At Maine Art Hill, we know the power of dynamic duos. Scheduling two different but truly talented artists together simultaneously was purposeful. “We have observed over the past few years that many of our collectors are enamored with the works of both of these artists,” says owner John Spain.” With that, this is the second time we have paired these two together not only for the enjoyment of our clients but also for the artists themselves.”
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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.
Claire Bigbee – Summer Show Season 2023 – Save the Date
Capturing the beauty and power of the grand scenery of Maine on canvas is Bigbee’s inspiration. As a plein air painter, the infinite beauty of nature has always been her subject since moving to Maine when she was 12.
Lyn Asselta – First Show of the Season 2023 – Save the Date
Being drawn to locations with a rugged, solitary strength, Asselta loves places with untold stories where she can lose herself in the nature surrounding her.
2023 Save the Date for Maine Art Hill Shows
Our most significant change for the 2023 Summer Show Season is the change in location for our show galleries. Click here to see the 2023 Show Schedule and many exciting happenings on Maine Art Hill this summer.
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 »
Movement – A Two Man Show at The Gallery at Maine Art Hill
“These two talented men capture movement in very different ways,” John Spain, owner of the gallery, says. “Fitzgerald uses acrylic paint on canvas to create the illusion of movement with broad strokes and organic shape. Where Davis bends and shapes metal to form three-dimensional mobiles that not only move with the slightest breeze but also have a feeling of flow that is felt even in stillness.”
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.”