Thank you for visiting my website and gallery. I am a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Illustration. I am an artist specializing and working primarily in water mediums.
My subject matter reflects my love of animals, especially for dogs.
Five years ago, we brought home our first dog. Lucy is a loveable yet headstrong yellow Labrador Retriever. With the addition of our four-legged friend, I gained a renewed interest in getting out my paper, brushes and watercolors.
Lucy’s expressions, her antics, the way her coat changed color in different light…I wanted to capture it all on paper. I had a subject that inspired me! My work has since expanded to other subjects, but Lucy is still the driving inspiration behind all of my artwork.
In addition to my own original works, I enjoy capturing the spirit and expressions of my client’s much loved best friends...their pets.
I am a member of the Vermont Watercolor Society and the Manchester Artist Association. I am pleased to have been accepted as a juried member of the New Hampshire Art Association in September 2009.
Do you have photos of your dog that you would like to share?
I am always looking for photo references for future paintings. If you would like to share your great photos of your dog with me or you have questions about sharing your photos, email me.
*You are under no obligatiion to purchase any painting(s) I produce using your photos.
Current Shows and Upcoming Events
National Art Show at the Dog Show 2010
A National Juried FIne Arts Competition dedicated to Canine Art
March 1-April 11 2010
Wichita, Kansas
I am pleased to be participating in this show again this year.
"Fudge Ripple" and "Afternoon Nap" watercolors have been juried in to the
What's New!
Labrador Life Line's Heart Dog Auction 2010
Labrador Life Line's Heart Dog auction begins on February 12 and runs through February 26/27.
They have some very exciting items for your labs, you, and your home up for grabs! Talented artists are back with more wonderful art offerings. Also unique dog items from new companies and beautiful will be offered for you and your home. Treat yourself and your pups this Valentine's Day!
The Heart Dog auction is one of LLL's biggest fundraisers. Your participation in our auctions and other fundraisers make these happy endings possible for so labs in need!
I have donated 3 framed mini giclee prints of a few of my favorite watercolor originals. "Head Above Water", "Fudge Ripple" and "Just Picked".
Each print is 4.5" square print matted and framed to 9"x9". Hardwood walnut stain frame, glass and hangwire ready to hang or gift to your favorite Lab lover.
Auction Begins Friday February 12th at 5pm Central Time
For a list of categories and registration.
The Animal Rescue League's Private Label Wine
is now available!
Winefest at Incredibrew!
On Friday, March 5th at 7 PM,
Incredibrew will be hosting a Winefest to benefit the League. For only $60 you will make, bottle and label some award-winning wines, while munching on tasty, light snacks. Going home with you will be a variety six-pack of the Animal Rescue League of NH wines including Super Tuscan, German Riesling, Pinotage, Gruner Veltliner, Granny Smith Riesling and, our most popular, Chocolate Raspberry Port.
That night you will also meet the label artist, Molly Poole!
Space is limited, so sign up early by calling (603)891-2477!
Incredibrew is located at 112 Daniel Webster Highway in Nashua.
Introducing ChocoRazzle Delight
This Port has been honored by Professional Wine Judges and has won both Gold and Silver Medals in the 2009 Indy ...International Wine Competition, the 2009 Riverside California International Wine Competition, the 2009 International Eastern Wine Competition and the 2009 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition.
Hugely popular, this limited edition wine is characterized by the zing of Raspberry paired with luscious liquid chocolate, and the dark aromas of coffee and vanilla.
With all the traditional Port flavors of cherry and plum this wine is a favorite of many.
This limited edition Port may be purchased while supplies last at the following locations:
Harvest Market in Bedford, the Wine Studio in Manchester and Londonderry and the A Market Natural Foods in Manchester and retails for approximately $19 a bottle
As with all the wine in the Animal Rescue League of NH series, a portion of the proceeds benefits the shelter.
Grape Time Winery and the Animal Rescue League of NH and several local wine sales venues have collaborated to produce and market a series of five private-label wines for wine-loving and animal-loving supporters!
I am proud to have been the artist selected to have my artwork to appear on all five labels. A percentage of all wine sales goes to help the Animal Rescue League of NH.
Five varieties of wines have been chosen to date to be carried in the stores;
(from left to right)
Super Tuscan, Gruner Veltliner, German Riesling, Pinotage and Amarone.
