annie wildey
  • Air
    • Air News
  • Studio Store
    • Waves horizontal
    • Art Print Blocks Blues
    • Seasons 2023 Calendar SALE
    • Fog Collection Sets
    • big little skies prints
    • Wave Prints
    • Wave Print Pairings
    • Urban Sublime
    • The Coastal Etching Portfolio
    • I Love NY
    • Cards
    • Studio Gift cards
    • Art Print Blocks
  • Original paintings
    • Coastal Seascapes
    • Big Little Skies
  • Commissions
  • About
    • About Annie
    • Connect
  • News
    • Blog spotlight >
      • Blog Feed
    • Press
  • Studio Archives
    • Painting Collections >
      • Coastal Breeze
      • Ebb & Flow
      • Horizons
      • Avondale
      • 2017 Collection
      • 2016 Collection
      • 2015 Collection
      • 2014 Collection
      • Getting Oriented Collection
  • Air
    • Air News
  • Studio Store
    • Waves horizontal
    • Art Print Blocks Blues
    • Seasons 2023 Calendar SALE
    • Fog Collection Sets
    • big little skies prints
    • Wave Prints
    • Wave Print Pairings
    • Urban Sublime
    • The Coastal Etching Portfolio
    • I Love NY
    • Cards
    • Studio Gift cards
    • Art Print Blocks
  • Original paintings
    • Coastal Seascapes
    • Big Little Skies
  • Commissions
  • About
    • About Annie
    • Connect
  • News
    • Blog spotlight >
      • Blog Feed
    • Press
  • Studio Archives
    • Painting Collections >
      • Coastal Breeze
      • Ebb & Flow
      • Horizons
      • Avondale
      • 2017 Collection
      • 2016 Collection
      • 2015 Collection
      • 2014 Collection
      • Getting Oriented Collection

out and about

Studio Journal
​news, exhibitions and other musings 

Join me on my travels

Coastal Breeze Sneak Peek

6/25/2019

0 Comments

 

Coastal Breeze 

New works by Annie Wildey at Avondale Arts

​The exhibition is on view from July 1-31 2019

Please join me for the opening reception on Friday July 12, from 5-7. 
Picture
Picture
Here is a sneak peek or two new paintings 'Here Comes the Sun' I and II. Both capture the feeling of a bright sunny summer day at the shore, with the sunlight glistening on the water.

​Can't you just feel that breeze and smell that fresh salty air!

To preview the works in the exhibition please join my mailing list here.

​Hope to see you soon!



Avondale Arts is located at 95 Watch Hill Road, Westerly, RI 02891
0 Comments

Ebb & Flow

5/14/2019

0 Comments

 
Picture

A delight for the senses

 ​We had a glimpse of summer on Saturday here in the North East. The sun was shinning and a lovely breeze drifted into the gallery during the opening as we listened to the ethereal sounds of the live performance  of Music for Water Music by @auroracollaborative. it was a sensory delight and complimented the show so well. I know this won't do it justice but I tried to captured a little snippet of the performance in video.  You can watch here.

Description of Music for Water Music (2019) by Antonio Forte, written by the composer
​

Music for Water Music is a piece of sound art composed for live flute accompanied by pre-recorded digital tape manipulations. The piece embodies a transformation of the second movement ("Alla Hornpipe") of the Water Music suite in D major, composed by George Frederic Handel in 1717. The original recording has been digitally stretched out from 3 minutes 45 seconds to last nearly 2 hours, while maintaining its relative pitch (being transposed down just a half-step from D to Db). In addition to being stretched, the original recording is played backwards over itself at the same time as it is going forwards, a total structural retrograde. The flute part incorporates similar rhythmic stretching of the original melody, structural retrograde on local and global levels, as well as repetitions of smaller note clusters within larger melodic phrases; all played freely, senza misura with the stretched recording. Techniques such as key slaps, wind sounds, and overblown harmonics are used to further create watery effects. The overall aesthetic of Music for Water Music is the evocation of the sea, ocean waves, and the ebb and flow of the tides.

Picture

This three person exhibition is curated by gallery owner and director Shari Weschler, she explains that ".each artists Annie Wildey Susan Schultz and Michele Poirier Mozzone focus on water, examining the life that resides and plays within, or the destructive realities of waste that are discarded into its magnificence.  All also recognize and honor time that passes as a journey.  Be it through erosion, an emotion or recreation, water carries strength, offers a cleansing breath, a moment to honor the past or sit in the present.  It breaks down surface with relentless persistence, is vastly deep holding darkness and mystery, distorts reality and can exist in three physical states.  Water makes up sixty percent of our adult bodies and it is a relevant metaphor for our complex lives and the human condition; fleeting as each wave, bubbles and reflections of light travel up and out". 

you can read more about the show and the other artisits work here.


Picture
For those of you that are unable to drop by the exhibit, I created an online gallery for you to view the paintings. Take a peek here  and see how I styled them, It was fun!

