This summer, Hoyt and Gerding come together for three weeks. They may have separate bodies of work, but they share a place of inspiration and love for an area that holds not only beauty but memories.
“Both artists have strong ties to Maine, either having visited or lived here for years. They capture the true essence of the state,” says gallery owner, John Spain. “Hoyt celebrates the incredible precision of his paintbrush, where Gerding’s strokes are looser and less defined. Yet when the two come together to represent our state, magic happens in full color.”
Category: William B. Hoyt
The Making of Sunset Sail – A Video from William B. Hoyt
William B. Hoyt shares a rare peek inside his studios for the making of Sunset Sail. This piece is one of many available for his show at Shows on Maine Art Hill in Kennebunk, Maine. The show runs until August 6, 2020. We represent Hoyt year round and his works can always be seen in our galleries. All properties on Maine Art Hill are open every day at 10 am.
An Artist’s Insights – from William B. Hoyt 2020 Part One
Crabbing, all you need is a piece of string and some bait tied at the end. Perhaps a fish head supplied by a nearby fisherman cleaning his catch. After painting Crabbing, I wanted to paint the view down into the water and did Along the Breakwater.
An Artist’s Insights – from William B. Hoyt 2020 Part Two
I painted a series of shells and rocks I discovered as I wandered the beaches. Littoral is one of the firsts and an actual scattering of ocean treasure. The definition of littoral is related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake. It seemed fitting to name it as such.
Updates and Changes for Summer 2020 – It’s the Way We Roll
Like all businesses all over the world, across the country, and here in the Kennebunks, we have learned to adapt and change. With the help of our artists, our clients, and our staff we have found incredible success during this time. Thanks to you all. With that said, we thought we would keep you updated… Read more »
Banana Bread – William B. Hoyt, Artist Choice
Hoyt is the master of taking small and ordinary and turning them into pieces of beauty. Where others see personal collections of love and laughter, Hoyt sees art and an opportunity to capture those collections permanently on canvas.
8th Annual Choice Art Show and Block Party 2019
This year we began with seventy-eight original works from thirteen artists; six pieces each. Then, as most of you know, this is where the process begins. Between the artist, local designer Louise Hurlbutt from Hurlbutt Designs, and you the voters, the show was curated down to three pieces from each artist. These three were carefully “chosen” to be in the show, and we so appreciate all the help we had making these difficult decisions. The three choices for each artist were just as arduous this year as in the past.
Round Pond – Artist Insights from William B. Hoyt
“Round Pond is where Spenny, one of my best friends, kept his boat, Mist,” says Hoyt. “We sailed on her together for twenty-five years.” Twenty-five years of memories build on and around the waters near Round Pond have a way of reflecting in an artists work.
The Eggemoggin Reach Regatta – Insights from Artist William Hoyt
“The Eggemoggin Reach Regatta is always a great day. Its a celebration of wooden boats and Maine history,” explains Hoyt. “In this show, there are two paintings with views from my perch on Raven 24 during the race. It was an amazing day to be out on the water.”
The Morning After – William B. Hoyt, Artist Choice
When Hoyt chose The Morning After for his Artist Choice, there was no surprise for those of us who know and love him. This piece encompasses a small moment of happiness and contentment we often overlook. Memories were made at this table.