First Show of 2013

 At New Grounds Print Shop and Gallery and Matrix Fine Art 2013 started off right with the first art show of the new year on January 4th! It was the last day of the holiday sale and all the artists' new work was on display. Not only was the event successful, but also a lot of fun!

New member to New Grounds, Wayne Chinander, stands next to his linoleum cut print entitled Maiden. Wayne has been a member since December and this is his first time showing art here at New Grounds.

Visitors explored New Grounds and Matrix checking out all the amazing art that was part of the holiday sale and new work by the artists.

Artists Phil Peterson and Katherine Noe.

A guest visits with artist Pamela Wesolek.

Myself and fellow new intern Karissa greeted people at the front as they walked in!

Artist Jeff Simpson stands in Matrix taking photos of the night's event.

Artist Dan Noyes and Artist Ray Maseman have a conversation in New Grounds.

Ray Maseman's twins Ben and Norah are both charming and very entertaining!

A guest speaks with artist Adabel Allen.

Cheers! Artist Deborah Donelson and a friend.

Fellow intern Erik was the bartender of the evening.

Artists Susan Evans and Pat Berrett

Artist Jessica Krichels and her daughter pose for a picture before leaving.

Phil Peterson hangs out in the offices as he showed me yoga poses for sleep.

Photos by Jeff Simpson and Kaitlin Reese. Be sure to join us next time!

-Kaitlin Reese, New Grounds Intern

Holiday Sale and Reception Fun!

Prints, prints, and more! Galore! What a lovely evening we had at this year’s opening with thousands of prints, paintings, and photographs for sale! Low prices too ($25 to $125).





This is a great time to see what the artist’s have been creating all year, and those years past! We had a good crowd for this opening and plenty of cream puffs to go around!






Bruce Childs and Mary Zaremba came to visit and to spread the holiday cheer!



Nick Hudak is one of New Grounds newest members who recently moved to Albuquerque from New York. He is enjoying learning the non-toxic etching method that we do here. Here is Tanya and Nick looking at Ray Maseman’s new batch of cards!



Ray Maseman is listening intently to what this woman is saying!



George Bair and his wife Mary came all the way from Kansas to be here for the “Perception” group show.




Shirley Levy and Mary

Here is his newest etching. This took him 200 hours to complete! It’s a beauty.



Laura Wacha made this awesome paper mache sculpture just for the holiday sale. It is called “Thirsty Dog”!




Thanks to all the volunteers that helped with this month’s reception and to Jeff Simpson for taking the photographs!

Review of Holiday Sale

The Holiday Sale was wonderful! There was art covering all of the tables in the whole building!

Many people were shopping for others and some were shopping for themselves.

Ray Maseman brought his family to do some holiday shopping for their family and friends. Here is a picture of Maggie. I think she might be saying loudly, “Do you want this?!”

There was plenty of hot cider to go around and people were having a great time!

The Jewels portfolio was on display for a month. This portfolio contains 24 multi-colored images by members of New Grounds Print Workshop. All pieces were done with non-toxic methods - most of them were printed with water-based inks. The purpose of this portfolio was to create jewel-like limited edition prints. Each image had to be composed with two or more color plates, although chine collé could be used in place of a plate. The images vary from realistic to abstract, and from minimal single plate/chine collé combinations to complex mixed media approaches. This exhibition has been donated to the UNM Childrens Hospital.

Many thanks to all those who volunteered. Pictures are: Kathe Noe who is greeting and Jorge Tristani who is checking out people who are purchasing art.

Annual Holiday Sale

Now in its 8th year, this will be the biggest Holiday Sale to date. There is something for everybody amongst the hundreds of etchings, monotypes and other original pieces offered by New Grounds artists. This event runs through January 2.

Info: New Grounds Print Workshop & Gallery, 3812 Central Ave. SE, 268-8952, www.newgroundsprintshop.com. Free.