0 Comments

It's a Family Affair

5/7/2019

0 Comments

 
Ei was excited to help hang a show which features work by my stepson Jack!

Opening Wednesday, May 1st, the show celebrates young artists in our community, who have nurtured their creativity at  
Julie Duba's Art Studio.  Julie and I hung almost 60 works of art yesterday at Setra Artes gallery in the Boro.  The show looks great and features several pieces by High School seniors who will be heading off to college this fall including Jack you can see some of his work here.
 
We would love you to join us at the opening tomorrow

Wednesday, May 1, 4.30pm -8pm
Setra Artes Gallery 
11 Grand Street, Stonington Borough, CT
Picture
0 Comments

Can you smell the salty air?

3/2/2019

13 Comments

 
Can you Smell the Salty Air - Annie Wildey

Can you Smell The Salty Air

I was recently invited to make an artist video. I said yes I'd love to. But the truth is up until now I've been resistant to making one.

luckily I watched my stepson Jack create a video in iMovie for his art school portfolio last month. It looked a little complicated seeing the backend of his movie, all the slicing of layers of video, sound, music, and titles, But it also looked like a lot of fun watching him make tweaks along the way, fine-tuning his vision.

I love how he picks things up so quickly and dives right in. Rarely is there any hesitation, it's inspiring. I'll miss having him around when he heads off to college this fall.

As I sat down to start, I realized my resistance wasn't so much about learning to use iMovie, it was actually resistance to putting myself out there in a video. I felt vulnerable and still do. But as I pulled some images into iMove I started to have fun and enjoy the creative aspect of trying to make a video and tell a story, so here you go. 

Put the kettle on, make yourself a cuppa, sit back and hopefully enjoy. I'd love to know what you think ;-)

I'm kind of excited to make more so watch out for version 2.0 with video footage and narration!
Cheers
Picture

Browse the collections featured in this video

Annie Wildey art wave paintings prints and etchings
Fog Collection
Sea Collection
Coastal Etchings

13 Comments

Looking Back

2/3/2019

0 Comments

 
The New York Academy of Art
The New York Academy of Art
This month I will be exhibiting in TriBeCa, alongside fellow alumni and faculty of The New York Academy of Art. The show is curated by Rick Davidman of the former DFN gallery, Kim Power graduate of the school, and art dealer Elizabeth Garvey.

Thinking about the show this month reminded me of a time back in 2005 when I found myself wandering around TriBeCa on a Saturday afternoon. I came across some exquisite figurative sculptures in the windows of a building that turned out to be the New York Academy of Art. The sign also said that it was a graduate school for figurative Art and that HRH the Prince of Wales was the Parton.  I had goosebumps!  

I had been working with a coach to help me figure out how I could transition from my career at the British Consulate to an artistic one.  Returning to education and graduate school was something I was considering but hadn't fully explored. Changing career and moving to another city seemed overwhelming. So as I stood outside the school, a 2o minute walk from apartment, I couldn’t help but think this was a sign. I walked in and picked up their catalogue.  
Clarity painting by Alyssa Monks
Clarity, 54x40 in Oil on Linen, Alyssa Monks
I felt pretty excited and inspired, so with a spring in my step I carried on walking.  A block or two away, I found myself again stopping because of something exquisite in a window. This time it was DFN gallery and a figurative painting that caught my eye. I walked in to take a closer look at the exhibition and felt I'd stepped into a little piece of heaven. I was surrounded by amazing figurative paintings by Alyssa Monks. I couldn't help but smile when I looked at the catalogue to find out she was a graduate of the Academy.

I heard a little voice inside say 'I'm going to study there,' it seemed like fate. I wasn't sure how I could make it happen, but the seed was sewn.


Fast forward to Sept of 2006, when I walked into the building as a mature student in the MFA program. I spent a magical three years there, two as an MFA student and one as a post-graduate fellow.  Shortly thereafter, I also had the opportunity to participate in a couple of group shows with Rick at DFN gallery before it closed. 

It will be nice to think of these memories and connections, as I return to TriBeCa this month and see the painting Deep Water III hanging in some good company. 

Feeling very grateful.

Deep Water III ,Ocean painting by Annie Wildey
Deep Water III, Oil on Canvas, 36x108, Annie Wildey
0 Comments

Making Marks

1/17/2019

0 Comments

 
As a painter I am always looking for interesting and exciting ways to apply paint, and make marks that express and describe the energy and movement of water.  The sweet spot is that place in between freedom and control where the spontaneity and energy of the mark is preserved, but is also successful in describing the form.

