Home Sweet Home

I work in a studio out of my home in this sweet little artist cottage located in the scenic hills of Western Mass. I am booking studio visits for November please email if you are interested in visiting and getting a preview of my new paintings in progress.

"Anything is Possible" ~ Done!

Although this painting was started and almost finished while at Vermont Studio this July, I put on a few final touches of paint and finished it a few weeks later. It is called "Anything is Possible" an oil on paper mounted on board. The last few weeks have been about building custom cradle boards for it and several other pieces to mount on . I mounted this one last week and today I did the final coat of Galkyd to seal it. This painting sold during the first studio visit I had following my residency in August. I am happy to deliver it next week with the two other paintings that sold with it. I will post photos of the others on delivery day.

"Sweetness and Light" & "Where There's Smoke" ~ Opens today at Hampden Gallery

I am looking forward to attending an artist reception today at Hampden Gallery for "Sweetness and Light" & "Where There's Smoke" curated by Linda Griggs.

The reception is from 2 pm to 5 pm. More Info can be found here.

Vermont Studio Residency July 2010: Part 2 - My Studio

I enjoyed a large studio on the second floor of the Barbara White building while at Vermont Studio Center. I couldn't have picked a more perfect studio for myself!...I was very happy there and had wonderful artist neighbors that I will mention in another post.
These are some studio views which include some of the paintings I was working on while there.

I was interested in developing a new body of work based on Orbs. I think of them as the moment in time where dark matter in a field of potential is ignited into being..(transformed or birthed into matter) into our material universe....I have lots of ideas about Manifestation, Creation, and Divinity that I explore in my artwork.

Interestingly enough....In the afternoons on certain days...with a certain kind of light my studio had naturally occurring Orbs on the walls!!

Close ups of the paintings will be posted soon!

Vermont Studio Residency July 2010: Part 1

I have been wanting to share about my trip to Vermont Studio Center but have been unable to organize my thoughts into one coherent blog post.......So I decided to do a few short posts with some of the highlights of my trip. The Red Mill building was the hub of life at VSC. It had a lounge, library, rec. room, dinning hall, kitchen, gallery, the office, and The small 3 bedroom apt.

where I stayed in room #1. It was an attic like room with slanty ceilings and felt reminiscent of my own A frame style house at home.

My studio was a short walk away in the Barbara White Building. I LOVED my studio!!!
And if I had been able to pick I would have chosen it myself. Weirdly again it had the same shape as my home studio...just bigger...Much bigger. It felt instantly like home to me and that was good because I spent most of my time there.

To be Continued....

My Favorite Photos from Sweet Senescence

Here are some figure studies I did through the looking glass of Sweet Senescence.....
I may have to paint some of these!

Sweet Senescence @ VSC Red Mill Gallery

Artist, Melissa Armstrong presented

Sweet Senescence at

Vermont Studio Center’s Red Mill Gallery

I was completely enamored with her work which is made from Sugar. Every morning before I went into the dining Hall I would check on the progress of her work...always changing and evolving as the sugar taffy dripped off the panels and into catch basins on the floor.

Here are a few photos from the show that I took. I have an affinity for things that I can look through to see the world differently and these just did it for me.....especially during the opening where I was able to view other people (figures) through them....and of course take photographs of them.

Be Sure to check out Melissa’s blog if you are interested in seeing more documentation of her work. Also Melissa has posted a awesome time lapse video of her installation of Sweet Senescence.

Papergirl 2010: a call for art

I participated in this project last year and had a wonderful experience! Plus....they throw a great artist reception/Show/Dance Party!

As you may/may not know, the open call for Papergirl 2010 is on and in full effect until August 31st. Last year we had over 100 artists participate, and distributed over 400 pieces of art work, this year, we want to break our record but we need your art!

The project goes like this: We collect any and all original works of art on paper until August 31st. In September (dates TBA) we will display the work for one week, wrap it up with a great big party, and the next day we will distribute all the work for free to people on the streets of NOHO via a team of cyclists.

• There are no size restrictions this year.
• Please no photocopies, or photographs of works in different mediums

(i.e. a photograph of a painting) although regular photography is completely acceptable.
• There are no restrictions in the number of pieces any one can submit,

and at least one piece from each artists will be represented in the exhibit.
-we will also work out a system so that additional submissions from the same artist can be seen,

but do know wall space is limited.
• The project is not limited exclusively to artists, there are no age restrictions and

anyone can mail us art work from any where in the world and it will be accepted.
-Feel free to spread the word to anyone you know who may be interested,

last year we had participants as young as 8 and as far away as France, we had everything from illustrations, to photography, to typography and everything in between. Lets make this year even bigger and better, blow our minds,(just make sure we can roll it up like a newspaper) and embrace the joy in taking a leap of faith in sharing your art for free with the community.

Please mail or drop off submissions to
103 State St, Apt. 4
Northampton MA 01060

The attachment is this years papergirl flyer, feel free to print, hang, distribute, etc. It was made by Brendan McCauley, and he put a lot of labor into it, so please do not modify it in anyway!
We will also be screen printing these and distributing them in every roll as well as giving one to every participating artist!

Also, Now.For.Art is making some moves to a more organized operation, such as this email blast,please let us know if you wish to be removed.
Additionally, we are in the process of developing a website and since you've participated in our projects before, we want to advocate your blog or website!
Send us your full web address and the exact wording you would like to appear for your link, i.e. your name.

