denise kracz
artist . painter
"I dream my painting, and then I paint my dream. " - vincent van gogh
artist . painter
"I dream my painting, and then I paint my dream. " - vincent van gogh
I began simply with oil paint on canvas. Now creating a painting in oils with the addition of cold wax medium is extremely rewarding for me. This method has elevated the sophistication and the potential of my artwork. And I really enjoy the unique and endless possibilities.
Cold wax medium is composed of beeswax mixed with a bit of alkyd resin and solvent. When combined with oils, I enjoy exploring complex layers, unique textures and abstract compositions. Working with palette knives, shaping tools, oil sticks, brushes and graphite my painting is built by making marks, applying color, carving and sculpting layer by layer. This play of oil and cold wax medium on wood panel or Arches oil paper evokes depth, complexity and emotion in my work.
I enjoy my beautiful studio space at the Umbrella Arts Center in Concord, Ma. I am also an artist’s member at the Concord Center For The Visual Arts . These communities help to motivate, educate and inspire me.
exhibits:
Feb – March 2023 "Openings"
The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord, Ma
May – June 2022 “Coastline”
Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, Lexington, Ma
juror: Jennifer Montgomery Johnson
April – May 2022 "Emergence"
The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord, Ma
March - April 2022 "Home"
2022 Artrageous Art Exhibit and Auction
The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord, Ma
June – July 2021 "Pop Up Show"
The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord, Ma
May 2021 “2021 Artfest Auction Exhibition”
The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord, Ma
March - April 2020 "Aperture"
The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord, Ma
January – February 2019 “Members Juried 1 Show 2019”
Concord Center for the Visual Arts, Concord, Ma
jurors: Gail Boyajian/Gerry Bergstein
May - June 2018 "Pairings"
Grace Chapel Art Gallery, Lexington, Ma
January – February 2018 “Members Juried 1 Show 2018”
Concord Center for the Visual Arts, Concord, Ma
juror:Debbie Disston
February - March 2017 “Emerging Artists”
Three Stones Gallery, Concord, Ma
April - May 2016 "The Art of Dog"
Gallery Seven, Maynard, Ma
September – October 2015 “16th Annual Frances N. Roddy Open Competition 2015”
Concord Art Association, Concord, Ma
juror: Jennifer Gross
April - May 2015 “Created in West Concord”
Three Stones Gallery, Concord, Ma
January – February 2015 “Members Juried 1 Show 2015”
Concord Art Association, Concord, Ma
juror: Mary Tinti
January – February 2015 “Art at The Gleason”
Gleason Public Library, Carlisle, Ma
May – August 2014 "Underground Palette"
Reasons To Be Cheerful Café, Concord, Ma
May 2013 - 2023 “Artrageous”, yearly Auction Art donor
The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord, Ma