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SUMMARY:Cade Jarvis: Portals Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception Sunday March 15th\, 11-2pm\nCade Jarvis takes us on a journey into color and soft gradients that pull you deeper into the work. His technical precision allows your eye to flow through paths of color winding you into his world. \nSneak PeekCade Jarvis ‘Shimmering Lights on Acadian Tides’ Acrylic on Panel 48″x36″ \nCade Jarvis ‘Petals Drifting in a Spring Breeze’ Acrylic on Panel 11”x14” \nCade Jarvis ‘Soft Rays of a Spring Sun’ Acrylic on Panel 9”x12”
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/cade-jarvis-portals-artist-reception/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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SUMMARY:Grace Cooper New Oil Paintings on Marble
DESCRIPTION:Grace Cooper: Oil Paintings on MarbleFirst opening of 2026! Join Casco Bay Artisans on SUNDAY February 8th from 12-2pm for an opening featuring new oil paintings on marble from artist Grace Cooper. During the event\, we will have a special tasting of champagnes from Victoreiux. ⁠\n⁠\nAbout Grace Cooper:⁠\nCreativity and a love for art and nature have been passed along in Grace’s family for generations. Her desire to be an artist took hold early on\, and with the encouragement of her parents\, the journey began while taking classes at the Silvermine Guild Arts Center in New Canaan\, Connecticut. Grace then continued her studies at the School of Visual Arts in New York City where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Before dedicating herself to painting full time\, she was a textile designer for printed fabric in both the apparel and home furnishing industries. Grace has been exhibiting her work in galleries and shows since her days at Silvermine\, and her paintings are in private and corporate collections throughout the United States.⁠\n⁠ \nSneak peek:Grace Cooper ‘Lingering Clouds’ Oil and Cold Wax on Carra Marble 6″x6″ $690 \nGrace Cooper ‘Autumn Sunset’ Oil and Cold Wax on Carra Marble 6″x12″ $1400 \n\n\nThe Victorieux portfolio.\n\n\n\n\nOur portfolio includes only sustainable\, organic\, or biodynamic grower champagne from vignerons independents. We source our wines through exclusive relationships with recoltant manipulants in the Vallee de la Marne\, Montagne de Reims\, Cotes des Bars (Aube)\, and Cote de Sezzane. We emphasize our focus on female producers and wines from the rustic southern reaches of the region.
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/grace-cooper-new-oil-paintings-on-marble/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food Art,Meet the Artist
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SUMMARY:Rebecca Hayes 'From Maine with Love' Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Rebecca Hayes ‘From Maine With Love’ \nNew Paintings Inspired by Vintage Scenes \nThrough her stunning photo-realistic paintings\, artist Rebecca Hayes takes us on a journey through Greater Portland history finding forgotten moments and cherished memories. In collaboration with historian Paul Ledman\, author of “Walking Through History: Portland\, Maine on Foot” and  “Portland\, Maine: Connections Across Time\,” Hayes has brought her sharp brush work and eye for color to iconic locations including Harbor Fish Market\, Red’s Dairy Freeze\, and Congress Square. Each painting will be accompanied by text from Ledman for historical context.  \nAdditional paintings of contemporary Greater Portland will be on view in the gallery.  \nRebecca Hayes is an artist based in Portland\, Maine. She grew up in Cape Elizabeth\, Maine\, and attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst. \nOpening Reception: Thursday August 28th\, 5-7pm  \nRebecca Hayes ‘Red’s Dairy 1970’s’ 16″x12″\nPresale Available. Please Contact Us. \nRebecca Hayes ‘Harbor Fish Market 1970’s’ 20″x16″\nPresale Available. Please Contact Us. \nJoin Us for Our Summer 2025 Feature Openings! \n\nAugust 28th\nRebecca Hayes “From Maine With Love”\nfeaturing historical images of greater Portland’s past. \nSeptember 25th\nRuss Cox: New Works
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/rebecca-hayes-from-maine-with-love-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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SUMMARY:July Summer Feature Opening
DESCRIPTION:Summer is in Full Swing on the Wharf! \nLet’s celebrate the sunny season with new works from gallery masters Paul Brahms and Anastasia Gatto. \nThis summer we are introducing painter David Lazarus\, printmaker Jaclyn Janis\, and glass artist Treg Silkwood.\nCome see why the best place to be this summer is on the Maine Wharf.\nThursday July 17th\, 5-7pm \nFeatured WorksPaul Brahms ‘Tidal Line’ Oil on Canvas 50”x50” $14\,800 ⁠ \nAnastasia Gatto ‘Stormy Sea’ Encaustic on Panel 37″x37″ $6415 \nJaclyn Janis ‘Dawn Patrol at Higgins’ Reduction Print Framed 38.5″ x 30.5″ $2000 \n\n\n\nDavid Lazarus ‘One Fine Day’ Oil on Panel 11” x 9” $800 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTreg Silkwood ‘Smokey Grey Driftwood Trio 2025’ Blown Glass 27”h x 18”w x 9”d $7500⁠ \nNext Up\nFrom Maine with Love Opens August 28th \n\n\nThrough her stunning photo-realistic paintings\, artist Rebecca Hayes takes us on a journey through greater Portland history finding forgotten moments and cherished memories. \n\nRebecca Hayes ‘Red’s Dairy 1970’s’ 16″x12″\nPresale Available. Please Contact Us. \nRebecca Hayes ‘Harbor Fish Market 1970’s’ 16″x12″\nPresale Available. Please Contact Us. \nJoin Us for Our Summer 2025 Feature Openings! \n\nJuly 17th\nPaul Brahms\, Anastasia Gatto\, Jaclyn Janis\,\nDavid Lazarus\, Treg Silkwood \nAugust 28th\nRebecca Hayes “From Maine With Love”\nfeaturing historical images of greater Portland’s past. \nSeptember 25th\nRuss Cox: New Works
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/july-summer-feature-opening/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Glass Art,Meet the Artist,Painting
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SUMMARY:June Summer Feature Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick off summer on the wharf featuring some our gallery favorites and new artists! \nFeature HighlightsGene Barbera ‘Last Trap’ Archival Silk Screen 35″x29″ Framed $1800⁠ \nChristina Davis ‘Daydream’ Oil on Canvas 18”x24” $3100⁠ \nZ.L. Feng ‘Kaleidoscope Morning’ Watercolor on Paper 20″x24″ $920⁠ \nWes Hunting ‘Large Colorfield Platter (Light Blue)’ 26″x23″x5″ Blown Glass $2700⁠ \nErika Manning ‘Pink Sunrise Surprise’ Oil on Canvas 20”x20” Framed $2800 \nJoin Us for Our Summer 2025 Feature Openings! \n\nJune 12th\nGene Barbera\, Christina Davis\, Z.L. Feng\,\nWes Hunting\, Erika Manning \nJuly 17th\nPaul Brahms\, Anastasia Gatto\, Jaclyn Janis\,\nDavid Lazarus\, Treg Silkwood \nAugust 28th\nRebecca Hayes “From Maine With Love”\nfeaturing historical images of greater Portland’s past. \nSeptember 25th\nRuss Cox: New Works
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/june-summer-feature-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Double Feature Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Spring Double FeaturePetals & Leaves: An Offering to Spring and New Contemporary Glass\nWe’re kicking off Spring with an ode to the season and fresh contemporary glass art. Our double feature starts with Petals & Leaves\, a group show about the budding and blooming season with work by gallery artists including Diane Dahlke\, Russ Cox\, Jess Lauren Lipton\, Joyce Ellen Weinstein\, Patrick Walsh\, Sue Riger\, Robin Swennes\, Jonathan Eiten\, and more.  \nOur second feature focuses on new contemporary glass from nationally recognized artists Varda Avnisan and Wes Hunting to start with new glass arriving from Treg Silkwood.   \nFeatured WorksSue Riger ‘Softly & Tenderly’ Acrylic on Canvas 36”x36” $3100 \nWes Hunting ‘Large Colorfield Vessel (Pink Purple)’ Blown Glass 19″x17″x5″ $2900 \nDiane Dahlke ‘Rosemont Tulips’ Oil on Panel 18″x24″ $3500 \nVarda Avnisan ‘Purple Haze’ Glass 12”x13”x12 $2100 \nJonathan Eiten ‘In Memoriam’  Oil on Panel 10” x 12.5” $850 \nWes Hunting ‘Coral Optical (diamond shape)’ Blown Glass 14″x7″ $2000 \nJoyce Ellen Weinstein ‘Sunflowers’ Oil on Canvas 30″x40″ $1600 \nVarda Avnisan ‘Coastal Sunrise’ Glass 12”x12”x12 $1120 \nPatrick Walsh ‘Willard’ Acrylic on Canvas 20”x24” $3200 \nFeatured Works at The Little Tap HouseWe are extending our Petals & Leaves feature to The Little Tap House located at the corner of Spring and High Streets across from the Portland Museum of Art. Be sure to stop in and see these gorgeous pieces in person. \nPatrick Walsh “Somewhere in Rhode Island” Acrylic on Canvas 16”x20” $2800 \nPatrick Walsh “Highway Goldenrod” Acrylic on Canvas 30”x24” $3045 \nPatrick Walsh “Meeting” Acrylic on Canvas 10”x10” $1800 \nPatrick Walsh “Grass” Acrylic on Canvas 24”x24” $3200 \nPatrick Walsh “The Lawn Outside Salvation Army” Acrylic on Canvas 48”x48” $5800 \nPatrick Walsh “Secret Beach” Acrylic on Canvas 12”x12” $2000
