Turn, Turn, Turn

"Turn, Turn, Turn" © Beatrice Bork

"Turn, Turn, Turn"

Ruddy Turnstone
Limited Edition Giclée Print (20)
Signed and Numbered
©Beatrice Bork

This piece was inspired by one of my favorite places to visit in NJ, The Forsythe Wildlife Refuge. 

As I was sketching this piece, I kept on thinking of the song "Turn, Turn, Turn" by The Byrds, but not only from the connection with the species name, but also seasons, time of day and it's symbolism to changes in life. The original was created in watercolor and gouache.

To see more of my work, please visit my website www.BeatriceBork.artspan.com.

Turn, Turn, Turn

"Turn, Turn, Turn" watercolor © Beatrice Bork

Turn, Turn, Turn, a Ruddy Turnstone inspired by a trip to the Jersey Coast and will be one of my new watercolor paintings on display at "Points of Origin" — a featured show at Artists' Gallery with Jennifer Cadoff this October.

We hope you join us for our opening reception:
    October 12, 4:00–7:00pm

Artists' Gallery is located at 18 Bridge Street,
    in the Heart of Lambertville, NJ
The exhibit dates: October 10 – November 3, 2013
Gallery hours: Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun 11:00 am – 6:00 pm,
    or contact me directly to schedule a private viewing.

Showing this month

Sanderlings at Sunset
© Beatrice Bork

 I continually have work represented at Artists' Gallery in Lambertville, NJ. This month I have gone to the "shore" (as I am a "Jersey girl" I call it the shore ;)  Three of the pieces on display are from NJ, Stone Harbor (Sanderlings at Sunset, and Windward),  and Cape May (Summerhouse at the Shore) plus one from a distance, Trinidad & Tobago (Little Blue Heron). 

I have fond memories of spending summer vacations at the Jersey Shore, making sandcastles, digging for mole crabs (aka sand fleas), feeding seagulls, and just having a great time riding the waves along with thralls of people! As I got a little older the quiet off-peak season seems to appeal to me a lot more, rythmic sound of waves, gulls calling and the sun feeling great in contrast to the ocean breeze. I also spend more time bird watching in and around the coast. But, no matter where I am in my travels, I always seem to find it soothing near the sea.

Windward, Tree Swallows © Beatrice Bork

Soul Made

The summer is about to begin, and I'll be celebrating it at Soul Made gallery in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. This is a beautiful gallery and artisan shop run by a wonderful down to earth couple with an eye for creative talents.

This is very special to me, as it will be the first time I will be exhibiting my paintings along with my father's hand-engraved totem jewelry. Family and friends have been trying to get my dad to show his creative talents for many years, and we've finally pulled it together!

We delivered paintings and jewelry yesterday, and I'm happy to say the painting "Sounds of Summer" that is featured on the invitation card has already been sold, along with a couple of prints!

The exhibit runs May 22–May 30, with an artist reception on Friday, May 27th, from 4–7 pm. All are welcome!

Soul Made Gallery
725 Arnold Ave.
Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08724
732-892-0900


Image: "Summer Plover" Piping Plover, watercolor © Beatrice Bork

Save the date...

I'm getting ready for a new show at Soul Made Gallery, which is very exciting for me. It will be the first time my father and I will be exhibiting our work together.


Exhibit May 22nd through May 31st

Meet the artists May 27th, 4-7 pm
A double pleasure as we host critically acclaimed watercolor artist Beatrice Bork in the gallery, and jewelry artist Guenter Bork in the shop.

For more info. on store hours and directions:

Soul Made

725 Arnold Avenue

Pt Pleasant Beach, NJ 08724

732-892-0900

Process

Inspiration comes in many ways, and for me it usually comes from observation. Most of my paintings are carefully planned with a sketch and progress from that point, but sometimes the subject doesn't take form until after. For instance the piece here, "Skimmer," actually originated with a splash of watercolor I had done some time ago, and had been sitting in my studio, until it finally "it let me know" what subject should be painted.

"Skimmer" — Black Skimmer, watercolor © Beatrice Bork