Carol Brightman Johnson fine art

New Tracks on the Old Railroad Bed

2009-02-03T09:22:00.000-08:00

One really cold day, my husband and I went for a walk at Steep Rock land trust. We followed the river on a dirt road then veered off to the "tunnel," a well-known local landmark.

We had the place to ourselves in the frigid weather, but were delighted to see ski tracks on the former railroad bed . The analogy was too perfect, and the icicles, rock and snow made a visual feast.

I snapped some reference photos and blocked in the painting the instant we arrived home.

A Mood Painting

2009-02-03T09:08:00.000-08:00

A brisk session of snow-shoeing settled me into a peaceful place. The cold weather apparently brought thoughts of a warm day by a koi pond, and this painting is the result.

I stayed with transparent paint for much of the piece, switching over to opaque pigments for the fish, lily pads and surface of the water.

The subject of dark water, fish and reflections will surface again soon.

The Stairwell Gallery Show

2009-01-24T16:12:00.000-08:00

There was a great turnout for the reception at The Stairwell Gallery despite cold weather, and I enjoyed it even more since both of our daughters were there.

The town of Roxbury, CT bought May Morning, which will move to its new home in the Town Hall when the Stairwell show closes. Thank you Roxbury. I'm glad other people like that view of Toplands Farm as much as I do.

Stairwell Gallery Show

2008-12-27T13:08:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays to all. I got a bit busy for a while and didn't post photos, but finally have a few images from the upcoming Stairwell Gallery Show. I'll add more photos this week.

The opening reception will be at the Gunn Library in Washington, CT this Saturday. That's January 3, from 11:00 am. to 1:00 pm.

Solo Show at The Stairwell Gallery

2008-12-12T15:40:00.000-08:00

I'm happy to announce a solo show at The Gunn Library Stairwell Gallery in Washington, CT from January 3 through February 14, 2009.
The opening reception will be Saturday January 3, from 11:00 to 1:00.
For hours and directions, please visit the library's web site.

The exhibit, titled "Home and Away" will depict a variety of subjects from New England, Arizona, Utah and California.

I'll post a slide show of sample images soon.

Mark Twain Library Show

2008-12-05T12:34:00.000-08:00

Here are my entries for the Mark Twain Library Holiday Show. The opening reception is at 7 p.m. Friday, December 5. The show will run through Sunday, December 14.

The Library is on rte 53 in Redding, CT.

After Friends of Pam and David

2008-12-05T07:18:00.000-08:00

Artists, there are roughly 20 paintings currently at Hartford Fine Art awaiting pick-up.
David Dunlop will be giving a gallery talk there on Saturday, Dec. 6, so you could pick up your work and attend the lecture. If you can't be there, maybe a friend would get it for you.

Hartford Fine Art has helped us tremendously with publicity and being a drop-off and pick-up point. We are very grateful for their support and want to be considerate, especially during this busy holiday time.

Please check the Contributing Artists List on this blog to look for missing names of donors who need to be included. We would like to thank them and post links to their web sites. We would also like to invite them to participate in future shows. Thanks.

Friends of Pam and David

2008-12-05T06:54:00.000-08:00

Thank you to all the artists and collectors who made the Friends of Pam and David a great success. Your generosity and good wishes did a lot! The show raised approximately $4,000. We don't have a final accounting yet, but that was pretty amazing, especially on short notice.

There were over 120 works of art at the Vanilla Bean, after the early bird sale, where the walls normally display from 30 to 50 pieces. What a testament to how well-liked and respected Pam and David are. The sheer number of artists who cared enough to donate something moved them deeply. Pam and David were surprised to find that so many of us think about them, and will continue to keep them in our minds and prayers. In some ways, the moral support is more important than money.

North American Small Works Entry

2008-11-26T07:54:00.000-08:00

On a totally different, rather humorous note, here is "Crazy," my painting that's in the North American Small Works Show.

The reception will be at The Greenwich Workshop Gallery in Fairfield, CT on Saturday, November 29.

The public can vote for their favorite paintings before Thursday by registering on line, and can bid for work on line, or use the lottery boxes at the gallery. Check the Small Works North America web site for details.

