#exhibition – NMcguire Studio

View Look Up: Denizens of the Sky

Published November 25, 2024

View Arts

https://www.viewarts.org

Exhibition: View Look Up: Denizens of the Sky

Dates: December 7^th – through February 22, 2025

location: View 3273 State Route 28 Old Forge, NY 13420

Accepted work Sunset flows

It is the sky that makes the earth so lovely at sunrise and so splendid at sunset. In one, it breathes over the earth the crystal-like ether, in the other the liquid gold. By Thomas Cole. I found this fitting, so I named Sunset Flows at the image taken at Cole Beach. I love synchronicities like this one; it was meant for me to photograph and share with you, the viewer.

Commando series – statement

My award-winning Photozaics are inspired by where Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adam’s simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes. This technique is a labor-intensive multi-step process that starts with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that spark my eye, whether rolling hills or a babbling brook. After modifying the composition, I take the print and head to the stained-glass shop to find matching colors. I cut the glass by hand by placing smaller shards in a rock tumbler to remove sharp edges while larger pieces are sanded by hand and assembled in the frame. Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape to add texture to my art. This series I call commando, it’s liberating to see the photo in sync with the frame no boundaries separating these two mediums from dancing: just beautiful fluid flow.

Passports on Parade- Winner!

Published November 12, 2024

Kareen, the winner of Passports on Parade, decided on the artwork she wanted, and I’m blessed to announce it was one of my works, a Formal photozaic Titled Gateway to Racepoint Beach.

The back story on Passports on Parade can be found here:

Passports on Parade

Gateway to Racepoint Beach

Gateway can offer up an over welcoming feeling of “come on in”. This scene offers that feeling with a side of warning to those that don’t pay attention to their environment. I don’t mind the locals and will respect their home. If I’m not meant to be in the ocean I will sit quietly on the shore watching a movie of waves play on repeat for my pleasure.

Morning, Noon, Night Exhibition

Published May 30, 2024

By Attleboro Arts Museum

Website: https://attleboroartsmuseum.org/morning-noon-night/

Dates: June 14^th through July 19^th, 2024

Opening Awards Reception: Saturday, June 15th

Address: Attleboro Arts Museum

86 Park St. Attleboro, MA 02703

Thank Attleboro Arts Museum and Lennon Hernandez Wolcott for accepting this work.

Accepted work: Orange Watercolor – Commando photozaic

The sunset silhouettes of the islands have been like no other I’ve seen on my travels, knowing you are in borderland country (Minnesota/Canada) when you see the trees bouncing off the evening sky. In my eyes each sunset is unique and unlike the previous day. Colors from sunsets change just like the seasons. Late summer sunsets have the deepest orange fading into the twilight blue.

Commando photozaic – statement:

How can I construct an image that moves beyond the surface? Photozaics, of course! My award-winning Photozaics are inspired by where Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adam’s simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes. This series I call commando as for me it’s liberating to see the photo dancing in sync with the frame.

Guess what time it is…. That’s right! Art-a-Whirl!

Published May 3, 2024

Just two weeks away.

I’m blessed to announce I’m officially renting studio space at Solar Arts Building, second-floor studio #205. I share this space with 3 other artists, and I am happy to have a home here at Solar!

Details on AAW

Solar arts building: https://solarartsbuilding.com/solar-arts-building-events/

Dates: May 17^th– through 19th.

I will also have a piece or two in Fox Den – under Art to change the world.

ACW: https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/mission/

This year I’m participating in Passports on Parade this weekend too! Check out the website for more details and how to get your passport- there is a limited amount so do not hesitate.

Passports on Parade

I call it a scavenger hunt for artists’ stamps in the passport. Why do this? Opportunities to learn about the artist and their visions, see great art, and win $500.00 credit to spend on ACW artwork! I know, AWESOME!

Side note:

My stamp is CheeBah approved! Who doesn’t love a Corgi??

Below are some samples you will see this weekend.

Out of Blue

Published July 10, 2023

National juried Exhibition

Presented by Gallery Underground

2100 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202

Exhibition dates: July 31^st to August 25^th, 2023

Juried by Susan O’Neill

https://www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org/

The accepted work of art is Breakpoint at Racepoint.

This image was taken in October 2022 in Massachusetts as I was blessed with another exhibition there and had the ability to explore this beautiful state. I will be going back this October again to explore more areas and even New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest.

Below is a quote that fit this work of art.

Dance with the waves, move with the sea. Let the rhythm of the water set your soul free. – Christy Ann Martine. I spend hours sitting on the sand becoming one with my surroundings listening to the sounds and watching the constant everchanging waves crashing the shore helping me recharge my soul. It’s nature’s symphony that warms my heart.

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Solar Arts building

Published May 1, 2023

Fox Den Gallery 2^nd floor

Various May events:

Sneak peek first Thursday on May the fourth be with you! (May 4, 2023).

Artists Marketplace, Saturday the 6^th.

