Miss Sara Lynn Mother Teresa Santarsiero

Drawings

2012-01-31T18:17:00.000-08:00

I can say a thousand things

The home truths you been telling girl. Everyone needs you to be brave.

Hard to believe

Good Morning. Looking out my bedroom window.

2012-01-31T18:07:00.000-08:00

Good Morning. Looking out my bedroom window. Series

I have good friends

2012-01-31T15:54:00.000-08:00

It's so hard to stay focused on making art somedays...WHYYY?!?!

However, I'm so lucky that I have a friend like Bradford. After a 15 minute phone conversation with him I can start up exactly where I left off with making art.

I've also been listening to a lot of CocoRosie (surprise surprise!!) and Grimes while I work on art!

Not only is Grimes adorable beyond belief but her music is amazing.

Heavy Heart

2012-01-17T14:11:00.000-08:00

Heavy Heart

Untitled

2012-01-17T14:09:00.000-08:00

Untitled

Nothing I haven't Done Before 1 & 2

2012-01-17T13:53:00.000-08:00

Nothing I haven't done before

Studies

2012-01-17T13:46:00.000-08:00

The result of having two days off in a row!!

This past September 1 & 2

2012-01-14T13:41:00.000-08:00

This past September 1 & 2

Collages from this past September

2012-01-14T13:37:00.000-08:00

CocoRosie's Teen Angel

2012-01-13T14:12:00.000-08:00

When you sleep in white
You looks like a teen angel
Oh, heaven starts to sparkle light
Don't steal her soul tonight
Oh, tears start pouring out her eyes
Like the Twin Towers
Hairnet paradise
Lovers at midnight
Both hearts spin me right
Tears in our eyes
Drunken on train ride
You were new in town, oh my
You were new in town, oh my

So when you sleep in white
You looks like a teen angel
Oh, heaven starts sparkle light
Don't steal her soul tonight
Tears start pouring out her eyes
Like the Twin Towers
Hairnet paradise
Lovers at midnight
Both hearts spin me right
Tears in our eyes
Drunken on train ride
You were new in town, oh my
You were new in town, oh my God
You were new in town, oh my...

Valentino

2011-12-05T15:35:00.000-08:00

2011-12-05T15:33:00.000-08:00

2011-12-05T15:29:00.000-08:00

Studies!

CocoRosie's Fairy Paradise

2011-12-05T06:36:00.000-08:00

The latest work. Check it out at UnchARTed

2011-11-27T19:38:00.000-08:00

My latest body of work! I've started to take a new direction in my work and I'm really looking forward to seeing where this goes.

Bradford's latests paintings!!

Good times at Strange Walks & Gestured Talks

2011-11-27T19:18:00.000-08:00

Collaboration

Thanks to everyone who was able to stop on by and say hello to Bradford and I! All of the support and feedback from opening night was much appreciated. And a HUGE thank you to Lindsey Parker. She curated Strange Walks & Gestured Talks, she is the main reason as to why Bradford and I were able to join forces and exhibit our latest body of work.

The show will be up until December 3rd so if you happen to find yourself in downtown Lowell stop on by UnchARTed!

(All photos taken by Bradford Rusick)

Sneak Peak Continued

2011-11-07T15:53:00.000-08:00

Strange Walks & Gestured Talks_November 18th

2011-11-07T10:22:00.000-08:00

(The most embarrassing photo I could find)

A few nights ago Bradford and I spent our time at the infamous Kitty O'shea's, brainstorming for our up coming show! This involved watching the game, drinking a few PBRs, writing out potential show names on index cards and then finalizing our thoughts by rewriting everything on the remaining blank card (a special thank you to Andrew for his English Minor skills).

Here is what we came up with..

