Featured Artist Presentations
2023 - 2024 Season
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Gail Johnson is an English Language Arts Teacher through Pathways in Technology (NYS P-TECH) Program and an Adjunct Professor at Monroe Community College. Gail’s pastel artwork is an exploration of color and its ability to evoke emotion. She is constantly inspired by the vibrant hues in nature and how light interacts with these colors to create a sense of movement and energy. Using vibrant, bold colors, she strives to capture this energy and bring it to life in art. With pastel paintings, Gail wants to create a sense of wonder in the viewer and transport them to a place of joy, beauty and color. Her art reminds people of the beauty around them and prompts them to see color in a new way. Her process begins with the selection of colors that she finds striking, and then she sometimes layers and blends these colors to create depth and movement. The pastel medium allows for a unique blending of colors, which is a key aspect of her work. Gail’s goal is to create artwork that is not only pleasing to the eye, but also evokes emotion, inspiring the viewer to see the world differently.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Irondequoit Public Library and Irondequoit Art Club offered a hands instruction Mixed Media Collage led by Lydia Boddie-Rice.
This class took a hands-on approach to exploring the techniques, materials, and process of creating collages using paper and fabric. Participants explored collage as a powerful form of artistic expression using images and photographs collected from their own sources. Participants worked with a pair of scissors and printed images, fabrics, and papers that were meaningful to them to use in their collages.
Lydia Boddie-Rice is President & Creative Principal of Boddie Works Creations and Consulting, the business backdrop for her re-emergence as a creative who strives to integrate all forms of artistic expression in every aspect of her life. As a visual artist and illustrator, her creations bring a practical understanding of the creative process to her personal and professional pursuits. Lydia holds a bachelor’s degree in Art from Brown, a master’s degree in Agency Counseling from Rhode Island College, and K-12 Art Education Teaching Certification from Rhode Island School of Design. She has received numerous honors and awards for her professional contributions and expertise and is an avid champion for emerging artists. You can learn more about Lydia and her work at her website: https://linktr.ee/lydiaboddierice
Lydia is a member of the Irondequoit Art Club.
This class took a hands-on approach to exploring the techniques, materials, and process of creating collages using paper and fabric. Participants explored collage as a powerful form of artistic expression using images and photographs collected from their own sources. Participants worked with a pair of scissors and printed images, fabrics, and papers that were meaningful to them to use in their collages.
Lydia Boddie-Rice is President & Creative Principal of Boddie Works Creations and Consulting, the business backdrop for her re-emergence as a creative who strives to integrate all forms of artistic expression in every aspect of her life. As a visual artist and illustrator, her creations bring a practical understanding of the creative process to her personal and professional pursuits. Lydia holds a bachelor’s degree in Art from Brown, a master’s degree in Agency Counseling from Rhode Island College, and K-12 Art Education Teaching Certification from Rhode Island School of Design. She has received numerous honors and awards for her professional contributions and expertise and is an avid champion for emerging artists. You can learn more about Lydia and her work at her website: https://linktr.ee/lydiaboddierice
Lydia is a member of the Irondequoit Art Club.
2022 - 2023 Season
TUESDAY MEETINGS |
WEDNESDAY MEETINGS |
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Amy Hutto lives in Bath, NY. She is originally from Texas and lived in Colorado for five years before making the move to her current location. Amy is a retired art educator with 23 years in public schools in central Texas. All these experiences have and continue to influence her art; from her youth growing up in a rural ranching community to the wildlife she often encountered in daily life of the Front Range.
Animals are a favorite subject, and she enjoys painting both domestic and wildlife. People comment on her joyful use of color and her combination of abstraction and representational style that lends a touch of whimsy to each of her paintings.
Amy is an award-winning artist whose work is held in public and private collections both nationally and internationally and is a member of the National Association of Women Artists, as well as the Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes. She has been featured on the cover of several magazines, including a feature in "Life in the Finger Lakes" as well as being interviewed on "Mornings in Corning".
Amy Hutto has spent years developing her style, drawing upon her life’s experiences for inspiration, incorporating techniques she learned or self-discovered, and always striving for growth. Her bold color palette, layered application, and use of visual and tactile texture, with a finish of gold leaf, are meant to capture attention, but it is the admiration she has for her subject and the joy she imparts in her art adds to the lasting impression.
Animals are a favorite subject, and she enjoys painting both domestic and wildlife. People comment on her joyful use of color and her combination of abstraction and representational style that lends a touch of whimsy to each of her paintings.
Amy is an award-winning artist whose work is held in public and private collections both nationally and internationally and is a member of the National Association of Women Artists, as well as the Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes. She has been featured on the cover of several magazines, including a feature in "Life in the Finger Lakes" as well as being interviewed on "Mornings in Corning".
