Ready to Go!

Four new artworks are hitting the gallery March 1st. These pieces have come off the easels, been digitally archived, made it through the Frame Shoppe and are now bubble wrapped and being delivered to the Lakes Region Art Gallery on February 28th.

Art in the Garden Exhibit

As longtime members of the Lakes Region Art Association, we take great pride in being part of a vibrant community of 25–30 talented local artists who lease wall space at the Lakes Region Art Gallery in Tanger Outlets, Tilton, NH, to showcase and sell our original works.

One of our most anticipated annual events is the spring "Art in the Garden – Carved & Cultivated" exhibition—a delightful group show that transforms the gallery into an enchanting indoor oasis. This year's iteration, running through March 15, features an exceptional curation by our gallery artists and dedicated Event Coordinator, Lynn Casey. The space is beautifully adorned with garden-inspired "islands" brimming with vibrant flowers, lush shrubs, sculptures, and thoughtfully placed artworks that evoke the serenity and abundance of a blooming landscape.

It evokes fond memories of the former Boston Flower Show, yet on a more intimate, charming scale—perfect for our Lakes Region community.

We each submitted three pieces to this uplifting display, joining fellow artists in celebrating nature's beauty through diverse mediums.

If you haven't yet visited, we warmly encourage you to stop by the Lakes Region Art Gallery soon. It's the ideal way to escape winter's chill, enjoy an early preview of spring's renewal, and discover inspiring original art from talented local creators.

The gallery is located at 120 Laconia Road, Suite 300, Tanger Outlets, Tilton, NH. For more details, visit www.lakesregionartgallery.org. We'd love to see you there! 🎨🌿

WIP:

Works in Progress

A Brief Respite Between Sessions

The pace has eased slightly in recent weeks—a welcome pause after an intensive teaching cycle. Stephanie's most recent 5-week in-person classes concluded successfully on February 17th, and her next series is scheduled to begin on March 24th. Leading these hands-on classes requires substantial preparation: designing the curriculum, gathering high-quality reference materials, setting up the studio space, and ensuring every participant receives personalized guidance throughout the session.

During this latest teaching cycle, Stephanie took an inspiring step of her own—she enrolled in a multi-week class that featured a unique format: live, one-on-one coaching delivered over Zoom. The experience gave her fresh insight into the student perspective and ignited new creative energy.

One striking result of that immersion is her 9×12 pastel painting, Shipwreck Cove. This atmospheric piece, created directly from lessons in her studies, captures the moody drama of a rugged coastline with deep, luminous layers of pastel. It now sits proudly on the shelf at the Frame Shoppe while framing materials are thoughtfully selected.

At the same time, another untitled work is just beginning to take shape. The early underpainting and initial color passages already show great promise, and we’re excited to follow its evolution.

This quieter interval between in-person teaching blocks is the perfect opportunity for exploration, experimentation, and personal artistic growth—for Stephanie and her students alike. We look forward to sharing details about the upcoming classes and revealing more new artwork as it emerges!