Strange Walks & Gestured Talks

Friday, November 18th 6:30pm - 9:00pm

UnchARTed Gallery

126 Merrimack Street

Lowell, MA

Featuring works by Bradford Rusick and Sara Santarsiero, “Strange Walks & Gestured Talks” is an introspective look into accumulated experiences and the deconstruction of the female form. It centers on curiosities within the self, and explores these concepts through painting, collage, and collaborative installation. “Strange Walks & Gestured Talks” is a dialogue about who we are.

We hope to see you there!

My lady collection...SNEAK PEAK

2011-11-07T08:21:00.000-08:00

Gallery Show this month! Stay in touch.

2011-11-05T12:19:00.001-07:00

Bradford and I are going to be in a show together this month! More news to follow.

Slowly collecting these things.

2011-10-23T12:29:00.000-07:00

I'm slowly creating a collection of these studies for something bigger in the future. I'm not sure what this will turn into but I'm excited nonetheless!

CALL FOR ARTISTS_ Frame 301

2011-10-09T06:32:00.000-07:00

I'm looking for artists to submit proposals for installing site specific work into Frame 301! This is an alternative display space located in the heart of downtown Beverly, MA. Each month this storefront window is installed with the work of regional, national and international artists.

At the beginning of November I will be taking over the Frame and would love to have you participate! If you are interested or have further questions please contact me at sara@santarsiero-art.com

HOLY GHOST

2011-10-02T16:24:00.000-07:00

OCT. 6 - OCT 29

A month long program dedicated to performance art and intervention art! This is open to EVERYONE so please come and show your support.

Artists and artist/curators were asked to collaborate on weekly exhibitions and performances that explore identity, ritual and self-made spirituality. Each week of October visitors will be able to experience, consider and give context to contemporary action-based art. This program was also designed to highlight the powerful community of performance artists that reside in the Boston area. By providing students and visitors with a variety of reoccurring experiences with these artists, we hope to offer the regional arts community the opportunity to showcase and promote their work.

Inspired by the 2010 visit to Montserrat by the Golden Jasmine Yeti Dancers (GJYD) whose performances straddled the line between ritual and prank, Montserrat Galleries sought out other artists in the Boston area whose work emphasize heightened viewer experience, spirituality and illusion. The themes have grown to include the relationship between self and society, healing, and the transference of energy between people, objects and spaces.

The result is a unique collection of artists who reflect a community dedicated to their practice, and whose actions provoke viewers to consider important questions, such as: What is rational/irrational? What is identity and how is it made? Who do I trust/distrust? Through a series of affective experiences with the featured artists, Montserrat Galleries hopes to increase and enhance a growing audience for performance art in Boston and the North Shore.

A very very special thank you goes out to an amazing young lady, Maggie Cavallo. HOLY GHOST exists because this girl has the heart and spirit to create such an event as this. <3

Large Moleskine Drawings

2011-10-02T16:21:00.000-07:00

Fall is in the air!

2011-09-19T08:38:00.000-07:00

Hello! It's been a little while.

I recently started working at a Whole Foods and honestly I've been pleasantly surprised with the amount of positive energy that circulates within the store. I've been introduced to a wider range of food and now going home and cooking with my two roommates couldn't be better!

(I should mention they are talented artists who also work at Whole Foods).

Family dinner!

Also, please stay in touch.

More news about Frame 301 to come!!

My Journey in Costa Rica _ Nicole Santarsiero

2011-09-02T10:37:00.001-07:00

My lovely cousin Nicole will be living in Costa Rica for the next year! Here is her blog documenting all of her adventures.

Check it out!

MY JOURNEY IN COSTA RICA

Wise Up

2011-08-26T15:34:00.001-07:00

Wise Up

Ink & wintergreen oil

Charlotte

2011-08-26T15:33:00.000-07:00

2011-08-26T15:28:00.000-07:00

Ink, wintergreen oil, whiteout

What is this? I'm not sure yet.