Detail of Deep Water III - oil painting  by Annie Wildey
Detail of Deep Water III, by Annie Wildey
Detail of Deep Water III - oil painting  by Annie Wildey
Progress detail of Deep Water III by Annie Wildey
Deep Water III will be on view in February in a special exhibition 

​Representing:Selected Works from Alumni and Faculty
of The New York Academy of Art,
at Artisan Lofts building (143 Reade St., New York, NY 10013

The opening reception will take place on
the 5th of February from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm​

hope to see you there!
Deep Water III, 36x108 Triptych, Oil on Canvas, by Annie Wildey
Deep Water III, 36x108 triptych, Oil on Canvas, by Annie Wildey
0 Comments

Holiday Pop Ups

12/10/2018

0 Comments

 

Popping Up at My Favorite Little Creative Spot in Mystic 'Salt' 

Picture

I took the show on the road Saturday and popped up at  Salt one of my favorite creative places in downtown Mystic.  I raided the studio and packed up a good selection of arty offerings which included small original painting, etchings, prints, art cards. and even some original watercolor paingtngs from the studio artchives! It was lovely to get festive with Salt owner Patti Murphy and two other popup makers Laura Gaffke Studio and Pork Chop Studios.Enjoy a little holiday shopping with festive sips and treats!.   The Salt store is a beautiful as it's instagram feed! 
​
Here's a couple of shots:
Picture
Annie Wildey popping up at Salt Mystic
Picture
Annie Wildey popping up at Salt Mystic
PictureCreative offerings from Annie Wildey. A selection of art prints and notecards

0 Comments

Long Island bound, and getting Inky in the studio

10/23/2018

0 Comments

 
I have to say this is my favorite time of year. The air is crisp, skies are blue, beaches are empty, and I get to throw on a chunky sweater and head to the studio.

I decided to reconfigure the studio, after returning from the annual printmaking workshop I do with Dan Welden, at The Omega Institute. I now have two distinct areas, allowing me to switch back and forth between painting and printing more easily. 

It feels good to play with ink again, and the meditative process of editioning.  I've been sharing some of what I've been printing over on 
instagram and will be releasing a portfolio of edition prints shortly, so keep your eyes open for the release coming soon!.

Here's a peek of the Cape Portfolio...
The Etching Collection by Annie Wildey

On View

I'm excited to be returning to the East End of Long Island this weekend, and I hope you can join me for the opening of INTRIGUE a printmaking exhibition curated by Chris Anne Ambrey, at the William Ris Gallery in Jamesport.  I'll be exhibiting alongside master printmaker Dan Welden, Chris Anne Ambrey, Justin Greenwald, and Lorena Salcedo-Watson. 

Opening Reception: Saturday, Oct 27, 4-7pm
William Ris Gallery
1291 Main Road, Jamesport, NY


Here are two of the prints that will be on view through November 18. ​
Monotype by Annie Wildey
Left: Underpass 125th II, Monotype,18x12in  - Right: Rain Clouds, Monotype, 8x5in

Many of you may know, Long Island has a special place in my heart. For many years back in the 2000's, I would hop on the jitney and escape the city and my full-time job. I'd spend weekends painting in my studio,  (a little room at the back of the old health food store in Southold), and enjoy time with good friends.

Fast forward several years and a few opens studios later, I gave up my creative space on the East End, and the full-time job, to pursue an MFA in Fine Art.  It would be three years before I would return to Long Island as the Artist in Residence at the William Steeple Davis House in Orient. It felt like I was returning home. I spent the next two years there painting and enjoying the landscape and community. 


In fact, it was during this time in Orient that I first met Dan Welden at a weekend workshop in Greenport. In typical Dan fashion, when he realized I was an enthusiastic printmaker without a press,  I found myself driving home after the workshop with his tabletop press in the back of my car and an open-ended loan arrangement!  I couldn't believe my luck or his generosity, but anyone who knows Dan knows that this is how he rolls!. He is generous to a fault and so supportive of other artists.

Since then I've had the privilege of assisting him at many workshops and our friendship is close to 10 years old.   As for that tabletop Etam press, it has been loaned to many, many printmakers since then!

Needless to 
say
, I'm thrilled to be exhibiting alongside Dan and the other printmakers!   I'll be hopping on the ferry on Saturday and would love to see you if you can make it to the opening. If not perhaps our paths will cross on another visit back home ;-).

In the print studio - Annie Wildey
What's happening in your world?

Would love to connect with you oninstagram. Come find me.
@anniewildey
0 Comments

August Workshops and Newport Opening

8/8/2018

0 Comments

 

Workshops

Omega Institute
Dan Welden Workshops
Enjoy two opportunities to print with Dan Welden in the wonderful environment at the Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY
Picture
For the past 5 years I've had the opportunity to assist Dan with these two workshops and they are the highlight of my year. Whether you do one or both, they make for a wonderful creative retreat in the peaceful and picturesque Omega Campus in Rhinebeck NY. These workshops always seem to attract a beautiful group of people.  I'm so looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting some new ones! ​
Picture
Watch this short video to whet your creative appetite!.
You can take one or both workshops, and there is still time to register. Come along on this special creative journey with Dan. 

