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Michael S. Vieira, a well known artist out of Lowell, MA. Will be doing a presentation for the Chelmsford Art Society at the Chelmsford Library on Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 1 to 3 PM. This presentation will take place in the McCarthy Meeting room and is open to the public.

Michael S. Vieira is an American oil painter based in Lowell. He studied at the prestigious School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and honed his craft as an apprentice under renowned artist Paul Ingbretson for several years. Vieira is best known for his cityscapes, with a particular focus on his hometown of Lowell, where he finds inspiration in the rich history and timeless character of the city. His work reflects a blend of classical techniques and personal expression that speaks to both tradition and the grit of urban life.

The subject matter of Vieira’s work often centers on the quiet dignity of aging buildings, capturing the intricate details and textures of Lowell’s neighborhoods. His paintings reflect a deep respect for the city and the resilience of its structures. Vieira’s artistic approach is defined by his ability to evoke a sense of place and memory, using light and color to explore themes of history, change, and continuity. Notable projects and series include his ongoing exploration of urban landscapes, in which he seeks to portray not just the physical environment, but the emotional resonance of the city.

Michael S. Vieira’s work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and has found its way into private collections both nationally and internationally. His contributions to the art world have garnered recognition for his ability to create high-quality art that resonates with beauty, history. With a profound sense of gratitude for his craft, Vieira continues to create work that connects with viewers on a deep, personal level.

Georgia Spanos Retrospective Art Exhibit

A Retrospective Exhibit of paintings by Georgia Spanos will be on display November 2, 2024 to January 31, 2025 at the Floral Arts Gallery on Route 110 in Westford.

Georgia was born in Peabody, MA, and studied art at the Museum of Fine Arts. She has been painting for over 75 years, and she is still painting! Georgia lives in Chelmsford and is a long-time member of the Chelmsford Art Society. She started the Floral Arts Gallery, on the second floor of the Floral Arts building in 2009. In addition to her own paintings, she has displayed the artwork of many local artists and photographers.

This Retrospective exhibit is a large selection of Georgia’s impressive artwork in various media that include oil painting, acrylics, pastel, ink and watercolor. Her favorite subjects are landscapes and portraits; plus she paints beautiful flowers and still life’s. Many of her paintings have been made into cards, which are also for sale at Floral Arts. This exhibit will be in the gallery through January 31, 2025. Georgia’s artwork may be seen anytime the Floral Arts building is open (Mon-Fri. 9-5:00; and Sat. 9-3:00).

A Reception for the Artist will be held:
Time: Saturday Nov. 2, 2024 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Place: Floral Arts Gallery, 129 Littleton Rd (Route 110), Westford, MA.

This event will feature Georgia’s artwork, refreshments, and live music by Don Ouellette.

 

 

 

Come to the social on June 12th at the CCA at 7 PM. in the Cabaret Room on the 1st floor.  We welcome artists, art lovers, members and non-members. This will be a Mix & Mingle, and refreshments will be served. Please RSVP at ChelmsfordArtSociety.com.

Let’s meet to discuss the 4th of July Festival, Summer Members Show at the Library plus events for the next season.

Tim Palin will be presenting a demonstration on May 8th at 7 PM at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts. The demonstration will take place in the Cabaret Room, on the 1st floor.

Tim has been an Art Director and Designer working between Boston and New  York over the past couple of decades. As far back as he can remember, he had a pencil in his hand drawing everything he saw. Now, to be illustrating some of the very stories he grew up with, it’s a sweet life!
Tim has produced books for both the children’s and adult contemporary markets for publishers including Scholastic Books, Penguin Random House, Running Press and Sourcebooks. As an illustrator in the children’s publishing market, he’s always thrilled to be tackling everything from Aesop’s Fables to non-fiction learn-to-draw books!

Most recently, Tim is creating digital collage work for a more all ages audience. From surreal to too-real, he’s creating visual stories that honor a person, convey a thought, or memorialize a moment (big moments or small). This variety in Tim’s art world gives him the ability to deliver stories in ways that hit home…for so many!

Tim lives in Lowell, Massachusetts with his super-charming husband, Michael and three canine beasts Edith, Lavinia,  and Esteban (who goes by ‘Steve’).

Here’s the to view Tim’s presentation in the future: https://youtube.com/live/YyyErgCaqEk?feature=share

To learn more about Tim go to:
https://www.timpalincreative.com/

https://westernavenuestudios.com/listing/tim-palin-creative/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKcTGF100Xo
or
Visit Tim at Western Ave Studios, Lowell Studio 576

David Johnson will be presenting a demonstration on April 10th at 7 PM at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts. The demonstration will take place in the Cabaret Room, on the 1st floor.
Dave was born in Waltham, MA he then moved to Albuquerque, NM, Redwood City, CA, Lexington, MA to Waltham MA back to the same neighborhood to a house that his Dad built next to the Charles River.  All by the time he was six years old.  As an adult he was a captain on merchant ships, after graduating from Mass Maritime Academy. For nearly 40 years he has traveled all over the world. About a year ago Dave saw a wire sculpture and decided to try it. He finds it very relaxing to twist and form the wire into something three dimensional.

Dave is interested in how people create things. A list of things he has tried is: woodworking, furniture making, nautical themed items, stone work, repurposing discarded items, and house building.
Here is the Live Stream link to Dave’s demo:  https://youtube.com/live/oddqsHADf7g?feature=share

To learn more about Dave go to www.CaptainsCollection.com
email: davidjohnson@Captainscollection.com

Margarita Krylova will be presenting a demonstration on March 13th at 7 PM at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts. The demonstration will take place in the Cabaret Room on the 1st floor.