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/spring-double-feature-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Diane Dahlke: A Few of My Favorite Things Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Diane Dahlke helps us usher in the season of giving with a show dedicated to the little joys in life and the moments that lift our spirits. Join us. \nOpening Reception Friday Nov 1st\n5-7pm
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/diane-dahlke-a-few-of-my-favorite-things-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gesture. Color. Form. Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Opening Friday\, September 20th\, 5-7pm\nGesture. Color. Form.  \nFive Maine Artists and the Influence of Abstract Expressionism on Their Work.  \nAbstract Expressionism is considered the first distinctly American art movement. Emerging after the post WWII era and emboldened by more experimental ways of painting from Europe\, the Abstract Expressionist (AbEx) painters continued to push the ideas of movement\, color theory\, and non-objective shapes into practices that challenged how to ‘paint’ a painting\, full immersion in fields color\, and the emotional impact of the artist’s gesture on the canvas.  \nWorks of this era prioritized expression and spontaneity rather than formal subject matter. These paintings explored the unconscious mind and the inner self. There were two primary offshoots of the movement: the action painters and the color field painters. The pioneers of Abstract Expressionism include Jackson Pollack\, William deKooning\, Mark Rothko\, Barnet Newman\, Lee Krasner\, Helen Frakenthaler\, and Robert Motherwell.  \nWe have invited gallery artists Russ Cox\, Cade Jarvis\, Erika Manning\, Rachel Somerville\, and Patrick Walsh to examine how this movement and its precepts influence their own practice as abstractionists today. Here’s what they have to say:  \nRuss CoxAs an artist\, the mental imprinting of cultural exposure\, places\, landscapes\, and their associated experience are integral to my approach as I move in and out of a canvas.  The freedom to draw upon this within my process of painting – although not always achieved – is movement without constraint while creating abstract relationships within the work. This is when the act of painting is truly satisfying\, and achieving a balance between what’s considered pure expressionism and abstraction is what I find particularly compelling. More simply\, I move with tools in hand and the work emerges.    \nPainting for me is a physical act\, and the freedom to express within that movement has been guided by the previous generation of expressionists and color field artists.  My champions of “modern” expressionism and color field styles start with Joan Mitchell and Willem de Kooning’s exceptionally strong colors and brushstroke\, Jackson Pollock’s gestural movement\, Helen Frankenthaler’s staining and magnificent shapes that utilize negative space so brilliantly\, and the masterful Indian artist V.S. Gaitonde’s soft moods achieved within his non-objective work.  Not only have these artists influenced my process and discernment while painting\, their risk-taking demonstrated a pathway for my ongoing experimentation in developing my own techniques and approaches in completing my paintings.   \nJoan Mitchell said\, “I carry my landscapes around with me”.  I love this idea as I too bring out cherished landscapes I carry.  While Mitchell didn’t exactly say this at the time\, my guess is that she might agree that our experiences and feelings not just of place\, but of actions\, nature\, and our shared human condition have no place to go but eek onto the canvas\, sometimes boldly\, sometimes subtly\, for us to create our own meaning.   \nFeatured WorksRuss Cox ‘Daybreak’ Oil on Canvas 48″x60″ $7200 \nRuss Cox ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Oil on Canvas 48″x60″ $7200 \nRuss Cox ‘All The Places You’ll Go’ Oil on Canvas with Handcrafted Spalted Wood 39” x 51” $7200 \nRuss Cox ‘Party On The Wharf’ Oil on Canvas Scroll 48”x80” $6550 \nCade JarvisIn these paintings\, painter Cade Jarvis wanted to continue to push his fascination with the colors of the sky and the beauty it displays for all to witness. These paintings act as captured moments in time while also pushing the viewer to create their own emotional attachment to each painting. This approach is reflected in the works of many artists in the Abstract Expressionist movement who focused heavily on color theory and the relationships their artworks had on viewers. Artists like Mark Rothko\, Joseph Albers and Al Reinhardt are some of Jarvis’s favorite artists who he constantly looks to for inspiration in his own paintings. Their Color Field paintings and interaction between color\, time and play between viewer and painting are ideas that Jarvis continues to push in his own work and continue to nurture in his expansive repertoire of techniques as an artist. \nFeatured WorksCade Jarvis ‘Evening Crescendo’ Acrylic on Panel 12”x24” $1850 \nCade Jarvis ‘19:52 – 18:05 (Perspectives of Time)’ Acrylic on Panel 7”x31” $950 \nCade Jarvis ‘22:18 – 17:57 (Perspectives of Time)’ Acrylic on Panel 7”x31” $950 \nCade Jarvis ‘18:56 – 12:03 (Perspectives of Time)’ Acrylic on Panel 7”x31” $950 \nErika ManningI consider myself an abstract painter whose work is loosely based on the routes traveled in both the inner and outer landscape of life. \nWhile steeped in classical ways of drawing and painting\, one of the overarching influences in my work has always been Abstract Expressionism. From a very early age I was enamored with AB EX artists such as Mark Rothko\, Richard Pousette-Dart\, Joan Mitchell\, Helen Frankenthaler\, Lee Krasner\, Richard Diebenkorn\, Willem Dekoonig and more recently Lynn Drexler and Alma Thomas. Other influences have been Stone Age Cave painting\, stained glass church windows\, religious icons\, Surrealism\, my life long practice of Yoga as well as intuitive Spiritualist artists such as Hilma Af Klint. \nMaking the work is about letting go\, improvising\, getting out of the way\, and letting the painting be what it wants to be…which generally is not what I as the artist thought it might be. I always start with big expansive line gestures of Prussian Blue paint\, and the Surrealist technique of “liquid down a vertical plane”. This helps to give me some loose structure to start with. The viewer can sometimes see these initial gestures peeking through the layers of paint in the \nfinished work. I feel this adds to the collective history of the painting\, and have always been drawn to the idea that artwork is comparable to human experience in that the story and what is underneath isn’t always visible on the surface. \nWhile I am not a color field painter\, I’ve always enjoyed that idea as well as the use of deep saturated layers of color in my work. I like incorporating hues that vibrate on either end of the color wheel to activate the surface of the painting. Recently I’ve been drawn to explore a more neutral and quieter pallet to see how that changes both my experience in creating the work\, as well as the viewers experience. \nMy painting practice has always been an intuitive form of personal expression. The process of making the work is linked to a form of spiritual growth\, and is in essence the way I navigate my world. It is my hope that the viewer completes the work by sensing a spirit of place that is known on some level\, but perhaps one that is more of an instinctive recognition. \nFeatured WorksErika Manning ‘Blue Harbor I’ Oil on Canvas 30” x 24” $4140 \nErika Manning ‘Blue Harbor II’ Oil on Canvas 24” x 24” $3450 \nErika Manning ‘Blue Harbor III’ Oil on Canvas 30” x 24” $4140 \nErika Manning ‘Blue Harbor IV’ Oil on Canvas 24” x 24” $3450 \nRachel SomervilleMy practice is about liberation\, rebellion\, and freedom. When I paint\, I’m processing my thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences—the good\, the bad- the drama. I’m swimming through the wins\, the failures-  sadness and the joy. \nMy practice is deeply connected to music; sound drives the dance of my brush. With music comes texture and color\, which also guide the flow. Painting is like dancing—an unrehearsed dance that bubbles up from the soul. As Ernst Ludwig Kirchner wrote\, “The painter needs to feel the power of life flowing through him like a river; otherwise he cannot paint.” For me\, painting is a release\, an escape\, a celebration\, and a confession.  It embodies emotion and lived experience. It is the calm and the storm all at once—a mourning and a celebration. \nFeatured WorksRachel Somerville ‘Your Wish is My Command l’ Mixed Media on Canvas 16″x20″ $2200 \nRachel Somerville ‘Your Wish is My Command II’ Mixed Media on Canvas 16″x20″ $1800 \nRachel Somerville ‘Eighties Galaxy’ Mixed Media on Canvas 22″x28″ $2400 \n Rachel Somerville ‘En Route l’ Mixed Media on Canvas 11″x14″ $1800 \nPatrick WalshArtist Statement:\nMy recent work is deeply inspired by the natural world. Particularly\, the unique flora and fauna\nof Maine. These paintings seek to explore the subtle\, yet profound differences within natural\nenvironments\, reflecting how these variations mirror the individuality of human beings. I use a\nmostly monochromatic palette to encourage the viewer to look more closely and discover the\nminute details that often go overlooked in our fast-paced\, modern world. The work aims to\nchallenge viewers to appreciate the nuances of the natural world and\, by extension\, the diversity\nwithin humanity itself.