For more info and to register click the links below.

Intro to Solarplate Etching - two days
Aug 24 - Aug 26 2018
For more information and to register 


The Art of Monoprinting Workshop - five days
Aug 26 - Aug 
31 2018
For more information and to register

Picture

Newport Opening

Heat on Thames - Summer Soiree
Coastal Contemporary Gallery

Opening reception

Thursday, August 9th at 4 - 8 PM

'
Breathe Out' will be on view along with a wonderful selection of work by gallery artists curated by owner Shari Rubeck.

Coastal Contemporary Gallery, 491 Thames St, Newport, RI

 Coastal Contemporary Gallery
0 Comments

An Artist's Dream

7/30/2018

0 Comments

 
I'm so honored and excited to have been invited to participate in this exhibition. I would never have thought my work would one day hang alongside such an amazing list of artists. Can someone pinch me, I must be dreaming!  ​

LAND & SEA & SKY
August 4 - 15, 2018
​Curated by Rick Davidman & Catherine McCormick


Opening Reception
Saturday, August 4
6 to 8 PM

​
Picture
Featuring:
Alan Bray, Dina Brodsky, Zaria Forman, Cornelia Foss, April Gornik, Susan Grossman, John Hardy, Catherine Howe, Shiva Jlayer, Lisa Lebofsky, Alyssa Monks, Mary Reilly, Joan Semmel, Susan Shatter, Keiji Shinohara, Daniel Sprick, Emma Tapley, Tula Telfair, Annie Wildey, Andrew Wyeth, Jamie Wyeth

About the Curators
Rick Davidman, a financial advisor based in New York, opened DFN Gallery in SoHo in 1996.  At first, DFN exhibited artwork in various styles and media – painting, photography, sculpture, video, and installation. There were also frequent theatre and dance performances, as well as book and poetry readings.  But by the time Rick moved the gallery to Tribeca in September 2001, the focus of the program became contemporary representational painting and drawing.  Many of the artists in the Land & Sea & Sky exhibition, such as Susan Grossman, Mary Reilly, Alyssa Monks, and Zaria Forman, were just beginning their careers when they became represented by DFN.  Others, including Cornelia Foss, Tula Telfair, John Hardy, and Susan Shatter were already quite established, but were attracted to the energy and commitment of DFN. Rick closed DFN after 15 years in 2011, but he continues to work behind the scenes advising artists, dealers, and collectors.  Rick also curates exhibitions in galleries and public spaces around the U.S. and Europe that feature many of today’s top artists. 
 
MM Fine Art is the collaboration of Peter Marcelle and Catherine McCormick. With over a half century of combined experience in the art business, they work closely with both firmly established blue chip and emerging contemporary artists and present exhibitions regularly in both NYC and Southampton, NY.  In this exhibition, noted gallery artists Daniel Sprick and Cornelia Foss are included, along with works by Andrew and Jamie Wyeth, in whom the gallery specializes.
 
Land & Sea & Sky, which opens August 4th   at MM Fine Art in Southampton, predominantly features paintings and drawings by artists who are well known for landscapes – such as April Gornik, Tula Telfair and Cornelia Foss. Also in this exhibition are landscapes by artists better known for their figurative works, including Joan Semmel, Alyssa Monks and others.
 
Rick, Catherine and Peter have known and worked together for many years and are excited to bring some of their favorite artists together.  Many of the artists are close friends and are thrilled to have this opportunity to show together in Southampton on the first weekend in August.
Read more about the curators and the exhibition here

MM Fine Art, 4 North Main Street, Southampton, NY
www.mmfineart.com
0 Comments

August Exhibition News

7/28/2018

0 Comments

 

In Chester 

Celebrating Summer
Chester Gallery
Opening Friday,August 4, 5-8pm
​
Picture
Thrilled to be a part of this new venture for a wonderful friend and artist Nancy Pinney.  As she officially reopens The Chester Gallery as the new owner and curator.

Opening Reception
Friday, August 3, 5 to
8pm

Celebrating Summer
presents work by new gallery artists and some of the regions favorites: 
Sosse Baker, Sheila Barbone, Serena Bates, Gil Boro, Rosamund Christianson, Stephanie Chubbuck, Ignacia Gana, Sean Kratzert, Sol Lewitt, Michael Mclaughlin, Nancy Pinney, Frederich Schavoir, Fred Trinkaus, Jerry Weiss, Annie Wildey, Richard Ziemann.



The Chester Gallery, 76 Main Street, Chester, CT 
thechestergalleryct.com 

On the Vineyard

Entirely Twelve Square
Eisenhauer Gallery
Picture

You can find these six paintings currently on view at the Eisenhauer Gallery in a curated exhibition of 12 x 12 compositions by
gallery and guest artists.