Amy Hutto has spent years developing her style, drawing upon her life’s experiences for inspiration, incorporating techniques she learned or self-discovered, and always striving for growth. Her bold color palette, layered application, and use of visual and tactile texture, with a finish of gold leaf, are meant to capture attention, but it is the admiration she has for her subject and the joy she imparts in her art adds to the lasting impression.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Karen Pesch taught the attendees how to create a simple book and cover. Participants learned how to create a ‘signature’ and attach it to a simple cover. Plain mixed media paper and all materials to create your 4 x 6” book was provided. Attendees brought favorite papers, cloth, charms, stickers, ribbon, etc., to cover their books and make them their own.
Karen is a mixed media artist residing in Irondequoit, NY. Art has been Karen’s lifelong hobby, enriched by classes in high school, at RIT, through the MAG, and online. In the past, Karen focused on pen and ink drawings and paintings with acrylics. Retirement has brought Karen the gift of time and a deeper exploration of her creativity. She now uses collage and mixed media to create less representational art. Karen’s recent work has won several Jurors Awards at art club shows and the Bridge Gallery. You may find her work there, on the IAC webpage, at the Artists Cave Gallery in Irondequoit, and on Instagram.
Karen is a mixed media artist residing in Irondequoit, NY. Art has been Karen’s lifelong hobby, enriched by classes in high school, at RIT, through the MAG, and online. In the past, Karen focused on pen and ink drawings and paintings with acrylics. Retirement has brought Karen the gift of time and a deeper exploration of her creativity. She now uses collage and mixed media to create less representational art. Karen’s recent work has won several Jurors Awards at art club shows and the Bridge Gallery. You may find her work there, on the IAC webpage, at the Artists Cave Gallery in Irondequoit, and on Instagram.
Wednesday, April 13, 2023
Sally facilitated exploration of watercolor painting using a variety of papers as well as surfaces treated with watercolor ground, which makes ANY surface ready for watercolor application. She facilitated a lively discussion using examples, demonstration, and a still-life set up to inspire artist attendees. Jeanette Musliner assisted her. Various papers, watercolor ground, and some Daniel Smith paint were provided.
Sally is an exhibiting and award-winning member of the Irondequoit Art club. She began pursuing painting in 1971 as a hobby under the tutelage of Jean Premo. In 1998, toward the end of her career, Sally bought a home overlooking Lake Ontario, returned to painting and joined the IAC. Sally has exhibited her work throughout the region with several downtown art groups, the Irondequoit Farmers Market, the Artists Cave, and the Rochester Contemporary Art Center. She enjoys teaching students of all ages and actively promotes the work of other artists on her social media sites.
Sally is an exhibiting and award-winning member of the Irondequoit Art club. She began pursuing painting in 1971 as a hobby under the tutelage of Jean Premo. In 1998, toward the end of her career, Sally bought a home overlooking Lake Ontario, returned to painting and joined the IAC. Sally has exhibited her work throughout the region with several downtown art groups, the Irondequoit Farmers Market, the Artists Cave, and the Rochester Contemporary Art Center. She enjoys teaching students of all ages and actively promotes the work of other artists on her social media sites.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Holowka and Perena create prints that bridge the centuries by merging traditional Kallitype printing methods, contemporary 21st century digital imaging technology and watercolor painting. They will describe this fascinating historical process, discuss the inspirations for their work and show their rich tonal hand-colored prints from recent exhibitions.
- Nancy Anne Holowka graduated from Nazareth College with a dual major in Art History and Studio Arts, focusing on Ceramic Art and Photography. She has wide-ranging experience in the arts. Among these are positions as Executive Assistant to the Director of the Memorial Art Gallery, Exhibitions and Awards Juror for signature shows at MAG, Art Collection Coordinator at Jewish Senior Life, and Co-owner and
Exhibiting Artist of the Wildroot Gallery.
Nancy’s solo photography shows include such venues as Lumiere Gallery, Flower City Arts Center and Image City Gallery. Juried exhibitions include the Finger Lakes and the Holiday Craft Show at MAG, two Small Works shows at Main Street Arts in Clifton Springs and the Photographer’s Journey at Image City Photography Gallery. Her Wildroot Group Exhibitions include shows at Nazareth College’s Little and Colacino Galleries, RIT Dyer Art Center, MCC Mercer Gallery, Little Theater Gallery, Main Street Arts Center, Geisel Gallery and Warren Phillips Gallery. Nancy’s work will be included in an upcoming exhibition of the Wildroot Group at Lumiere Photo and will take place in May of this year. [nholowka@rochester.rr.com] - Jen Perena has been studying historic, alternative photographic processes at the Flower City Arts Center for over 15 years and has been independently making kallitypes for 6 years. Her subjects range from vegetable, flower, and cactus portraits to snowy landscapes, to macro images of natural items such as acorns, vines and moss. Jen Perena serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the Flower City Arts Center.
