Archive for the “New Works of Art” Category

Interior Designer Jan Robinson features “Breaker II” in Maine Home + Design

Posted on February 18th, 2013 by maineislandtreasures

  The lovely and talented Interior Designer Jan Robinson designed this room which appears in the February issue of Maine Home + Design (on pg. 78 to be exact!).  It’s always a joy to collaborate with Jan and I was thrilled when she asked to use “Breaker II” (and my driftwood sculpture on the shelf [...]

Recent Pet Portraits

Posted on January 31st, 2013 by maineislandtreasures

   ‘Twas a creative frenzy in November and December and I’m way behind in posting artwork from that time frame.  In preparation for art exhibits and completing painting commissions, over the course of  7 1/2 weeks I painted 23 new oils, created 16 sea glass trees and 18 sea urchin trees, made two vacation photo [...]

“Small Wonders” Group Exhibit at The Salt Exchange

Posted on December 7th, 2012 by maineislandtreasures

Kicking off with First Friday tonight, these new works will be included in a group show at The Salt Exchange.  Along with “Small Wonders” from Rick Green, Bob Delaney, Anne Macleod & kdb, these Penobscot Bay inspired 10x10in and 9x12in oils on canvas will be on display through the end of January.  Click here for [...]

Saccarappa Art Collective Gallery Open – “Works for the Season of Giving”

Posted on November 30th, 2012 by maineislandtreasures

Join the us for “Works for the Season of Giving” opening reception, Friday, November 30th,   5 to 8 pm featuring  the artists of the Saccarappa Art Collective Tree Huggers, Ellen Thayer 2012   The members of the Saccarappa Art Collective are hosting a special opening with holiday gift-giving in mind. We have over one hundred new works, [...]

Sea Glass Trees and Blessings Holiday Art Show

Posted on November 25th, 2012 by maineislandtreasures

‘Tis the season for Sea Glass Trees!  Created from sea glass and pottery shards I’ve collected from beaches in Casco Bay, they stand 6 inches and 9 inches tall.   As a member of the Five Rivers Arts Alliance, I’m participating in the 15th annual Arts Downtown and All Around Holiday Art Exhibit and Sale next [...]

Recent Commission: Sea Swells

Posted on October 15th, 2012 by maineislandtreasures

Inspired by the great seascapes hanging in Kennebunkport’s Captain Lord Mansion and in Portland’s Cumberland Club, Sea Swells, a 30 x 40″ oil on canvas was commissioned by an out-of-state collector.  While it was gratifying to complete this detailed painting, seeing the owner’s overjoyed response was equally as gratifying!

Two new Love Rocks Maine designs

Posted on September 14th, 2012 by maineislandtreasures

   Love Rocks Maine cards and prints are now available in a dozen shops from Ogunquit to Bath in Maine and in Chatham, Massachusetts!  Here are the two most recent additions to the designs which are now numbered at 14.  As with the others, the designs have been copyrighted, but ‘to know ME is to [...]

Fort Williams Labor Day Weekend Art Show Tomorrow!

Posted on September 1st, 2012 by maineislandtreasures

It looks like a lovely day for the Fort Williams Labor Day Weekend Art Show on Sunday at 1000 Shore Road in Cape Elizabeth.   The heart marks the spot of where you’ll be able to find Love Rocks Maine cards, framed and matted prints, plaques from Artiplaq, tees, and canvas gallery wraps.   Plus, [...]

Twelve Garden-Inspired Paintings for the Chocolate Church Art Gallery

Posted on August 10th, 2012 by maineislandtreasures

  As I’ve noted in an earlier posting, tonight is the opening reception for the new group show at the Chocolate Church Art Gallery in Bath.  Working with the theme, “Maine Home – Inside and Outside,” I’ve painted four 12in x 12in sunflower varietes from my garden and my neighbor’s garden last summer, four 8in [...]

Group Exhibit at the Chocolate Church ART Gallery in Bath

Posted on August 8th, 2012 by maineislandtreasures

The Chocolate Church  ART Gallery Presents:  The Maine Home – Inside & Outside ART Exhibit.  Opening Reception,  Friday – August 10th, 5-7pm You are invited to enjoy eight Artist’s vision and interpretation of The Maine Home. From Photography to Paintings.  Inspiration: The viewer will feel like a voyeur into the lives of some interesting and [...]