Dedham Art Association Hosts Art Demonstration On Tuesday

DEDHAM, MA - The Dedham Art Association will host a demonstration by artist Paula Metcalf Lazar on the use of wax and oil paint at its meeting on Tuesday, March 8.

The event will be held at 7 p.m. at the Endicott Estate as well as virtually on Zoom. There is no charge for members and $5 for guests.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Lazar has devoted much of her life to the pursuit of art. She studied at Smith College and the University of Kansas and has attended Mass Art and many workshops around the country. She also worked as a social worker for the Belmont Public Schools.

“I enjoy exploring the elegance and form in everyday objects and am particularly attracted to the natural world," she said. "My aim is to reveal the hidden beauty of the commonplace while focusing on the dimensions of color and light in oil and watercolor.

"More recently I have been exploring oil, cold wax, and pigment sticks on paper and boards," she continued. "This has led to a new focus on landscapes and abstractions.”

Lazar currently teaches at the Eliot School in Jamaica Plain. She belongs to the Jamaica Plain Art Association and Roslindale Open Studios. Her work has been shown in several venues, including the Copley Society of Art and the Bromfield Gallery.

Guests are invited to participate by sending an RSVP email via this link. Lazar's work can be viewed at her website.

The Dedham Art Association is a non-profit organization committed to enriching communities through art and providing artists with a congenial atmosphere for creating art. The association has grown and includes artists and those who appreciate art.

It also provides community outreach through free public art exhibits and an art scholarship. Members and guests enjoy educational art demonstrations and critiques by professional artists. A weekly painting group, hands-on workshops, outings to museums and outdoor painting are among activities offered to members. To learn more, view the Dedham Art Association website.