Some major artists have work in the show, so this should be an interesting experience.

Friends of Pam and David Cash and Carry Show

2008-11-25T16:45:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone. We just finished hanging the benefit show at the Vanilla Bean Cafe in Pomfret. What a testament to how well liked Pam and David are! We have over 100 paintings, including one piece from someone in New Hampshire. Another artist, (Isham Martin) heard of the show locally, and walked into the Bean with a nice framed oil painting to add to our collection.

The cafe walls are completely covered in donated artwork. What an opportunity to collect some fine paintings. This is definitely a place to shop. $100 Framed and $50 unframed. Some excellent watercolors arrived, beautifully matted, wrapped in acetate, ready for a frame or gift wrap. These will be $75. Leslie Jardine's 16 x 20 digital photos, matted and framed with glass are priced at $75.

The paintings represent a variety of subjects in a wide assortment of sizes and styles.
If you're wondering what to do with those Thanksgiving house guests on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, take them to the Bean. It's a pretty drive and the food there is good. Shop fast....the show closes at 3:30 p.m., Monday, December 1.

Friends of Pam and David

2008-11-24T13:03:00.000-08:00

We owe a big thank you to Hartford Fine Art and Framing for their support in publicizing the show and for allowing their store in East Hartford to serve as a collection point for many of the paintings. We really appreciate their total co-operation with our efforts.

Friends of Pam and David, Getting Closer!

2008-11-24T12:49:00.000-08:00

We are fast approaching opening day of the Vanilla Bean Cash and Carry show... we will hang it after hours tomorrow (Tuesday).

Jen Holmes has been working feverishly and rounded up a slew of her paintings, so I've posted them here. Some of them still need dimensions, but you can see the images. Four are already sold.
If you want an early bird purchase on any of our offerings, jump in! The buying's fine.
Let me know, or contact Joan Jardine

Friends of Pam and David Helpful Husband

2008-11-24T08:56:00.000-08:00

Terry Oakes Bourret's husband Don found the missing "Trotter" image and sent it while Terry was at work. What a guy. Thanks, Don. Pamela Reese donated the _lovely marsh scene.....nice mood there....Hmm, what to buy? The choices are getting pretty scrumptious.

More Images for Friends of Pam and David

2008-11-21T06:28:00.001-08:00

We just received some more quality stuff to post: one 12 x 16 Oil from Jackie White and three photos from Leslie Jardine. We're getting an exciting assortment of subject matter and points of view. I love it. There is still time for artists to email me JPG files 220 pixels wide, for the blog.

Terry Oakes Bourret's Portland Boatyard piece sold hours after it was posted, in fact, there was nearly a duel over it. Thank goodness for email time stamps, and sorry, Alex. Who knew this would happen?

New Images for Friends of Pam and David

2008-11-19T15:41:00.000-08:00

We got some very appealing new images while I was
having a yummy lunch at The Vanilla Bean Cafe today....
one from Karen Cashman, and four from Terry Oakes Bourret.

Thinking About the Holidays

2008-11-18T14:50:00.000-08:00

If you haven't been collecting original art by nationally known painters, this could be the year to start. Treat yourself or a loved one.....Consider a purchase from Pam Simpson or David Lussier.
Their small, high quality originals are surprisingly affordable.
Pam and David offer paintings in a variety of sizes, prices and subject matter, and they have giclee prints of several popular pieces. Go to the Paintings tab on their home page and see!

Cash and Carry Contributing Artist List

2008-11-18T06:02:00.000-08:00

Thomas Adkins
Corina Alvarezdelugo
Terry Oakes Bourret
Beverly Branch
Lesley Braren
Karen Cashman
Joan Cole
Kristen Cormier
Samuel D'Ambruoso
Carole Day
Maggie Dean
Diane Dubreuil
Catherine Elliot
Beth Ellis
Christine Wendel Farrugia
Vincent Giarrano
Paul C. Goodnow
Susan Grisell
Sonia Halapin
Aline Hoffman
Jennifer Holmes
Laureen Hylka
Joan Jardine
Leslie Jardine
Barbara Jenkins
Carol Brightman Johnson
Susan Jositas
Roxann Poppe Leibenhaut
Helen Malchow
Isham Martin
Tom Mayer
Joan McPherson
Bernie McTigue
Tom Menard
William Merklein
Dianne Panarelli Miller
Linda Miller
Sara Nebel
Robert Noreika
Pamela Reese
Sylvina Rollins
Shauna Shane
Lynita Shimizu
Katherine Simmons
Richard Stalter
Diane Stone
Mona Stratos
Alex Vranos
Jackie White
Janet Zeh
Jane Zisk

