This Month at The Riverside...

It has been a hectic August with school starting in a week and all of us trying to eek out the last few days of summer before its inevitable end. The artists at The Riverside have been very busy collecting images and ramping up for the new work that we hope to create through the fall and winter months. So in celebration of the coming season our resident watercolorist and landscape artist, Ian Newbury, has been preparing to be the Featured Artist of the Month for September. Ian's images will allow us to remember the warmth and sun of summers on the beach. His works will remind us of the times spent along the shore in quaint little towns such as the Stonington Borough in Connecticut, Weekapaug in Rhode Island and the shoreline. Be sure to stop by and see some of Ian's past as well as some of his new works. Our next Open Studio night will be Wednesday, Sept. 3rd from 5-8pm. See you there! (Print shown is by Ian Newbury- titled "Days End-Weekapaug 6"x9", Ed. 100 s/n Gicleé)

Spotted by the Westerly Sun

We got "Spotted" twice in one week! It was an active week for The Riverside Artists. Ian and Millie's participation in the Stonington Village Fair got them (and their artwork) spotted by the Westerly Sun on Saturday while Fran, Barbara, Marie and Susan Andersen were photographed by the Sun during the Westerly Art Stroll on Wednesday. Millie and friends (Rebecca, Kate and Dena) were also spotted casually reclining on the futon at The Riverside. Special thanks to the Sun for keeping us honest. 

Through rain and snow and even sleet...

Ian and Millie participated in the annual Stonington Community Fair today as Active Artists. The beginning of the day was glorious with sunshine and a cool breeze but impending storm clouds threatened to displace all activities for the Community Center's annual event. Around 12:30 vendors started to pack up their wears as thunder could be heard at a distance. Despite the weather, Ian and his family decided to stay on and were still there at around 2:30 as the rain started to come down. Good for him! It seemed like the artists, especially Ian, were well received. Business transactions were made and many people left happy with art in tow. Although not as brave as our dear Ian (Millie left right before the storm) both artists were happy to see new faces and many friends today. Special thanks to Barbara Plummer and Marie Laudini for taking the time to stop by and see their "studio-mates".