If Rube Goldberg were 1) still alive, and 2) looking for an apprentice, I'd be knocking on his door. Mechanical metal gear-y contraptions that do things make me happy.  Whirligigs! Weathervanes!  The "Perpetuball Motion Machine" at Salmon Run Mall in Watertown!

Well, my latest venture into making things doesn't really fit into the whirligig or weathervane category, but I have been using metal to make jewelry.  I love art because everything an artist creates is part of that…

There is little time left to commission a pet portrait for a holiday gift,  but gift certificates are available.

1.   Painted a green cat with purple whiskers

2.   Sold the cat.

3.   Was encouraged.

4.   Painted more…

The Trash Transformer Project entered it's second year in 2010 with 8 artworks on exhibit representing the talents of 7 contemporary artists form the Central NY region. With a grant from the Cultural Resources Council, The Alchemical Nursery was able to provide these artists either $50 or $100 stipends for their pieces, and support their lifestyles while demonstrating our message in art.

The pieces included a diversity of methods including paint and ink on wood, mini and full…

a brown one!

I have always loved the beautiful old architecture of Downtown Syracuse.



There are so many unique buildings and styles; each a work of art.

My favorite is the Gridley Building with its' elegant arching windows and canopy over the entrance.…

The downtown festivals and parades with their profusion of color and excitement are so much fun to paint! The Veterans Day Parade of 2008 is pictured here. Flags are flying everywhere. A massive US flag hangs over Salina Street, suspended by two City of Syracuse Fire Trucks.…

I have been and probably always will be a landscape painter. I don't think there is ever a time when I am not noticing the landscape. Whether going to work, or to the store, or biking along the Erie Canal, I am always looking at the land, the sky and the water.



In Upstate New York, we are so fortunate to have such amazingly beautiful places like the Adirondack Mountains, the Thousand Islands and the Finger Lakes Region. I am always drawn to water and love to paint the ripples and…

Not sure if this has been posted before on thie site or not, but it bears so if that is not the case.

This article highlight some of the movers and shakers, and the heartfelt and committed projects and community efforts that have been integral in helping to rebuild the Near Westside. A must read if you are curious as to what has been transpiring in the grassroots arts and culture movement in this neighborhood.…

Another gloomy day in Syracuse...and the thoughts of another blast from Old Man Winter. Someone needs to enlighten him as to when winter starts... Fortunately the gloom is only the weather. My spirit is bright knowing I will be offering fun fabric classes and workshops starting in January...Learn to create your own fabrics unlike any you could ever find in a store..and it's easy...I'll be pursuing finding the space to hold these great fun events after The Holidays...so keep it in mind and…

I had a terrific response to my recent open house. I made some good sales and most importantly everyone had a great time. Many thanks to Peter S for stopping by and introducing himself to our clan.

Marty Hillenbrand is an up and coming glass artist, whose works can be found adorned amongst the stylish and hip. Born in Syracuse, NY, Marty had grown up in the Tipperary Hill area attending school at Solvay and Westhill. As a youth, he had began to develop a consciousness that involved deep seated appreciation for obscure and beautiful things, and sought to put his experiences into the various mediums. In summer 2008, he ran into his glass mentor, Chris Roesinger and quickly had melded…

I am new to the web site and look forward to learning alot.There is Art mart going on in Syracue right now and it is not faring to well this year.word of mouth would be good thank you in advance.JKB

I never pictured myself in a silverware factory surrounded by my art, but that is exactly where I found myself last weekend.

The old factory building is located in the small village of Sherrill,…