Upcoming events
ARTIST RESIDENCY @ CAUMSETT FOUNDATION
AUGUST + SEPTEMBER
Christie Jones
My work explores climate change in coastal ecosystems by translating a sense of place through colors crafted from earth pigments into textures inspired by local landscapes. Committed to sustainability, I create these non-toxic paints, using both my artwork and educational workshops to foster awareness and inspire collective action to protect our environment.
As the Caumsett Artist in Residence, I will create a body of work that documents the park’s landscapes through color and texture. During my residency, I will create handmade paints from earth and mineral pigments found within the park (pending permission to collect small rock samples) along with sustainably sourced pigments that I currently use. These natural materials will form the basis of a series of works on paper and canvas, capturing the unique hues and textures of Caumsett’s diverse landscapes. My goal is to visually archive the park’s natural palette while fostering a deeper connection between the community and the land.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE WORKSHOP: WATERCOLOR PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH CHRISTIE JONES
Join Christie Jones for a hands-on watercolor painting workshop where you’ll explore Caumsett’s landscapes while painting with handmade, sustainable earth pigments. We’ll begin with a demonstration of the paint-making process using natural materials, followed by guided outdoor inspiration time where participants will capture an image with their smartphone or camera to come back to the studio to create their own art inspired by the park’s unique colors and textures.