Eisenhauer Gallery, 38 North Water Street Edgartown, Marthas Vineyard.

eisenhauergallery.com
​

and if you find yourself in Newport

Pop into the new Coastal Contemporary Gallery
and check out their current exhibition which includes Surf's Up.
Picture
Surfs Up, Oil on Canvas 36x48
Picture
491 Thames Street, Newport, Rhode Island
0 Comments

Sweet Dreams and Summer

6/21/2018

0 Comments

 
Summer's here, and so are some new paintings 
Picture


view new and available works online here

or in person at
Eisenhauer Gallery
Martha's Vineyard
in the three-person show Equanimous 
 artist reception Thursday, June 28, 2018
6:00pm to 8:00pm
​

Sweet Dreams

Picture

​I got the chance to visit a client's home this month which is always a treat for me. 
I bet I'd have no trouble getting to sleep in this room ;-) 

***
I am now accepting orders for commissions
through the end of the year


Find out more about the process and hear what my clients have to say
There are limited spots available, so drop me a line, I'd love to chat!


***

and if you find yourself in Newport

Picture

Pop into the new Coastal Contemporary Gallery
and check out their current exhibition of gallery artists.
 
Coastal Contemorary Gallery.
491 Thames Street, Newport, Rhode Island
0 Comments

Newport News

5/9/2018

0 Comments

 
Newport News
 
Opening Tomorrow!
Just a quick hello for now, to let you know about a brand new gallery opening this week in beautiful, Newport R.I.  These two paintings will be on view in the gallery's first exhibition, alongside a selection of work by other gallery artists.

You can read about the gallery's Owner/Director, Shari Rubeck in this article in the
Newport Mercury Paper Page A9, and visit the website for more info on the other exhibiting artists.

I'll be sharing more summer news with you later this month so stay tuned ;-)
Picture

​ON BOARD 

JOINING FORCES

On Exhibit May 10 - 31, 2018
Coastal Contemporary Gallery


Artist Reception: Thursday, May 10th
from 4:00–8:00 PM

Art & Wine

NEWPORT GALLERY NIGHT



 
If you are 
in the neighborhood or feel like making the trip, to Newport this Thursday, please stop by the artists' reception opening.  Celebrate with us, and join the wider festivities as the Volvo Ocean Race 2018 teams arrive in town for a much deserved break.
.
0 Comments

April 01st, 2018

4/1/2018

3 Comments

 
Picture

Happy Easter

Happy New Year

Happy April Fool's Day

This will be the first time in 62 years that Easter has fallen on April fools day. So I'd keep your wits about you, in case the pranksters in your family or circle of friends are feeling frisky!

Did you know that April 1st used to mark the new year up until the 1500s when the Gregorian calendar took over from the Julian calendar. Those who forgot the change and attempted to celebrate New Year’s  on the wrong date were teased as “April fools.” 

April 1st has come to mark new beginnings for me and holds quite a few memories. Rewind a few years...

It was always a day to watch your back growing up in the UK, especially at my high school. It was often the teachers you had to watch out for not the kids! Every year our mischeivous art teacher would manage to out smart and out prank us, in often elaborate ways, planned over months! I feel for one hook line a sinker one year...  I was an excited but insecure 17-year-old, high on life after being accepted into art school. That is until I received a formal letter on April 1st, from the art school, with instructions for an essay and self-directed project. Loaded with art speak gobbledy gook, my heart stopped and my excitement turned to fear and dread. That morning, I hurried into the art room in a panic waving the letter at my art teacher, who had a huge smirk on his face. Thankfully, he didn’t leave me in my misery too long. I’d been had, well and truly! Fast forward 5 years...

...At 24, young and carefree, I arrived in the US at JFK airport, on April's Fools Day 1989. I was just as relieved to find my best friend from high school, waiting for me, as she was to see me in the flesh.  I think both of us were quietly suspecting this cross Atlantic reunion might just be a prank.  Fast forward quite a few more years... 

...After an 18 year career with the British Government in New York City.  I decided to start a new career in the Arts.  My last day at work kept getting pushed back until March 31st and yep, April 1st, 2006 I, began another new chapter as a full-time MFA student at the New York Academy of Art...

...fast forward a few more years...

...on April 1st, 2012, I married my husband at Dubois Beach in Stonington, CT. became a stepmom, and settled into a new life in Mystic, CT with a studio a the Velvet Mill.​
Picture

Happy Anniversary!

April Fools offer!

This year rather than try to PRANK you, I've decided to THANK you, with a one time
Special April Fool's offer of 25% off all prints in the shop.

Offer ends midnight Monday, April 2nd...
Sign up here to receive the coupon code
offer only lasts thru Midnight Monday April 3rd
so don't delay ;-)
3 Comments

Paying it Forward on Instagram

3/11/2018

0 Comments

 
Picture

#atouchofkind Project

,Today, ​I came across a post at @Elisemorrispaint. Ellie had been invited to join the #atouchofkind project initiated by @featherandwild. To join you would offer to pay something forward and invite your followers to do the same. I've always wanted one of Elise Morris's paintings, and love the idea.  So I jumped on the project with my Acadia Rocks art print.  Want to join me in a @touchofkind project too, and receive my art print?  Here's what you have to do ....

