Lesley Butman’s show, Of Land & Air, will be featured in the Gallery at The Space On Main for the month of September. Opening reception on September 6th (First Friday) 5:00–7:00pm and for public viewing hours 3:00–5:00pm on subsequent Fridays throughout the month.

ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Lesley Butman uses watercolor as her primary medium to explore the landscapes of her native New England. Her work ranges from representational images of iconic barns, stonewalls and mountainscapes to abstract landscapes capturing the essence and emotional resonance of place. She is most noted for portraits of wildlife that are imbued with a palpable character and soul. Butman archives this by employing various techniques from traditional brush work to the use of unconventional found items. She lives and works in Orford, NH.

Lesley Butman is a native of the Upper Valley. Her artistic interests have lead her to experiment with various mediums including sculpture, acrylic, craft and recently, she has turned her attention to watercolors. Using traditional and contemporary technique, she uses watercolor to capture the flora, fauna and other iconic images from her New England landscape. In addition to painting, Lesley is a yoga and painting instructor.

Artist’s Portfolio: https://lesleybutman.com

VIEWING APPOINTMENTS
If you cannot make it to a public viewing time, but would like to see the art, please do not hesitate to contact us at thespaceonmain@gmail.com.

AUG 2019 ARCHITECTURAL SPIN-OFF by Julie Fortunati
JUL 2019 WAYS OF SEEING by Kip King
JUN 2019 PLANTS OF THE WOODS, FIELDS & GARDENS by Lois Jackson
MAY 2019 PAINTINGS OF LOCAL STRUCTURES by Tom Hall
APR 2019 POEMTOWN by BES 3rd Graders (Bradford Elementary & Public Library)
MAR 2019 PHOTOGRAPHS by Emily Marsh
FEB 2019 GOING WITH THE FLOW by Robert Chapla
JAN 2019 MAINLY STREET: SEARCHING FOR THE “DECISIVE MOMENT” By Kathy Davidow
DEC 2018 BLUE X 2: CYANOTYPES by Linda Bryan
NOV 2018 ROOT & BRANCH: ENCAUSTIC PAINTINGS by Stephanie Gordon