Arnav Josh is a passionate artist based in Andover Massachusetts who dedicates his craft to celebrating the beauty and diversity of sharks With a signature style that blends realism with more stylized elements he creates striking portraits that capture the unique essence of each species Through his vibrant and engaging artwork he aims to foster a deeper…
July Artist of the Month
Lorraine O’Brien’s interest in art is connected very closely to her love of nature, and the beauty of New England’s changing seasons. She finds her inspiration for landscapes and seascapes in coastal Maine, rural Vermont or sailing on the beautiful Lake Quannapowitt. Over the years, Lorraine has studied oil, watercolor and pen and ink with many well-known artists including Roger Curtis, George Shedd AWS, Cory Staid, Elmer Reising and Thaddeus Klodnicki AWS.
June Artist of the Month
AVIS Photo Exhibit Andovers Treasures This June we welcome photographs from the Andover Village Improvement Society AVIS showcasing winning views of the various reservations AVIS is a nonprofit land trust dedicated t acquiring open space in Andover and conserving it into perpetuity AVIS manages its reservations to protect native habitat and provide opportunities for the public to…
May Artist of the Month- Thea Shapiro
Thea Shapiro is a mixed media artist who has recently rediscovered the joys of painting Her current work which favors abstract images dominated by blues and greens seeks to illuminate an inner world where grief and joy and nature coexist Thea finds peace in the process of creating art work which she considers a form of meditation…
March Artist of the Month: Pixie Yates and Dr. Dael Angelico-Hart
March Artist of the Month Pixie Yates- Pixie’s original watercolor and acrylic work features color-drenched flowers, seagrass, sunsets, cafes and shop windows, cocktails, perfume bottles, and more. and Dr Dael Angelico-Hart focuses her art to altered books and builds bird houses and castles out of books.
Artist of the Month: December 2024 – Garima Parakh
Garima Parakh Impressionist Landscape and Still Life Oil Paintings www.garimaparakh.com garima.parakh@gmail.com Phone: 339 227 2540 BIOGRAPHY Garima Parakh, born and raised in India, lives in Andover, MA. She is an Electronics Engineer and worked in the IT industry for 13 years before switching to art. Since 2011, she has been painting daily and never looked back.
Artist of the Month: November 2024- Vihaan Sirivelu and Kashvi Sirivelu
Biography Vihaan Sirivelu Vihaan Sirivelu a talented young artist in the 5th grade at High Plain Elementary is known for his creativity and imaginative flair His favorite pieceThe Spiders captures his fascination with nature and intricate details Vihaans artwork often showcases his unique perspective blending vibrant colors with playful themes and he continues to develop his skills…
Artist of the Month: September 2024 – Christopher D Phaneuf
Christopher D Phaneuf is a mixed-media abstract expressionist whose work captivates with eye catching visuals and emotional intensity. Known for his distinctive style, Phaneuf dives deep into the process of mixed-media action painting, creating pieces that are as unique as they are powerful.
Artist of the Month: June & July 2024 – Essex Art Center
Barbara Cloonan Barbara developed a love of the watercolor medium through her study of Art History and Interior Design when she used watercolor for architectural renderings and portfolio presentations. Recently retired, she has dusted off her old paints and brushes and began to study watercolor painting from an artist’s point of view.
Artist of the Month: May 2024 – Eiko Tabata
Nature is a powerful force. It provides life for billions of people and it can take back those gifts in moments notice as well. It all depends on the balance that we are able to create. If we contribute to it with the respect that it deserves, nature reflects those contributions back to us with her beautiful creatures and colorful landscapes. My focus and journey is to capture those amazing reflections in my works of art.