By taking the landscape and simplifying it, my aim is to capture a memory without the details of representation. The expanse of nature, be it the sky, beach, or water, provides an opportunity to abstract the elements through expressive brushstrokes, subtle textures, and simple forms. Layers of unexpected shapes, patterns, and colors create a visual composite of energy and calm, taking the viewer away from the reality of the image and triggering a personal memory, a moment in time. A low horizon line or the playful placement of simple figures brings context to the expressive composition of color and texture.
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Spring Arrivals 2021 – Ryan Kohler
“My work falls on the abstraction scale somewhere, sure, but where doesn’t matter to me. Tasteful expression matters to me.”
Spring Arrivals 2021 – Karen Bruson
Karen Bruson 2021 Spring Arrivals These are the two newest spring arrivals from artist Karen Bruson. We are featuring these two images this week, March 21 to 27. Any of these paintings purchased is subject to free shipping*. “My artwork comes from the visual connection I have with common, everyday objects and places. I… Read more »
Spring Arrivals 2021 – Heather Blanton
Known for her graphite and acrylic works depicting the art of motion while celebrating competition and the human spirit, Heather Blanton is an American painter and photographer living and working in St. Augustine, Fla. Her latest series, “Sports,” depicts a wide range of subjects from golfers in mid-swing to cyclists pedaling toward the finish line to hundreds of marathon runners racing to glory.
Spring Arrivals 2021 – Claire Bigbee
Claire Bigbee 2021 Spring Arrivals These are the three newest spring arrivals from artist Claire Bigbee. We are featuring these three images this week, March 14 to 20. Any of these paintings purchased is subject to free shipping*. Claire Bigbee, a Maine resident, takes her inspiration from the grandeur of southern Maine’s varied… Read more »
Spring Arrivals 2021 – Mark Davis
“Initially, my vision is to see the various elements floating in space, relating to-but not anchored to the earth. By completion, each piece becomes its own very personal universe.”
We Love Spring Arrivals So Much!
For our artists, spring holds a different kind of excitement. The longer, darker, colder days of winter are often when artists at their best. They create, paint, sculpt and find inspiration in the craziest of places. When spring comes, it means it’s time to bring said pieces to their galleries. Experience tells us these works represent some of the most amazing works.
Winter Workings – Insights from Artist Ryan Kohler
“As a general theme, I have been thinking about the fun side of isolation and all the hidden or guarded spaces that exist,” shares Kohler. “Treehouses in the woods, hidden beaches, or even personal watercraft. These are places to be alone and reflect.”
Trial and Error – The Process of David Witbeck
I guess there’s something to be said for making sure the drawing is just right before applying paint,” explains Witbeck. “However, my brain doesn’t seem to work that way. I tend to find the painting through trial and error on the canvas.”
Art to Go on Maine Art Hill
For many small businesses, this will be a way to stay connected to clients. We have an incredible website full of high-resolution images, artist bios, and insights and stories from our artists. With a simple phone call or email, we can share a great deal without you ever leaving your home. We offer many ways to help you through this and are open to other ideas.