Moleskine Drawings

2011-08-26T15:26:00.001-07:00

Getting back

2011-08-26T15:20:00.000-07:00

Getting Back

Saint of the Mountains (I miss my home)

2011-08-07T10:03:00.000-07:00

Saint of the Mountains (I miss my home)

Collage, ink, acrylic, crayon on paper

For Gail

2011-08-07T10:01:00.000-07:00

For Gail

Collage & ink on paper

Sisters

2011-08-07T09:58:00.001-07:00

I miss my sisters. They are the greatest. <3

Drawing Studies

2011-08-07T09:54:00.000-07:00

I'm not very sure where this is going. We shall see!

Moleskine Drawings from this summer

2011-08-07T09:41:00.000-07:00

2011-06-13T08:53:00.000-07:00

I miss Morocco. I miss the desert. CocoRosie is all of this for me.

WU LYF_ spitting it concrete like the golden sun god

2011-06-11T13:37:00.000-07:00

Great video! Check it.

Large Moleskine Drawings

2011-05-22T20:01:00.000-07:00

I've been thinking a lot about the mountains and desert.

Weekend of the Rapture

2011-05-22T17:41:00.001-07:00

A fun filled weekend spent seeing Lykke Li at House of Blues in Boston followed by a trip to Portland Maine! Yes, as some of you may know I'm getting ready to move up to Portland this summer!

I will be accompanied by some of the greatest people. Today Mike, Kevin and I ate at Duck Fat and then walked around Maine College of Art! They have a great MFA show up at the moment, please check it out if you are in the area.

Ending this post with one of my favorite songs!

Collaboration In Progress_How We Left Off

2011-05-11T09:50:00.000-07:00

Here is a better picture, thank you Bradford. We spent the day watching Harry Potter, drinking tea, eating candy and painting!

Collaboration In Progress

2011-05-10T12:40:00.000-07:00

Bradford and I spent the afternoon working on our collaborative piece! We still have a lot more to work on so please keep an eye out for more updates.

Drawing __ Still Can't Return (Still Trying)

2011-05-01T21:04:00.000-07:00

Still Can't Return (Still Trying)

(Ink, watercolor, collage, crayon on watercolor paper)

ART/WORK

2011-04-30T10:39:00.000-07:00

Passage from one of the last pages:

"The art world is a vast and sprawling place, and you, the artist, are its vital center. We envy your talent and admire your decision to pursue an art career, and we encourage you to do this on your own terms. There are many ways to be an artist, many routes to representation and many definitions of success. We hope that what we've told you will make your life easier, save you time, and let you focus on what's most important: your art.

We congratulate you on getting this far - and wish you good luck!"

Circumstance Official Trailer

2011-04-26T16:01:00.000-07:00

"Only in their hearts are they free." I've been thinking about this phrase over and over.

A finalized drawing_Wind In My Hair. Waiting.

2011-04-25T14:06:00.000-07:00

Wind In My Hair. Waiting.

(Ink, watercolor, collage on paper)

I've been working on this piece for the past few weeks. It's hard to stay with a piece for a longer amount of time than you are use to. But, lately I've been trying to pace myself in a way that I can stay engaged longer and give a single piece a consistent amount of thoughtfulness.

Japan Quake Relief_ RAISED OVER $4,300!

2011-04-23T09:19:00.000-07:00

The Japan Quake Relief Small Works show & Auction was fantastic!

Tuesday night we were able to raise OVER $4,300!!!

Who ever said artists couldn't get shit done? Art and community can make a difference.

Congratulations to Bradford for taking the time to put together an amazing event.

During the raffle I won an original Christopher Pianka!

Yes, I was very content after this.

Now the piece will reside on my wall of collected art works.

Good Friday Series

2011-04-18T14:29:00.001-07:00

Sisters Apart

(Ink and collage on paper)

Open And Empty, Saint Nicholas Avenue.

(Ink, watercolor, gouache, collage on paper)

Untitled 1

(Ink, watercolor, collage on paper)

I believe in Saint Nicholas

2011-04-18T14:23:00.000-07:00

I believe in Saint Nicholas

(Ink, gouache, crayon, watercolor, collage on paper)

Photos from E X P O S E D

2011-04-18T14:06:00.000-07:00

Check out this handsome guy!