Hop on over to my instagram post add a comment, letting me know what gift you have to pay it forward, and tag a friend (your gift doesn’t have to be art by the way).  Then on Friday March 16, I’ll pick one of you to receive my print.  In exchange, you promise to pay it forward.

Let's spread some kindness! 
0 Comments

Celebrating Creative Women

3/8/2018

0 Comments

 
Picture

Celebrating Creative Women at The Velvet Mill

On International Women's Day, I want to give a shout out to all of the women at Velvet Mill!  The Velvet Mill has been home to my studio since moving to Mystic CT 7 years ago. It's a community of artists, small businesses and entrepreneurs. Since being at the mill, many tenants have come and gone and now I'm one of the old timers ;-).  I created our tenant website thevelvetmill.com, a few years back, so that we would have a presence on the web and visitors could find information on our growing community.  It was only today Intl Women's Day, that I realized women probably make up the majority of the tenants with over 45 women artists and small business. This photo highlights just a few great women. Visit our wider community online or in person at thevelvetmill.com.

Follow these lovely ladies on instagram:

⠀
j.noelle.jewelry @lauragaffke, @anniewildey @harrietmooreballard @lisa.simonds, @aliciapiccoloart @frommisstobliss,   @zestfreshpastry @the_velvetmill MaryLys Jackson

​
0 Comments

Art Collecting and Haystack School of Crafts

2/28/2018

1 Comment

 
Picture

Art collecting and Haystack School of Crafts

I was going through my flat files in the studio and I came across this print portfolio that I love !.  It's a collection of prints that we made during Dan Welden's printmaking workshop up at Haystack School of Crafts, Deer Isle, Maine. back in 2014.

It was a wonderful group of students and we bonded well. So much so that at the end of the week we all decided to participate in a  print portfolio including Dan and myself. We each editioned 11 of our best prints for the portfolio and one of the student was a book binder, so she generously agreed to make portfolio to hod the prints. Such a lovely memento of our week, and a great wat to collect art! 


#haystackmountainschoolofcrafts .#danwelden

Haystack Print Portfolio

1 Comment

Gift Guide

11/26/2017

0 Comments

 

Sharing some gift ideas from a few creatives I know!

As an artist I tend to keep my eyes peeled for unique gifts from independent artists and crafts people. So this year I wanted to share some of their creations for the holidays. There is something at every price point for every budget ;-)

​Take a look, there might something for you or a loved one! 
Picture
Fall Riff Prints from Householdart.com
These prints are a salutation to the varied textures and colors of the fall world:  the glorious color of this burning bush, print will brighten  up a room for sure. Available in multiple sizes ​

​
Picture
Winter Blossom Ornaments by Kathy Johnson. These ornaments are handmade from repurposed papers and are available for purchase starting Friday, December 1st.  For details follow Kathy over on Instagram.


Picture
Paperwand.com offers this sweet little journal  if you are looking to turn over a new leaf in 2018 and start  documenting your dreams and desires.   It is super affordable.
​


Picture
​SaltMystic  is such a cute coastal boutique in downtown Mystic, Connecticut. Specializing in products by independent artists.  These little whimsical dishes have a unique blue splatter pattern and are thoughtfully crafted for Salt Mystic by The Vegan Potter. 
Picture
I adore this beautiful tahitian peal ring by J.Noelle set in sterling silver with18k green gold ball accents marking north, south, east and west.  Jessica designs and fabricates artisanal fine jewelry that is passionately inspired by art history, nature and her desire to create timeless opulence.  Some of her work is available online or at Adore in downtown Mystic Ct.

Picture
For the ultimate art collector and animal lover here's Walter. A paper and wood pet sculpture, by the brilliant Will Kurtz. Will creates realistic life-size figures and animals out of newspaper with an internal structure made of wood and wire. The collage of words and colorful advertising  reflects the mood and life of the subject. Will  is internationally recognized and highly sought after,  but accepts private commission. Contact him willllkurtz.com
Picture
Love the rustic feel and sense of humor in this sweet art print from Bonnielecatdesigns
available with or without a frame. It can be hung or propped on a mantle, bookshelf or table display.

​​
Picture





Jewelsbytrish. makes this  beautiful rosewood mala necklace. Handmade with green African turquoise to foster renewal and energy,  natural rosewood, a lotus charm and japanese seed beads. Plus a free gift included with your order.

