Garden Art Design

When I stopped by Beverly Benson Seaman's Gallery at 2 Newman Road in Newbury, Massachusetts, [www.bensongallery.com] I had 
no idea of the gifts that were to meet me there...



    First, there was my being introduced to Beverly Benson Seaman's incredible story by her son, John.  A wealth of experience and information, he filled the hour with great introduction to the course of his mother's career as an artist and introduced me to many of her sculptural works -  a result of years of 50 years of production.  This meant more to me than just being a potential buyer of her work.  As an artist, as a female artist, and as a sculptor - it was a very soulful enriching experience.

  
      So inspired was I with his knowledge and a disposition to help others know his mother through her work that I am writing this blog post, though I refer to her obituary to summarize the colorful stories and great storytelling her son shared with me that day:
    
    Seaman, a well-known Marblehead sculptor with a 50-year career as an artist  was most noted for her ability to capture a graceful moment in time, particularly through her bronze sculptures of birds in flight and children at play.  According to her obituary, she was the granddaughter of John P. Benson, a notable marine painter and the great niece of American Impressionist painter and printmaker Frank W. Benson. Her studies in sculpture led her to the School of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.  Beverly exhibited locally at the Boston Museum of Science and the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem. She has also exhibited throughout the United States and the world, including the National Sculptors Society in New York City, the Rehoboth Art League in Rehoboth Beach, Maryland, and the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh, Scotland. One of her most notable commissions is one of doves titled "And a Little Child Shall Lead Them" for the American Cathedral in Paris. [Excerpted from  https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?n=beverly-benson-seamans&pid=161361717&fhid=12804]


Beverly Benson Seaman, "Coming In"  at Beverly Farms Library.

Secondly,  I learned much more about lost wax technique and casting in bronze.  Something I "know" about - but this display in the gallery was immensely helpful:





Third, and really without intention of having gallery representation, I am proud to be included now as a member of the local artists show at The Benson Gallery!   Please show support for my work there by visiting or making a purchase!