Kevin's work at his Senior Illustration show, E X P O S E D.

E X P O S E D opening reception!

Featured Artists :: Japan Fundraiser, Small Works Raffle & Art Auction

2011-04-15T12:28:00.000-07:00

The Japan Fundraiser, Small Works Raffle & Art Auction is coming up! Please make sure to keep April 19th open. A night of music and art! What more could one ask for?

OH WAIT... ALL PROCEEDS RAISED AT THE EVENT WILL BE GOING TO JAPAN'S RED CROSS.

Opening Date: Tuesday, April 19th 2011, 5-9pm

Suggested Cover charge: $5.00 (free admission to those who donate food)

Raffle Ticket Charge: $5.00 per ticket

Featured Artists:

Megan Elizabeth Deede

Please keep in mind some of the artists will be showing more than one work!

Large Moleskine drawing

2011-04-13T12:09:00.000-07:00

(Graphite on paper)

(Ink, watercolor, crayon on paper)

(Ink, watercolor, gouache on paper)

Remember, don't forget to head over to the 301 Gallery and check out the latest Senior Illustration Thesis Show, EXPOSED!

Prayer Flags For Japan

2011-04-06T10:51:00.000-07:00

Here is one of the flags hung up on my bedroom wall!

I will be making another post with a detailed image of each flag.

Keep an eye out!

Prayer Flags For Japan

(Ink, gold spray paint, twigs, string, wax paper, acrylic, collage on paper)

These three works will be on sale at JAPAN QUAKE RELIEF small works and auction show! All proceeds raised will be going to Japan's Red Cross. Don't forget, EMC the global software company will be matching all money raised! Please join us, make art, purchase art, come hangout!

Frakkur- Song For The Little Boy

2011-04-05T10:20:00.000-07:00

Frakkur- Song For The Little Boy

(Ink, acrylic, collage on paper)

Joan

2011-04-02T09:37:00.000-07:00

Joan

(Ink, watercolor, acrylic on paper)

Lost photos. Finally discovered.

2011-04-01T18:47:00.000-07:00

(Lost photos) Once I was home from my trip Kevin, Kathleen and I took a nice walk to Dane Street Beach!

First time getting to test out the new holga camera.

CocoRosie, rainy days and art!

2011-04-01T16:30:00.000-07:00

Today is rainy and gloomy. So I am playing CocoRosie in hopes of finishing some projects that I've been working on these past couple of weeks! Keep an eye out!

If you have time check out CocoRosie's latest album, Grey Oceans.

Japan Quake Relief_UPDATED INFORMATION

2011-03-30T09:49:00.001-07:00

Small Works & Auction ::: Japan Quake Relief ::: OPEN CALL TO ARTISTS

All proceeds raised at the event will be going to Japan's Red Cross. EMC, the global software company will be matching all money raised. (DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR).

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Saturday, April 9, 2011

All entries must be dropped off or mailed to:

Bradford Rusick

358 Cabot Street Apt. 2

Beverly MA 01915

OPENING RECEPTION: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 5-9pm

LOCATION: 17 Cox Ct. Beverly MA

For more information please **Click Here**

Moleskine Drawings

2011-03-29T16:39:00.000-07:00

Heartland Series

2011-03-20T06:00:00.000-07:00

If You See Me

Leaving Home

Come Home Safe. One More Time.

(Ink, White-out, acrylic, graphite on watercolor paper)

(2.5"x 3.5")

It's Alright. Sleep Tight.

2011-03-19T20:41:00.000-07:00

(Ink, watercolor, collage on paper)

It's Alright. Sleep Tight.

HEAD BODY HEAD BODY

2011-03-19T19:22:00.000-07:00

Kevin and I went on a date the other night to Cabot Cinema and saw The Fighter!! Yes, I have finally seen it after a month long of hearing "HEAD BODY HEAD BODY" (Erik).

