Autumn officially starts at the end of September, but for me the change of season really isn’t a mark on a calendar, its a gradual experience. The goldfinches lose their bright summer colors, common summer birds start to fly to warmer climates, blue jays and canada geese seem to proclaim summer is over, and one knows the cold starkness of winter is closing in on us. Birds frequent the feeders, and It's time for juncos, those lovable little snow birds that seem to enjoy our cold air and makes you wonder how much colder it is where they're from, for our north eastern climate to seem better?!

"Snow Day" Watercolor © Beatrice Bork

D & R Greenway small works show

I will be among the artists participating in an art exhibition at D & R Greenway Land Trust.

"Season's Greenings: The Gift of Nature"

November 9, 2009 - January 10, 2010

Art Opening on November 20, 2009, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
at the Johnson Education Center,
One Preservation Place, Princeton, NJ

I have selected 2 watercolors, "Little Prince" (Golden Crowned Kinglet) and "Barn Swallow" to be included in this group exhibit of artists interpretations of nature. D & R Greenway is a great organization dedicated to land preservation, education and saving wild areas for us to enjoy the wilds of New Jersey (yes, New Jersey has some natural treasures!)

Group show!

Beatrice is one of the artists featured in the juried group exhibit:

"Small Works—Big Impressions"
The Wildlife Experience
Parker, Colorado
November 7, 2009 through January 3, 2010

Visitors and collectors will have an exciting opportunity to view and
purchase little “gems” by members of the Society of Animal Artists.
The artworks for sale are one-of-a-kind, exhibit quality pieces
created on a smaller scale – making them more accessible to all art
collectors. A substantial percentage of the proceeds from the sale of
these works benefit the work and the mission of The Wildlife
Experience.

"Bees" Watercolor painting © Beatrice Bork

Opening: October 15, 2009

ARTS IN THE OFFICE
Featuring paintings by
watercolor artist, BEATRICE BORK
& Sculptor THOMAS HOPKINSON

Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments
Thursday October 15, 2009
5:30-7:00 pm

Raymond James Assoc.
1735 Market Street, Suite 3402
Philadelphia, PA 19103

"In Your Eyes"—Western Lowland Gorilla, © Beatrice Bork

October!

I'm working on getting ready for a few different exhibit opportunities; a corporate showing in Philadelphia, and a small private venture a friend of mine is hosting. I’m also organizing which paintings to exhibit at my co-op, Artists' Gallery, in Lambertville, NJ, as well as participating in two other upcoming group shows in Pennsylvania and Colorado. It will definitely be a busy October, but I'm excited to be this busy, more details to come!

Wildlife in Watercolors

I started teaching a watercolor class at the Hunterdon Art Museum. This is a 10 week course, and I’ve just completed my second week of teaching. My class size is small and my students are eager to learn and paint. We are practicing different watercolor exercises and are now preparing to start the first painting. I want everyone comfortable enough to go at their own pace. I'm really looking forward to seeing their progress as the weeks pass.

Art in the Garden

I conducted a watercolor workshop yesterday at the Leonard J. Buck Garden, in Far Hills NJ, a fantastic place to paint in the outdoors! After a rainy start the sky cleared and we were able to get some painting done, I think this is my 4th workshop? As usual it was an enjoyable experience. Thanks to all!
Thank you to Patricia Scibilia for the use of the photos