It’s been over two months, and while I was in France, I wasn’t able to keep up with the blog on a regular basis due to my limited internet access. However, now that I’m back I have a good backlog of material to share with you, so look forward to a long series of posts on my work in France and the exciting new paintings I’m developing during the quiet months of winter.

I’ll be open on Thursday 12-6 pm this week, but then closed the rest of the weekend as I head down to NYC. I’ll bring the camera along as I go to the museum and maybe I’ll have some eye candy to share when I get back…

If you’re interested in doing something other than burying yourself under a warm blanket while this Nor’Easter blows through, come by and visit the gallery. I’ll be open from noon to six today!

My parents are in town for a week, so I’ll be closing the gallery for this Saturday and Sunday (October 3rd and 4th) and most likely next Thursday through Saturday (October 8th-10th).

Also, don’t forget that I’m offering weekly classes at my studio. Space is limited, so if you’re interested, please make your decision quickly. I’d hate to see people miss out because they were slow to decide. There’s really no commitment, since you can purchase classes a la carte and if you don’t care for the class, you’re not out any money except for the one class.

Finally, if you really want to see some of my artwork while my gallery is closed, you can always stop by Flatrocks Gallery or The Art Room (3 Center Street) in Gloucester. Cynthia and Anne-Marie or Kate would be happy to see you.

I’ll see you in a week!

(Thanks to Leo Reynolds for the above image.)

I’m pleased to announce a new class offering at Ankeny Studio. Starting October 1st, I will be offering weekly session classes for local art students. I welcome serious-minded teenagers as well as adults looking to brush up on their skills or learn new ones. If you are interested, please contact me or visit the page on my website.

Please note that space is extremely limited and classes will be restricted to 4-5 students each, so please sign up early if you wish to be a part of the courses. Also, please feel free to pass this post along to anyone you think might have an interest. Thank you!

I’m working on a couple of commissions at the moment, and I have a half-finished still life on the easel.

I will have images for you tomorrow. I promise to devote some much-delayed attention to the blog.

I’m also starting a series of figure paintings, so if you’re a figure model and are able to get to Gloucester, Massachusetts easily, contact me.

A big thank you to everyone who made it out to the opening, you really made my night! I appreciate you all taking time out of your evenings to spend looking at my artwork.

On an unrelated note, a reminder that the gallery will be closed to the public this weekend as I offer my very first course in the new space. I’ll be closed July 16th through the 19th, and open as usual the following Thursday, July 23rd.

This is to let you all know that the Gallery is closed today in observance of Independence Day.

Also, the Studio will be closed to the public July 16-19th, 2009 as the first bootcamp of the year takes place! There are still spaces available, so if you want, please sign up.

I will be opening the gallery in my studio from noon to six tomorrow, June 7th. I will be holding regular hours, noon to six, Thursdays through Sundays for the rest of the season. Details at www.ankenystudio.com.