It's such a great movie to watch when you feel like Life keeps kicking you down!

The Native Land

2011-03-17T16:25:00.000-07:00

(Ink, crayon, White-out, watercolor on paper)

The Native Land

Giant Moleskine Drawings!

2011-03-17T16:19:00.000-07:00

Japan Quake Relief_OPEN CALL FOR WORK

2011-03-14T12:33:00.000-07:00

Small Works and Auction ::: Japan Quake Relief :::

OPEN CALL TO ARTISTS

Please help us!

Many of us have been witnessing the destruction that has been unfolding in Japan the past few days.
It's time to take action! Get your art ready, get your music ready, get your small works underway!

WE NEED YOUR HELP

Submit your work, small or large.

Small work will be handled by lottery system. Aka, ticket purchase, your name is called and then you choose.
Larger works will be bid on via an auction system.

Collaborative Wall Drawing is back in affect!

There will be a cover charge of $5 which will also go directly to Red Cross.
(Free access to those who provide food for the event!)
(Also free to those who submit work!)

Collaborative work submission is encouraged! Get your friends together and make work for the show!

*ALL* proceeds will be funneled through here

**CLICK HERE**

Deadline for work to be submitted is April 1st

The event will take place

April 2nd 3-9pm

358 Cabot St. APT2

Beverly Mass

To view the Facebook event for Japan Quake please

**CLICK HERE**

See you there!

Quick Drawings

2011-03-12T11:22:00.000-08:00

My sister Rachel gave me a GIANT moleskine for Christmas!

I've been trying to fill it everyday with drawings, studies, lists and my thoughts. These drawings are around 10x7".

ART'S NOT DEAD 2 (Trying out my new Holga)

2011-03-11T14:21:00.000-08:00

THE MAN. THE MYTH. THE LEGEND.

Miss Lindsey Parker, Co-Curator of ART'S NOT DEAD2 !

Bradford dancing the night away!

Lindsey and Chelsea

Amy enjoying some art!

Tom and Olivia

This was a great night! My apologizes for only NOW posting photos from AND2.

If you would like please take a moment and visit BEST MIINDS to read more on ART'S NOT DEAD!

Lykke Li & Tarik Saleh

2011-03-07T18:39:00.000-08:00

I've been listening to Lykke Li everyday!

When They Come. Farewell.

2011-02-23T10:58:00.000-08:00

(ink, watercolor, graphite, collage)

2011-02-23T10:45:00.000-08:00

The People I Miss And The Places They Live

Come Home Safe

(collage paper, ink, watercolor on French paper)

Last Time I was Home (Part3)

2011-02-21T12:14:00.000-08:00

(Double exposed 35mm film)

Last Time I was Home (Part2)

2011-02-21T12:08:00.000-08:00

(Double Exposed 35mm film)

Last Time I was Home

2011-02-17T13:54:00.000-08:00

(Double exposed 35 mm film)

2011-02-17T06:02:00.000-08:00

Happy birthday, Bradford Rusick!!

And congratulations on ART'S NOT DEAD 2!

Isabelle Dillard's Fine Art

2011-01-29T06:16:00.000-08:00

Check it out!

Isabelle Dillard's Fine Art

This Is Morocco

2011-01-24T06:55:00.000-08:00

While I Was Away

2011-01-24T06:44:00.000-08:00

(Watercolor & ink)

Nohayla & Fatima

2011-01-24T06:17:00.000-08:00

When I was in Tighza there was a family who we all grew close to. One night after dinner we all started drawing and exchanging artwork. Needless to say, I'm keeping these drawings for the rest of my life!

