Enjoy the weekend!

The sunshine and warm wind beckons, so we hope you are able to enjoy the first official weekend of summer. If you find yourself in the Framingham area, stop by- the gallery will be open Saturday and Sunday, from 11-5. 

Roy Perkinson, Fields near Cognac, May, oil on canvas

Roy Perkinson's show has another two weekends to go, and the response we've had so far has been wonderful.


A special thanks goes to John and Dave of Framed in Time in Framingham for their informative and entertaining free demo on Wed. May 25. 


We've got another free demo on  Wed. June 1st, at 10AM, by a representative from Gamblin Artist Colors, on the most up-to-date info on their oil paints. Free goodies, too!


Meanwhile, we're preparing the gallery to accept submissions for our next show: INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH, juried by Howard Yezerski, of Howard Yeserski gallery in Boston. 

Very briefly: 
Drop-Off of artwork with completed entry forms – Wed. 6/1, 12N-2PM; Fri. 6/3 & Sat. 6/4, 10AM-2PM Entry Fee - $10 per entry, max. 4 pieces
Show dates - Friday, June 17, 2011 through Sunday, July 31, 2011
Opening reception - Saturday, June 25, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM.


Complete information and application materials are available at http://www.fountainstreetfineart.com/Industrial-Strength-Call.pdf

Roy Perkinson's show extended through June 5th

Roy Perkinson talks about his experiences painting on Monhegan Island, Maine

It was a pleasure to hear artist 

Roy Perkinson speak on his creative process in the gallery last weekend.

He told one story about his repeated attempts to capture a particular 'mood of light' in one painting, and how, by giving up in frustration, he was able to throw out all his preconceived ideas, start fresh, and try a completely different approach. 

The resulting watercolor, Foothills of Monte Amiata, is rich with soft wonderful color, and a glow that makes it one of our (many) favorites in the exhibition. 

Roy Perkinson, Foothills of Monte Amiata, watercolor

Because of the popularity of this show, and with the understanding that many people who might otherwise want to visit will be away during Memorial Day Weekend,
Roy Perkinson has agreed to extend his show through June 5th.
Gallery hours are Fri-Sun. 11AM-5 PM (including the holiday weekend). Don't miss it!

Roy Perkinson speaks about his show, Moods of Light

Artist Roy Perkinson

We're looking forward to 
hearing artist Roy Perkinson speak 
about his work in the gallery Sunday, May 15, at 2PM.  Megan McKee, in an article in Boston.com, writes that "Perkinson talks about his love for painting scenes of twilight and dusk, a formidable task he likens to 'trying to capture an echo' because of the brevity of these events."


Roy's landscapes are luminous and breathtaking, and include paintings of Europe, his native Texas, Maine, and right here in the neighborhood of Fountain Street Fine Art (who knew the railroad tracks were so beautiful?)

Roy Perkinson, Farm Pond in Winter, oil on canvas

Come to see the show, but stay to hear Roy speak, because he is articulate, knowledgeable, and has wonderful back stories about his paintings, his choice of medium, and his vision. We can't wait to hear what he has to say!

Roy Perkinson: Moods of Light Opens Today

Roy Perkinson's show, Moods of Light, opens today May 6th, 2011. 


Perkinson is especially known for capturing those fleeting moments, whether at twilight or in broad daylight, when light and atmospherics transform a landscape and evoke a poetic mood.  Whether he's working with oils, watercolor, or pastel, his sensitive use of color conveys a sense of open space and the expressive qualities of the sky. He frequently works on location, and has included work from Italy, France, as well as his native Texas, Maine, and right here in Framingham.

There's so much involved in putting together a show. The first, critical step, is creating a strong, cohesive body of work.  Without that, any amount of subsequent effort is wasted. But that's just the beginning. With Roy Perkinson's work, step one was a given.


Roy worked tirelessly to present his work in the best possible light. He carefully selected the placement of pieces in the show-  to reflect the various locations, media, moods depicted in his paintings to best advantage, using a scale model of the gallery to help him arrange the layout of the seventy or so pieces in the exhibition. He was assisted in hanging the work by our great intern, Max Polatin.


He's also produced a stunning catalog for the show, with an introduction written by literary scholar and connoisseur Michael Nimetz. 

Please stop by to see this fabulous show!

The Opening Reception is Saturday May 7th, from 5-8. 

Or come by on Sunday, May 15th , at 2 PM, to hear Roy speak about his work.

The gallery is open 11-5 Fri-Sun. every weekend. This show is not to be missed!