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SUMMARY:Rebecca Hayes 'From Maine with Love'
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/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Painting
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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:Midsummer Feature
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 1950’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\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/midsummer-feature/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Glass Art,Painting
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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
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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SUMMARY:Spring Double Feature
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 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.   \nFull CatalogFeatured 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/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Glass Art,Painting
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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
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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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:Gesture. Color. Form.
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/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,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
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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SUMMARY:Salt Water & Sunshine Vol. 2
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/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Painting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240628T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240628T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201047
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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: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/salt-water-sunshine/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Painting
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SUMMARY:Russ Cox: Immersion
DESCRIPTION:Casco Bay Artisans is thrilled to exhibit the latest work from abstractionist Russ Cox. Through rigorous exploration and experimentation in his studio\, Cox brings CBA three distinct bodies of work: Atlantic Paintings\, Colorfield\, and Asian Pen. Cox\, known for large scale nature of his work\, has pushed further into the immersive experience of art through layering\, movement and color. The Atlantic Paintings feature his love of the ocean and underwater flora while incorporating his use of scrolls to enhance the experience of being weightless in water. The Color Field Paintings\, probably Cox’s best known technique\, show a master of layering colors and textures that leave the viewer fully immersed in the painting. The Asian Pen Paintings show Cox pushing his own sense of line blending in and standing out among a landscape of color. These paintings move to the edge of representation. Cox creates feelings from the recognizable as well as from that which is fully interpretive. \nFor these latest bodies of work\, Cox was inspired by V. S. Gaitonde (1924-2021)\, an Indian mid-century non-objective artist\, to experiment with the layering practice of old masters and combine them with the ideas of the 20th Century abstractionists including Helen Frankenthaler\, Mark Rothko\, Joan Miro\, Wassily Kandinsky\, Joan Mitchell\, and William de Kooning. \nThree of the works in this show have been framed with spalted wood. These frames get their distinct look from a process where fungi change the pigments inside the wood over time\, sporadically creating variegated dark lines within the grain. The resulting undulating line was then matched up with each painting to create a sense of integration and continuation of art into nature and nature into art. \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. \nExhibition CatalogAtlantic SeriesRuss Cox ‘Casco Bay Rockweed’ Oil on Canvas with Handcrafted Spalted Wood 59” x 98” $9500 \nRuss Cox ‘Tendril’ Oil on Canvas with Handcrafted Thomas Moser Cherry Wood 94” x 98” $18\,500 \nRuss Cox ‘Atlantic Garden’ Oil on Canvas with Handcrafted Spalted Wood 69” x 100” $9500 \nColorfield SeriesRuss Cox ‘Upper Field’ Oil on Canvas 96” x 36” $9500 \nRuss Cox ‘Lower Field’ Oil on Canvas 60” x 36” $6500 \nRuss Cox ‘Spring Light’ Oil on Canvas 40” x 40” $4900 \nRuss Cox ‘Lupin’ Oil on Canvas 36” x 48” $5800 \nRuss Cox ‘The Bluff’ Oil on Canvas 24” x 36” $3200 \nRuss Cox ‘Alatus’ Oil on Canvas 60” x 36” $6500 \nRuss Cox ‘Reid State Park’ Oil on Canvas 48” x 30” $4200 \nAsian Pen SeriesRuss Cox ‘All The Places You’ll Go’ Oil on Canvas with Handcrafted Spalted Wood 39” x 51” $7200 \nRuss Cox ‘Asian Pen Untitled’ Oil on Canvas 30”x40” $3200 \nRuss Cox ‘Pollen Tracks’ Oil on Canvas 36” x 48” $5200
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/russ-cox-immersion/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,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
