Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition 2026
June 11-July 19. Opening Reception: Thursday, June 11, 5-7pm
Big Red Barn Galleries, Lareau Farms, Rte 100, Waitsfield VT.
presented by Valley Artists Guild

I couldn't be more pleased to have not just one, but two paintings accepted into this well-regarded and beautiful show! 
​Rock Ballad, my largest watercolor ever at 22"x28" (28"x34" framed size), and November in the Arboretum, will both make their exhibition debut in this show, displayed in the rustic Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield, Vermont.

Rock Ballad will be available to purchase out of the show at $1350 and November in the Arboretum will be available at $800 (painting size 12"x16" framed to 18"x21.5")

I've been on all sides of the juried exhibition process. As an arts administrator, I've organized juried shows from the local to the national level, setting up and facilitating the process from start to finish. I've served as juror for exhibitions. And of course, as an artist applying for juried shows, I've had my share of acceptances and non-acceptances (most recently not making it into the Adirondack National Exhibition of American Watercolors, oh well).

I think my experiences as a show organizer and juror have given me a healthy perspective on handling not being selected for a show I've applied to - after a short moment of disappointment, I move on. I don't internalize it or allow the news to tear me down. Because I know that there are many reasons why a painting may or may not be selected for a show...

What goes into juried selection?
The juror or jurors may be instructed to apply certain criteria to their process by the exhibiting organization, or just unleashed on the works using their own hierarchy of criteria of what makes a work great over a work that is good or mediocre. Jurors usually take into account the following: strong composition, mastery of medium, use of color/value/shape and mark-making, artistic style, how compelling the subject matter or concept is, and if there is a theme, how did the artist interpret that.

​In exhibitions where multiple genres will be shown, the juror may or may not be instructed to select the best of each genre. Or the organization curators step in to finalize the juror's selections so that there is equal representation of each genre to make a more balanced show and provide enough variety of subject matter and styles.

The mix of work entered in any given year could be heavy in a certain genre or style, and the juror has the difficult task of selecting what stands out, not just based on excellence since there would be many exemplary works to choose from, but what gives the juror a little something extra to think about, reflect upon and react to. That last visceral reaction is purely subjective on the part of the juror, and that's fine.

Finally, its important for any artist to acknowledge that there is always room for growth. The work entered may actually just need a little improvement; more practice in getting down a dynamic composition, taking another look at values and how they can add to (or detract) from the work, create more excitement with color, etc... It's a continuous learning process; the important thing is to keep experimenting, exploring and if entering juried art shows is your thing, keep trying. Each year, for the big shows, a different juror or jurying panel is looking at the work and the outcome might end up in your favor. And if not, give it another shot the next year.

The Winds Over Tuckerman's, 10"x14" watercolor on paper framed to 16"x20", $730

I am so happy that my watercolor of Tuckerman's Ravine will make its exhibit debut on the walls of Bryan Gallery in their show Summit Lines, May 6-July 5, Opening Reception May 10, 1-3pm. 

Bryan Memorial Gallery
180 Main Street
Jeffersonville, VT 05464
Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 11am - 4pm

The Bryan Gallery puts all of their exhibits online as well. CLICK HERE to view all the works in Summit Lines. Lots of gorgeous mountain paintings showcasing the Adirondacks, the Green Mountains and White Mountains. 

I'm grateful to my son for the photo references that inspired the painting. He goes on some extensive outdoor adventures and takes crazy beautiful photos like this scene in early Spring when scores of back country skiers hike up the side of Mount Washington to Tuckerman's Ravine to ski down the daunting headwall and chutes between the rocks.

I loved painting the air and atmosphere of iconic Tuckerman's Ravine - those gusty winds blowing off the top of the ridge, rolling the snow over the rocks and into the bright snowy bowl gleaming in the sun.

Spring Cleaning Time!
And time to clear out the last of my stash of art prints in a big sale. These are editions I don't intend to reprint that I only have one or two prints left of each painting. Going forward, I'm working on a new plan for how I will offer reproductions of my artwork, including a possible calendar, notecards, and special edition fine art prints. More details on that to come later this year.

Selling these remaining prints for $20 each, 2 for $30, or 3 for $40. Price includes sales tax but shipping and handling would be an additional $5. Local delivery/pickup can be arranged.
If interested in purchasing, connect with me through my Contact page.

Titles of each print, starting with upper right and going clockwise:
Secrets, upper right, 11"x14" with half inch border, 2 in stock
East Side Panorama, middle right, 7"x12" with an inch border, 2 in stock
Gently Flowing Into Fall, lower right, 8"x12", matted to 12"x16", 1 in stock
Meander, lower left, 9"x12" with an inch border, 2 in stock
River Power, middle left 8.5"x12" with an inch border, 3 in stock
From the Ledge, upper left, 8.5"x12" with an inch border, 1 in stock
Flying Dreams. middle,  12"x8.5", both with an inch border, 1 unmatted, 1 matted to 12"x16" in stock

For larger views of the images, see slideshow below.
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March 6 - May 6, 2026
Spring Into Art - NEWS Gallery
New England Watercolor Society
at the Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street Plymouth, MA 02360
Reception: April 25, 6-8pm
Gallery hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 11am - 4pm, Sunday: 12pm to 4pm

Bon voyage to my gouache painting, Phlox & Pony, on its way to Plymouth MA for Spring Into Art annual juried show featuring Spring themed works by members of New England Watercolor Society.
Since it needed to be framed behind plexi for this show, I took the opportunity to replace the mat and frame it was originally in with a simple off-white mat and thin black wood frame. I think it looks so much better now that the focus is on the painting without a distracting colored frame and mat.