Featured Artist: Ralf Feyl & Island Inn Show – Monhegan, Maine!

Display at the Inn by Ralf Feyl | Oil on panel | 14″ x 18″ Oil on Panel

My husband said this painting reminds him of our time at the Island Inn during dinner while eating by himself while I was outside taking photos of the most stunning sunsets you can ever imagine. The beauty of their sunsets defy logic. Who could resist? I was only gone a minute or two (I wasn’t the only one!) ok, maybe 3-4 max.

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Featured Artist: Amanda Case Millis!

From Horn’s Hill by Amanda Case Millis | 16″ x 20″ | Oil on Linen Panel

Beautiful painting, right? I bet a lot of you know exactly where this is located. A place we all love and admire. A place where the light is magical, the cliffs overlooking the ocean are mesmerizing, the flowers are stunning and the people are genuine. Many of you have stood in this exact spot while eating your ice cream cone…

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In Memory: Artist Carol Bass 🕊️

Morning Conversation by Carol Bass 60 x 60″ Oil on Board | 2014

Morning Conversation is our painting by artist, Carol Bass. Carol was a legend, everyone loved her. She was talented beyond belief – the energy that this painting has is unbelievable. The colors, textures, shapes (not to mention the size!) are all spectacular!

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Featured Artist: Mariella Bisson Exhibition!

Silver Spray Falls by Mariella Bisson 54″ X 60″ Acrylic/Mixed Media

Mariella Bisson. Her paintings are a delight to the senses. Her waterfall paintings provide a sense of calm and hung in any room create a zen-like atmosphere, perfect for relaxing. You can almost hear the waterfall can’t you? Read on for the exhibition info…

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(Re)Featured Artist: Janette Jones!

Wildflowers West by Janette Jones 15″ x 11″ Watercolor on Paper

Janette Jones. A wonderful artist from California. I featured Janette back in 2017, a wonderful oil painting with geraniums – beautiful! I love the happiness of this painting, fabulous colors, beautifully painted flowers, so you know what they are without every single detail.

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Artist: John Matthew Moore!

Charlie by John Matthew Moore

It’s hard to imagine how some artists are able to capture the little things about an animal without ever meeting them. Charlie had a funny sit, we called it his “old man sit”. He would sit like this when very relaxed. This is one of the treasured pieces we have of Charlie. We always have our eye on him…

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Artist: James Richards!

Charlie” by James Richards

James Richards. An accomplished artist from Georgia, there is literally nothing this man can’t paint. His ability to capture the very soul of his subject is astounding. No wonder he is such a sought after instructor (workshop information below) – James’s paintings sell like hot cakes – and they reside all over the world and in some of the most distinguished of places.

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Featured Artist: Ken DeWaard+ Save the Date

Featured Artist: Ken DeWaard + Save the Date #featuredartist @kendewaard Show July 26 at @granitegallerymaine. Details in post.
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“All Is Quiet” by Ken DeWaard 12″ x 16″ Oil on Linen Panel

Ken DeWaard – amazing artist and one of the nicest guys ever. Ken has a one person show coming up Friday, July 26 (night of opening reception) – so mark your calendars if you’re going to be in the Tenants Harbor, Maine area – it’ll be worth the stop! Especially if you can pop in and say hello while you peruse his paintings. They’re wonderful, but what else would you expect, right? Details below…

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ARTIST: Judy Joy Nocifora!

“Stink Eye (Charlie)” by Judy Joy Nocifora

What a wonderful painting, right? How are some artists able to pick up on the little things that make our creatures come alive in a painting? Especially without ever meeting the animal. The funny little sit that he had at times and this look, the “stink eye” look he often gave. It meant “now!” (In terms of carrot treats, cucumber treats, breakfast/lunch/dinner, evening walk, etc.).

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Featured Artist: Kayla Martell!

Kayla Martell. Her paintings stopped me in my tracks as I was zipping through Instagram. Zing, zing – whoa! Back up… WOW! Her paintings are out of this world and she has a sense of humor with her Instagram, which I love. I am drawn to paintings of interiors. Not all interiors, they have to have that magic pop that makes it feel real, more like a story.

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Featured Artist: James Richards!

UNE PROMENADE EN SOIRÉE by James Richards 12″x16″ Oil//Panel

James Richards. One of the best artists I know. Not “just” an award winning artist but a person who cares, who makes it his mission to share his passion for painting with others. I met James many years ago during an art walk. He was set up to do a demo and it was awe-inspiring. He explained what he was doing and why, he worked quickly, efficiently – and everyone was blown away with the result. I swear, he has this “understanding” with paint – he steps up to the easel and is like a paint whisperer. Quickly, calmly laying down brush strokes until a masterpiece has been created. And… he knows when to stop. Every time.

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Kevin Beers Exhibit at Gleason Fine Art: On My Own

Lobster Boats Off Monhegan by Kevin Beers | 36″ x 36″ | Oil on Canvas

We haven’t been to Maine in a number of years, but my husband and I visited for many years. Made some great friends who we would meet on the island each year. Kevin was one of those friends, he was always on the island painting away. You might know him as the artist that carried large canvases and set his easel up at the same time each day to capture everything he needed to complete his masterpiece. Monhegan Island is a special place with special people.

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Guess the Artist (Detroit Institute of Arts) #34!

Exquisite details in this painting. So many tiny strokes of perfection. Today is Guess the Artist day… I can narrow it down for you some. I took this photo at the Detroit Institute of Artist (DIA) in Detroit, MI last year. Can you guess who the artist is? Bonus if you know the title as well… Comment on this post or via social media. Good luck!

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Guess the Artist (Detroit Institute of Arts) #31!

Image taken at Detroit Institute of Arts

The Detroit Institute of Arts is a place to visit where time will go so quickly, you will be “in the zone” the entire time admiring each and every painting, sculpture, artifact and treasure. The talent in one location is mind numbing. Feel fortunate if you’ve visited! Exhibits are ever-changing so pop back often! Can you guess this week’s artist? (Signature erased on image)…

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