DESCRIPTION:Mulcahy | Walsh: Double FeatureCasco Bay Artisans is kicking off our Autumn season with a Double Feature sure to inspire your inner explorer and dreamer. Sculptor Andrea Mulcahy will fill the gallery with steel works invoking the movements of atoms\, the explosions of stars\, and the opening of portals. Painter Patrick Walsh will adorn the walls with his new figures both suspended in time and traversing dimensions between the familiar and the otherworldly.  \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.  \nWorks:Andrea Mulcahy ‘Emanation’ Powder Coated Steel 14” x 18” x 21” $3680 \nPatrick Walsh ‘Dining Room’ Acrylic on Canvas 42” x 42” $5900 \nPatrick Walsh ‘New Nails’ Acrylic on Canvas 48” x 36” $5700 \nAndrea Mulcahy ‘Orbital Path’ Powder Coated Steel 26” x 28” x 22” $4600 \nAndrea Mulcahy ‘Maritime Vessel’ Powder Coated Steel 15” x 25” x 16” $2415 \nPatrick Walsh ‘Pointy Angel Lady’ Acrylic on Canvas 84” x 48” $9500 \nPatrick Walsh ‘Picnic’ Acrylic\, Pen and Oil on Canvas 72”x60” $8500 \nAndrea Mulcahy ‘Expedition’ Powder Coated Steel 18” x 20” x 17” $3680 \nAndrea Mulcahy ‘Flourish’ Powder Coated Steel 24” x 20” x 18” $3220 \nPatrick Walsh ‘Slippery When Wet’ Acrylic and Oil on Canvas 30” x 42” $5700 \nPatrick Walsh ‘Lamp Light’ Acrylic and Marker on Canvas 36″x48″ $5700 \nAndrea Mulcahy ‘Harmonizing Vessel’ Powder Coated Steel 12” x 10” x 10” $2875 \nAndrea Mulcahy ‘Midnight Star’ Powder Coated Steel 19” x 17” x 20” $4600 \nPatrick Walsh ‘Thanks For Coming’ Acrylic and Oil Stick on Canvas 36” x 48” $5700 \nAndrea Mulcahy ‘Inner Power’ Powder Coated Steel 23″ x 19″ x 14″ $2990 \nPatrick Walsh ‘Unplugged’ Acrylic on Canvas 48” x 36” $5700 \nAndrea Mulcahy ‘Nebula Vessel’ Powder Coated Steel 19″x17″x9.5″ $2750⁠ \n\n\n\nPatrick Walsh ‘Sweater’ Oil and Acrylic on Canvas 36” x 48” $6090 \n\n\n\nPatrick Walsh ‘Untitled (YSL Jacket)’ Acrylic on Canvas 30”x24” $3045⁠ \nAndrea Mulcahy ‘Her Humor’ Powder Coated Steel 13″x13″x38″ $4700⁠ \nAndrea Mulcahy ‘Sync Vessel’ Powder Coated Steel 12″x13″x11.5″ $1998⁠ \nPatrick Walsh ‘Untitled (Yellow Portrait)’ Acrylic\, Oil and Pen on Canvas 30”x24” $3045
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/mulcahy-walsh-double-feature/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,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
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/russ-cox-origins-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230318T120000
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220928
DTSTAMP:20260423T201048
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SUMMARY:Bright Colors & Bold Gestures
DESCRIPTION:Bright Colors & Bold GesturesImmersive Abstraction and Sumptuous Encaustic\nFeaturing new oil abstractions and Autumnal encaustics by gallery artists Erika Manning and Anastasia Gatto and welcoming new artists Ivonne Portillo and Patrick Walsh. \nAnastasia GattoBorn in Pennsylvania\, Anastasia grew up in southern New Jersey and now lives in Waterford\, Maine. Her interest in art began in early childhood\, and she became a full time artist in 1997. A daily painter\, she works in oil\, encaustic\, and pastel. Anastasia primarily paints the landscape and is best known for her color choices and her impressionistic style. She has also been recognized nationally and internationally for her portraiture and animal pastels. Her goal is to capture the essence of the beauty she sees around her and to share it with others. A member of the Pastel Society of New Hampshire and the Plein Air Painters of Maine\, she is also a signature member of the Pastel Society of Maine. \nAnastasia Gatto ‘Misty’ Encaustic on Panel 41”x31” $6101 \nAnastasia Gatto ‘End of Summer’  Encaustic on Panel 49”x25” $6106 \nAnastasia Gatto ‘Foggy Marsh’ Encaustic on Panel  25”x13” $2700 \nAnastasia Gatto ‘Shore Break’ Encaustic on Panel  25”x13” $2700 \nAnastasia Gatto ‘Rocky Walk’ Encaustic on Panel 30”x40” $6106 \nAnastasia Gatto ‘Coastal Islands’ Encaustic on Panel 37″x37″ $6800 \nAnastasia Gatto ‘Coastal Breeze’ Encaustic on Panel 49”x25” $6106 \nAnastasia Gatto ‘On the Edge’ Encaustic on Panel 49”x 37” $8\,500 \nErika ManningIn her work\, multi – media visual artist Erika Manning explores the concepts of balance\, of empty space versus overcrowding\, of mapping and charting\, of light and reflection\, as well as individual and collective history. The images loosely relate to the natural world and are inspired by meditation\, the dream state\, fog\, ocean\, stars\, masts\, topographical maps\, trees and rock. While Erika strives for a finished image\, the beauty for her is in the process of creating which she sees as a spiritual practice. She enjoys using a rich\, saturated color pallet to celebrate the unlimited capacity of the spirit. Erika resides in mid-coast Maine. She is represented by galleries in Maine and NH\, and has work in many private collections through out the US. Pre-pandemic Erika taught courses on unleashing one’s creativity and healing through the visual arts\, as well as on the traditional studio arts. She has participated in several Artist in Residences on the East Coast\, and recently