A fine art gallery of the Blackwell St. Center for the Arts

Linda Aldrich Bio

While majoring in Fine Art Drawing at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn NY, I studied painting, illustration, ceramics, printmaking and stained glass design. Since graduation, I have been steadily commissioned for stained glass design, drawing, painting and illustration. Currently, I enjoy a variety of media and subjects. My work focuses on line, color and form. My drawings and paintings employ a cross-hatching technique. This technique allows me to slowly develop my images through a rich variation of color and value. I am interested in a wide range of subjects, including portraiture, landscape and still life arrangements. My current ceramic work incorporates simple form covered in strong black and white surface design as well as a layered approach to translucent glazes. I am also exploring the use of Yixing clay, which has the ability to remain as a functional, unglazed form. My ceramic pieces are generally functional teapots, bowls or vessels. Currently represented by The Peter’s Valley Craft Store, Layton, New Jersey. This gallery exhibits several fine art prints, paintings and ceramic pieces.

Coming Soon:

Solo Show scheduled for April of 2007 at the Park Avenue Club in Florham Park New Jersey.

Juried Art Shows and Competitions

2007- November 6 through November 16: The American Artists Professional League, 79th Grand National Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club, NY, NY

2006 “Primarily Green” Park Avenue Club, Florham Park, NJ

2005 “Oceans, Rivers and Streams” Park Avenue Club, Florham Park, NJ 2nd Place

2005 5th Biennial International Miniature Print Exhibition Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Norwalk, CT

2007, 2005 New Jersey Small Works OCCC, Demarest, NJ 2006 Ridgewood Art Institute Annual Juried Show Ridgewood, NJ Frequent exhibitor: 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1991, and 1990

2006 Ringwood Manor Arts Association Annual Juried Show Ringwood, NJ Frequent Exhibitor:2005, 2004 (2nd place drawing), 2003 (3rd place drawing), 2001, 2000, 1999, 1995, 1994 (2nd place water media), 1993, 1991, and 1990

1979, 1980 Morristown Craft Market

Group Exhibitions

2007 “Winners’ Circle” (Group show of award winners for 2007) Barn Gallery, Ringwood Manor Arts Association, Ringwood Manor State Park, Ringwood NJ

2006, 2005 Morris County Arts Association Group Exhibition of the Blackwell Street Artists

2006 Rockingham Coffee Lounge Group Exhibition of the Blackwell Street Artists

2005 “Oceans, Rivers and Streams” Park Avenue Club, Florham Park, NJ 2nd Place

2005 Morris County Arts Association Group Exhibition of the Blackwell Street Artists