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"MAC has brought a new level of culture to our Main Street, and it's so inspiring to see what talent we have right here in our little community!"

... Wendy


158 Main Street       Newport, VT 05855          802-334-1966

darlene ratte

Who says fire and water don't mix?  In my new found passion for pyrography (burning) and watercolor they combine wonderfully to make some pretty neat art.  I am a "fly by the seat of the pants" artist always experimenting and asking "what if I did this or used that" on a different wood or paper; never knowing if the new paper will burn to a crisp!  


On my burns, I usually use watercolors but sometimes acrylics or artist grade colored pencils fit the bill.  

I find great enjoyment in the subjects I paint.  Be it a landscape, a magnificent old tree, baby bear, alert owl, curious raccoon, or a busy beaver.  Sometimes it is something quirky that commands my attention like a Siamese fighting fish, a flamingo in a funny pose, or our chub of a cat which we refer to as the football with legs.  He rivals Garfield in his love of lasagna


I hope my art in some small way will add a little brightness to your day and help you admire the spirit of Nature and all of the beings in the animal world.


Let our passions burn!

Spring Gifts


Beauty is Ageless


Tree Bench


Calm


Winter Reds

Out My Back Door