Archive for the “Art Donations” Category

“Peony”

Posted on June 19th, 2012 by maineislandtreasures

My garden club, Saint Mary’s Garden Club of Falmouth, was asked to create artwork for the program covers, brochures and name tags used for the 81st annual convention of the Garden Club Federation of Maine.  With the theme, “A Passion for Flowers,” I instantly thought of the peonies I had photographed last June on North [...]

Sunflower

Posted on May 11th, 2012 by maineislandtreasures

Based on a photograph I had taken in my garden last summer, this 10×10″ oil on canvas was donated as a fundraiser for the Cumberland County Master Gardeners.  Their Plant Sale and Raffle will be held at the Barron Center next Saturday,  May 19th.  Here are the details: CUMBERLAND COUNTY MASTER GARDENER PLANT SALE, 8 [...]

The Road to Reversing Falls

Posted on April 15th, 2012 by maineislandtreasures

As stated on the town of Pembroke, Maine’s website, “The powerful currents of the tidal waters filling and draining in Cobscook Bay create a phenomenon the locals know as Reversing Falls. Located at the end of Leighton Point Road, at Mahars Point, Reversing Falls Park is paradise to those who love the sounds of rushing [...]

Paint It Forward!

Posted on April 6th, 2012 by maineislandtreasures

‘Tis the season for fundraisers and these juicy Heirloom tomatoes are the first of several art donations this spring.  These three 5×5″ oil on canvas gallery blocks were painted to raise money for the Community Garden Collective.  As a Master Gardener volunteer and member of the CGC, it’s been a pleasure working with the energetic [...]