\nAbstract Expressionism Reflection:\nFrom the time I saw my first Rothko\, I was overtaken by the abstract expressionist movement.\nArtists like Clyfford Still\, Willem De Kooning and Barnett Newman carried my love for this art\nworld movement and have heavily influenced my own work over the years. My use of\nexpressive\, vivid color palettes along with a sense of gesture and expression\, resemble similar\ncharacteristics of the Abstract Expressionist era. Much like many Abstract Expressionists’ work\naimed to evoke emotion through color alone\, my recent work makes use of contrasting colors\,\ncreating a dynamic visual tension that draws the viewer in. The brush strokes and mark making\nthat form the flora of my work convey a certain sense of movement and energy\, creating a\nconnection to nature that’s as much about feeling as it is about representation. The stylized and\nabstracted forms paired with intense pigment\, bring forth an emotional or even spiritual\nconnection to nature. Similar to artists from the Abstract Expressionist realm sought to explore\nthe sublime or question the human condition. I carry such a deep appreciation of all the Abstract\nExpressionist artists and work within me\, that it’s carried through into my own work\, and\, taking\na step back to observe that connection\, I’m so grateful that it has. \nFeatured WorksPatrick Walsh “Willard” Acrylic on Canvas 20”x24” $3200 \nPatrick Walsh ‘Coneflower’ Acrylic on Canvas 52″x64″ $5800 \nPatrick Walsh ‘Sweater’ Oil and Acrylic on Canvas 36” x 48” $6090 \nPatrick Walsh  ‘My Flowers’ Acrylic on Canvas 20″x24″ $3200
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/gesture-color-form-opening/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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SUMMARY:Salt Water & Sunshine Vol.2 Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:Summer in Maine Continues! \nThe days are getting ever so slightly shorter and the golden sun has started adding more oranges and pinks to the sky. Hot sunny air lingers until night falls and the breeze cools\, carrying the faint smell of campfires and the songs of loons. The works of Ben Boothby\, Lee Gordon\, Rebecca Hayes\, and Robin Swennes exemplify this incredible season in Maine. Boothby brings together shape\, form\, color\, and line in the masterful detail of his wood sculptures. Gordon fuses the elements of Maine’s marshes and oceans in his glass vases. Hayes turns her hyperrealistic style toward the Forest City\, painting iconic locations from the greater Portland area. And Swennes honors one of Maine’s most important agricultural crops and symbols in her immersive paintings of blueberries. \nSummer isn’t over. Come see us on the wharf. \nOpening Reception Friday August 2nd\, 5-7:30pm. \nHighlighted WorksBen BoothbyBen Boothby ‘Duality Sequence’ Oil on Inlaid Veneer Panel 16” x 15” x 4” $4945 \nBen Boothby ‘Parallax Motif II’ Oil on Inlaid Veneer Panel 27” x 12” x 4” $5980 \nBen Boothby ‘Fascia Catalyst’ Oil on Inlaid Veneer Panel 14″x26″x3″ $6\,900 \nBen Boothby ‘Cantilever Iteration’ Oil on Inlaid Veneer Panel 12” x 16” x 4” $4140 \nLee GordonLee Gordon ‘Marsh View Series (Teal)’ Hand Blown Glass 8”x13”x4” $550 \nLee Gordon ‘Small Touchstones (Teal)’ Hand Blown Glass 3”x6”x3” $240 \nLee Gordon ‘Small Touchstones (Dark Blue’ Hand Blown Glass 4”x6”x2” $240 \nLee Gordon ‘Small Vase’ Hand Blown Glass 5” Round x 8” $290 \nRebecca HayesRebecca Hayes ‘Harbor Fish Market’ Oil on Canvas 32”x22” $8700⁠ \nRebecca Hayes ‘Custom House Wharf’ Oil on Canvas 21.5″x17.5″ $4200 \nRebecca Hayes ‘Top of the East\, 2024’ Oil on Canvas 48” x 30” $8500 \nHayes ‘The Honey Paw’ Oil on Canvas 31.75” x 25.5” $8800⁠ \nRobin SwennesRobin Swennes ‘Get Your Maine On’ Acrylic on Wood 30″x30″ $4100 \nRobin Swennes DNA Blue’ Acrylic on Wood 30″x30″ $4100 \nRobin Swennes ‘Red\, in the Crantextual Sense’ Acrylic on Wood 16″x16″ $825 \nRobin Swennes ‘Blue Impressions’ Acrylic on Panel 12” x 12” $475
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/salt-water-sunshine-vol-2-artist-reception/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Salt Water & Sunshine
DESCRIPTION:It’s Summer in Maine! \nJoin us as we revel in the dynamic colors of the seas and skies. Artists Paul Brahms\, Christina Davis\, Anastasia Gatto\, and Ryan Kohler each bring their own vision to showcasing the coast of Maine. Brahms is known for his masterful understanding of light and water. His new works push deeper into movement and gesture\, capturing the visceral experience of the tides. Davis shows off dramatic skies that seem to glow on their own. Gatto continues to push the possibilities of encaustic painting. Her seascapes contain layers of blues and greens that undulate with the light\, echoing the ocean itself. And gallery newcomer Ryan Kohler brings a sophistication to playful mixed media pieces. Using cutouts from maps\, magazines\, posters\, and more\, Kohler paints and constructs images that exist somewhere between reality\, imagination\, and memory. \nOpening Reception Friday June 28th\, 5-7:30pm. \nHighlighted WorksPaul Brahms\nPaul Brahms ‘Afternoon Tidal Pools’ Acrylic on Canvas 50”x50” $9700 \nPaul Brahms ‘BackShore’ Acrylic on Canvas 25.5”x31.5” $4600 \nChristina Davis\nChristina Davis ‘Scarlet’ Oil on Canvas 60”x48” $7900 \nChristina Davis ‘Changes’ Oil on Canvas 30”x24” $3120 \nAnastasia Gatto\nAnastasia Gatto ‘Breakthrough’ Encaustic on Panel 37″x37″ $6415 \nAnastasia Gatto ‘Surf’s Up’ Encaustic on Panel 49” x 25” $6415 \nRyan Kohler\nRyan Kohler ‘Strum’ Mixed Media on Canvas 36” x 24” $2375 \nRyan Kohler ‘Buddied’ Mixed Media on Canvas 20” x 20” $1745
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/opening-reception-salt-water-sunshine/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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SUMMARY:Russ Cox: Immersion Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Maine artist Russ Cox presents new works that pull you in close\, and then pull you even deeper. \nCox’s oil paintings evoke the sensory feeling associated with place\, nature and experience. Works evolve from a process of applying layer upon layer with multiple glazes to create movement\, translucency and depth. These works are deeply meditative\, becoming more complex as they unfold. \nJoin us as we celebrate Russ Cox’s new works and step deeper into his visionary world. \nA full catalog of works available. We are happy to arrange private showings and studio tours. All are welcome. \nRSVP
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/russ-cox-immersion-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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SUMMARY:Mulcahy/Walsh Double Feature Opening
DESCRIPTION:Mulcahy | Walsh: Double FeatureJoin us on Friday October 13th from 5-8pm as we dive into new works from sculptor Andrea Mulcahy and painter Patrick Walsh. \nAndrea Mulcahy: Artist Statement \nEnergy is a part of all that exists. I seek to capture the essence of an energetic state–the visible as well as the subtle\, invisible energy that surrounds us. A swirl of wind power can be observed if matter\, such as sand\, is pulled into the force. Even if the sand isn’t present\, the power of nature still moves energy in all directions. I’m drawn to the power and the form. I’m fascinated by the way the energy centers draw in information from our surroundings as well as radiate an energy of vibration. My sculptures capture a moment of an energetic state. They hold the dynamism of the moment while the lines extend outward\, continuing the movement out into space. I discovered that steel rods\, while durable\, could be bent and welded to reveal a graceful fluidity\, ultimately yielding the energetic forms I envision. As a result\, I create the forms that become an integral part of the energetic flow of the space. \n  \nPatrick Walsh: Artist Statement \nCurrently\, my work consists primarily of acrylic paint on canvas. I use color and gesture to encompass human emotion and socio-economic themes. My work is sporadic and aggressive\, using a vast range of techniques and mediums to help me convey these topics. Collecting ideas from history as well as current events\, my paintings can be seen as abstract cultural representations that tell a story reflecting the human condition. Aside from these concrete themes and ideas\, I rely heavily on the unexpected and subconscious mind as well as personal experiences to lead my hand through these conceptual eruptions of vivid color. The viewer can find dark imagery and subject matter that is illustrated with a vigor and intensity of pigment that an overarching feeling of hope is unavoidable.  \nFigures: \nI create these figures as a representation of the feelings and emotions we hide from the world and people around us. Jealousy\, Sadness\, Hatred\, Love\, Lust etc. What people tend to stray from showing for fear of judgment. I use aggressive mark making and line work to convey these feelings and emotions in order to bring them to the surface of the canvas to confront the viewer. Thus\, creating a connection between the viewer and subject. We can empathize with the figures.  \nRSVP
