The Making of Landscapes, Jacqui Lewnes' solo show

Jacqui Lewnes Stands in front of one of New Grounds' presses in preparation for her demonstration.
I am not alone in saying that I am very proud of Jacqui and admire her as an artist and as a person. Jacqui overcame many hardships with grace, perseverance, and a great sense of humor while creating beautiful, ethereal, and emotional monotype landscapes of New Mexico for her solo show this month at New Grounds.

Jacqui gives us a "serious and thoughtful" pose in front of two of her pieces. A great example of her playful personality.

Selfie time! Gallery Assitant Tanya, myself, and Jacqui take a quick photo together during the show.

In additon to Jacqui's show David Welch and his wife Cynthia Winster had a spectacular show in the Matrix gallery. David (in purple) speaks with a student and her parent in the front studio in New Grounds.

Director Regina Held stands with our new intern Jessica Carr near the entrance greeting guests as they arrive.

New Grounds artist and Local Treasure Mary Sundstrom leans against the press and speaks with a visitor.

A guest admires the work done by New Grounds artist and Serigraph instuctor Ren Adams

Former member and current art model Mike Rudal and his wife Wendy arrive to see Jacqui's show.

Guests gather in Matrix to take in work by David Welch and Cynthia Winster.

A crowd gathers to watch Jacqui's monotype demonstration. To watch the demo please click the links at the bottom of the page.

Photos and Blog by Kaitlin Reese, New Grounds intern.

Exposed: Group Photogravure Show

New Grounds Intern and artist Kaitlin Reese Preparing for her Photogravure demonstration.

Saturady evening was the opening reception of Exposed, a group photogravure show, at New Grounds Printshop and Gallery. Many guests attended and enjoyed wine, food, and of course all the wonderful art that had been created by members!

Artist Pam Wesolek and Gallery Assistant Tanya Landin greet guests in the main gallery.

New Grounds member Kathy Noe speaks with friends as the look at extra artwork on the tables in the classroom.

Former member Mike Ruhdal and artist and current member Jacqui Lewenes catch up with a friend.

Director Regina Held and Gallery Assistant Tanya Landin.

Kaitlin Reese's set up for demonstration.

After the demo Kaitlin speaks with member Elaine Soto and her mother. To watch the demo click the link below.

Kaitlin's Demo

Thank you to all who came and for those who couldn't make it we look forward to seeing you next First Friday!

Photos by Jeff Simpson

Blog by Kaitlin Reese

Adabel Allen's New Show "Transitations"

At New Grounds and Matrix Fine Art we celebrated the openings of both Adabel Allen and Laura Wacha's new Solo shows Transitations and Likely Stories.

Director Regina Held stands next to gallery assistant Tanya in front of paintings by Laura Wacha in Matrix.

 

Artist Adabel Allen greets guests as they arrive at the gallery to view her show.

Laura Wacha not only paints but makes amusing mixed media sculptures.

Laura Wacha stands in Matrix speaking with guests.

Later that evening Adabel Allen did a demonstration of the photogravure process and talked about her work and inspirations.

 To see video of Adabel's demo click the links below.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Adabel greets a close friend at her show.

Be sure to join us for First Fridays and new openings!

Photos, video, and blog by Kaitlin Reese, New Grounds intern.

First Friday of March and Demo by Denise Weaver-Ross

At New Grounds and Matrix Fine Art we started March with new shows by artists Carol Mell and Denise Weaver-Ross, who later that evening gave a demo of multi-color, multi-plate printmaking.

Intern Robia and gallery assitant Tanya take a moment to pose for a photo as they greeted guests at the door.

This evening kicked off Carol Mell's first solo show at Matrix. Carol stands in front of one of her newer works on canvas. The dancer turned photographer's work is concentrated on capturing movement and light within nature.

Artist Pam Wesolek stands in the entrance of Matrix.

Guests check out work in New Grounds by Denise Weaver-Ross. Weaver-Ross's work is inspired by personal memories and geography and how both overlap and intertwine.

Denise stands with fellow artist Jackie.

Gallery assitant Tanya speaks with guests as Jackie photo-bombs the picture!

Both Carol and Denise's shows were well attended by both friends and local art enthusiasts.

Dressed in black, Director Regina Held greets and informs visitors.

Intern Karissa takes time to pose.

With an introduction from Regina, Denise begins the evening's demonstration.

Denise has in front of her two copper plates and a palate of Akua Kolor water-based inks on a locally made Takach press. She chooses colors very intentionally based on what she knows will blend nicely together.

Ink is applied to a copper plate using small squares of mat board. Denise plans where each color is placed ahead of time.

In order to neatly wipe away excess ink without blending the different colors on the copper plate too much, Denise places a phone book page over the plate and then wipes the plate with a clean tarlatan.

In intaglio printmaking paper must soak in water in order to be pressed in to the etched lines of copper.

Denise carefully registers her inked plate onto the press.

Because Denise uses two separate plates, she uses a heavy paper covered brick to hold her paper in place as she switches her first inked plate for a second plate covered in a transparent base that will give her image a beautiful finished look.

Denise shows off her finished image.

Photos taken and blog written by Kaitlin Reese, New Grounds intern.

Be sure to join us for next month's First Friday!!!