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SOLD: Lit From Within

"Lit From Within" © Claudia Ward

There's a lovely little frame shop in my hometown of Chatham, Massachusetts called Framer's Framer owned and run by the equally lovely LeeLee Maclay. A close friend took one of my wave pictures into the shop a couple of years ago to get it framed and LeeLee beseeched her to get us in contact with one another. She did and the rest is now history. The gallery in Framer's Framer has been exhibiting 13 of my framed prints and 3 other images presented in different styles. "Endless Wave" (36" x 12") is printed on glossy textile material, "Horizon Storm" is a giclée wrapped-canvas tryptic (48" x 30"), and "Lit From Within" is a 36" x 18" direct print on aluminum. "Lit from Within" has sold. Yeah!

If you are on the Cape and can swing by Post Office Square in Chatham. Check out their charming gallery. You'll be greeted warmly, with a big smile, and can check out more of my wave images.

 

"Sweet Imbalance" at The White Room Gallery

This is the final weekend for the "Sweet Imbalance" exhibition at The White Room Gallery at 2415 Main Street in Bridgehampton, NY.

The exhibition features Laura Benjamin's wonderful "candy-wrapper" art which is wildly entertaining and colorful, the uniquely visual and thought-provoking art of Robert Perez, and the very original photographic works of first-time exhibitor Lauren Loscialo.

In addition, the "group exhibit" has pieces by Bob Tucker, Mark Zimmerman, Kat O'Neill, Michele Dragonetti, Melissa Hin, Ann Brandeis, June Kaplan, EJ Camp, Dianne Marxe, Sally Breen, and yours truly, Claudia Ward.

If you saw the cover of Dan's Papers on August 5, the one with the beautiful water image and you want to see the original, stop by The White Room and enjoy Sally Breen's "East End Lace" - it's truly lovely.

My show-piece in this exhibit is "On Point" printed directly on aluminum.

Stop by the gallery before Sunday to see this eclectic blend of contemporary art.

Heirloom Tomatoes

Tomato season is upon us once again and what do I do here every year? Each and every August, I sing the praises of the farm grown tomato, especially the heirloom tomatoes.  On the East End of Long Island, we are very fortunate to have many farm stands all offering fabulous, locally grown fruits and vegetables from mid-May to late fall. However, only one near us grows and sells real heirloom tomatoes. You know ... the ones that come in bizarre and even awkward shapes and beautiful, bold colors. Babinski's Farm Stand at 160 Newlight Lane (south of the highway) in Water Mill is, hands-down, our favorite farm stand for heirloom tomatoes.

Babinski's Farm Stand - 160 Newlight Lane, Water Mill, NY

Over the past 6 years or so, we've had great fun finding lots of new things to make with these beauties such as Heirloom Tomato Basil Soup, Bruschetta, Caprese Salad, Tomato Tarte Tatin, Roasted Tomatoes with Fennel and White Beans, Chilled Tomato Peach Soup, and Tomato and Gruyere Galette. But, best of all is a simple slice with a drizzle of olive oil and a whisper of sea salt.

Delicious as this summer fruit may be, they are also striking in their appearance. Bright yellow, fire-engine red with orange stripes, deep purple with green marbling, and a wonderful variety of greens ranging from something close to evergreen to light, bright kelly green. They just make my heart sing and, of course, they beg to have their pictures taken. Inside and out these beauties satisfy so many senses, so I made a brief slide show of several of the closeups we've taken over the years to entertain and entice you to seek these heirloom treasures out.

 

Photos & Slide Show © Claudia Ward & Peter Tooker
Music: "Anticipation", Peter Breiner & Don Gillis - Edwardian Danse Music