NEWS & EVENTS
SEE THE ART IN PERSON: UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
My paintings will be on display at two Columbus, Ohio venues this summer. Please stop by to take a look, or join me for one of the associated events. I'd love to see you there!
"SUMMER IN OHIO" at The James Art Gallery will be on display July 31-September 11, 2025. The gallery is a lovely space in The Ohio State University James Cancer Center at 410 West 10th Avenue on campus. My art will be shown with three other local artists who do amazing work. An artist reception will be held from 11 am to 1 pm on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
"MOTHER AND DAUGHTER VIEWS OF NATURE" will feature individual work by my daughter Michelle and I, as well as collaborative paintings. The High Road Gallery venue is a combination of working artist studios and exhibition space in Old Worthington, north of Columbus, Ohio. The show runs from August 22 to September 27, 2025 and includes a reception and artist talk
IN THE NEWS: COLUMBUS MONTHLY MAGAZINE
Michelle Boerio and I are famous! Columbus Monthly magazine did a lovely photo feature of the mansion studio I share with my daughter in their July 2025 issue. It was such a pleasure showing photographer Tim Johnson our space and talking about our creative inspirations. You can see the story here online or pick up a copy on newstands through the end of the July.
BEST OF ACRYLIC MAGAZINE TOP 100
Using acrylic inks gives me the transparent, radiant color I want. I can also have the fluid application of paint like watercolor, but with the bonus of having it be permanent when dry. This was the first time I had tried ink on canvas instead of paper, and I loved the way the two materials worked together.
I set the stage with a produce box and placed a gorgeous red geranium from my balcony garden in it. I chose a cool blue vase to compliment the velvety warm blossoms. She looked like a star, sophisticated and regal in spite of her humble stage, so I gave her a background of spotlights.
My love for florals comes from spending much of my early days with my aunt and uncle at their greenhouse and landscape nursery. I worked alongside them nurturing the plants, while they nurtured me with unconditional love. Now, creating florals for me is like painting joy and optimism.
The magazine is in bookstores through September 2024 and available for purchase in print or as a digital edition here.
