ABOUT

Since 2008 I have been exploring my fascination with large abstract work as well as painting the world of our beautiful planet around me.


I grew up 40 miles north of New York City.   As a child, I was fascinated by drawings in children's books.  MY artistic efforts were encouraged when I was quite young by my immediate family and my artist uncle, Fred Maine, who worked as an illustrator in an office in the Empire State Building.  

My first trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan opened my eyes to what painting could be.  Throughout high school I was mentored by the late artist and teacher Herold Witherspoon, to whom I am forever grateful. Because the museums of New York were an easy train ride away, I went often, privileged by this frequent exposure to original works.


After high school, I traveled a lot, which gave me the perspective of cultural and geographical diversity.   I lived in Colorado for 30 years. During this time, I painted local landscapes and large watercolors of the desert landscapes of New Mexico and Arizona. My work was represented by local galleries, and galleries in Durango and Santa Fe.  I received my BFA in painting (Phi Beta Kappa) at CU Boulder, where I studied with color-field artist Gene Matthews, and was influenced by George Woodman’s delightful seminars on art theory.


In 2006, I became enchanted by the Mojave Desert and moved to Joshua Tree.  I renovated an old homestead cabin and added a passive solar studio.  Initially I was primarily interested in the desert landscape, compelled by the beauty around me. 


I spent the year of 2019 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, drawn by the watery environment when I was seldom more than a few minutes from lovely lakes and beautiful beaches.


When I returned to Joshua Tree, I began the process of designing and building a new off-grid solar (including passive solar) studio/home on 5 acres about 6 miles north of Joshua Tree.  Final inspection was approved on May 20, 2022, and I am now in the process of organizing everything and preparing to work in my new studio.


Representation: 

JJ Harrington Gallery   

68895 Perez Road, Bldg 1, Suite 4, Cathedral City, California,            760-794-8813.  (Palm Springs area)                                                   My work can also be seen on their online gallery:  

 www.jjharringtononlinegallery.com


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Selected Exhibitions:  


October, 2023     Joshua Tree area Open Studio Tour


October, 2022     Joshua Tree area Open Studio Tour

October, 2021     Joshua Tree area Open Studio Tour


May 2021           BLUEFIELD, LUCKETT & WOLD

Three artist show with 2 of my favorite artists,  John Luckett and Judy Wold.

JJ Harrington Gallery, 68895 Perez Rd., Suite 1-4, Bldg 1

Cathedral City, California, 760-832-8818           


January 2018      CANVAS & STEEL - A STROKE OF GENIUS

Two person show with sculptor Moira Fain 

Colin Fisher Studios, 68929 Perez Road, Suite M, Cathedral City, California,  760-324-7300.  (greater Palm Springs area)

                  

April 2017   NEW WORK:   IMAGINATION — COLLECTIVE POSSIBILITIES

Colin Fisher Studios, 68929 Perez Road, Suite M, Cathedral City, California,  760-324-7300.  (greater Palm Springs area)


2015, 2006- 2013 October/November:  Joshua Tree area Open Studio Tour


February 2015, new paintings, THE UPPER DESERT MEETS MODERNISM, 2-person show with sculptor Simi Dabah, Colin Fisher Studios, 68929 Perez Road, Suite M, Cathedral City, California,  760-324-7300.  (greater Palm Springs area)


June 2013, ABSTRACT CONVERSATIONS, two person show with sculptor Moira Fain, Metro Gallery, Bakersfield, California


April 2013, solo show:  BETWEEN THE LINES, Colin Fisher Studios, 68929 Perez Road, Suite M, Cathedral City, California,  760-324-7300.  (greater Palm Springs area)


November 2012:    group show, BoxoFFICE, Manhattan, NY


February 2012, INNER MAPPINGS: SOUTHEAST BY SOUTHWEST, 2 person show with Atlanta artist Cathryn Miles at Meyer Metro Gallery, Houston, Texas.


September 2011, Small Works Show, Meyer Metro Gallery, Houston, Texas


April 1 - May 31, 2011, From the Desert to the Sea, group show at Metro Gallery, Bakersfield, California


January 2011, group show, BoxoFFICE, Manhattan, NY


October 1 - November 30. 2010, and February 1-28, 2011, Joshua Tree Art Gallery Group Show, Joshua Tree, California


September 2010, JTAG, Joshua Tree Art Gallery, Opening Season Group Show, Joshua Tree, California


April 2010:  Solo Show, "Heart of Fire,"  BoxoFFICE, New York, New York


December 2009:  Solo Show, "Images Born in the Mojave,"  True World Gallery, Joshua Tree, California


Ventura Art Festival, November 2009, Best of Show, Painting/Drawing  

              

May 16-June 28, 2009:    Solo Show "Urban Promise," at BoxoFFICE Projects, 421 Hudson Street, NYC


May 2008:    Solo Show, 29 Palms Creative Center, 29 Palms, California

March 2008:  Solo Show, High Desert Nature Museum, Yucca Valley, California

December 2007:  Solo Show, "Mojave Paintings," True World Gallery, Joshua Tree, California


September 2007:  Group Show at True World Gallery, Joshua Tree

September 2007:  Southland Invitational Exhibit, curated by Audrey Gillick, 29 Palms Gallery, 29 Palms, California

March 2007:   Solo Show curated by Klaus Wille, Black Canyon Coffee, Yucca Valley, California


 MOVED to Joshua Tree, CA, designed and re-built old homestead cabin, added studio


1996-2005:  Designed and built passive solar mountain homes

1993-1996:  BFA, Painting, University of Colorado at Boulder

1980-1992:  Represented by:    Presden Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico
                                                Gallery East, Loveland, Colorado
                                                Gallery Ultima, Durango, Colorado
                                                Upper Edge Gallery, Snowmass, Colorado 

              During this time I was in numerous solo, invitational, and group shows along the Front Range of Colorado, including Georgetown, Ft. Collins, Greeley and Denver.


Selected Collections:

Eduardo Braniff, Los Angeles

 

Brett Barrett Estate Design, Los Angeles, California


Christopher Kennedy Design, Palm Springs, California

Oscar Cuello, New York City


Sarah Habershon, London UK


Peggy Heinz, Yucca Valley, California


Harlan and Frauke Hogue, Pacific Palisades, California


J Crew, NY, NY


Bruce and Meredith Jones, Yucca Valley, California

  


Mindy Kaufman, Joshua Tree, California

Michael Rhodes, New York City and Provincetown, Massachusetts


Robert A.M. Stern, New York, New York

David Stainton, Los Angeles


Wendy Wacker, Indian Wells, California and Joshua Tree, California

Larry White, Pioneertown, California

Patricia Webber, Seattle, Washington

            

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