Gillian Ross' Magical Monotypes

Gillian Ross creates lovely, moody monotypes layered with color and texture. There is magic in her work where abstract and representational forms overlap. Her painterly approach and love of pattern and natural forms creates strong images linked to nature that have a beautiful mystery to them. I am so enthusiastic about the texture and the way she manipulates the ink. Stop in during Open Studios to see her work - it is even nicer in person.

Visit her during Lexington Open Studios at the Munroe Center for the Arts, 1403 Mass. Ave., Lexington on May 21-22 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Winter Promise I ©Gillian Ross

http://www.gillian-ross.com/

My Big Mouth

So, I decided it would be a total blast to spend time talking about the artists who I'll be showing with at the Munroe Center for the Arts during Lexington Open Studios 2011. So exciting. I figure it is good to give everyone more reasons to stop by  - more than just me, me!, ME!

I've got some groovy jewellers, printmakers, painters and even a sculptor to see on May 21 to 22. There will be information and pretty pictures of their work on here as the days go by.

I'll do anything to lure you to Lexington.

Amantha Tsaros, The Last Peony, Acrylic on Canvas, ©2010

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Getting ready to say "AH"

Lexington Open Studios - Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22.

Open Up! Open Up! Lexington Open Studios is only two months away. I am already in full swing pulling together paintings on canvas, panel and paper. Frames! Hooks! Bubble Wrap! are not far away. This is my first Open Studios and I am so looking forward to greeting visitors at the community space where I will be showing. There are going to be a lot of new artists to meet and cards to hand out.

Save the Date and Stay Tuned.



What Inspires You?

Amantha Tsaros, Red & White, Acrylic on Canvas ©2011

"Where do you find your inspiration?"

"Oh, so you paint when you are inspired?"

I don't find inspiration - it finds me. When do I paint? I paint when, as often and as long I can. Inspiration comes second. I have heard that Picasso had said, "Inspiration does exist, but she must find you working." A thousand percent true. I don't paint because I am inspired. I paint because I have to - I can't stop. I am inspired when I paint. I tried to not paint for years - and was unsuccessful. I must paint - I am compelled to do so.

What provokes you to pick up a brush?