The Beauty and Brains Behind Maine Art

As the owner of Maine Art Paintings and Sculpture, John Spain is the first to admit to all the work and hours that go into making a gallery a success. However, he is also the first to point out that the business would not be where it is today without the dedication and talent two women put in year round. Amy Lewia, Gallery Director, and Natalie Lane, Gallery Manager are an integral part of Maine Art.

When Winter is White

Our hope is not to jinx, but just to remind of the wonderland we call home. Mother Nature surely kept us waiting this year, but has now decided to decorate Maine in a way we are much more accustom to this time of year. There is no way to know how much snow will come between now and spring. It will be welcome. Maybe not when we are shoveling it, but at least when we are sledding, skiing, and walking through what we love about winter in Maine.

The Sculpture

When someone asks of art in Maine the mind goes to seascapes and fishing boats, Classic Maine scenes captured in acrylic or watercolor hung on walls in memory of a time and place lest we forget the beauty. Yet when walking into Maine Art Paintings and Sculpture, one quickly realizes it is more than just one dimensional. Here, among the canvases, is sculpture.

For the Love of Red

For the month of February, the Kennebunks are turning red, every shade of red. Driven by the Kennebunk Resort Collection, we are embracing the month of February, and all it stands for. The towns will transform their normal winter wonderland into a sea of scarlet lights and ribbons. Visitors will find amazing deals on hotels stays, restaurants, and of course, shopping. If you are in doubt for what to do to celebrate this very special time of year, look no further, Kennebunk and Kennebunkport are ready and waiting for you.

Trees

We are full trees that represent all aspect of our lives. The family tree, the tree of life, even the famous children’s book by Shel Silverstein, The Giving Tree. Strong branches and deep roots are personified in poetry and song all over the world. Metaphors are found scattered in literature both new and classic.

For the Love of the Beach

We are lucky enough to live in one of the most beautiful places in Maine. The Kennebunks have been sited in numerous journals and websites for many “top tens” of Maine, New England, and even the Untied States. We are known for our quaint, coastal village feel, and we are just that, a coastal village. With that comes one of our favorite characteristics of the coast, the place that doesn’t close for the winter, the place that everyone is welcome, the place that reminds of daily of how truly amazing and beautiful our home is. The beach.

Jill Valliere; A Day in My Life

Even without the dogs, most days in the studio I am surrounded by mayhem. Paint cans open and dripping, mixing containers piled all over, and me, covered in every color mixed that day. To the outsider it may look like chaos, but it is truly how I am most comfortable, most productive. I can’t be troubled to take the time to put things away, organize paint colors, or wash every brush after each use, no, I am here to paint.