Truth is, up until about four years ago, I had never noticed that inside the word “heart” is the word “art”.

It was around the same time that I was beginning to paint and make art that I noticed the coincidence. And it’s within reason to think that my activities gave me a new perspective, that is I could now “see” what had always been there.

I bet it’s inside you too.

On May 20th, New Art Center presents Paradiso Social Club Gala live online auction to help support cultural programs. I’m honored to have my work included.

If you have a chance check out the online auction & acquire heART.

#paradisosocialclub #artauction #juniperrag #newartcenter #liveauction #silentauction #powerofculture #contemporaryart #juniperrag #newartcenter #artistssupportartists

What if, the art we see online was also the art that we put on our walls?

All of those likes, gathered and collected would take on additional reverence.

Imagine, if a piece of art could make us feel good, simply by gazing at it. Truth is, that’s exactly what some art does. It’s that powerful. Art can change a mindset, it can bring us into its story and make us feel a certain way… art can bring us together.

Walls were meant to do more than just hold down a floor and keep a ceiling suspended. Art and walls just go together. There’s a redefined purpose of a wall, which is to show art.

I was just thinking… people need to visit art galleries more often. First dates should mandate a visit to an art museum. And we ought to label it something clever, like staring at a wall for #ArtSake

It could be a prerequisite for #ShowAndTell in kindergarten, where a child shares the story of a first date from which he was conceived. Doesn’t matter whether or not there was an actual marriage, doesn’t matter if there was a divorce, it isn’t about those things. Art is like that… it makes you think. So bring someone with you, because thoughts are supposed to be shared 🙏

#wallart #artgallery #powerofculture #art #exhibition #artexhibition #contemporaryart #artistssupportartists #technygalleries #artcommunity #femaleartists #bostonartists #dopeart #museumsfromhome #painting

In a world that’s spinning incredibly fast, it’s important to remember that turtles can and do exist.

These past few years, I’ve lived by the mantra “Slow and Steady” it’s helped me get through some of life’s greatest difficulties and made me stronger.

Here is where I stand. On the outside, I appear as any ordinary woman my age. My muscles aren’t big. I don’t have extra appendages and I don’t wear a halo above my head. But on the inside, I’m swelled with pride at where I am in my life.

Because I realize now, that every obstacle I climbed over, every blockade that I pushed aside or powered through, every obstacle that I crawled my way under, got me to here and made me stronger. As if I were pressing weights, I persevered. I stayed focused and avoided fluctuating or being fickle-headed.

Here I am, a living testament to the mantra: “Slow and Steady”, living proof that strength is the rawest form of power. Spinning my own story💕

If I’m making it look easy, it’s so little girls will see me and try.

#spinningherstory #powerofculture #art #exhibition #artexhibition #contemporaryart #artistssupportartists #technygalleries #artcommunity #femaleartists #bostonartists #dopeart #museumsfromhome #painting #functionalart #empoweringwomen

Excitement. Melancholy. Excitement! Today is de-install day. What a journey!!!

“When There’s Laughter” was my first solo exhibition. I was allowed to create, curate and put together a complete exhibition, from the theme to the hanging of my paintings on a Walker rod system. I devised title cards with QRC’s and my website clicks grew substantially.

And even though it was an unbelievable amount of work, it was lovely, absolutely lovely. The wide learning curve has increased my knowledge of the art world, given me a working network and led to sales. Yes!

I was able to make a nice donation to the Newton Free Library and to Alzheimer’s, because I never want to forget the joy that this exhibition has given me.

I’m so grateful to my family,. Thank you🙏❤️

My Artist Statement has always been about making people smile, just a little, at least on the inside… well that happened for real! So many happy faces! And yes, mine was among them 🙂

There’s a moment in every life, when proud doesn’t describe the overall sense of amazement that one feels. Feel that 🙂

“Thank you” to everyone who stopped thru. I think you’re fabulous 🙏❤️

#DreamCaught #Art #SoloExhibition #artistssupportartists #artexhibition #contemporaryart #artistssupportartists #technygalleries #artcommunity #femaleartists #bostonartists #dopeart #museumsfromhome #painting

So grateful🙏 Long after time & the elements of this world cause the memory of this night to fade, I’ll look at the video & the photos of this exhibition & I’ll smile proudly 🥰

I paint to make people smile, at least a little bit on the inside. Smiles are contagious! When you smile, it makes me smile. It’s the same with laughter. Don’t believe me? Come, see what happens-

“When There’s Laughter” Newton Free Library 330 Homer St. Newton. Thru March 30th

Ms Diana Ross sang “if there’s a cure for this, I don’t want it. Don’t want it. If there’s a remedy, I’ll run from it…”

This is how art is suppose to feel ❤️

#Sisterhood #whenthereslaughter #powerofculture #art #exhibition #artexhibition #contemporaryart #artistssupportartists #technygalleries #artcommunity #femaleartists #bostonartists #dopeart #museumsfromhome #painting

Someone asked me if I ever had a solo art exhibition and it sort of made me laugh.

