finding moll art

Open Studios 2026 Hello! First, a shoutout to Amy at The KMW School of Painting for inviting me to show my art at the school for Somerville Open Studios (SOS) this year! I've spent many SOS wandering into some amazing studios over the years, so it was a huge change to be in one place. I was joined by my friends Lisa, Amy, Mark, and Charles, who all showed their amazing art as well. Since I've been taking a break from markets in the first half of 2026, it was nice to dip my toes in the water to do a semi-market this weekend. It was nice to chat with everyone who stopped by! I had prints, cards, and framed art - but also showed off my personal junk journal, some journals I made for others to start their own, and also some trash art sculptures I had in progress.   

 What's next on my art journey? Paint instruction birthday parties! In late April 2026, I buttoned up my painting smock and led a group of 17 on a painting journey, filled with classic techniques (the back-and-forth-really-quickly for blending) to more surprising elements (flicking a toothbrush across a canvas for a starry night effect).  I wanted to post a review I received from Missy, the organizer of the birthday party, who was gracious enough to send me an email post-event.  Review of Molly as a Painting Instructor I just hosted a birthday surprise painting party with Molly as the instructor—what a fun time everyone (17) had. Party was held at ACM which is a wonderful space to hold an event; from start to finish, it was a smooth, easy process. Christine (community liaison for ACM) suggested Molly lead the class and thus our adventure began. I wanted the theme of the painting to be based around a Bob Ross (google if you don’t know who he is) landscape and she sent me a...

  I taught my first paint + snack class at The KMW School of Painting in April 2026. I'm dipping my toes into teaching, and I was surprised how well this went! 

For my last market of 2025, I was at Somerville Flea's Holiday Market at the Armory in Somerville, and my table was up on the stage! Such a fun day!

I had such a great time at my fourth year of the Wicked Women Makers Market at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. This market is always a highlight—customers show up ready to shop and genuinely excited to support artists. I brought framed prints, loose prints, and cards, and the runaway favorites this year were my framed Christmas tree pieces—I sold out of them! My watercolor vase painting was another top seller, along with the ever-popular Mr. Melty. Already looking forward to next year!  

The Gore Place ( link ) was such a beautiful venue for a holiday art market! I can’t believe I went to Bentley University and lived in Waltham for five years without ever visiting this historic estate. The grounds were stunning, and the day couldn’t have been more perfect — a picturesque, burnt-orange fall afternoon. The Handmade for the Holidays market was short but sweet, running just four hours, and the crowd started off strong. For this event, I introduced my new high-quality prints in 4x6 and 5x7 sizes. I’m planning to expand my print offerings moving forward, while still keeping framed prints in the mix as well.  

  As the weather gets colder, it’s officially time for indoor markets again! I’ve been a shopper at the Arts at the Armory events before, but this was my first time vending there. I was set up across from my friend Aly of Cowbird Studio, which was a definite plus. It was a slower day overall, but my medium-sized framed art prints were the top sellers. I also debuted two new paintings — Founding Fathers and View of the Village — both of which got great feedback. I even had some unexpected interest in an older sticker design featuring a castle-like house painting… maybe it’s time to bring that one back!