Since 2004, Perena has taken part in annual exhibitions at the Genesee Center for the Arts and Education/Flower City Arts Center. She has also participated in the Photographer’s Path 12 at High Falls Gallery and Alternate Paths 2020 and 2022 at Nu-Movement Studio in Rochester. Jen’s work has been featured in several single-day pop-ups, and she has presented artist talks on her work at FCAC on two occasions, one of which was recorded on YouTube. Jen participated in a 5-month Artist Residency in 2018/2019 at Flower City Arts that focused on kallitypes. This concluded with a residency show, ‘The Painted Photograph’ and included a printed book of the show. Upcoming exhibits are scheduled in March for Wall-to-Wall, the 2023 Member’s Exhibition at FCAC and in May for the Abode Artist Solo Wall Show at Abode in Pittsford. [kallitypegirl@gmail.com; www.kallitypegirl.com]
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Linda is an active and exhibiting member of the Irondequoit Art Club. She has been painting since she was a teenager. Linda took classes in adult education or a few years while attending Nursing School. As a mother and wife, she kept it up by teaching her boys to paint. One of her sons is now a professional artist in Massachusetts. Linda paints in oil, acrylic and watercolor, and she also enjoys many different mediums. Her varied interests led her to explore the Pysanky egg decorating method. Linda says "I also paint murals, saws, and anything that doesn't move- although I did paint a bus once!"
Wednesday, February 28, 2023
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Peter Monacelli was unable to join the IAC meeting to present, because of illness. However, he provided a video documentary about the "1000 Journals Project," below.
As an artist, Peter primarily works in traditional or non-traditional drawing media and keeps daily sketchbooks. Born in Buffalo N.Y, Peter Monacelli was a 26-year-old life insurance salesman when he decided to take art history classes at Monroe Community College (MCC). After earning his Associate Degree from MCC, he earned a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in studio arts from Empire State College. He taught art at MCC where he was promoted to adjunct assistant professor in 2003.
Peter, by trade, is a carpenter. Through his specialty construction company, Monacelli Enterprises, Peter has been involved with many downtown Rochester renovations, including converting Lewis General Tire and Wolting Collision into the Little Theater, and renovating the rehearsal space for the Bucket Dance Theater.
He has had 105 group and 57 one-person art shows since the early 1970s. His commitment to the arts is demonstrated in his gallery showings and his volunteer work for nonprofit agencies. He has been recognized and respected as a “patron of the arts.”
He was inducted into the Monroe Community College Alumni Hall of Fame in 2012 and is listed in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Among his many construction awards, he received the 2014 Betty Strasenburgh Award for Activism in Reshaping Rochester. His artistic awards include SUNY Empire State College Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Arts, 2015.
As an artist, Peter primarily works in traditional or non-traditional drawing media and keeps daily sketchbooks. Born in Buffalo N.Y, Peter Monacelli was a 26-year-old life insurance salesman when he decided to take art history classes at Monroe Community College (MCC). After earning his Associate Degree from MCC, he earned a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in studio arts from Empire State College. He taught art at MCC where he was promoted to adjunct assistant professor in 2003.
Peter, by trade, is a carpenter. Through his specialty construction company, Monacelli Enterprises, Peter has been involved with many downtown Rochester renovations, including converting Lewis General Tire and Wolting Collision into the Little Theater, and renovating the rehearsal space for the Bucket Dance Theater.
He has had 105 group and 57 one-person art shows since the early 1970s. His commitment to the arts is demonstrated in his gallery showings and his volunteer work for nonprofit agencies. He has been recognized and respected as a “patron of the arts.”
He was inducted into the Monroe Community College Alumni Hall of Fame in 2012 and is listed in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Among his many construction awards, he received the 2014 Betty Strasenburgh Award for Activism in Reshaping Rochester. His artistic awards include SUNY Empire State College Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Arts, 2015.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
After getting her degree in art and spending several years as a graphic designer and commercial illustrator, Laura discovered the designs and philosophy of the Arts and Crafts movement. Inspired, she learned printmaking, and submitted her vintage-style block prints to the Roycroft Renaissance Jury. The jury certified her as a Roycroft Renaissance Artisan, and soon elevated her to Master Artisan.