Jul 25, 2018 | New Artwork, Pulp painting
This wall relief was commissioned for a private residence in Florida. The palette and composition is meant to emulate the seacoast of the south eastern United States. I am making the final edits to the work while the patron takes the...
Jul 24, 2018 | News from the studio, Pulp painting, Upcoming events
And we’re off! Within a few weeks, these very incomplete panels will be ready for installation in their new setting in the Topsfield, Ma town hall. Right now, it feels a bit intimidating looking at so much empty space. #commission, #megblackstudios, #topsfieldma...
Jul 1, 2018 | Tabloid art history
Historical fun fact: The phrase, “That will cost you an arm and a leg” came from art commissions that charged for additional the body parts. If you wanted more than your face in the painting, you had to paid for it. (below, (2014) Transitions, commissioned by the...
Jun 20, 2018 | Tabloid art history
I had the pleasure of visiting Falling Water this past Monday. During our tour, I was impressed by the description our guide provided about the relationship between the Kauffmann’s and Frank Lloyd Wright, specifically as it related to their role as patrons to...
Mar 29, 2018 | Upcoming events
Sunday, March 24 was the long awaited and eagerly anticipated opening of the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA. The 18 bedroom house is just gorgeous, the work of Siemasko and Verbridge Interior Design and EGA architects. To play even a small part in this...
Mar 18, 2018 | Tabloid art history
What a thrill to see members of the Terra Cotta Army at the Virginia Museum of Art last week. I had no idea they were on exhibition-made my trip to Virginia and DC all the more memorable.