This fall we will be also adding a couple new folks to the mix to help the flow and increase the amount of projects we host.
Starting in September we will be introducing a monthly artists shirt series, where each month a new artist will design 3 shirts which we will screen print ourselves on organic U.S. made shirts, they will be available on the website with 50 % of the proceeds going to the artists and the other 50% to help us become a little more sustainable.

Please never hesitate with any questions and for more updates visit our blog http://nowforart.blogspot.com/

Cheers
Now.For.Art
-Katherine

My New Art Transportation Device

I must share this wonderful shelf that was made for me for my trip to Vermont Studio Center ....It was perfect and allowed me to fit all I needed (especially art supplies) into the car. All the artists who saw it were envious!! (Nice shelf! ....ha,ha) I have it stored in my art studio closet now and can use it again when traveling with art work for delivery to shows/galleries, home installations (sales), of future residencies that I may drive to.

Goodbye Vermont Studio Center

I have arrived home safely after my month long adventure at Vermont Studio Center.
I will post soon! Just finishing getting settled and have to upload my photos... then I will be ready to Blog again :-) Hope you are all enjoying your summer and having art adventures of your own. xo~Alicia

New gallery forming at Worcester State College

WSC Gallery
The Worcester State Gallery is building toward a professional level gallery to serve the campus community and the artistic community in the central Massachusetts area. We have approximately 2500 square feet in the Ghosh Science and Technology Building, which faces onto Chandler Street. Our campus is located at 486 Chandler Street, Worcester MA 01602. Contact Catherine Wilcox-Titus, Gallery Director, for more information cwilcoxtitus@worcester.edu.

Call to Artists

The Gallery at Worcester State College is pleased to announce our first Call to Artists from the New England community for our fall show entitled In-Between

Since Robert Rauschenberg first produced his multimedia works called Combines in the 1950s, artists have never looked back in terms of combining sculpture, painting, and drawing. In-Between seeks submissions of artwork that combines one or more media or conceptually imagines in-between spaces, time, or identity. Assemblage, collage, sculpture combined with painting and drawing, photography combined with installations, or found objects combined with painting, drawing, or sculpture are just some of the possibilities. Artworks that think about space, time, or in-between sites may also reflect states of in-between.

Our first show dedicated to artists outside the College community will celebrate the Gallery’s future role in providing a venue for artists in the region and contribute to the growth of central Massachusetts as a culturally rich destination. Our Opening Reception date on Sept. 11th is also a celebration of the 136th anniversary of the founding of Worcester State College.

In-Between

Juried by Worcester State College Faculty

Opening Reception: Sept. 11th 6-8 pm

On view: Sept. 11th-Thurs. Dec. 2nd

Dear July Resident

2 weeks and counting and I am off to Vermont Studio Center for the month of July.

I just received my first email that said "Dear July Resident"...and my stomach lurched with nerves and anticipation!...My supplies were ordered weeks ago and are now waiting in the studio. My ideas are solidifying and mock ups are being made. I am tying up all loose ends and finishing up current work....All to begin again, New work in a New place...How exciting!

Women's Caucus of Art is forming a new Pioneer Valley Chapter

WCA is coming to the Pioneer Valley. Become an official member and avail the opportunity to exhibit and promote yourself through this wonderful group of Women artists in Western, MA

Overview:

“Women's Caucus For Art”, one of the most progressive National Women's Arts Organizations in the country has formed the Pioneer Valley Chapter. WCA has chapters nationwide including Boston and Central MA.

Mission: WCA-PV offers

-Access to national resources as we create local artist's community that serves our unique needs and interests.
-Professional training to help you move forward in your art career.
-Support from fellow members who are proactive in advancing their skills and careers.
-Collaboration with other chapters on art shows and projects.
-Ongoing opportunities to participate in members only national, regional and local & shows.
-Attend workshops, conferences and professional lectures by successful established artists and art professionals.
-An opportunity to serve on local and national committees and boards.

WCA Creates community, support, education and opportunity for women artists.

We invite you to help us in achieving our vision.

PV : Join us today.

PV-WCA membership Chairperson: Lisa Foster

National link. http://www.nationalwca.org/

Healingwheel.com's Mark Alvin Interviews Alicia Hunsicker about her Artwork

Online magazine Healing Wheel has recently published and interview that they did with me about my artwork which is currently being featured on their site.

Alicia Hunsicker Interview found here

Featured Artwork found here

The intro to the interview was written by Mark Alvin who founded Healing Wheel in 2006. He is an artist, musician, writer, and entrepreneur, as well as a seeker of higher truth and wisdom.

Alicia Hunsicker’s art has a gentleness and a precision that weaves disparate themes and icons seamlessly and with remarkable effectiveness. We are drawn into a thoughtful world where we are asked deep and meaningful questions and where we are shown the exquisite fragility of life. Delicate eggs are suspended in perfect balance. Impending movement, breakage, loss and birth are all at play in the still and silent world of her compositions. There is a delicious mystery and magic to these images. See more of the interview here

Healingwheel is an online magazine for seekers of spiritual and universal truth.

They describe themselves as...A group of every day people, artists, musicians and seekers who are tapping into our Inner Source and turning the resulting inspiration into art and spiritual community. We invite you to enjoy our music, meditations and artwork and welcome you to share your story with us. We are, after all, one community, very large in number but very small in number of differences

In Gaia's Womb

"In Gaia's Womb" was sold this past weekend at Gallery in the Woods. They displayed her in the Gallery's window for the Women's' show for the last few months.