I am a self-taught artist, working out of my studio in Berkeley, California. I have always been drawn to watercolor, but learning to use this mercurial and mischievous medium is a recent exploration. I am constantly thrilled with the interplay between water and pigment and the individualistic and often erratic behaviors of watercolor paints. For me, painting is a practice not a perfect - a constant way to witness and delight in the everyday world around us. Artist work is exhibited throughout the week and [...]

According to a history written about the Whitin machine works, the Lasells of Whitinsville were “warm-hearted, sensitive, artistic people, socially gracious and fond of good living.” Although the first two of these characteristics were not ideal qualifications for running a machinery business in central Massachusetts, that is what they did, until textile work went south in the middle of the last century. They supported promising artists and they appreciated art in their own family. Various members of the family have had the opportunity to be [...]

Artist work is exhibited throughout the week and is available for purchase during that time.   HODIE HAZARD It's been the highest pleasure of my artistic life to start working with Ned, learning to throw, hand build and glaze pots.  While we're each doing our own pieces, we're also experimenting with co-creation - my glazing on his beautiful forms.  I highly recommend a brand new journey in your 70’s.     NED MOTLEY  I’m inspired and influenced so much by the images and patterns of [...]