My husband has an art show, expressing his visions of peace amidst dreamy mountain tops or surrounded by lush bamboo. Many thanks to Parish Center for the Arts, in Westford, MA, for arranging this. We are thankful the “show” is online, ensuring everyone can enjoy art while staying safe. Thanks to Tom and Patty for their support and hard work in showcasing my husband’s art.
Sharing random images of fruits and veggies taken through the years…always amazed at the natural design, color, and texture of each individual piece. I feel like they need their time to have their own portrait taken before they are eaten or cooked.
I love how the dragonfruit provides its very own bowl, thrown together with some cut up strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries. The natural colors and funky patterns wow and inspire, besides the great taste. Perfect for a party or a comforting, healthy treat at home.
My friend Tamar was so gracious in letting me display some of my photos at her beautiful Gallery Stika in central MA. How sad we all were when she had to make the not-so-easy but practical decision to close down last December.
At Sitka Creations you can find a variety of services including web and graphic design, help with social media, as well as photography. The staff gladly sets up meetings from Martha’s Vineyard to New York City, and in between.
Sitka Creations supports local artists. In their gallery space, handmade jewelry dangles next to handmade stationery, photographs, and more. Various paintings adorn the walls in this renovated mill space.
Sikta Creations is conveniently located on the first floor. Turn right once you enter.
Admiring the work currently shown. Contact Sitka for more information about the artists.
The pièce de résistance, though, has to be the letterpress. This vintage beauty handed down to Tamar by her family is a sight to behold, and gets your creative juices flowing. You wonder what Tamar will print next?
If you need any help creating or revamping your website, need a hand managing social media, or finally decide to showcase your artistic skills, give Tamar and her staff at Sikta Creations a call! They would love to hear from you.
Sitka Creations & Gallery – 2 Shaker Road, Suite D101 Shirley, MA 01464
Direct to Studio & Gallery: 978 425 6290 Call for appointments and to confirm they are in.
As cold air permeates New England, I think back to last summer. Getting inspired, with the blues of sky and sea, as well as pastel shades of shell. The jagged lines of shadow from broken shells also gives me some ideas.
Now you can peruse a growing online gallery, find out where these photographs are exhibiting in the metro-Boston area, as well as easily purchase prints, specially printed on bamboo washi, made in Japan. These papers were made with digital prints in mind. The results are a clean image, on a non-glossy service, which preserves a “handmade” look yet retaining high quality printmaking.
You can still follow this blog here via wordpress, or keep up with it on lowe aperture, haiku camera’s now new second home.
My friend and I visited when I dropped off the photos; we had fun peering at the wonderful paintings, and getting to know Meagan, who not only works there but has some of her art on display.
Works by Meagan St Laurent
Wonderful paintings command your attention as soon as you walk in:
Artist Unknown please contact Gallery Sitka for artist and more information
By Zen Saito
Paper Connection International, who supplied the Japanese paper, or washi, for my show, also has some other decorative sheets of handmade paper for sale. These hail from Japan, and include hand painted kozo, as well as katazome, or resist dyed sheets. Cute stationery from Japan is available too.
Gorgeous handmade papers from Paper Connection International
Tamar, the owner of Gallery Sitka, works very hard supporting the arts in the area. She’s in a great location, right near the Fitchburg Art Museum. She also runs a studio in Shirley, MA, where she guides clients with web design, social media, and other digital marketing.
Visit Gallery Sitka for some refreshing and inspiring experiences, meet some nice people, and support the arts in central MA.
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