Wellesley Society of Artists

"Navigating Artistic Perils" with Leslie Graff
2023-09-20 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
The Wellesley Society of Artists and the Wellesley Free Library welcome artist and educator, Leslie Graff, for an inspiring evening for artists and art lovers alike. Leslie’s talk “Navigating Artistic Perils” will speak to frequent struggles encountered by artists like deciding what to paint, “finding your voice/style”, and getting unstuck. She will share helpful practices that support everything from ideation to building sophistication into your work and getting past creative blocks.
Wednesday, September 20th, 6:30-8:30pm
This program is free and open to the public

Stacey Roberts Show "Candyland"
2023-09-01 09:00 - 2023-09-30 21:00 | Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
WSA Member Stacey Roberts’ show “Candyland” is on exhibit at the Wellesley Free Library in the Wakelin room for the month of September.
Stacey is a realist acrylic painter that make ordinary things look extraordinary! She uses her art to spark conversations and memories. Stacey frequently combines various foods and drinks with luxury objects to create a unique and evocative work of art. Stacey’s palette embodies rich colors that give the paintings a striking appearance. Her paintings are sold nationwide and in many private collections.
She is an Exhibiting Member of The Wellesley Society of Artists and The Duxbury Art Association

Plein Air Outing at the Elm Bank Gardens with the WSA and NEWS
2023-08-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Elm Bank Gardens, 900 Washington St., Wellesley, MA, 02481, United States
Brushes with Nature
A Paint Out with members of the
Wellesley Society of Artists and the New England Watercolor Society
Tuesday, August 1st, 2023, 10AM; Rain date, Aug. 3rd at the Gardens at Elm Bank
900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Garden at Elm Bank is a horticultural jewel of Greater Boston. Participants will have no trouble choosing a subject to paint— the Olmsted Italianate garden with its beautiful fountain, the Bressignham garden, the Goddess Garden, the trial gardens, the Manor House, Weezie’s garden for children, garden sculptures and gazebos—all will be calling your name!
We will meet in the parking lot at the entrance to the gardens. Parking is free; Mass Hort. Society Members enter the gardens for free, non-members pay entry fee of $10. There are bathrooms available. Bring a picnic lunch, and plan to “carry in, carry out’’.
All are welcome! Come paint with artists from all over!
Please reserve your space by Wednesday, July 26th; Participants will be given more details after sign up.
Contact: (NEWS) : Yale Nicolls
Contact: (WSA) : Nancy Treves

The Dynamic Pastel Landscape with Liz Haywood-Sullivan
2023-04-20 18:45 - 20:30 | Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
The Wellesley Society of Artists and the Needham Art Association welcome renown pastel artist Liz Haywood-Sullivan for their annual joint artist demonstration on Thursday, April 20 at 6:45 pm at the Wellesley Free Library in the Wakelin Room. Liz’s demonstration, The Dynamic Pastel Landscape will show artists and art lovers alike how to bring the landscape to life. There will be a brief reception beginning at 6:45pm and the demonstration will begin at 7:00pm.

More about Liz Haywood -Sullivan…
Liz Haywood-Sullivan, PSA-MP, IAPS/EP, has been dedicated to working exclusively in the pastel medium since 1996. Her attraction to the medium is pastel’s unique ability to capture light and atmosphere in the landscape. She is a sought after instructor and judge for pastel societies and arts organizations around the world. Liz authored the popular book Painting Brilliant Skies and Water in Pastel. Her award-winning pastel paintings have been featured in numerous books and magazine articles, and have appeared in national, international and museum exhibitions worldwide. Liz is a President Emerita of the International Association of Pastel Societies (2013-2017) and is the current president of the North River Arts Society in Massachusetts. Her work is represented by Vose Galleries of Boston.