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/mulcahy-walsh-double-feature-opening/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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SUMMARY:CBA Summer Soiree
DESCRIPTION:It’s a Celebration!\nJoin us for a joyous evening at the CBA Summer Soiree! Get ready to celebrate art and the summer season in style. This in-person event will take place on Fri Jul 21 2023 at 68 Commercial Street #building a\, Portland\, ME 04101. \nOur Summer Soiree promises a night filled with great art\, wine\, and people. Whether you’re looking to meet our artists\, find that perfect piece of art\, or simply have a fantastic time\, this event is perfect for you. \nMark your calendars for the CBA Summer Soiree and get ready to toast to the art and artists who make CBA ‘the most beautiful gallery in Maine’. \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nRSVP
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/cba-summer-soiree/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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SUMMARY:Russ Cox: Origins Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Explorations of gesture\, form\, and color from a bold abstractionist. \nCox’s oil paintings evoke the sensory feeling associated with place\, nature and experience. Works evolve from a process of applying layer upon layer with multiple glazes to create movement\, translucency and depth. These works are deeply meditative\, becoming more complex as they unfold. ⁠ ⁠ Artist’s Statement:⁠ ⁠ I endeavor to create paintings that evoke a sensory feeling associated with place\, nature and experience. Paintings evolve from a process of applying layer upon layer with multiple glazes to create movement\, translucency and depth. A painting becomes completed for me if it reaches a point of evoking an experiential feeling\, with multiple viewers connecting with their own individualized interpretation.⁠ \nFull Exhibition CatalogueRuss Cox ‘Day Off’ Oil on Canvas 40”x60” $6\,800 \nRuss Cox ‘Marseille’ Oil on Canvas 48”x72” $9\,500 \nRuss Cox ‘Party On The Wharf’ Oil on Canvas Scroll 48”x80” $6\,200 \nRuss Cox ‘Genèse’ Oil on Canvas 48”x72” $8\,500 \nRuss Cox ‘Sunspot’ Oil on Canvas 48”x60” $5\,400 \nRuss Cox ‘Dance’ Oil on Canvas 48”x60” $5\,200 \nRuss Cox ‘Uncovered Oil on Canvas 48”x36” $4\,200 \nRuss Cox ‘Clouds’ Oil on Canvas 40”x60” $5\,200 \nRuss Cox ‘Moment’ Oil on Canvas 48”x72” $6\,800 \nRuss Cox ‘Finale’ Oil on Canvas 48”x60” $5\,200
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LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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SUMMARY:Waste Water Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Mariah Reading: Waste Water\n\nWaste Water\nA collection of painted litter and marine debris scattered and retrieved throughout our Maine coastline.\nBy Mariah Reading\, Maine Island Trails Association\, and Casco Bay Artisans\nThrough the extensive efforts of coastal cleanups\, the Maine Island Trails Association has provided Mariah Reading with canvases ranging from a bike seat to a car door. All items were found within and around the Atlantic Ocean and repurposed into landscape paintings.\n\n\nArtist Statement:\n\nI have been contemplating my relationship with art and the vast amount of waste creating can produce. Classically trained as a landscape painter\, I pivoted to eco-art when the parallel between painting landscapes and feeding landfills became overwhelmingly apparent. The landscapes that so richly inspired me were being hurt by the waste I created in order to depict them. To rectify this unwanted connection\, I have developed a limited-waste practice that involves creating canvases from debris found during my travels through National Parks and protected landscape environments. The physical pieces of trash are painted only on one side and intentionally left untouched on the reverse so the original piece of debris remains evident. Once completed\, I photograph the painted object aligned with the physical landscape to both obscure and highlight the discarded object. My practice revolves around ways I can lessen my footprint upon Earth and leave it better than I found it. \n\n\n\nArtist Bio:\n\nMariah Reading is an eco-artist and strong advocate for the existence\, preservation\, and accessibility of the National Parks. She was born and raised in Bangor\, Maine where the surrounding landscape gave her a deep appreciation of nature’s beauty that was reinforced by her degree in Visual Arts at Bowdoin College. The 2016 National Park Centennial propelled her Recycled Landscapes\, designed to bring attention to the need of preserving and protecting the environment. Mariah has dedicated herself to the field of eco-art through her Artist in Residence at Acadia\, Denali\, Zion and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks\, working as an Arts In the Parks Volunteer at the Guadalupe Mountains National Park\, assisting in Yosemite Facelift efforts\, developing a K-12 STREAM curriculum with University of California Santa Barbara Oceanography students\, and creating conservation workshops with the Channel Islands National Park. She has exhibited work in San Antonio\, TX; Seattle\, WA; and Fort Collins\, CO; Kamuela\, HI; Poughkeepsie\, NY; Davis\, CA; Bar Harbor\, ME; and Rockland\, ME. From April through September Reading is an environmental interpreter for the Park Service. \n\n\nOpening Night RSVPMaine Island Trail Association (MITA) is proud to collaborate with renowned eco-artist Mariah Reading to present WASTE WATER\, an exhibition featuring marine debris that has been collected by MITA volunteers and transformed by the artist into exquisite and impactful works of art. A portion of the proceeds from all art sales will go towards supporting MITA’s programming.\nThe gallery show will run from Thursday\, March 30 to Sunday\, April 16 at Casco Bay Artisans (on The Maine Wharf\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland). \nThe Opening Reception will be held March 30 from 5-8pm at Casco Bay Artisans and New England Ocean Cluster\, which is just upstairs from the gallery at The Maine Wharf. This free-to-attend event will begin at the gallery at 5pm with light fare and beverages\, and then expand upstairs to New England Ocean Cluster for more fun and offerings from our partners following remarks from the artist. \nThanks to our partners at Bangs Island Mussels\, Casco Bay Artisans\, Love Point Oysters\, Maine Oyster Company\, New England Ocean Cluster\, and Rising Tide Brewing for their support in hosting the WASTE WATER Opening Reception!
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/waste-water-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist
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SUMMARY:Sea Cow Bon Voyage Party
DESCRIPTION:Bon Voyage Muriel the Sea CowIt’s been a wonderful winter with Muriel\, but we must now wish her ‘Bon Voyage!’ as she heads back to Dana-Faber and her position in Cow Parade New England. Join us at Casco Bay Artisans and artist Russ Cox as we send her off in style with a Yacht Rock themed party on Saturday March 18th from Noon – 3pm. We’ll boogie down and take a few selfies as we wish Muriel fair winds and flowing seas.  \nSee you on the wharf! \nABOUT COWPARADE NEW ENGLAND 2023 \nWhat is CowParade? A public art event for people of all ages and backgrounds\, featuring life-size cow sculptures\, which are painted and transformed by local artists\, displayed in pastures throughout cities for residents and tourists to visit\, and sold for the benefit of local nonprofit organizations. CowParade New England presented by Herb Chambers will bring 75 life-size cows\, designed by a range of artists\, to high trafficked landmarks throughout the region to celebrate 75 years of progress and impact made possible by the Jimmy Fund community. All proceeds directly benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s efforts to defy cancer. \nOur Time with Muriel
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/sea-cow-bon-voyage-party/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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SUMMARY:Fine Print Artist Talk 2
