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The Long Island Railroad extends across Long Island connecting Manhattan to Montauk.

These days Manhattanites may journey the approximately 116 miles by train to Montauk to enjoy a weekend at the nearby Surf Lodge (within walking distance of the station) or one of the many other welcoming hotels. Back in the day, the route was pitched to day trippers as the Fisherman's Special, complete with prizes for biggest fish and ice to keep your catch cool during the return trip.

In 1998 the Montauk Artists Association acquired the 1940s LIRR train depot and repurposed it as a gallery and school. The Gallery now hosts exhibitions from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. Hugh and I are fortunate to be included in the current show with The Wednesday Group which opened this past weekend and will be up until July 25th. 

Many thanks to Gene Samuelson and The Wednesday Group for coordinating our plein air painting adventure at Camp Hero and this show. Thank you to Donna Corvi at the Montauk Artists Association for curating a beautiful show. I am so grateful to all!

In March I was fortunate to participate in a workshop at The Church, Sag Harbor. Master print maker, Dan Welden spent the day with us demonstrating the Monotype process. The experience was fascinating, a change from my usual creative thought process. Each monotype is unique, a fine art print typically "painted" with ink on a flat plate and then run through a press so that the image is embedded into the paper. I began working with a more abstract flow and was delighted with the outcome. As I tried to design my work, the challenge of designing in reverse became more apparent. It was fantastic to experiment with the ink and marking materials and see the resulting pressed print on fine paper. A dozen or so artists worked from 10am til 4pm, creating a number of unique and amazing works.  I describe the day here. I didn't want it to end! The Church sponsored three days of workshops and one of the attendees signed up for all three days after going to the first day. Creating the artwork was very satisfying. I can't wait for the next chance to create Monotype!

So many amazing frame choices.

I was thinking of something in a silvery color.

When I saw this frame, gilded in white gold, my decision was made. It was stunning and perfect.

I am so happy how they turned out.

Both works are currently available.

Sea Rise and Submergence are both custom framed with museum glass. 

I also have a few unframed Monotypes available.