The wine is available for purchase at the following locations:
Harvest Market of Bedford Route 101 Plaza, Bedford, NH 03110
Harvest Market of Hollis 2 Market Pl,
Hollis, NH 03049
Sullys Superette North Mast Road, Goffstown, NH 03045
A Market Natural Foods 125 Loring Street, Manchester, NH 03103
The Wine Studio 53 Hooksett Road, Manchester, NH 03104 (603) 622-WINE
*The Wine Studio is set up to sell and ship out of New Hampshire to several states via UPS.
Wine can be shipped to the following states:
AK, CA, CT, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, LA, MI, MN, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OH, OR, TX, WY
call or email Maureen Adams at the Wine Studio for more information or to order.
These wines make a wonderful gift for friends and family, especially animal lovers.
"A Wine with a Soul, a Cause with a Heart!"
News Archive
"Updraft"
I have created this special watercolor of a young black Labrador Retriever watching a butterfly in flight for the upcoming
Labrador Life Line's Annual Heart Dog Auction
February 13th - Feb 27/28th 2009.
The piece depicts the wonderful gentle nature and curiousity so typical of the Labrador Retriever breed.
More Information
Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire names wine label winner
I am proud to be the artist selected to have my work appear on a series of
5
wine labels for a new line of private wines being introduced this fall as part of a fundraiser for the Animal
Rescue League of New Hampshire.
The wines are available in several area markets.
"Paws Across PA"
I was asked by BLRR to create a logo and t-shirt design for their fundraiser event.
For more information about Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue http://www.brooklinelabrescue.org
"Yellow Lab, Blue Wake"
I created this special piece for the
Labrador Life Line's Heart Dog Auction February 14- March 1, 2008
Thank you to all the eager bidders!
The painting raised well over $400 for Labrador Life Line!
Congratulations Joe Maringo!
Labrador Life Line's Labor of Love Auction September 2007
Two original framed paintings of Labrador Retrievers were donated to the Labrador Life Line Labor of Love Auction in early September.
I participated and donated artwork for the first time in the Spring 2007 LLL Labrador Life Line Auction. My paintings were quite successful in raising funds for the cause, so I was excited to participate once again.
Recent Shows
Art for Holiday Giving
Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery
Portsmouth, NH
December 2-January 8, 2010
Hopkinton Historical Society's 19th Annual Tomorrow's Masterpieces Art Show and Sale
Hopkinton Historical Society
Hopkinton, NH
September 26-December 5, 2009
Herding Cats: An Open Juried Exhibition
"Shelter Sweety Two" was selected to be included in this show.
Brush Art Gallery
Lowell, MA
September 26-October 24, 2009
Vermont Watercolor Society Juried Summer Exhibition
Grafton, Vermont
July 1- August 2, 2009
E.W. Poore Juried Show 2009
March 17 - April 18, 2009
"Two Cows" Third Place/Animal Category
"Wild About Animal Art" exhibit at Gallery One
Nashua, NH
February 8-March 28, 2009
Three of my artworks, "What a Mug" "Shore Runner" and "Crossdrive" were selected
to be part of this show.
The 23rd Annual Art Show at the Dog Show
The awards have been announced and I am pleased to have been
awarded 2nd Place in Watercolor Category for "Shore Runner"
in the
2009 Art Show at the Dog Show.
March 1-April 5 2009
A National Juried Fine Arts Competition Dedicated to Canine Art
Wichita, Kansas
http://www.wichitaarts.com/CulturalNews/Art+Show+at+the+Dog+Show.htm
The Sharon Arts Center's 61th Annual Member's Exhibition 2009
Peterborough, NH
January 16- February 28, 2009
New Hampshire Antiquarian Society's 18th Annual
Tomorrow's Masterpieces Art Show and Sale
Hopkinton, NH
September 27-November 15, 2008
Vermont Watercolor Society's Juried Show at the Chaffee Arts Center in Rutland, Vt
The Sharon Arts Center's 60th Annual Member's Exhibition 2008
EW Poore's Third Annual Juried Art Show in Manchester, NH. "Shore Runner" was awarded 2nd Place in the Watercolor category.
The Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire's 3rd Annual Juried Art Show and Sale
More About Labrador Life Line
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