DESCRIPTION:Fine PrintCasco Bay Artisans presents Fine Print\, an exhibition celebrating the multiple forms of printmaking by gallery artists. Fine Print intermingles the inconspicuous details and ethereal qualities that transform an object into art using etching\, woodcut\, stonecut\, linocut\, silkscreen\, reduction\, embossing\, and solar printing. An interactive display invites collectors to get to know the tools of the trade with their own hands. Making marks on surfaces is inherent for communication. These works exemplify this universal experience to reveal the complexity of the human condition. This exhibition welcomes artists Greg Shattenberg and Ivonne Portillo to the CBA gallery.  \nExhibition CatalogGene BarberaTo make one of his creations\, Richard “Gene” Barbera tries to piece shapes together like a puzzle to form the image. Keeping the visual to a minimum\, he learned keeping simple gets a better reaction. Let the viewer put the pieces together.  He draws most of his inspiration from recognizable images from the coastal images and especially the Portland\, ME area\, where he grew up\, and learned to practice art under visiting artist\, such as Jamie Wyeth at the Portland School of Art (before MECA). Before finishing his degree in graphic design at the University of Hartford\, he attended the University of Southern Maine where he was able to practice drawing and painting. Barbera moved to the New York City area after college\, and designed large scale branding identities for companies such as Topps Card\, Toys ‘R’ Us\, and The National Hockey League. When he is not painting\, or practicing art\, Barbera travels to Madrid\, Spain with his wife and two young children\, where he manages to find more inspiration in his travels. \nAvailable WorkGene Barbera ‘Ft. Williams’ Tri-Color Silkscreen Print \n40″x30″ Edition of 12\, Unframed $2100ea \nGene Barbera ‘Snowy Harbor’ Archival Silkscreen Edition of 50 30″x22″ Unframed $850 | Framed $1150 \nGene Barbera ‘Costal Cruise’ Edition of 5\, Archival Screen Print Navy Blue \n31.5″x31.5″ Framed $1600 \n30″x30″ Unframed $1300ea \nGene Barbera ‘Rocky Coast’ Edition of 5\, Archival Screen Print Navy Blue \n31.5″x31.5″ Framed SOLD \n30″x30″ Unframed $1300ea \nGene Barbera ‘Two Lights’ Edition of 5\, Archival Screen Print Metallic Gold \n23.5″x31.5″ Framed SOLD \n22″x30″ Unframed $900ea \nGene Barbera ‘Fishing at the Boatyard’ Edition of 5\, Archival Screen Print Brick Red \n31.5″x31.5″ Framed $1600 \n30″x30″ Unframed $1300ea \nGene Barbera ‘Wharf’ Silk Screen Print Edition of 20 40″x20″ $900ea⁠ \nGene Barbera ‘Baiter’ Silk Screen Print Edition of 12 22″x30″ $850ea⁠ \nGene Barbera ‘Storm Coming’ Edition of 16\, Archival Screen Print $1600 Unframed \nGene Barbera ‘The Map’ Silk Screen Print Edition of 25 20″x22″ $400⁠ \nGene Barbera ‘Fixing Nets’ Archival Silkscreen Edition of 50 16”x20” $400 Unframed|$700 Framed \nDavid ConnorMy name is David Connor and I have been making block prints for the last decade. I’m a woodworker at heart\, but I’ve always desired to make art in a way that did not generate the same kind of noise or dust that working with wood often does. \nThe inspiration for my various prints comes primarily from wanting to capture images of things that are dear to me. I love Portland and many of my prints pay homage to some of my favorite places. Other influences include the ocean\, animals and activities that bring joy to my life. Additionally\, I love playing with the element of conflict and trying to capture that feeling with my art. To practice the craft\, I initially challenged myself to complete the alphabet by carving various fruits and vegetables. After finishing\, though\, I sought to create work that was a little more engaging\, and at times\, a bit macabre. \nI hand-make all of my picture frames as we’ll. All of the wood was scavenged\, salvaged or reclaimed in one way or another. And while they are all roughly 10 x 10 inch frames\, they are made from a variety of different species and are finished in as many different ways. \nWhen I’m not creating art\, I teach carpentry at a small alternative high school on the West End. I’m also a husband and father to an 11 and 13-year-old. I’m a veteran of the Coast Guard\, an avid\, year-round surfer of 25 years\, a passionate gardener\, a keeper of chickens and a general aesthetician who loves to take the old and create something new and different with it. \nAvailable WorkDavid Connor ‘If Not for the Sea’ Linocut Print 18″x22″ $950 (Lighter Frame Than Pictured) \nDavid Connor ‘The Spar’ Linocut Print 15″x12″ $550 \nDavid Connor ‘The City I Love’ Linocut Tri Color Print $880 \nIvonne PortilloIvonne Portillo is a Colombian visual artist living in Barcelona. Her work celebrates the diversity of the peoples and landscapes of Latin America while emphasizing the vindication of the historical memory of indigenous peoples\, many of whom structure their worldview around reciprocal relationships between us and what surrounds us. She transforms the shapes of the earth and its textures into carved and engraved topographies that she then prints on paper or fabric\, using oil engraving paint and collage with metallized paper. She is inspired by land art to create abstractions of paths\, forests\, mountain ranges and bodies of water. The woodcut prints a trace representative of a diverse landscape\, much like the Latin American lands which shelter 60% of the planet’s biodiversity. These lands are a natural mosaic that shelter infinite forms of human and non-human life.  \nAvailable WorkIvonne Portillo ‘Riberas (Basins) ‘ Woodcut and Collage on Paper 20″x20″ $750 \nIvonne Portillo ‘Lirio de mayo‘ Digital Print and Woodcut on Paper 18.5″x22.5″ Framed $375 \nEllen RobertsEllen Roberts is a mixed media artist who lives and works in Farmington\, Maine. Roberts was born and raised in Rhode Island. From a very young age Ellen enjoyed making things with paper\, fabric\, string\, yarn and clay. She was inspired by the landscape and began to make drawings from her life and natural environment. \nBackground\nWhen Roberts was a teenager she wore a Milwaukee brace\, (a steel and plastic corset that was strapped to her body for four years of her life from her neck to her pelvis). Swimming and showering were the only times she could remove the brace.  Water brought fluidity to her life without the constraint of the brace and helped take the pressure of gravity off her spine. \nDuring this time Roberts became more serious about her art. She decided to study art in college and began at the Rhode Island School of Design studying in Ceramics.  Roberts had a fascination with color and found ceramic glazes were not a direct route for exploring color.  She switched her focus to textiles focusing on weaving where she loved the complexity and textures of the materials.  She studied at the University of Arts in Philadelphia\, PA where she to learned how to weave structures and work with dye techniques such as ikat (a resist dye technique).  After she received her MFA at Cranbrook Academy of Art. \nAs her life progressed she had a family and found working with fibers extremely labor intensive. For a while she made mixed media wall constructions out of fiber\, paper\, wood\, and paint. Then she began making artist books. She thought she would like to learn to make editions through the process of printmaking.  This was when her work started to take off. \nCurrent Work\nEarly in 2022\, I was recovering from an arm injury that resulted in my inability to work at the press. In the shortest days of winter\, this limitation of movement felt like another lockdown. In retaliation\, I started a daily practice of drawing and found myself focusing on the immediate details of my life –– the things that were accessible inside my home and directly outside my windows.  \nAs the ground started to thaw\, I ventured outside with a new capacity to incorporate nature’s chaos and structure. Back in the studio\, this emerged as hand-cut stencils\, arranged on an inked plexiglass plate\, and then wound under pressure. Through layering\, planning\, and unpredictability the work was always evolving.  \nI found myself exploring and discovering new expressions. This created freedom \nand yet required an uncontrollable tension. An iterative process with parts always in motion until they finally solidify into a complete form.  \nToday my work is primarily monotype prints forged from the evolution of techniques previously explored –– with hints from sculptural ceramics\, dyed fibers\, stitching\, and woven wall pieces. In the mixing of oil-based inks\, I select colors that weave together to create a complexity of structures\, spaces\, colors\, and textures.  \nAvailable WorkEllen Roberts ‘Wild Blueberry Rhizomes’ Monotype 26.5”x26.25” Framed $880 \nEllen Roberts ‘Mind’s Eye’ Monotype 26.25x”21.75” $660 \nEllen Roberts ‘Green Yellow’ Monotype Collage 26.25”x26.25 Framed $800 \nEllen Roberts ‘Illumination’ Monotype Collage 15.25”x15.25” Framed $600 \nEllen Roberts ‘Clearwater Thoughts’ Monotype on Tyvek 30”x40” $1700 \nEllen Roberts ‘Clearwater Swim’ Monotype on Tyvek 30”x40” $1700 \nEllen Roberts ‘It Began in Iceland’ Woven Laser Cut Monoprint 12″x12″ Set of 9 $4158 \n“Neotropical Nester Accordion Monotype” Print and Fiber 21×33 $1\,100 \nGail WaitkunGail Waitkun\, a TBI Thriver\, lives in Portland\, Maine.Gail brings together more than twenty years of teaching experience infused with her former athleticism\, and personal recovery experiences with brain injury. She is an Author\, Artist\, Educator\, Life Strategist and TBI Expert. Her articles have been featured in the California Business Journal. She has recently published her third book. \nAvailable WorkGail Waitkun ‘Reflections (Two Figures)’ Woodblock Print on Paper 21”x 29.5” Framed $2200 \nGail Waitkun ‘Reflections’ Artist Proof Woodblock Print on Paper 21”x 29.5” Framed $2200 \nJoyce Ellen WeinsteinThe works of Joyce Ellen Weinstein are concerned with the understanding of human relationships\, beginning with ourselves and extending outward to include family\, community\, ethnicity\, and