Between spring and St. Patty’s we love this time of year at Maine Art. The streets outside our windows have just a few more people wandering, shops that have been closed and dark since January are beginning to open their windows and air out the winter dust, and on those lovely days when the thermometer rises above 60 degrees, we begin to smell the beginning of the season. Of course our pot of gold looks more like Daniel Corey’s sunflowers in Of the Sun and our Shamrocks are made of copper by Lyman Witaker and spin all year long, but still we celebrate right along with the rest of you.
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First Lives – The History of an Artist
We each have a history. For a few of us it is quite long or quite colorful, or both. For some of us it is a kaleidoscope of people and places who have touched us and left a mark. For many of us it is very different than our present. But…for all of us, it is what made us, for better or worse, who we are today.
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.
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.
Just a Little Something for the Holidays
Our Small Works show opens Saturday, November 28th. We will have the entire first floor of the gallery dedicated to works that are 20” by 20” or smaller. Each make the perfect holiday gift or wonderful addition to your home as you celebrate this season. We have over twenty artists participating in this show, many of which created new works for this show specifically*.
Social Media Buzz and Lyman Whitaker Sculptures
Since you really don’t need another reason to check out Maine Art Paintings and Sculpture social media sites, we have decided to give you two, our 2015 Wind Sculpture Photo Contest and The Ultimate Kennebunkport Wedding Gift Giveaway. Both contests give the option to win a Lyman Whitaker Wind Sculpture, and little bit more.
End of the Season at Maine Art Shows
It has been a successful, engaging, lovely summer thanks to all of you. We appreciate your kind words and continued support of Maine Art Shows. We have big plans for next summer, and we look forward to inviting you in.