Paintings by master blues musician, Duke Robillard and Pawcatuck artist Linda Peduzzi on display in The Hoxie Gallery, top floor of the library.

After nearly fifty years of traveling the world making music and playing with many of his heroes, a shoulder injury put a halt to Duke Robillard's musical creativity for over a year. To fulfill the need for creative expression, Duke started painting, finding inspiration in abstract impressionism and a great satisfaction in bringing to life the more visual side of his creativity. What started as a way to fill a void soon became a serious practice. Duke's imaginative and colorful paintings show that his natural talent and curiosity imbues all aspects of his life.

Pawcatuck artist Linda Peduzzi portrays mood and feeling through her paintings of abstract florals, landscapes and colorful pattern. She works primarily in oils and mixed media, using memory and direct observation. Recently retired, she enjoys the luxury of stepping outside into her yard, pausing to watch the motions of birds, insects and plants, before going back to the studio to paint. She also enjoys traveling to paint in new spots or attend art retreats.

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 5 PM – 7:30 PM
Westerly Library & Wilcox Park

Duke Robillard Band plays in the library auditorium, Thursday, November 7 6-8 p.m.

www.westerlylibrary.org, www.dukerobillard.com, www.lindapeduzzi.com

https://www.thewesterlysun.com/lifestyle/entertainment/peduzzi-and-the-duke-team-up-for-music-and-art/article_819884aa-f422-11e9-b0e9-6318739a2b82.html

For the month of June, the Hoxie Gallery at the Westerly Public Library in downtown Westerly, Rhode Island, will be filled with color. I will be showing my oil and mixed media paintings along with an artist friend, Diane Brown, works with oil and cold wax, from June 1 through June 28. The opening happens on Wednesday, June 5, from 5:00 until 7:45. Stop by, have a snack, say hello and stroll around the gorgeous Hoxie gallery. See you then! westerlylibrary.org/hoxie-gallery

In June of 2011 I had a solo art show at Classic Framers called Frame of Mind. It was an exciting show for me. I sold some pieces, which is always a nice thing, but what made it so exciting was what it represented - my sense that I was in the right place, at the right time, in the right frame of mind. I was lucky enough to have a wonderful article written about the show by a talented artist and writer, Millie Donovan. Here is the link to Millie's piece:  patch.com/connecticut/stonington/finding-refuge-in-the-art-of-linda-peduzzi

 Saturday, October 15, 2016 - On this beautiful fall day I will be giving an artist talk & demo in oils/mixed media at the Cassidy Gallery at Jackson Village. The gallery carries fine art and gifts by over 45 New England artists.  See you there!  http://www.cassidygallery.com/index.html

Westerly has terrific restaurants all over town - The Cooked Goose is one of those. It's a great spot for breakfast and lunch and until the end of February I have several pieces of art on display there. Next time you're on your way to beautiful Napatree Point for a wintry walk along the water, stop by The Goose and make it a great culinary and cultural day!