nationality. Although at first glance the works of Joyce Ellen Weinstein appear disparate\, after closer examination one can find her inspiration in the personal and emotional\, as well as the interaction developed through self\, family\, and community – all of which are parts making up the whole of her unified body of work. Her works do not sentimentalize\, but speak of the human measure and human condition. The works of Joyce Ellen Weinstein ask the universal question: “who am I and where am I going?” \nAvailable WorkAging and Resilience: Women of a Certain Ageby Joyce Ellen Weinstein\nA lot has happened since my article “Aging and Mortality” was first published in 2020 in The Journal of the Print World. To quickly recap; the work\, 3.5” x 5” dry point on plexiglass etchings\, was inspired by an accident I had when I hurt my leg at the age of 79\, and had to walk assisted by a cane. Never having had any disability shocked me into an awareness and empathy of others with physical challenges. \nI really began to observe other older women who had mobility issues. Because I am a figurative artist and dedicated people watcher whose work is about life around me\, I was totally moved and inspired and used this experience to create a new body of work about this life’s challenges. I took many iPhone photos\, always keeping a respectful distance as I hobbled around the city and used my photos as reference. \nSince the publication of my original article\, some prints have been sold. I enjoyed an artist’s residency at Blue Mountain Center NY. I have two exhibitions planned\, relocated from NYC to Westbrook\, Maine\, have been invited to write this recap of my original article\, and have won a Maine Arts Commission grant to develop further this project. Receiving this grant was as much of a surprise to me as my leaving New York to run away from Covid. Never did I imagine leaving “the city.” But life has it’s surprises and now I can’t imagine living anywhere else but Maine … an amazingly artist -friendly place. \nIn ruminating over the experience and project\, I have decided to alter the focus of my Ladies of a Certain Age. Originally they were to be printed in a set of four prints per image\, each image gradually fading out into oblivion and/or becoming invisible as many old people are viewed\, most especially women. But now I see these women in a completely different light; as resilient\, enduring women who are tough and strong\, who persist regardless of life’s challenges. I have learned to be resilient like my plexiglass dry-point ladies. \nBecause my women of a certain age are not to be dismissed\, are not run of the mill\, my presentation should take an unorthodox\, a more experimental approach . Using the collection of antique handkerchiefs from my mother\, (who died at the age of 99 about 15 years ago) and from my childhood\, (when girls in elementary school in Brooklyn\, where I grew up\, had to bring a cloth handkerchief to school every day)\, I am dry mounting the images directly on hankies and embroidering a cross stitch around the image\, suggesting a decorative frame like design. This refers to a by gone era … an era that these ladies may represent. \nMy first thought was to show them by individually hanging the hankies on a clothesline using miniature clothespins. But as I pictured this\, I realized it was too cutesy and didn’t represent the dignity these women deserved. They need proper framing. Fortunately\, I have a wonderful creative framer\, and we are working together to create a presentation of the mounted hankies that are worthy of the ladies. \nOne of my favorite things to do is rummage through the old frames at Goodwill. I have discovered some amazing treasures that are perfect for framing the images that are not dry mounted on the hankies. I have found faux ornate silver\, real pewter and metal frames that have decorative elements that also suggest timelessness. These frames can be either wall mounted or used on tabletops. One of these frames actually has a lace inset instead of mat board for mounting the image. \nAs I work through this project I also begin to see that some of the images tell me they want to be enlarged. I have completed two dry point on plexiglass images\, one 10” x 8” and another 14”x 11” for example. I don’t think I am finished enlarging some and am not up to how to frame\nthem yet. Time will tell. \nI am so loving how and where this project is taking me. It feels strong\, enduring and forever evolving…just like my ladies. \nJoyce Ellen Weinstein ‘The Connoisseur’ Drypoint Etching on Handkerchief  15.5”x15.5” Framed $725  \nJoyce Ellen Weinstein ‘The Walker’ Drypoint Etching on Handkerchief  15.5”x15.5” Framed $725 \nJoyce Ellen Weinstein ‘Windblown’ Drypoint Etching on Handkerchief 15.5”x15.5” Framed $725  \nJoyce Ellen Weinstein ‘People Watching’ Drypoint Etching on Handkerchief 15.5”x15.5” Framed $725 \nJoyce Ellen Weinstein ‘The Conference’ Drypoint Etching on Handkerchief 15.5”x15.5” Framed $725  \nJoyce Ellen Weinstein ‘The Alpine Hiker’ Drypoint Etching on Handkerchief 15.5”x15.5” Framed $725 \nJoyce Ellen Weinstein ‘The Mail Run Ferry’ Etching & Aquatint 27″x17″$2100 \nGlossary of Terms \nSourced through Wikipedia \nScreen printing is a printing technique where a mesh is used to transfer ink (or dye) onto a substrate\, except in areas made impermeable to the ink by a blocking stencil. A blade or squeegee is moved across the screen to fill the open mesh apertures with ink\, and a reverse stroke then causes the screen to touch the substrate momentarily along a line of contact. This causes the ink to wet the substrate and be pulled out of the mesh apertures as the screen springs back after the blade has passed. One color is printed at a time\, so several screens can be used to produce a multi-coloured image or design. \nEtching is traditionally the process of using strong acid or mordant to cut into the unprotected parts of a metal surface to create a design in intaglio (incised) in the metal.[1] In modern manufacturing\, other chemicals may be used on other types of material. As a method of printmaking\, it is\, along with engraving\, the most important technique for old master prints\, and remains in wide use today. In a number of modern variants such as microfabrication etching and photochemical milling it is a crucial technique in much modern technology\, including circuit boards. \nAquatint is an intaglio printmaking technique\, a variant of etching that produces areas of tone rather than lines. For this reason it has mostly been used in conjunction with etching\, to give both lines and shaded tone.[1] It has also been used historically to print in color\, both by printing with multiple plates in different colors\, and by making monochrome prints that were then hand-coloured with watercolor. \nLinocut\, also known as lino print\, lino printing or linoleum art\, is a printmaking technique\, a variant of woodcut in which a sheet of linoleum (sometimes mounted on a wooden block) is used for a relief surface. A design is cut into the linoleum surface with a sharp knife\, V-shaped chisel or gouge\, with the raised (uncarved) areas representing a reversal (mirror image) of the parts to show printed. The linoleum sheet is inked with a roller (called a brayer)\, and then impressed onto paper or fabric. The actual printing can be done by hand or with a printing press. \nWoodblock printing or block printing is a technique for printing text\, images or patterns used widely throughout East Asia and originating in China in antiquity as a method of printing on textiles and later paper. Each page or image is created by carving a wooden block to leave only some areas and lines at the original level; it is these that are inked and show in the print\, in a relief printing process. Carving the blocks is skilled and laborious work\, but a large number of impressions can then be printed. \nEmbossing and debossing are the processes of creating either raised or recessed relief images and designs in paper and other materials. An embossed pattern is raised against the background\, while a debossed pattern is sunken into the surface of the material but might protrude somewhat on the reverse side. \nOften used in combination with foil stamping\, embossing alters the surface of paper stock or other substrates by providing a three-dimensional or raised effect on selected areas. The procedure requires the use of two dies: one that is raised and one that is recessed. The dies fit into each other so that when the paper is pressed between them\, the raised die forces the stock into the recessed die and creates the embossed impression. A specific level of pressure is applied to the dies in order to squeeze the fibers of the paper\, which results in a permanently raised area in the paper. When the dies are produced\, a die maker engraves the desired image into several metal plates\, which are the embossing dies for use on an embossing press. A thorough understanding of the process will enable a more successful result. Generally\, embossing is the process most often employed to attract attention or convey a high quality textural contrast in relation to the surrounding area of the paper stock.
