Watercolor artist Ali Cavanaugh has for two decades created a significant body of work that features portraits of her children and friends. Quiet Tide, an exhibition highlighting this work, is on display at the Sam and Adele Golden Gallery from October 5, 2024 through February 14, 2025.

Cavanaugh’s solo exhibition at The SAGG features works created over the past 18 years.  Using a palette with as few as six colors, Cavanaugh creates a range of expressive conditions for each of her subjects. 

Ali Cavanaugh’s portraits capture more than the delicate features of people, but also the tender, unseen details that exceed understanding. The layering techniques demonstrated in her work breathe life into her subjects and create a deep and luminous aura that captivates viewers.

The Quiet Tide exhibit catalog is available to purchase here.