ABOUT THE ARTIST

Alan Bull, artist, teacher and illustrator known for his diversified subject matter and use of various media has earned special recognition for his painting and monotypes of N.E. agricultural landscape.

Originally from Old Town, Maine, Alan received his BFA at Philadelphia College of Art and worked as a portrait artist, theatrical set painter and muralist before embarking on a career of painter and illustrator.

Especially popular are Alan’s renderings of old farm trucks, left to weather in the fields of Maine and Long Island.

The artist’s passion for rural motifs and landmarks was inspired by his own family’s farm in Mapleton, ME and Orient, NY.  His paintings have appeared in The Boston Globe, New York Times, Architectural Digest,

House Beautiful and other publications.  Exhibitions include New York, London and Maine.

Alan offers classes in drawing and painting at his studio in Newburyport, MA.  To learn more about Alan’s classes and see his work, Visit his webpage, http://www.alanbull.com

Come and enjoy coffee, muffins, bagels etc, at 9:00 and get settled for Alan’s demo at 9:30.

To attend the workshop:  email prmten@comcast.net or call 978 531 2860 to let us know you plan to attend.

Please note:  Notification of cancellation because of bad weather.  An email to the group will be sent and phone calls to those who do not have use of a computer.

FOR THE WORKSHOP

Alan will do a demo using acrylics beginning at 9:30 followed by a group lesson on 5 steps to creating a good painting focus on composition and design.  Bring photos to work from or a painting you are currently working on in any medium.  Alan will offer individual helpful critique on your painting during the workshop.

MATERIALS

To paint along with the artist, bring a sketchbook, your acrylic paint set up with large, medium and small bristle brushes, water container, paper towels and table or standing easel.

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 “THINK SPRING” MEMBERS SHOW AT CENTENNIAL GALLERY

Opening Day reception on Saturday, February 16th was a huge success.  So happy…NO SNOW until much later in the evening!  We had a great turnout of visitors and a nice variety of tasty food. We appreciate members who brought wonderful finger foods.  Also, to the craft artists, their beautiful handmade jewelry, cards and craft items added to the enjoyment of the open house.

A lot of effort went into hanging over 80 paintings in the show on the previous Saturday, Jan 16th.  In case I missed someone, thank you again to all who helped hang the show and stayed late so that each piece looked great in the exhibit and showcased the talented artists of PAA.  One painting was sold at the opening.  Hopefully more to come.  The Sale of art work is done by contacting the artist. 

Phone numbers of each artist is listed next to their name.   I encourage you to bring your friends to visit the exhibit now through March 5, 2016, open to the public Monday – Friday 8:30 – 5:00

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 LOOKING AHEAD

“Think Spring” – Now through March 5, 2016 Centennial Gallery, Musculoskeletal Center, 4 Centennial Drive Peabody.

PAA March workshop – Saturday, March 12, 2016 Paul Ciaramitaro Sketching and Oil painting