Art- A- Whirl May 19^th -21^st

https://solarartsbuilding.com/solar-arts-building-events/

I will have 10 works of my photozaics for sale in Fox Den for all three events.

Art- a – Whirl – I will also be on the 3^rd floor “Mintahoe Catering”.

The location I will have a mixture of my formal and commando series photozaics and hope to demonstrate my artistic creations that weekend.- stay tuned for updates on my selection of artwork for Art A Whirl.

Works of Excellence

Published April 3, 2023

update!!!

Reception May 20th 6-9pm

The Studio Door
3867 4th Avenue San Diego, CA 92103
Exhibition Dates: April 27 – May 27, 2023

Website: http://thestudiodoor.com/

Youtube video of the exhibition

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5Y8wwJI-Mg

My work is mixed media joining together my two loves of photography and mosaics that I call Photozaics. Just recently I experimented with matte-less print as has been suggested in the past, but this time I listened to Emily Schiffer’s suggestion from a recent portfolio review, and this is the result. This line of photozaics, which I’m calling commando-as for me is liberating to see my photo dancing in sync with the frame.

Four of my Commando photozaics were accepted into Works of Excellence exhibition at The Studio Door gallery. Wolf n Bear will be physically in the gallery; Gateway to Racepoint beach will be on their website and Breakpoint at Racepoint and Forest of Birch will be included in the catalog. Honored and humbled to not have just one accepted but four works accepted into this exhibition.

Wolf n Bear

Some people come into our lives and quickly go, some stay for a while, leaving footprints on our hearts and we are never the same- by Flavia Weedn. This image reminds me of the ones that left their footprints on my soul.

Gateway to Racepoint Beach

Gateway can offer up an over-welcoming feeling of “come on in”. This scene offers that feeling with a side of warning to those that don’t pay attention to their environment. I don’t mind the locals and will respect their home. If I’m not meant to be in the ocean I will sit quietly on the shore watching a movie of waves play on repeat for my pleasure.

Breakpoint at Racepoint Beach

Dance with the waves, move with the sea. Let the rhythm of the water set your soul free. – Christy Ann Martine. Sitting at the ocean’s beach I spend hours just zoning out to the sounds and everchanging views of waves crashing the shore to help recharge my soul. It’s nature’s symphony that warms my heart.

Forest of Birch

SOLD!!!

“In Celtic Mythology the silver birch tree is sacred and symbolizes new beginnings and protection.” This quote speaks to me and helping me understand why I love Birch trees and my Irish Heritage. This image was taken at Jay Cooke State Park in February 2012 just a few months before this region received an unpreceded amount of rain in a 24-hour period; forever changing the landscape of this park forever.

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Small Stones Festival of the Arts

Published October 6, 2022

The festival will once again be held at locations around the newly renovated Grafton Common including the Great Hall, Apple Tree Arts at One Grafton Common, the Grafton Public Library at 35 Grafton Common, and the Grafton Congregational church at 30 Grafton Common.

Dates: October 14th through October 23^rd

Location: One Grafton Common, Grafton, MA

I will attend on opening night and will be available to chat, on October 14th starting at 7 PM.

Wishes or Weeds? Matted in black with simple satin black metal frame 16x20x1

This image reminds me of my childhood and every time I saw a Dandelion, I would pick it and make a wish. So, in this image, I see wishes and choose to hold on to my innocent belief that they are not weeds but wishes delivered to the Universe via a simple breeze. Next time you see a Dandelion, stop, pick it, and make your wish! Only true believers will see their wishes materialize! Today I wish for peace and equality for all.

You And Your Camera

Published September 14, 2022

Cultural Center of Cape Cod

https://www.cultural-center.org/

Online Exhibition starting September 20^th, 2022.

Training Day

An image is of a man and his best girl named Summit. This was her first time jumping off the pontoon to retrieve her favorite toy and my cousin, Tim wouldn’t allow her to swim on her own until she was ready! So, he jumped in grabbed the other end of the toy and they both Doggie paddled to the boat.

Small Stones Festival of the Arts

Published September 1, 2022

The Festival will once again be held at locations around the newly renovated Grafton Common including the Great Hall, Apple Tree Arts at One Grafton Common, the Grafton Public Library at 35 Grafton Common, and the Grafton Congregational church at 30 Grafton Common.

Dates: October 14th through October 23^rd

Location: One Grafton Common, Grafton, MA.

Wishes or Weeds? Matted in black with simple satin black metal frame 16x20x1

Wishes or Weeds?

This image reminded me of my childhood and every time I saw a Dandelion, I would pick it and make a wish. So, in this image, I see wishes and choose to hold on to my innocent belief that they are not weeds but wishes delivered to the Universe via a simple breeze. Next time you see a Dandelion, stop, pick it, and make your wish! Only true believers will see their wishes materialize! Today I wish for peace and equality for all.

Gallery owners and art collectors I will be in Massachusetts from October 9^th through 29^th if you would like to see samples of my work, I will have some with me. Some samples will be from both collections Spirit of the land Infrared images and Sanctuary for the soul photozaics.