Picture
If you love luscious color, and have a spot for a little original work of art,  take a look at Diana Sartor's  mini original mixed media painting inspired by nature at Dianasartor.com 
​
Picture
This little original painting  by Laura Gaffke is delightful and beautifully presented in this handmade frame by her hubby Brett.  Laura always puts such heart and joy into her work.  take a closer look here 


Picture


Rise and Shine is one of 12 prints in my new studio print collection. I am offering 20% off the collection through  Dec 12 . View the collection here.
​
I am also accepting painting commissions for 2018. Contact me to discuss your project or browse the installation gallery and details of the commission process   here.


Picture
And for the discerning art collector on a budget don't miss 
Deck the Walls!
Deck the Walls is the New York Academy of Art's annual holiday party ​featuring small works by Academy artists displayed anonymously priced by size  $200, $300 &$400.

Friday Dec 8th 6.30-9pm
rsvp by Dec 6th -  deckthewalls@nyaa.edu

New York Academy of Art - 111 Franklin Street, NYC
0 Comments

Land & Sea Print Collection

11/13/2017

1 Comment

 
Picture

Bring the beauty of land and sea into your home, with my studio print collection!


I'm excited to share this collection of new prints with you. Whether you are looking for a small accent print for a nook,  or a large statement piece above the fireplace, I have a variety sizes and images available.

Paintings hold memories for me, and when I look back through my archives each one unlocks those memories! I am reminded of my first big snow storm in Orient with First Snow. I thought I was well prepared, but find out for yourself below! 
Picture
​First Snow
10x10,
limited edition 100,
$100

I was the new artist in residency at the William Steeple Davis House, in Orient LI.  and excited for my first winter outside of NYC. By all accounts we were gonna get hit hard. I made sure I had supplies for the big storm, and located the snow shovel in the shed. I was all set, or so I thought!

The wind howled, and the house rattled all night. It was exciting but also a little unnerving, I was home alone in this sweet  but drafty 1800's cottage.

I woke with bright sunshine streaming through the windows, a crisp brilliant blue sky, a blanket of clean white snow on the ground, and POWER. It was gorgeous!.
​
Until I looked out of the kitchen door window over to the shed, and saw the 5 ft wide 26 inches deep snow drift between me and the snow shovel, uh oh!.
​
Luckily my Macgyver skills kicked in, and I dug myself out with a dustpan and brush! So much for advanced preparation! 


Purchase First Snow and other prints in the Land & Sea studio print collection here:


Picture
​Fog at Gardniers Bay
10x10,
limited edition 100,
$100

Where the wetlands meet the beach and the Peconic Bay. Moving from NYC to Orient, I became so aware of nature and the cycle of the seasons. Early morning fog always made for a peaceful quite and calm start to the day.

I would rise and walk a couple hundred yards to the country store to get coffee, an egg sandwich and have a chat with the old giffers. My nickname for the men /retirees who would gather early mornings at the back of the store and put the world to rights.

They seemed cautious about this female British artist on their turf, but caution quickly turned to curiosity, which turned to a mutual fond affection! It was a nice way to connect with the community as almost everyone in the village popped into the country store! fond memories of a special place.


Purchase First Snow and other prints in the Land & Sea studio print collection here:


Here's a Sneak Peek  

view collection and purchase here

Picture
1 Comment

September 01st, 2017

9/1/2017

0 Comments

 

Announcing a New Print 


​Just a quick note, as I want you to be the first to hear that I'm offering 
Jump Right In III, one of my favorite wave paintings from this summer as a NEW limited edition print. It's the perfect size to fit a standard 16x20 frame with a mat. Regular price will be $125 from September 1st onwards.
Picture
Jump Right In III
Limited Edition Giclee, (fits a standard 16x20 frame with mat). Prints are signed and numbered, printed using archival inks and paper, and shipped flat in a clear protective sleeve.
Order Print Here
Contact me for any Intl. orders
0 Comments

On View September

8/31/2017

0 Comments

 

On View September

Impressions - An Exhibition of Prints by Nine Artists
at The South Street Gallery,
Greenport, NY
Picture

Opening Reception – Friday, September 1,  6pm – 9pm
exhibition is on view, August 31 to September 25.


I'm honored to be exhibiting in this print exhibition along with some highly accomplished artist printmakers. It also marks a return to the North Fork, where I spent several wonderful years developing my craft as an artist.

The exhibition includes work by: 
Dan Welden, Chris Ann Ambery, Myrna Burks, Lorena Salcedo Watson, Annie Wildey, Scott Bluedorn, Roy Nicholson, Andrea Cote, Jack Youngerman


The South Street Gallery
18 South Street
Greenport, NY

 
0 Comments

A Big Thank You an Something New

8/25/2017

0 Comments

 

A Big Thank You and Something New 

Picture
View of exhibition at Avondale Arts
A big thank you to everyone that was able to make it to the opening of my current show. Sustaining a career as an artist is challenging, but ultimately the pleasure and enjoyment I get from creating and sharing my work is worth it, I feel fortunate to do what I love. Thanks to YOUfor your interest and support. 

For those that couldn't make it.
Here's a few installation shots. I was thrilled with how the paintings looked in the space. The gallery has such nice casual feel with lovely natural light, and beautiful views out on to the water.

