the Donovan Gallery

After an all too brief 3+ year"retirement" , I am back at the helm of the Donovan Gallery at Tiverton Four Corners. It has taken a few months to get back into the groove but things are picking up and life is good. The "team".... my wonderful group of over 40 top New England artists have come together to make the gallery one of the best in New England for sure! We have new work from all of the contributing artists.... a nice variety of landscapes, still lifes, portrait work, and sculpture. The gallery is busy, the custom framing business is picking up again, and we are looking forward to your visit soon! Check the website www.donovangallery.com for the latest news.

Donovan Studio partners with RI Nature Conservancy!

"SURF STUDY" watercolor

Donovan Studio gives the gift of nature! By purchasing a “slice of nature” from Donovan Studio during July and August, 10% of all sales will help build the new 1.3 mile long Dundery Brook Greenway Trail, a unique boardwalk path through a forested wetland in Little Compton. The Trail is a project of The Nature Conservancy of Rhode Island and, thanks to a generous matching grant, all gifts will be doubled. Stop by the studio during the South Coast Artists OPEN STUDIO TOUR, July 16 & 17th or August 20 & 21st, or anytime by chance or appointment. www.KrisDonovan.com or www.DonovanStudio.blogspot.com .

"Almy Marsh" oil

WINTER PROJECT FINISHED!

I've been saving a magazine article since 1994 illustrating how to make custom kitchen counter tops! Finally, this winter, I've started on the project and the first side of the kitchen is finished! I call it "Favorite Things". It's been fun but, of course, took longer than expected to execute. I'm not going into the business. Back to the studio......

TUESDAY EVENING PAINTING

Hi,
Back from Aruba, well rested and looking forward to a busy painting season. I will be having an open painting class on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9 at the Studio starting on March 15th. The cost is $125. for 5 consecutive weeks (always weather permitting but let's hope that is over!). I plan to cover some basics and some new ideas to help improve your paintings! Limit 5 students. Call 401-683-8308 or email for further info. Hope to see you soon!


THREE PEARS, oil

WORKING AWAY.....

"Birds on a Wire", oil

Loving this time of year in the studio. Strangely, the osprey is STILL here, outside my studio, on October 30th! It was delightful today to watch him hunting as I took my lunch break. Finished a watercolor commission (pear & lace, my favorite subjects) and finished a new "Birds on a Wire". Worked on a new beach scene.... I took the reference photos this summer at Brigg's Beach of this lovely mom and her little boy.... the light on her beach hat was so great! perfect inspiration for a painting! This is at the "underpainting stage"......

Fall Class SCHEDULE

New Session starting Nov. 4th!
"Five Birds on a Wire", oil

Fall classes:

MONDAY AM 10 to 12:30 : Pastel (intermediate)

THURSDAY PM 6:30 to 9 : Watercolor (intermediate)

BEGINNER watercolor and/or pastel (email or call if interested)



ALL CLASSES 5 WEEK SESSIONS, $125. per session. 5 student per class maximum.

CALL 635-3999 or email krisdonovan@cox.net for more information

FALL CLASSES 2010

Fall classes will begin the week of October 3rd! Monday mornings - "intermediate" painting in pastel. Thursday evening: Watercolor (intermediate). email: krisdonovan@cox.net .

Sketchbook entries.....