Block and Tackle – “Can you hear the whir of rope and clink and clank of a block and tackle?” asks artist William B. Hoyt. “It’s the soundtrack of coastal Maine in summer.”
Tag: Artist Insights
A Mainer by Heart and Home – Artist Bethany Harper Williams Shares
“I only painted a few paintings a year for the next few years, but all were inspired by summers in Biddeford Pool. It wasn’t until 2011 I decided to have a show,” says Williams. “I knew I wanted to do something in Biddeford Pool, but I didn’t know what. We ended up throwing a cocktail party for all our friends. Many friends had no idea I painted. Needless to say, it was a big success.” This inspired her to want to go further with her painting and changed her focus from graphic design to painting.
Artist Insights from Margaret Gerding
“Sometimes the working pier can hold a stillness before the day’s hustle has begun, and the lights appear in the windows. Even though the sky is rolling in the clouds for the day, the water is still glass, and the ocean seems endless.” Cape Porpoise, ME
Little Snippets – Artist Insights from Artist William B. Hoyt
We love it when artists share little snippets of what was in their minds when creating new works. Below are some details regarding different pieces from Hoyt’s newest show.
A Walk in the City – Artist Insights from Bethany Harper Williams
“This show, I’ve added some paintings inspired by my new ‘city life’ in New York City. I take the same idea of capturing a moment, abstracting the landscape, which is now buildings instead of beaches. Then I focus on the figure’s mood without the details of representation. More subdued tones replace the colors of the beach. Fun to find textures and patterns on the city streets.”
Pastels – Artist Insights from Lyn Asselta
What I love most about pastels is their immediacy. My hands are a direct part of the painting process, and I can choose a color either to use in its pure form or to blend over other colors to create something new. There are no tools involved, just the stick of pigment and my hand. The continuous adjustment of pressure on the stick as I paint allows for myriad textures and marks, creating the unique qualities of this painting process.
The Making of a Mobile – Artist Insights from Mark Davis
“I am playing with many ideas, but there is always a tremendous debt to Alexander Calder,” says sculptor Mark Davis. “His love of playfulness, movement, and spatial relationships are the foundation of what I do.”
Something New – Artist Insights from Janis Sanders
“Why is it that looking at old photos, the older they are, the younger you look?” laughs Janis Sanders when talking about creating new work. The relationship between painting and photography is tight—the more unique the artwork, the older the artist, and the more experience and skill we see come through in paint. “The common… Read more »
Finding Balance – A New Documentary About Mark Davis and His Work
Click PLAY to watch this 7-minute video and learn more about sculptor Mark Davis and his process. Davis is represented year-round at Maine Art Hill in Kennebunk, Maine. However, his show at The Gallery on Maine Art Hill runs from September 24 to October 13 at 14 Western Ave. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE SHOW… Read more »
When Color Changes Everything – Artist Insights from Janis Sanders
“In my new process, the doors opened to experimentation with new colors, new color mixes, new color combinations, and bold, unusual perspectives,” shares artist Janis Sanders. “Daring. I was daring myself, daring the paint.”