steeped myself in color theory and a classical approach to oil.
Maria LaFontan & Lucy Pierpont
LOFTY SPIRITS JANUARY 4-FEBRUARY 27
To see the recorded program from Saturday, January 16 at 4:00 p.m., Conversation with Pierpont & LaFontan, click here.
LaFontan and Pierpont work at the Kent Memorial Library. Their offices are in the Library’s “loft,” thus the tile of their exhibit. LaFontan is the Administrative Secretary and Pierpont serves as Marketing and Special Events Director.In addition to her duties at the Library, Maria J. LaFontan also owns and operates Mountain View Farm, an organic vegetable farm in Kent, and Mountain Books, an online Antiquarian Book Business alongside her husband Vincent. Woodbury, CT resident, Lucy C. Pierpont has worked part-time at the Kent Memorial Library since 2010 as the Marketing and Special Events Director. She has been a graphic designer since 1977 when she graduated from Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY. Her career began in a small ad agency during her senior year at Hartwick. She’s continued in the marketing/graphic design field ever since, beginning in the public relations department at the college, printing production and sales at A.C. Hampson Printing, Union City, CT; LCP Graphic Designs, her own marketing company in Waterbury, CT; and advertising production at the Litchfield County Times. Her other part-time job is in the Washington Depot Office of Klemm Real Estate doing graphic design & public relations.
LaFontan and Pierpont work at the Kent Memorial Library. Their offices are in the Library’s “loft,” thus the tile of their exhibit. LaFontan is the Administrative Secretary and Pierpont serves as Marketing and Special Events Director.In addition to her duties at the Library, Maria J. LaFontan also owns and operates Mountain View Farm, an organic vegetable farm in Kent, and Mountain Books, an online Antiquarian Book Business alongside her husband Vincent. Woodbury, CT resident, Lucy C. Pierpont has worked part-time at the Kent Memorial Library since 2010 as the Marketing and Special Events Director. She has been a graphic designer since 1977 when she graduated from Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY. Her career began in a small ad agency during her senior year at Hartwick. She’s continued in the marketing/graphic design field ever since, beginning in the public relations department at the college, printing production and sales at A.C. Hampson Printing, Union City, CT; LCP Graphic Designs, her own marketing company in Waterbury, CT; and advertising production at the Litchfield County Times. Her other part-time job is in the Washington Depot Office of Klemm Real Estate doing graphic design & public relations.
Allison May Gennings
Allison May Gennings grew up in Novia Scotia, Canada where her parents and one sister still live. She went to Acadia University in Wolfville, Novia Scotia and received a Bachelor of Recreation Management in 1999 with a focus in Outdoor Experiential Education. She is also a certified Massage Therapist and a Certified Bowen Therapy Practitioner.
Allison is currently living at South Kent School with her 5-year-old Jack and 6-year-old Maya, husband Todd (who teaches Senior History and coaches Hockey) and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Beni.
“I work with time and space and a stream of consciousness, where one mark and color in relation to the whole, determines the next move. The journey is the goal; as one piece finishes, another begins. My work is influenced by time with horses, a self exploration of recovery and yoga, the discoveries of being a woman and a mom, and the energies present in our continually changing social culture and the unprecedented challenges we face individually and collectively. Working with color, the process is about connecting, disconnecting, and reconnecting,” says the artist. “My influences are the outdoors, energy and colors, herbs and flowers, horses, the ocean, human relationships, being a mom, yoga, and working with the mind and heart,” she continues.
Allison is currently living at South Kent School with her 5-year-old Jack and 6-year-old Maya, husband Todd (who teaches Senior History and coaches Hockey) and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Beni.
“I work with time and space and a stream of consciousness, where one mark and color in relation to the whole, determines the next move. The journey is the goal; as one piece finishes, another begins. My work is influenced by time with horses, a self exploration of recovery and yoga, the discoveries of being a woman and a mom, and the energies present in our continually changing social culture and the unprecedented challenges we face individually and collectively. Working with color, the process is about connecting, disconnecting, and reconnecting,” says the artist. “My influences are the outdoors, energy and colors, herbs and flowers, horses, the ocean, human relationships, being a mom, yoga, and working with the mind and heart,” she continues.
Christine Lombardi has been drawing for as long as she can remember. From a very young age, she created special cards for family and friends. Eventually, her work became highly detailed, and her intricate Christmas cards were an annual treat enjoyed by many. Currently living in Kent Connecticut, Christine was born and raised in Danbury, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design from Western Connecticut State University. Through the years, Christine continued to focus her creative energies on her illustrations, developing her own set of greeting cards in 2010. It wasn't until the spring of 2018 that she decided to try her hand at painting, something she hadn't done since her college years. It didn't take long for her to discover her innate ability for painting the sea. Inspired by childhood vacations at the shore, she continues to enjoy portraying the beauty of the ocean in her work.
Heather Scofield
For the past 20 years I’ve been lucky to live in rural Connecticut and Maine, where the natural world is ever present. Moving to New England inspired me to begin painting, so I could capture on canvas my impressions and feelings about this beautiful part of the world. The landscapes I am intrigued by are full of color and light, of lines and shadows and of sky. I am especially drawn to the sculptural shapes and lines and varied colors of all trees from birches to sycamores. I am moved to represent them because of my continual fascination with their multifarious qualities. My paintings have been described as "kinetic and bold" and "vibrating with color and movement." I paint both on site and from my imagination, sometimes using both techniques for one piece..
My influences range from the Impressionists to Marsden Hartley, to Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven. I’m a resident of Kent, CT and am a part of the Kent School Community where my husband teaches and daughter currently attends school and older two children are graduates. I currently work for St. Andrew’s Church in Kent as the Parish Administrator when I'm not making art.
My influences range from the Impressionists to Marsden Hartley, to Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven. I’m a resident of Kent, CT and am a part of the Kent School Community where my husband teaches and daughter currently attends school and older two children are graduates. I currently work for St. Andrew’s Church in Kent as the Parish Administrator when I'm not making art.
Beth Carlson
Beth Carlson is a life-long resident of Litchfield County and has been drawing and painting since childhood. A lover of nature and the scenery of the northwest corner of Connecticut, she strives to celebrate the beauty of the local landscape using oils on canvas. Her favorite subject is Lake Waramaug. Beth is fascinated by the ever-changing, vibrant colors and patterns created during sunsets as seen from Tanner Hill Road in Warren. Yearly trips to Cape Cod also provide inspiration.
Decades of painting for her own enjoyment have led to a body of work that she now wants to share with the hope that her paintings speak to others about the beauty that exists around us.
Beth studied illustration at Paier College of Art in Hamden and attended workshops and classes taught by fine artists at the Washington Art Association in Washington Depot and The Wooster Community Art Center in Danbury. She also studied graphic design at Northwestern Connecticut Community College in Winsted and made a living in that field at The Litchfield County Times where she was involved with the production of many award-winning publications.
Decades of painting for her own enjoyment have led to a body of work that she now wants to share with the hope that her paintings speak to others about the beauty that exists around us.
Beth studied illustration at Paier College of Art in Hamden and attended workshops and classes taught by fine artists at the Washington Art Association in Washington Depot and The Wooster Community Art Center in Danbury. She also studied graphic design at Northwestern Connecticut Community College in Winsted and made a living in that field at The Litchfield County Times where she was involved with the production of many award-winning publications.