Nohayla

Fatima

Drawings from Morocco

2011-01-24T06:04:00.000-08:00

(watercolor)

The Streets of Marrakech

2011-01-18T10:44:00.000-08:00

(double exposed 35mm film)

High Atlas Mountains

2011-01-18T10:39:00.000-08:00

(double exposed 35mm film)

Marjorelle Garden

2011-01-18T10:34:00.000-08:00

(double exposed 35mm film)

Tighza, Morocco

2011-01-18T10:23:00.000-08:00

(double exposed 35mm film)

Ali Ben Youssef Medersa

2011-01-18T09:40:00.000-08:00

(double exposed 35 mm fillm)

Call To Prayer. Marrakech, Morocco

2011-01-17T08:57:00.000-08:00

Gone to Morocco. Be back later.

2010-12-26T17:26:00.000-08:00

I'm off to Morocco! Happy New Year.

2010-12-25T08:42:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas and hello from Connecticut!

Best Christmas ever? I think so.

Black Swan

2010-12-22T10:59:00.000-08:00

Natalie Portman, congratulations.

2010-12-12T18:05:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Abigail Carr!! I miss you.

Adventure to Morocco

2010-12-12T08:36:00.000-08:00

This winter I will be taking The Art and Architecture of Morocco Course.

I'm looking forward to this for many reasons.

I've been out of school for about six months and now I'll be able to take part in an art history course with some of my good friends, while visiting different cities in Morocco!

On December 27th I will be departing Boston to Paris and then to Casablanca, where the trip begins.

We will be studying textiles, decorative arts as well as painting and sculpture. The course examines the mixture of African and Islamic influences in desert Kasbahs, Mosques, Palaces and Gardens of the imperial city of Marrakesh.

4 days in Marrakesh

2 days in Telouet

2 days in Anemiter

2 days in Agdz

1 day in M'hamid

3 days in the Sahara Desert

1 final day in Marrakesh

1 final day in Casablanca

2010-12-05T12:57:00.000-08:00

I really enjoy these sites! Maybe you will too?

Artists:

Raul Gonzalez

Meyoko Illustrations

Stephanie Kubo

Art and Everything After (Steve Locke's web log)

Art and culture:

We Make Money Not Art

Incense & Ankle Bells

Ursa Major Gallery

Artlog

ART'S NOT DEAD 2

2010-12-04T14:15:00.000-08:00

Keep your eyes opened!

For more information please click on the following,

ART'S NOT DEAD2

BEST MINDS

My Mother's Bedroom

2010-11-29T15:25:00.000-08:00

A gift for my mother, Nadia.

(acrylic on stretched canvas)

24"x48"

My Mother's Bedroom

2010-11-25T12:12:00.001-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving!

DeCordava Museum and New York City

2010-11-25T09:46:00.000-08:00

The Last Days of Fall

2010-11-25T09:34:00.001-08:00

(Small Studies) Preconceived Notions

2010-11-21T17:37:00.000-08:00

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(ink, graphite, paper collage, white-out)

Work for upcoming Ursa Major Alumni Show

2010-11-20T14:29:00.000-08:00

(acrylic, collage paper, gold spray paint, white spray paint on BFK paper)

Morocco there you are. Here I am.

The first completed piece out of a new series. Keep your eyes open for more work and thoughts about this project.

Sunapse_Kevin Ilacqua

2010-11-20T13:07:00.000-08:00

Sunapse had a great turn out, fantastic artwork and delicious mini pumpkin pies! Yay Kevin!

(Photo credit, Maggie Cavallo)

MONTSERRAT'S HOLIDAY SALE_DECEMBER 1ST

2010-11-12T11:03:00.000-08:00

Hello!

Thanksgiving is getting closer and closer everyday and that means the Holidays are nearing!

On December 1st from 11:30-2:30

Montserrat will be having their annual Holiday Sale! You should go and or sell your work!

What does this mean - a great opportunity to buy and look at artwork

The sale will take place on the 2nd floor of the Hardie Building.

23 Essex St.

Beverly, MA 01915

Please come by, purchase artwork, or say hello!

I will be selling small collage pieces with a starting price of 5 dollars.

All of the proceeds I make from the sales will go toward Breast Cancer Awareness.

Buy a piece of art for someone you care about and your money will go directly to finding a cure for breast cancer.