took part in the Yellow Chair Salon a three month virtual Artist Residency and Master Class with Michael David and Company in NYC. She received a BFA in printmaking and sculpture from the Art Institute of Boston in 1993. \nErika Manning ‘Stretched into Balance’ Oil on Canvas 30”x30” $3200 \nErika Manning ‘Liminal Blue’ Oil on Canvas 30”x30” $3200 \nErika Manning ‘Solstice Yellow’ Oil on Canvas 30”x30” $3200 \nErika Manning ‘Solstice Blue’ Oil on Canvas 30”x30” $3200 \nErika Manning ‘Nonsensical Daydreams’ Oil on Canvas 30”x30” $3200 \nErika Manning ‘Echo’ Oil on Canvas 24”x24” $2200 \nErika Manning ‘Flamingo’ Oil on Canvas 24”x24” $2200 \nErika Manning ‘Bridge Interlude III’ Oil on Canvas 48”x30” $5520 \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. \nIvonne Portillo ‘Kumanday’ Woodcut and Collage on Paper 20″x20″ $750 \nIvonne 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 \nIvonne Portillo ‘Hanburyi’ Digital Print and Woodcut on Paper 18.5″x22.5″ Framed $375 \nPatrick WalshCurrently\, 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 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.  \nPatrick Walsh ‘Heads & Tails II’ Acrylic on Canvas 36″x48″ $5800 \nPatrick Walsh ‘Heads & Tails’ Acrylic on Canvas 36″x48″ $5800 \nPatrick Walsh ‘I Love Your Shoes’ Acrylic\, Pen\, Marker & Oil on Canvas 36″x48″ $5800 \nPatrick Walsh ‘Nice Purse’ Acrylic\, Pen\, Marker & Oil on Canvas 36″x48″ $5800
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/bright-colors-bold-gestures/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Painting
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220709T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220709T150000
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SUMMARY:Paul Brahms Paints Live in the Gallery
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/paul-brahms-paints-live-in-the-gallery-2/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Meet the Artist,Painting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220708T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220708T200000
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SUMMARY:Paul Brahms Paints Live in the Gallery
DESCRIPTION:
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210907
DTSTAMP:20260423T201048
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SUMMARY:Summer in the City\, Summer by the Sea
DESCRIPTION:As the cool days of spring bow to the warm breezes of summer\, Casco Bay Artists celebrates the landscape of the state that has been inspiring artists for generations. Summer in the City\, Summer by the Sea brings together work by Maine and New England artists honoring the state slogan: The Way Life Should Be. \nFull Exhibition Catalogue
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/summer-in-the-city-summer-by-the-sea/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Art,Painting,Textile Wall Art
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200902T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201012T160000
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SUMMARY:Robin Swennes: For the Love of the Blues
DESCRIPTION:Robin Swennes: For the Love of the Blues\nRobin Swennes ‘Blue Bloods’ Acrylic on Panel 16”x16” $660 \nFeature Catalogue
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/robin-swennes-for-the-love-of-the-blues/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food Art,Painting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191010T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201048
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191008T180314Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Celebrating the Women of Casco Bay Artisans
DESCRIPTION:
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191118
DTSTAMP:20260423T201048
CREATED:20191008T180510Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the Women of Casco Bay Artisans Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/celebrating-the-women-of-casco-bay-artisans-exhibition/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food Art,Painting,Textile Wall Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Casco Bay Artisans":MAILTO:jen@cascobayartisans.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTSTAMP:20260423T201048
CREATED:20190813T180659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190813T200836Z
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SUMMARY:Kim Radochia: Shimms Exhibition
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URL:https://cascobayartisans.com/event/18973/
LOCATION:Casco Bay Artisans\, 68 Commercial St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Painting,Textile Wall Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Casco Bay Artisans":MAILTO:jen@cascobayartisans.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181206T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201048
CREATED:20181128T191350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T191350Z
UID:18699-1544115600-1544126400@cascobayartisans.com
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Casco Bay Artisans":MAILTO:jen@cascobayartisans.com
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