Artist Residency in Nantucket
“Hummock Pond” In mid-July, I began my Artist Residency at The Nantuckt Island School of Design and The Art . It was everything I was hoping it would be. From the moment I got there, the island's disctinctive character with it's weathered grey shingle style architecture and seaside vibe, I began to relax into its overwhelming beauty. Thirty miles out to sea with a history going back to the 1700's, it gave me the opportunity to dive headlong into long stretches of looking, painting and enjoying its abundance. “Reyes Pond” The staff at NISDA were incredible and truly dedicated to their community. Denese Alen was especially helpful at the Seaview Farm and Art Center Studios, while Ann Conway kindly assisted me at the Wauwinet residency. The long barn was filled with activities in clay, and between exhibitions, lectures and an incredible performance by the Native American intertribal dance troupe Indigenous Enterprise , there was an abundance of activities all week lon