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/fine-print-artist-talk-2/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist
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SUMMARY:Fine Print Artist Talk 1
DESCRIPTION:Fine PrintCasco Bay Artisans presents Fine Print\, an exhibition celebrating the multiple forms of printmaking by gallery artists. Fine Print intermingles the inconspicuous details and ethereal qualities that transform an object into art using etching\, woodcut\, stonecut\, linocut\, silkscreen\, reduction\, embossing\, and solar printing. An interactive display invites collectors to get to know the tools of the trade with their own hands. Making marks on surfaces is inherent for communication. These works exemplify this universal experience to reveal the complexity of the human condition. This exhibition welcomes artists Greg Shattenberg and Ivonne Portillo to the CBA gallery.  \nExhibition CatalogJane BanquerJANE BANQUER studied at the DeCordova Museum\, the Boston Museum School and at Smith College with Leonard Baskin and Amy Namowitz Worthen.  She was a state juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen\, where she served to set fine art print and photography standards and to review the work of new artist applicants for exhibition and sales throughout the state.  She is represented by Addison Woolley Gallery in Portland\, Maine and formerly by Wenniger Graphics\, Newbury Street\, Boston\, among other regional galleries.  She has worked as a master printer\, illustrator\, graphic designer\, arts educator and program manager in the visual and performing arts.   \nAvailable WorkJane Banquer ‘Solstice Shadows Sunrise’ Multiple Reduction Print 20”x17” $950 \nJane Banquer ‘Solstice Shadows Sunset’ Multiple Reduction Print 20”x17” $950 \nJane Banquer ‘Downeast Cove’ Multiple Reduction Linocut 34″x26″ Framed $1600⁠ \nJane Banquer ‘Downeast Spruce’ Multiple Reduction Linocut 34″x26″ Framed $1600 \nJane Banquer ‘Headland View North’ Multiple Reduction Linocut 26×34″ Framed $1600⁠ \nJane Banquer ‘Headland View South’ Multiple Reduction Linocut 34″x26″ $1600 \nJane Banquer ‘Islands Early’ Color Reduction Woodcut 14″x11″ Framed $620 \nJane Banquer ‘Islands Late’ Color Reduction Woodcut 14″x11″ Framed $620 \nJane Banquer ‘Tulip Riot’ Solar Plate Etching 17″x15″ Framed $275 \nJane Banquer ‘Upward Mobility’ Woodcut 25″x21′ $440 \nGreg Shattenberg“Greg Shattenberg employs a variety of media to create artworks that explore the use of language as an element of image making. He is an accomplished printmaker who\, over the years\, has experimented with a wide variety of printing methods from woodcut\, etching and lithography\, to photographic processes such as collotype and color copy transfer… \nAs a young artist studying painting and drawing\, Shattenberg experienced frustration when he was unable to successfully achieve the original ideas for his works and he felt constrained or limited by the conventional processes of image making. In response to this dissatisfaction and his perceived failure in resolving imagery\, Shattenberg introduced writing into his drawings. He recalls\, “It was unsettling to look at the piece and realize the writing was more interesting than the drawing.” \nIn the process he has subsequently developed\, Shattenberg introduces text improvisationally after completing an image\, building upon and adding to the context of the artwork. Through the careful selection of language\, form\, and typeface\, he explores the use of printed words and phrases as aesthetic elements as much as for their emotional or narrative contributions to his imagery. The artist readily admits that combining language with imagery presents a different set of constraints. Language is inherently cerebral and its presence in Shattenberg’s images creates a tension with the visual sensuality of his drawings and prints.  Shattenberg concedes “images with language are an impossible fit. They do not naturally go together and do not function singularly.” He is also cautious of the risk in printing text on top of artworks since the wrong solution can ruin a carefully worked image. For Shattenberg\, however\, the practice of layering text on top of imagery is a dynamic and revitalizing process\, in which opportunities far outweigh the risks.” – Exhibition Text from Bates Museum \nGreg Shattenberg ‘A Notion’ Monoprint Drawing Framed 21”x25” $1900 \nGreg Shattenberg ‘On the Horizon’ Monoprint Drawing Framed 21”x25” $1900 \nGreg Shattenberg “The First Unknown’ Monoprint Drawing Framed 26”x21” $2450 \nGreg Shattenberg ‘Two Fates’ Lithograph Framed 29”x21” $1100 \nSigns of AttractionGreg Shattenberg ‘After Dark’ Letterpress Print Framed 15”x16” $550 \nGreg Shattenberg ‘Cake’ Letterpress Print Framed 15”x16” $550 \nGreg Shattenberg ‘Decide’ Letterpress Print Framed 15”x16” $550 \nGreg Shattenberg ‘Now’ Letterpress Print Framed 15”x16” $550 \nGreg Shattenberg ‘Obvious’ Letterpress Print Framed 15”x16” $550 \nGreg Shattenberg ‘Perfect’ Letterpress Print Framed 15”x16” $550 \nGreg Shattenberg ‘Simple’ Letterpress Print Framed 15”x16” $550 \nGreg Shattenberg ‘Whisper’ Letterpress Print Framed 15”x16” $550 \nJane Banquer ‘Rocky Littoral’ Multiple Reduction Linocut 34″x26″ Framed $1600⁠ \nJane Banquer ‘Sandy Littoral’ Multiple Reduction Linocut 34″x26″ Framed $1600⁠ \nGail WaitkunGail Waitkun\, a TBI Thriver\, lives in Portland\, Maine.Gail brings together more than twenty years of teaching experience infused with her former athleticism\, and personal recovery experiences with brain injury. She is an Author\, Artist\, Educator\, Life Strategist and TBI Expert. Her articles have been featured in the California Business Journal. She has recently published her third book. \nAvailable WorkGail Waitkun ‘Reflections (Two Figures)’ Woodblock Print on Paper 21”x 29.5” Framed $2200 \nGail Waitkun ‘Reflections’ Artist Proof Woodblock Print on Paper 21”x 29.5” Framed $2200 \nJoyce Ellen WeinsteinThe works of Joyce Ellen Weinstein are concerned with the understanding of human relationships\, beginning with ourselves and extending outward to include family\, community\, ethnicity\, and nationality. Although at first glance the works of Joyce Ellen Weinstein appear disparate\, after closer examination one can find her inspiration in the personal and emotional\, as well as the interaction developed through self\, family\, and community – all of which are parts making up the whole of her unified body of work. Her works do not sentimentalize\, but speak of the human measure and human condition. The works of Joyce Ellen Weinstein ask the universal question: “who am I and where am I going?” \nAvailable WorkAging and Resilience: Women of a Certain Ageby Joyce Ellen Weinstein\nA lot has happened since my article “Aging and Mortality” was first published in 2020 in The Journal of the Print World. To quickly recap; the work\, 3.5” x 5” dry point on plexiglass etchings\, was inspired by an accident I had when I hurt my leg at the age of 79\, and had to walk assisted by a cane. Never having had any disability shocked me into an awareness and empathy of others with physical challenges. \nI really began to observe other older women who had mobility issues. Because I am a figurative artist and dedicated people watcher whose work is about life around me\, I was totally moved and inspired and used this experience to create a new body of work about this life’s challenges. I took many iPhone photos\, always keeping a respectful distance as I hobbled around the city and used my photos as reference. \nSince the publication of my original article\, some prints have been sold. I enjoyed an artist’s residency at Blue Mountain Center NY. I have two exhibitions planned\, relocated from NYC to Westbrook\, Maine\, have been invited to write this recap of my original article\, and have won a Maine Arts Commission grant to develop further this project. Receiving this grant was as much of a surprise to me as my leaving New York to run away from Covid. Never did I imagine leaving “the city.” But life has it’s surprises and now I can’t imagine living anywhere else but Maine … an amazingly artist -friendly place. \nIn ruminating over the experience and project\, I have decided to alter the focus of my Ladies of a Certain Age. Originally they were to be printed in a set of four prints per image\, each image gradually fading out into oblivion and/or becoming invisible as many old people are viewed\, most especially women. But now I see these women in a completely different light; as resilient\, enduring women who are tough and strong\, who persist regardless of life’s challenges. I have learned to be resilient like my plexiglass dry-point ladies. \nBecause my women of a certain age are not to be dismissed\, are not run of the mill\, my presentation should take an unorthodox\, a more experimental approach . Using the collection of antique handkerchiefs from my mother\, (who died at the age of 99 about 15 years ago) and from my childhood\, (when girls in elementary school in Brooklyn\, where I grew up\, had to bring a cloth handkerchief to school every day)\, I am dry mounting the images directly on hankies and embroidering a cross stitch around the image\, suggesting a decorative frame like design. This refers to a by gone era … an era that these ladies may represent. \nMy first thought was to show them by individually hanging the hankies on a clothesline using miniature clothespins. But as I pictured this\, I realized it was too cutesy and didn’t represent the dignity these women deserved. They need proper framing. Fortunately\, I have a wonderful creative framer\, and we are working together to create a presentation of the mounted hankies that are worthy of the ladies. \nOne of my favorite things to do is rummage through the old frames at Goodwill. I have discovered some amazing treasures that are perfect for framing the images that are not dry mounted on the hankies. I have found faux ornate silver\, real pewter and metal frames that have decorative elements that also suggest timelessness. These frames can be either wall mounted or used on tabletops. One of these frames actually has a lace inset instead of mat board for mounting the image. \nAs I work through this project I also begin to see that some of the images tell me they want to be enlarged. I have completed two dry point on plexiglass images\, one 10” x 8” and another 14”x 11” for example. I don’t think I am finished enlarging some and am not up to how to frame\nthem yet. Time will tell. \nI am so loving how and where this project is taking me. It feels strong\, enduring and forever evolving…just like my ladies. \nJoyce Ellen Weinstein ‘The Connoisseur’ Drypoint Etching on Handkerchief  15.5”x15.5” Framed $725  \nJoyce Ellen Weinstein ‘The Walker’ Drypoint Etching on Handkerchief  15.5”x15.5” Framed $725 \nJoyce Ellen Weinstein ‘Windblown’ Drypoint Etching on Handkerchief 15.5”x15.5” Framed $725  \nJoyce Ellen Weinstein ‘People Watching’ Drypoint Etching on Handkerchief 15.5”x15.5” Framed $725 \nJoyce Ellen Weinstein ‘The Conference’ Drypoint Etching on Handkerchief 15.5”x15.5” Framed $725  \nJoyce Ellen Weinstein ‘The Alpine Hiker’ Drypoint Etching on Handkerchief 15.5”x15.5” Framed $725 \nJoyce Ellen Weinstein ‘The Mail Run Ferry’ Etching & Aquatint 27″x17″$2100 \nGlossary of Terms \nSourced through Wikipedia \nScreen printing is a printing technique where a mesh is used to transfer ink (or dye) onto a substrate\, except in areas made impermeable to the ink by a blocking stencil. A blade or squeegee is moved across the screen to fill the open mesh apertures with ink\, and a reverse stroke then causes the screen to touch the substrate momentarily along a line of contact. This causes the ink to wet the substrate and be pulled out of the mesh apertures as the screen springs back after the blade has passed. One color is printed at a time\, so several screens can be used to produce a multi-coloured image or design. \nEtching is traditionally the process of using strong acid or mordant to cut into the unprotected parts of a metal surface to create a design in intaglio (incised) in the metal.