Art and Design from Caroline and John Rufo

Sunny Things, 16” x 20”, oil on canvas. I had my class doing paintings of this set up and made them do it all in palette knife. It was a really fun exercise. They didn’t have as much time as I did, and I did use brush as well as… — Sunny Things, 16” x 20”, oil on canvas. I had my class doing paintings of this set up and made them do it all in palette knife. It was a really fun exercise. They didn’t have as much time as I did, and I did use brush as well as knife. After I finished, I realized this painting reminds me a lot of a larger piece I did a while back called "Mandarin Moon"; the background mostly, but also the mark-making.

October 31, 2011

Thank you to all the folks who came to our opening last night! It was such a great evening for us. I hope you had fun too!!!
(above) 20” x 20” oil and mixed media on canvas. You can see a bit of the monoprint in this one too. I had… — Thank you to all the folks who came to our opening last night! It was such a great evening for us. I hope you had fun too!!!

(above) 20” x 20” oil and mixed media on canvas. You can see a bit of the monoprint in this one too. I had a tough time capturing the color in the photo.

October 29, 2011

October 26, 2011

Hey… Who’s that in Art New England Magazine? Why it’s me! John noticed the ad for the WGBH Art Auction, and much to our surprise and delight, one of my paintings is featured! I’ve blogged it before, but here are the vital statistics: Title: “Light Nestles in These Walls”, Size: 18” x 18”, Media: oil on canvas.

20” x 20” oil and mixed media on canvas. I’m working with my monoprints of trees. I collaged 3 different prints onto the canvas before I began painting I tore the prints and put half on this canvas and half on another same size … — 20” x 20” oil and mixed media on canvas. I’m working with my monoprints of trees. I collaged 3 different prints onto the canvas before I began painting I tore the prints and put half on this canvas and half on another same size canvas. I’ll post the second painting soon.

October 25, 2011

Last of the Diptychs. This one is a bit smaller 6” x 12”, oil on canvas. Even more than the others I think this could be either a diptych or 2 singular paintings. John and I took a walk in the Town Forest this morning and I got more p… — Last of the Diptychs. This one is a bit smaller 6” x 12”, oil on canvas. Even more than the others I think this could be either a diptych or 2 singular paintings. John and I took a walk in the Town Forest this morning and I got more photos of light between the trees. The shadows are so long this time of year - makes for lovely light.

October 24, 2011

“Early Winter 2011 Exhibition at 100 Market”

October 23, 2011

John and I are participating in a show for the next three months in Portsmouth, NH. The opening reception is this Friday evening, come on by!

WHERE: The Gallery at 100 Market. 100 Market St., Portsmouth NH. WHEN: Artist Reception October 28, 5 to 7 p.m.; the show runs through January 13.
Hours: Floors 1 & 2, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Saturday; Floors 3 & 4, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday through Friday.
If you are near Portsmouth or feel like a ride to one of the cutest cities in New England, come see us on Friday. We’d love to see you!

Autumn Diptych 2, 8” x 16”, oil on canvas. I’m doing these for the RISD Holiday Sale which is Saturday December 3 in Providence. More information to come

October 23, 2011

I just did a big art rotation between galleries. This one is at MPG Home Designs in Newburyport. Mindi has posted images of my work and of John’s on MPG’s Facebook page. Mindi Poston Gay is the proprietress and a truly gifted designer.… — I just did a big art rotation between galleries. This one is at MPG Home Designs in Newburyport. Mindi has posted images of my work and of John’s on MPG’s Facebook page. Mindi Poston Gay is the proprietress and a truly gifted designer. Her showroom is a feast for the eyes!

October 20, 2011

"Autumn Diptych 1" 8" x 16", oil on canvas.
Is it just me, or does the word Diptych make you sing the word to the tune of “Slit Skirts” by Pete Townsend? Must just be my Who-loving husband’s influence. This is a new series for … — "Autumn Diptych 1" 8" x 16", oil on canvas.

Is it just me, or does the word Diptych make you sing the word to the tune of “Slit Skirts” by Pete Townsend? Must just be my Who-loving husband’s influence. This is a new series for me. A couple more posts to come. I think they could work as singular paintings as well, but I’m painting them in pairs.

October 17, 2011

October 16, 2011

Three great finds this weekend.

In a little store in Brookline Village called Abeille, I found this FABULOUS woodblock from Pakistan. Can’t wait to use it for monoprinting.

At the MFA Boston, in the bookshop this book by one of my art heroes Maira Kalman.

And lastly, The Clock. Okay, this is just my kitchen clock, but the clock I’m talking about is an installation at the MFA by artist Christian Marclay. It is like curated channel surfing - hypnotic, strangely riveting, and somehow full of themes and big ideas. I can’t recommend it too highly.