Artwork

I have always been an artistic person - looking at things from a different perspective - finding ways to create something beautiful and intriguing, out of the resources I have around me. Over the years I have collected paints, canvases, brushes, glues and more pens and pencils than I care to count. I have combed every beach I've visited, saved every special card, trinket and box. If there is ever a decorating project, or an inspiration sparks, I have all the tools I need to take a crack at creating it!

Over the years I have tried to take photos of the gifts I make for people before I give it to them so I can have a record of what I have done. I figure its time to share my artwork with the rest of the public. So I have compiled a few here. I hope you enjoy!

Dreamcatcher: Background stained in blackberries,
painted with acrylic. For my dear friend and former neighbor JoJo.

Kitty N' Fish: Acrylic on canvas with Heavy Gel finish.
(Unfortunately, this is not the complete version)
This was made for a dear friend, Kitty.

Paint-by-Numbers Lighthouse Clock: Clock kit,
Paint-by-Numbers kit and shadow box.
Wedding gift for a wonderful couple; Tim & April

Zombie Table: This is an old workbench from a friend.
My husband wanted it; I said the only way I would allow it
is if I repainted it. See below for the results!

Zombie Table: Zombie Defense Station.
The slightly darker edges are actually chalkboard paint to allow
for keeping notes and such.

Zombie Table: Underneath it all...
I just had to give it my own little touch! I used some stencils
to make the leaves and my own creativity to create the rest.
Now we both love the table!

Musical Christmas Ornament and Gift Box set:
Plastic ornament, paint, parchment and old box.
Made for my Boss - keep on playing Rich!

Dancing Fairy: This was painted using a 5x7 paint-by-numbers
canvas, which actually had a ballerina instead of the fairy.
Inspired by another dear friend.

Origami art can be a great stress reliever!

 I have used many other mediums including beadwork, wire weaving, photography, woodworking, ceramics, clothing... I would also consider cooking an art form, but I will leave that to a later post.

I enjoy creating art. And I have been itching to make more. If you have any comments, questions, or would like to commission some artwork, feel free to send me a message!

Other Publications

I have written many articles that have been published in ecoRI News. The most recent of which are

Summer Bike Adventure In Heart of Olneyville

By LESLEY LAMBERT/ecoRI News contributor: This summer 73 kids participated in the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council’s inaugural Bike Camp. PROVIDENCE — “Getting to ride a bike every day!” was the almost unanimous response from Bike Camp participants

and

Aerial view of Kenyon Dam. The new fish passage at the Kenyon
Industries dam is expected to be completed by mid-November.
(Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association)

One Restoration Away from 'Wild & Scenic'

By LESLEY LAMBERT/ecoRI News contributor The new fish passage at the Kenyon Industries dam is expected to be completed by mid-November. (Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association) CHARLESTOWN — For 50 years Kenyon Industries has been dyeing, finishing, coating and printing woven synthetic fabric

 

I am happy to write more articles on a freelance basis. Please contact me for details if you are interested in commissioning a piece, or would like to reprint any articles published in any other publications.

Event Outreach

I have been using Constant Contact for outreach purposes since 2006. Since then, I have found a number of other excellent resources for creating eye-catching media blasts. I enjoy learning how these new applications work and making the most out of free or inexpensive web-based software. Although much of the work shown in my portfolio is done in InDesign CS4.

The banner for Governor's Bay Day in Rhode Island. Download the full image here.

The Coalition for Transportation Choices brochure for use at the Land & Water Conservation Summit.
Download the full document here.

The Environmental Council of R.I. Report on Climate Change Resilience.
Download the full report here.

Outreach for ANEP

As the Administrative Assistant for the Association of National Estuary Programs, I assisted the Deputy Director in planning the annual meetings, developing the outreach material for Program visits to Capitol Hill, and preparing progress reports on grants. The following is a sample of the work I have done for ANEP over the years. For more samples of my work with ANEP, please contact me directly by visiting my contact page.

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Narragansett Bay Journal Publications

The following are some of the articles I have written for the Narragansett Bay Journal. From 2008 to 2013 I was the graphic designer

and co-editor of NBJ. Copies of all 27 issues can be downloaded for free at http://www.nbep.org/bayjournal-archives.html.

·     “This OGRE is No Fairy Tale!” Narragansett Bay Journal, Fall 2008

·     “OGREs Bring Promise of New Life to the Bay” Narragansett Bay Journal, Winter 2009

·     “Book Review: Landscape of Industry and Basking with Humpbacks” Narragansett Bay Journal, Winter 2009

·     “Recreational Saltwater Fishing License for Rhode Island? The Debate Continues” Op.Ed. Narragansett Bay Journal, Winter 2009

·     “Going green for good: Tips for making your home and Bank Account More Sustainable” Narragansett Bay Journal, Spring 2010, rerun in ecoRI News June 2010

·     “Documentary Review: Carolina, RI: The Smallest of the Small” Narragansett Bay Journal, Winter 2010

·     “New Focus on an Old Problem: Clarifying the Need for Cesspool Phaseout” Narragansett Bay Journal, Winter 2010

·     “Polishing an Urban Gem: A Master Restoration Plan for Roger Williams Park” Narragansett Bay Journal, Spring 2011

·     “Gone Fishin? Better Bring Your License” Narragansett Bay Journal, Summer 2011, rerun in ecoRI News August 2011

·     “Book Review: A Clearing in the Distance: Frederick Law Olmsted and America in the 19th Century” Narragansett Bay Journal, Fall 2011

·     “Urban Nature in Art” Narragansett Bay Journal, Winter 2012

·     “Water Quality Impacts on Macroalgae” Narragansett Bay Journal, Summer 2012, Rerun in ecoRI News June 2012

·     “Book Review: Life Savers: Rhode Island’s Forgotten Service” Narragansett Bay Journal, Winter 2013