Margarita Krylova prefers to see the world as a magical place, and firmly believes that It’s up to us to see the reality that surrounds us with imagination. Her work lives in this grey area between the real and the imagined – in memories, coincidences, associations. Many of her paintings are visual diary entries, a reflection of the people who surround her at home, or those that she met while backpacking abroad. Because she believes that human existence is brimming with mixed emotions, her work tends to be emotionally complex and difficult to label with a single feeling. Margarita sees nature as a means for soul-searching. Her subjects connect with an entity that is infinitely more powerful and eternal than any individual or all of society. When most connected to their surroundings, they camouflage in tree shadows, dissolving away from consciousness and ego. It is humbling, and perhaps calming, to realize that even at best of times, there is only so much in one’s control.

For the past several years, Margarita has collaborated with her father, Viktor Krylov, on a series of 3D works. He carves creatures out of wood, and she paints the worlds around them using a textured technique that combines ink and gouache on paper with encaustic wax. The process provides an amazing way for her to stay connected with one of the most important people in her life, and the resulting 3D paintings carry an unusual folk-surreal feel.

Margarita’s career as an artist began with Artists for Humanity – Boston, where she worked as a painter and collaborated on public art projects. In 2012 she studied Chinese ink painting in Hong Kong through Tufts. In 2013 she received the Dehn Traveling fellowship for a trip to Armenia and Georgia, which resulted in a body of work inspired by the stone structures she photographed while there. In 2014 Margarita graduated from the Tufts and SMFA Combined degree program with degrees in Art and Neurobiology. In 2018 she commenced on a yearlong backpacking trip throughout Europe, Middle East, and Asia, painting commissioned murals along the way. She currently works out of Studio 510 at Western Ave Studios and teaches art at Alma Mater Studio in Lexington. She is a member of the Loading Dock Gallery in Lowell, MA and Fountain Street Gallery in Boston.

Here is the link for the Livestream event:

Feel free to contact Margarita if you have any questions about her work, for inquiries about pricing/availability.
Contact:
margaritakrylova3@gmail.com
Follow:
https://www.instagram.com/krylova_margarita_art/

https://www.facebook.com/margaritakrylovaART

Visit her at Western Ave. Studios, Lowell MA  Studio 510

Fine Art Demonstrations & Shows
Calendar Spring / Summer 2024

Chelmsford Center for the Arts ~ Cabaret Room
Wednesdays ~ 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
1 A North Road, Chelmsford MA

Artists create art and/or discuss their creative process
All events are free and open to the public

February 7^th John Brickels
stoneware clay sculpture

March 13^th Margararita Krylova
realistic / fantastical painter, muralist

April 10^th David Johnson
Wire Sculpture

May 8^th Tim Palin
Design, illustration, video, photography + publishing

June 12^th
Artists Mix & Mingle + Art Festival Coordination

July 1^st – 4^th
55^th Annual 4^th of July Art Festival
Chelmsford Center for the Arts

July 6^th – August 24^th
Summer Members Show
Chelmsford Library

John Brickels will be presenting a talk on February 7th at 7 PM at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts in the Cabaret Room. He will have sculptures on display and will be discussing his creative process.

He was raised in the “Rust Belt” city of Akron Ohio, and grew up to appreciate the beauty of entropy and weatherization, especially when applied to architecture. Nautical themes close by in the Great Lakes also grabbed his attention. His slab and extruded stoneware clay sculpture range from architecturally themed sculptures, life size robots, and vintage pedal car bodies refitted with ceramic mechanicals.

John has exhibited and lectured across the United States. The City of San Antonio commissioned John to create sculptures of the Spanish Missions which were presented to visiting dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth, President George H. W. Bush, and Pope John Paul II.

His work has been exhibited by the Smithsonian Institute, Washington D.C., the Shelburne Museum, Shelburne Vermont and the Springfield Museums Group, Springfield Massachusetts. He has been featured in Ceramic Monthly magazine and Hemming’s Classic Car Magazine.

To learn more about Johns work go to https://www.brickels.com/
or visit John at
Western Avenue Studios
160 Western Ave. #124
Lowell MA 01851
802 825 8214
email:guybarn@usa.net

 

 

Caleb Stone, a well known artist out of Rockport MA. Will be doing a watercolor presentation for the Chelmsford Art Society at the Chelmsford Library on Saturday January 27, 2024 from 1 to 3 PM. This presentation will take place in the McCarthy Meeting room.
Prestation is open to the public, with no charge.

Caleb studied Art at the Lyme Academy in Connecticut and with his father Don Stone, NA. Since then has been regularly teaching, traveling and painting and has held workshops in the US, Italy and Alaska. He works in both oil and watercolor. He has been the recipient of numerous awards including the John Stobart Fellowship Award, the New England Heritage Award, and the Wood Award for Excellence in Watercolor The Gold Medal for first place in the Land and Light at Bryan Memorial Gallery Jeffersonville ,VT. He was fortunate to have grown up in the Art Colony of Rockport, Massachusetts and exposed at a very early age to plein – air painting by his father Don Stone. His attraction to the French and American Impressionists and choice of art as a career grew from and was nurtured by this environment. He currently resides in Rockport , Massachusetts.

for more information:
Caleb Stone Gallery, 106 South Street, Rockport, MA 01966
calebstoneart.com
978-500-9370

Winter Show at the Chelmsford Library Nov 30, 2023 – Jan 27, 2024. Thank you to the volunteer crew that hung the show!
If interested in purchasing a piece of art email us at chelmsfordartsociety@gmail.com with the Subject Winter Members Show 2023-2024.