[1] In modern manufacturing\, other chemicals may be used on other types of material. As a method of printmaking\, it is\, along with engraving\, the most important technique for old master prints\, and remains in wide use today. In a number of modern variants such as microfabrication etching and photochemical milling it is a crucial technique in much modern technology\, including circuit boards. \nAquatint is an intaglio printmaking technique\, a variant of etching that produces areas of tone rather than lines. For this reason it has mostly been used in conjunction with etching\, to give both lines and shaded tone.[1] It has also been used historically to print in color\, both by printing with multiple plates in different colors\, and by making monochrome prints that were then hand-coloured with watercolor. \nLinocut\, also known as lino print\, lino printing or linoleum art\, is a printmaking technique\, a variant of woodcut in which a sheet of linoleum (sometimes mounted on a wooden block) is used for a relief surface. A design is cut into the linoleum surface with a sharp knife\, V-shaped chisel or gouge\, with the raised (uncarved) areas representing a reversal (mirror image) of the parts to show printed. The linoleum sheet is inked with a roller (called a brayer)\, and then impressed onto paper or fabric. The actual printing can be done by hand or with a printing press. \nWoodblock printing or block printing is a technique for printing text\, images or patterns used widely throughout East Asia and originating in China in antiquity as a method of printing on textiles and later paper. Each page or image is created by carving a wooden block to leave only some areas and lines at the original level; it is these that are inked and show in the print\, in a relief printing process. Carving the blocks is skilled and laborious work\, but a large number of impressions can then be printed. \nEmbossing and debossing are the processes of creating either raised or recessed relief images and designs in paper and other materials. An embossed pattern is raised against the background\, while a debossed pattern is sunken into the surface of the material but might protrude somewhat on the reverse side. \nOften used in combination with foil stamping\, embossing alters the surface of paper stock or other substrates by providing a three-dimensional or raised effect on selected areas. The procedure requires the use of two dies: one that is raised and one that is recessed. The dies fit into each other so that when the paper is pressed between them\, the raised die forces the stock into the recessed die and creates the embossed impression. A specific level of pressure is applied to the dies in order to squeeze the fibers of the paper\, which results in a permanently raised area in the paper. When the dies are produced\, a die maker engraves the desired image into several metal plates\, which are the embossing dies for use on an embossing press. A thorough understanding of the process will enable a more successful result. Generally\, embossing is the process most often employed to attract attention or convey a high quality textural contrast in relation to the surrounding area of the paper stock.
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/fine-print-artist-talk-1/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: 'Vacationland' Featuring the Works of Paul Brahms and Rebecca Hayes
DESCRIPTION:Vacationland\nFeaturing the works of Paul Brahms and Rebecca Hayes \nJoin Casco Bay Artisans as we celebrate the iconography and essence of what makes Maine ‘Vacationland’. \nPaul Brahms is a master painter with brush and pallet knife. With simple strokes\, he captures details and emotion. His sense of color is that of someone who has spent a lifetime looking and letting the colors reveal themselves with all of their depth and nuance. ⁠In his own words “My artwork is a way of expressing what I notice around me\, and what rises up within me. It’s a way to share my experience\, and bring joy and reassurance and surprise and other forms of life-sustaining concepts to others. I aspire to be like the bee who tells his co-workers where the flowers are or a filmmaker who illuminates the tension in a scene. I want my work to move\, to have atmosphere\, and to embody a searching\, questioning state of being\, but this requires meditation as much as agitation\, and I straddle this polarity often \,leaving a visual record of this struggle. Ultimately\, my painting is a meditation\, a yearning for intimate awareness.”⁠ \nRebecca Hayes is an emerging artist who’s work is already highly sought after. Her attention to detail and ability to capture reflections show the prowess of a master painter in the making. In her own words: “Ranging from scenes that reference the coast of Maine to the interiors of my childhood house\, the subject matter of my work always seems to come back to my home in the Portland area of Maine. While I strive to create images with an authentically local perspective on this vacation destination\, I don’t consider the actual scene depicted to be paramount when explaining the purpose of my work. Each subject I paint serves as a visual medium to explore various aspects of my personal painting style\, which combines techniques from traditional realism with expressive\, painterly sensibilities. This mixture of styles has been triggered by an overarching fascination with abstract nature of light and the way it inhabits a space. Through the use of photography as a reference\, which I originally utilized to give myself the time to meticulously render detail\, I have become intrigued by the patterns that emerge from light when it is forced to sit still\, like in shadows and reflections. I also closely study the way light can dramatically affect the entire palette of an image\, such as morning versus evening light\, and natural versus man made. The environment of my life in Maine\, both outside and in\, provides countless scenes for me to examine the way light influences pattern and color\, while maintaining a dedication to representational art.” \nPaul Brahms ‘Pounding Surf’ Oil on Canvas 49”x37” $7\,500 \nRebecca Hayes ‘Bayside’ Oil on Canvas 36″x24″ $8625
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/opening-reception-vacationland-featuring-the-works-of-paul-brahms-and-rebecca-hayes/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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SUMMARY:Paul Brahms Paints Live in the Gallery
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LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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SUMMARY:Paul Brahms Paints Live in the Gallery
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URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/paul-brahms-paints-live-in-the-gallery/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Celebrating the Women of Casco Bay Artisans
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URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/opening-reception-celebrating-the-women-of-casco-bay-artisans/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food Art,Meet the Artist,Painting,Textile Wall Art
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SUMMARY:Art is Food | Food is Art II with Matt James of Standard Baking Co.
DESCRIPTION:Art is Food | Food is Art II\nFeaturing Matt James of Standard Baking Co\nOpening Reception Thursday\, December 6th\n5-8pm\nMatt James\, Casco Bay Artisans current Artist-in-Residence\, is the owner of Portland’s famous Standard Baking Company and an oil painter in the style of the old masters. Utilizing an observational technique\, working from life or a photograph\, James takes time to ‘tune out’ and truly look at objects. Receiving his B.A. from Mass Art\, his influences include: George Nick\, Edwin Dickinson\, Walter Murch\, Mary Cassatt\, & John Singer Sargent. On Thursday\, December 6th beginning 5PM-8PM\, Casco Bay Artisans (68 Commercial Street\, The Maine Wharf) will host the opening reception for his exhibition featuring new paintings based on still lives of his baked goods in conjunction with the fine breads and pastries themselves. It will be the most delectable art event of the season!  \nCasco Bay Artisans’ Art is Food & Food is Art Artist-in-Residence program offers an artist in the food industry 24 hour access to the gallery to focus on their fine art work\, culminating in a show opening the First Thursday in December and during the December First Friday Art Walk. Artists are encouraged to show their culinary work side by side with their art. This program is an effort to cross pollinate and showcase creatives working in two of Portland’s most visible industries: art and food.  \nMatt James \nUntitled Still Life \nOil on Canvas \n2018 \nMatt James \nUntitled Still Life \nOil on Canvas \n2018
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/art-is-food-food-is-art-ii-with-matt-james-of-standard-baking-co/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food Art,Meet the Artist,Painting
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Regional High School Art Show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/3rd-annual-high-school-regional-art-show/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T195357
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SUMMARY:EVENT: 2nd Annual Regional High School Art Show
DESCRIPTION:The artwork of Portland Public Schools students will be among the creative work on display in April at the Second Annual Regional High School Art Show\, hosted by Casco Bay Artisans. \nThe opening reception will take place at our gallery\, located at 68 Commercial St.\, the Maine Wharf\, on Friday\, April 7\, during the city’s First Friday Art Walk. The event will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. \nThe show\, which runs through April 13\, was organized and curated by students for students. Fifteen regional high schools are participating in the show\, including Portland High School and the Portland Arts and Technology High School (PATHS)
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/event-2nd-annual-regional-high-school-art-show/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet the Artist,Painting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Swarts":MAILTO:JenSwarts@Aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170203T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T195357
CREATED:20170130T194247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170828T214430Z
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Eiten Event at Casco Bay Artisans
DESCRIPTION:Jonathan Eiten\, Contemporary Realist Oil Painter will be at Casco Bay Artisans for Portland’s First Friday Artwalk. The reception will take place from 5-8pm. Jonathan Eiten’s art will be featured at CBA until February 17th.
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/jonathan-eiten-event-casco-bay-artisans/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet the Artist,Painting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Swarts":MAILTO:JenSwarts@Aol.com
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