Chaffee Artist of the Month: Susan Wacker-Donle

Chaffee Artist of the Month: Susan Wacker-Donle

When asked what she does, Susan Wacker-Donle says: “I am a multi-dimensional, multi-medium creative:Creative Director by professionGraphic Designer by tradePhotographer and Glass Designer by passion.” Susan grew up in New Jersey, fascinated by, and finding sanctuary in, art. With a grandfather who was a watercolorist 

Chaffee Artist of the Month, Christine Townsend

Chaffee Artist of the Month, Christine Townsend

by Nanci Gordon Christine Townsend says she doesn’t remember when she didn’t make art. As a young child, she “was aways drawing something” — inspired by her father, who “was always making something from wood”. But as Christine tells us, she didn’t get serious about 

Artist of the Month: Rosalind Daniels

Artist of the Month: Rosalind Daniels

Behind the delicate colors and gorgeous composition of Rosalind Daniels’ abstract fiber and photo pieces is a long history with quilting, a love and playfulness with color and texture, and most recently, the irresistible charm of peonies. ‘Peonies from my Garden,’ a collection of five 

Featured Artist: Helvi Abateill

Featured Artist: Helvi Abateill

The week before Valentine’s Day, the kids in Artist Helvi Abateill’s current class at the Chaffee had just finished making paper. Not papier-mâché — actual paper. Colorful squares were hanging from the walls in the upstairs classroom and kids were picking up their pieces on