After spending months with the work in the studio, it's always a surprise to see them out in the world and on display. It's kind of like hanging with good friends in a yoga class, then meeting up with them at a special event, all dressed, groomed and looking their best. You almost don't recognize them!

I'm also grateful and interested to hear how people connect with the work: One visitor shared that she was bought to tears in front of one painting (I think that's a good thing!). For a retired couple, heading back to Colorado, a painting represents their first joint art purchase in their new relationship.  Another is a celebration of 30 years of marriage, while one young couple who's art tastes aren't so compatable, found a painting they both love! 
​
Picture

Vote for Your Favotite

For this show I invited visitors to vote for their favorite painting. I'll offer limited edition prints of the most popular, and a winner, drawn from the responses, will receive a small print. 

If you haven't seen the show yet there is still time, it closes Friday August 31, and don't forget to pick your favorite ;-)


AvondaleArts
95 Watch Hill Road, Westerly, RI 02891
Gallery Hours: 
​Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 11am - 4pm



My current Favorite: Rise and Shine, 40x30
​

Something New 

Picture
Watch this space, a new large scale print coming soon
0 Comments

New Waves on View

8/5/2017

0 Comments

 
Picture
Detail of a new wave painting

New Waves On View 

Join us for a happy hour art opening on the deck at Avondale Arts. I've been busy creating a new series of wave paintings exploring the beauty and moods of the ocean along the shores of Rhode Island, and I'd love to share them with you!

New works by the Quanaduck Cove Painters will also be on view
in the Art Box.

Pop the date in your calendars, would love to see you!

Friday August 4th,  5-7pm 

AvondaleArts
95 Watch Hill Road, Westerly, RI 02891
Gallery Hours: 
​Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 11am - 4pm
0 Comments

Making A Splash

6/28/2017

0 Comments

 
Picture

​MakingaSplash
At Eisenhauer Gallery, Martha's Vineyard 
Reception - Thursday 6-8pm, June 29, 2017   



Moody Blues II and other new paintings will be in Splash!, the group summer exhibition of gallery artists at Eisenhauer Gallery with a reception this Thursday.

Picture


​If you are on the vineyard this holiday weekend, enjoying the sun, sea and sand, pop into the gallery and check out my 
Summer Shore small works. They are just the right size to fit in your luggage, you might want to take one home with you ;-)

Summer Shore I-IV are 12x12, oil on canvas and framed.
view available work


​BusyintheStudio
Picture


​I'll be busy in the studio this month finshing up new paintings that will be exhibited at Avondale Arts, in August. It's a lovely location in Watch Hill, with a deck, perfect for our happy hour opening reception! Hope you can join me. 

Pop the date in your calendars would love to see you!

Friday August 4th,  5-7pm 

AvondaleArts
95 Watch Hill Road, Westerly, RI 02891
You can follow my progress throughout the summer over on instagram!
Picture
0 Comments

An Invitation to Paint in Maine

5/5/2017

1 Comment

 

​An invitation to paint in Maine

Dates: July 9-16, 2017  

Picture
Join myself, Ard Berg and Jon Volk, when we return to paint In Maine again this summer!

Through the New York Academy of Art’s Continuing Education program we invite you to join us for a  “Painting Acadia Plein Air retreat-workshop”.  8 days of painting, 7 nights lodging, 6 days of 3 square meals, presentations, optional instruction, and fun!  all for $1,445 per person. Open to any budding beginners or experiences Plein Air painters. 
More Info

Spring Brings New Work


Spring has kept me busy painting new work for up coming shows. The first of which is ' Vista' on view this month at the Union Arts Center, Sparkill, NY

I'm thrilled to be exhibiting with the talented Hillary McCarthy and Melanie Vote!
Picture
VISTA
Union Arts Center
Exhibition dates: April 22nd- June 4th
Artist’s Reception: May 27th 12-4pm


For a sneak peek of new work, on and fresh off the easel, follow me on instagram 

Here's a detail of a recent commission. It was a fun surprise project!
Picture
1 Comment
<<Previous
Forward>>

    Author

    Annie is a British painter and printmaker and lover of the sea.

    ​
    Stay Connected
    sign up for my e-news

    ​

    Archives

    March 2023
    September 2022
    August 2022
    June 2022
    January 2022
    September 2021
    July 2021
    May 2021
    February 2021
    November 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    April 2020
    January 2020
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    October 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    November 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    October 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015

    Categories

    All
    A Creative Life
    Exhibition News
    In The Studio
    New In The Shop
    New Paintings
    Open Studios
    Personal Essays
    Workshops

    RSS Feed


About Annie
News
Commissions

privacy policy 
cookie policy 


anniewildeystudio, - 32 Friendship Street, Westerly, RI 02891  e: anniewildey@mac.com  © COPYRIGHT 2022. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.