Friends of Pam and David

2008-11-18T05:55:00.000-08:00

We have more excellent works posted today...paintings with beautiful, subtle grays and descriptive light from Susan Jositas and Alex Vranos and cheery pink hydrangeas from Maggie Dean. Thank you all for these donations.

Friends of Pam and David "Cash and Carry Show"

2008-11-17T10:00:00.000-08:00

We have more pictures for the Vanilla Bean show. I am offering The Autumn Mist piece, and my friend Vincent Giarrano is giving the nice bright fall scene. Vince will be featured in American Art Collector next month, and sold some work at the Armory Show in NYC last week.

A message for the contributing artists: Your paintings need to be at drop off points before this Friday. Please photograph your work if you haven't already, and get JPG images to me for the blog, or Joan Jardine for the "Friends of Pam and David" page of her web site. Thanks!

Friends of Pam and David

2008-11-16T12:18:00.000-08:00

Hot off the internet, two images from Kristen Cormier, who won First Prize in Connecticut Plein Air Painters Annual Member Show. Thanks, Kristen.

Friends of Pam and David

2008-11-16T10:21:00.000-08:00

Roxann Poppe Leibenhaut's two entries are already sold!
Roxann has recently won prizes in Connecticut Plein Air Painters events and in a Plein Air show in Hawaii. Congrats, Roxann.

Friends of Pam and David

2008-11-15T14:35:00.001-08:00

We just received a cheerful image of the Truro shoreline from Barbara Jenkins.
Nice to see the bright summer light on these gloomy November days. Will post more info about size, frame etc. soon.

Friends of Pam and David

2008-11-14T14:10:00.000-08:00

We have several new pieces to offer for the Cash and Carry show including the fine charcoal drawing by Christine Wendel Farrugia and peaceful acrylic painting by Corina S. Alvarezdelugo .
Roxan Poppe Leibenhaut donated three works which she shows in a picasa album. I'm trying to get them for this site!

Please pardon my inexperience. The blogging will improve!

More About Friends of Pam and Dave "Cash and Carry Art Show"

2008-11-13T16:06:00.000-08:00

Friends of Pam and Dave contributing artists, please send images of your work if you'd like to have it on this site. A reminder -- ideal blog files are JPG files, 220 pixels wide. Please add your name, title of work, size, medium, a web site with contact page or some other URL if you want a link. Please specify framed or unframed. Thanks! Sorry I don't have time to Photoshop anybody's image.

I will post images in groups so they don't get lost as the page scrolls onward. How nice that the newbie blog has already sold a painting! Thank you to the buyer. I'll take more photos of my "Cash and Carry" work and put those up soon.

Collectors and benefactors, please remember that the crazy $50 and $100 prices do not include shipping. We can't go that far.

Images of Work for Friends of Pam and Dave

2008-11-12T09:53:00.000-08:00

I've begun photographing paintings that will be donated to the Friends of Pam and Dave "Cash and Carry" show at The Vanilla Bean Cafe.

Some artists including myself are giving extra pieces besides the ones for the Cafe. These additional paintings will not fit on the Vanilla Bean walls, so we will have Early-Bird and
Post-Bean sales too.
We don't want to exclude the people who can't get to Pomfret for the show, so here is another opportunity for bargains and good deeds.

Please bear with me as I learn how to organize the blog and put pictures on it.

These two paintings will hang at The Vanilla Bean Cafe for the Cash and Carry Show.
The work in specified future images will be available through this blog for the same low prices
of $100 framed, and $50 unframed from now until December 31.

100% of the proceeds from all these sales will go straight to Pam and Dave
for their medical expenses.

As other artists send me photos of their work, I'll post them here to give you
a sneak peek at the show and links their email or web sites too.