And guess what, now this is happening:

March 2 – March 30th at Newton Art Gallery.

A solo art exhibition, that will hopefully make you smile, at least just a little bit through a memory, an act of kindness or the audaciousness of life. You have to admit, it’s kinda funny that this is actually really going to be happening. Especially if you know my journey.

I hope you can make it to the opening reception. It’s sure to be a blast 🙂

Thank you in advance 🙏 And thank you to anyone who offered me words of encouragement, who stopped to see what I was up to, who shared their art with me or who just talked to me, long enough to say “Hello”.

You are appreciated. Truly 💕

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#technygalleries #artcommunity #femaleartists #bostonartists #dopeart #museumsfromhome #painting #empoweringwomen

This! When you make a woman cry, not from breaking her heart or hitting her, but from laughing. 🙏

“Improvisation”
24” x 20”

If you like it here, you’re gonna love it when it’s installed.

“When There’s Laughter”
Exhibition in Newton.

Laughter is contagious, like a cold, but in a good way.

When we laugh we release a small amount of endorphins and it feels good. Laughter stimulates your heart and lungs with oxygen rich air. Yes, laughter is medicinal.

And me… I’m hoping you’ll come to my first solo exhibition and that my work might make you smile, just a little, at least on the inside 🙂

#whenthereslaughter #laughterismedicine #art #artexhibition #solo #soloexhibition #bostonartist #contemporaryart #artistssupportartists #technygalleries #artcommunity #femaleartists #bostonartists #dopeart #museumsfromhome #painting

So this is happening…

“When There’s Laughter”
DaNice D Marshall- Solo Exhibition

(This is incredibly humbling. From where I come from & what I’ve been through, this is so amazing. And words are a cheap replacement, because I cannot possibly begin to say what this is or what it feels like. Overwhelming, for sure, but in a fantastic way. I just want to thank everyone & anyone whose touched my ordinary life, if you purchased my work, or just cheered me onward, I felt you 🙂 And you might not know it, but you helped me to make my life extraordinary. Thank you 🙏 You are appreciated xx)

Gallery Art Reception
Newton Library Gallery
March 2 @ 7PM
330 Homer St. Newton

Gallery Hours
Mon – Thurs: 9am – 9pm
Fri. 9am – 6pm
Sat. 9am – 5pm
Sun. 1pm – 5pm

& Of course, you’re invited💕

#art #exhibition #artexhibition #whenthereslaughter #contemporaryart #artistssupportartists #technygalleries #artcommunity #femaleartists #bostonartists #dopeart #museumsfromhome #painting

“The Art of Listening”

Some people just have a way of listening that’s powerful. Making you feel special. As if you’re the only person in a room full of people. All ears. As if what you’re saying will make the world a better place for all of us. It’s good.

Being at a bar and feeling it’s the right place, at the right time is enough. Truth is, some of the best watering holes in the world, sell more than alcohol.

They’re dispensing knowledge along with gin, vermouth & a frothy head of beer.

Is it ok if we order compassion & empathy, stirred & not shaken?

#listenup #art #makingart #contemporaryart #soloexhibition #artgallery #dopeart #technygalleries #artistssupportartists #technygalleries #artcommunity #femaleartists #bostonartists #dopeart #museumsfromhome #painting

Wonder and excitement.

I paint to make people smile, at least a little bit on the inside. Smiles are contagious! When you smile, it makes me smile. It’s the same with laughter. Don’t believe me? This happened…

“When There’s Laughter”

Diana Ross sang “if there’s a cure for this, I don’t want it. Don’t want it. If there’s a remedy, I’ll run from it… I don’t want it”. Me either. All I want is to SOL (Smile Out Loud). I hope you hear this 🙂

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This bag will be part of the SOL exhibition this August at Piano Craft Gallery in Boston, more details to follow.

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