Your Center for Creativity
by Nanci Gordon Christine Townsend says she doesn’t remember when she didn’t make art. As a young child, she “was aways drawing something” — inspired by her father, who “was always making something from wood”. But as Christine tells us, she didn’t get serious about …
Behind the delicate colors and gorgeous composition of Rosalind Daniels’ abstract fiber and photo pieces is a long history with quilting, a love and playfulness with color and texture, and most recently, the irresistible charm of peonies. ‘Peonies from my Garden,’ a collection of five …
The week before Valentine’s Day, the kids in Artist Helvi Abateill’s current class at the Chaffee had just finished making paper. Not papier-mâché — actual paper. Colorful squares were hanging from the walls in the upstairs classroom and kids were picking up their pieces on …
The play of light, shadow shapes, and patterns, worn and textured surfaces all speak to me as a photographer. Architectural detail and historic structures — odd nooks and corners, columns and steps — capture my eye. Windows and doors fascinate me. Bright blocks of color …