Downing’s Artist Exhibition Program Explores Digital Fine Art By Ellen Mcdonough

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. - State Senator Benjamin B. Downing (D – Pittsfield) announces Ellen McDonough as his featured artist for the months of November and December. As the latest participant of Downing’s Artist Exhibition Program, McDonough’s work will be showcased in the Senator’s district office until the end of the calendar year.

McDonough is a self-taught artist whose passion is designing colorful, mystical sanctuaries. Though she has done sketches and paintings in the past, her preferred medium is Digital Fine Art, which combines 3D modeling, photography and digital painting. McDonough has showcased eleven examples of this medium in the Senator’s office.

“This is the first time an artist has displayed examples of Digital Fine Art in my office,” said Downing. “I hope many will stop in to view this unique and inspirational collection by Ellen McDonough.”

“It is my hope that my designs offer people inspiration, a sense of peace, and a feeling of being taken away to a beautiful respite far from everyday concerns,” said McDonough.

Ellen lives in Cambridge, but is a frequent visitor to the Berkshires.Her artwork can be viewed online at www.PlacesofLight.com.

Downing’s district office, located at 20 Bank Row in Pittsfield, is open during normal business hours Monday through Friday. Artists with a tie to the Senator’s district interested in his Artist Exhibition Program should contact Allison Johnson Krol at (413) 442-4008. Current and past participants are highlighted on the Senator’s website, www.SenatorDowning.com.
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Multiple Departments Respond to Lanesborough Structure Fire

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire off Narragansett Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. 

The Fire Department received a call from the owner of 6 Bangor St. reporting a smoke and flames at around 1:44 p.m.

Firefighters arriving on scene reported heavy smoke emanating from the the 1940s single-family ranch home in the thickly settle neighborhood.

The blaze was brought under control in less than an hour and there were no civilian or firefighter injuries. 

"The homeowner was outside doing some work, evidently, opened the door when she came back in the house, and there were flames and smoke, so she backed out and called us, and that's all we know right now," Deputy Fire Chief Glen Storie said around 2:35 p.m. 

The fire was out at that time, and first responders observed "quite a bit of damage" to the home. The cause is still under investigation. 

Lanesborough, Cheshire, and Pittsfield departments responded to the scene, and Hancock covered the station during the call. 

"The first crew in knocked the fire right down with the first engine," Storie said. 

Smoke could be seen coming from the back of the home. Part of Narragansett Avenue and Bangor Avenue were blocked off while firefighters battled the blaze. 

 

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