The Brookline Arts Center has asked that I give a ceramic wheel throwing demo during its Open Studios, Saturday, April 26th. I’ll also be giving a brief demo of my technique and unique approach to painting from noon to 1pm! I’m looking forward to sharing what I love to do with the local community, everyone is welcome!
Author Archives: swartstudio
Current work in progress
Sneak peak of, “Broken Pearls”, mixed media work in progress. UPDATE: 4/22/14 It’s been tough trying to fit in personal studio time with a full teaching schedule, an extended (extended) weekend in NYC, and a death in the family, … Continue reading
End of winter and start of spring classes!
I’m pleased that my classes at the Brookline Art Center have been extended for the spring! I’m also teaching a Saturday ceramic class for ages 10-12. I can’t thank students and parents enough for the huge success winter term has … Continue reading
Sneak Peak
It doesn’t matter if I’m planning an art piece, lesson, or event — I like to get all my thoughts on paper first. Here’s something of what’s to come!
“Melting Wax & Smoke”
A third painting for my Heroines collection was completed just before the end of 2013. I’ll begin a fourth this week, but then stepping away from the super heroine theme, just briefly, to flex my creative muscles in a different direction for something new. I apologize for the low quality photograph. I’m looking forward to having much of my new and old work reshot in the future when I begin updating this site.
Announcing classes for the new year!
I’ve fallen behind on updates with the end of the semester and a recent vacation to Los Cabos, Mexico. But I’m pleased to announce several classes I’ll be offering in Boston for early 2014. I’m looking forward to starting off … Continue reading
Happy holidays and new year!

Teens participating in a gingerbread house challenge!
I cannot believe the year is wrapping up so quickly, but I probably say that this time annually. I’m looking forward to completing a third painting of my Heroines collection next week and I was pleased with the gingerbread house competition that served for the last class of Culture for Change of 2013. Happy holidays!
Completed Heroines painting no. 2!
Inspiration from a music & fashion icon
Jody Watley is a Grammy Award winning singer, song writer, & fashion icon who’s work has inspired my own art most of my life.
A brief note
I’ve just signed on to teach teen and adult Saturday classes for the winter term at the Menino Arts Center, starting in January (more info soon). I’ll also be teaching weekday afternoons and evenings for Culture for Change in downtown Boston, as well as at the Brookline Arts Center. I can’t express how grateful I am for these opportunities to continue teaching. When I decided to step away from public school, I was a little nervous. I felt like a recording artist without a major label. But in hindsight it’s exactly what I needed creatively. I’ve given myself a year to devote the proper amount of time needed in the studio, as well as teaching part-time on the side. Come next fall, my plans may change, but I’m focusing on what I have set before me and giving it my all. Thank you to all the friends, families, and fellow artists who have showered me with support. I love you all, truly.
