A year-round island resident, Herb paints from his 30′ lobsterboat in the warmer months, and from his studio during the winter. Between painting and family and running his summer business, he occasionally gets to sail his own gaff-rigged knockabout. Visit his Calderwood Hall Gallery on North Haven, or see his work at Archipelago, Rockland, Maine.

Jeff paints marinescapes that illustrate the tranquility and luminance found along the coast. The light, air and grace of the traditional waterfront are his passion, as shown in his work. Inquiries for prints or original art works by this artist can be made to his studio at www.harborhillgallery.com.

Painting brings Michie O’Day more joys than the shear thrill of expressing what you feel and see. As a deaf person, Michie believes silence sharpens her vision, allowing total absorption in her art. Her work is influenced by her artist grandmother, Queena Stovall, although Michie utilizes techniques that convey both primitive and refined points of view. She exhibits her work at Virginia’s Gallery, Stonington, ME.

For Ellen, there is a need for art to “celebrate living and our connection to the earth, sustain our spirit, honor nature, and speak of its mystery and sacredness.” Ellen lives year round on Mt. Desert Island in Maine. There she paints the places that reflect the spirit of the woods, mountains, and shores of her island home. She has exhibited with the National Watercolor Society, is a signature member of the New England Watercolor Society, and her card titled “Apple Trees in Snow” was nominated for a Louis Award in 2001.

For Ellen, there is a need for art to “celebrate living and our connection to the earth, sustain our spirit, honor nature, and speak of its mystery and sacredness.” Ellen lives year round on Mt. Desert Island in Maine. There she paints the places that reflect the spirit of the woods, mountains, and shores of her island home. She has exhibited with the National Watercolor Society, is a signature member of the New England Watercolor Society, and her card titled “Apple Trees in Snow” was nominated for a Louis Award in 2001.

A farm near Joan raises a herd of Belted Galloway livestock; creatures of great gentleness and majesty. The artist says, “I was struck by the stark contrast of these black and white animals against the vibrant and variegated colors of an early fall afternoon. I prefer to work on site, hoping to capture in oil the atmosphere of the scene that has caught my eye.” Joan exhibits with Allen Sheppard Gallery in New York, and her work can be viewed on www.artbackroom.com

I’m sure that anyone growing up in New England has his or her own recollections of snowstorms big enough to cancel school (please, God). Looking back now, I wonder if fate often stepped in, you know, having a heavy snowfall on the eve of that big arithmetic test you didn’t study for, and if you only had an extra day to really study. Marieluise exhibits regularly at Frank J. Miele, NYC, Tree’s Place, Gallery on the Green, Woodstock, VT and Bayview Galleries in Camden and Brunswick.

Vermont artist Michael McGovern captures the most minute details in subjects he paints, garnering the label of photo-realist. His passion for the rural American landscape and small towns is the focus of his work. Michael’s exposure to both country and city life have guided his choice to paint the unique rural scenes where time stands still. Check out his offerings on www.galleryonthegreen.com.

Carol Sebold moved to the Maine coast from Toledo, Ohio. In addition to producing her atmospheric watercolors, she taught painting on land, on the Schooner Roseway, and through an instructional video. Many of her images are available in signed and numbered limited edition reproductions. Her remaining work shows at Gallery at Saturday Cove, Northport, ME.

Sally found it easy to “sum up her world.” “I am always inspired by New England’s beauty and clarity, and by its connection to the past. My collection of old photographs provides me with a cast of characters to fire my imagination.”

Sally found it easy to “sum up her world.” “I am always inspired by New England’s beauty and clarity, and by its connection to the past. My collection of old photographs provides me with a cast of characters to fire my imagination.”

Carol Sebold moved to the Maine coast from Toledo, Ohio. In addition to producing her atmospheric watercolors, she taught painting on land, on the Schooner Roseway, and through an instructional video. Many of her images are available in signed and numbered limited edition reproductions. Her remaining work shows at Gallery at Saturday Cove, Northport, ME.

Stefan Pastuhov’s inspiration comes from the rugged beauty that surrounds him in New England. He finds his subjects everywhere, from the rocky coastline, working harbors, deep in the woods, and in the hills and mountains. Through all kinds of weather, summer or winter, you can find him outside on location, painting. He shows his work at Bayview Gallery, Camden & Brunswick, Berkley Gallery, Virginia, McGrath Dunham Gallery, Castine, Argosy Gallery, Bar Harbor, South Street Gallery, Hingham, MA.

A native of Rockland, Maine, self-taught artist Brian Kliewer has been painting and drawing since the age of five. His work captures the tim of day, spirit of place, season, and weather conditions so convincingly the viewer becomes part of the experience.

Wendy’s work is representational and reflects the beauty of the Maine landscape. She is also sought out for her mural work, both for the public and private sector. L.L.Bean has chosen her work for their 2005 & 2006 summer catalog covers. Her work can be seen at Bayview Gallery in Brunswick and Hole in the Wall Gallery in Casco, Maine.

For Ellen, there is a need for art to “celebrate living and our connection to the earth, sustain our spirit, honor nature, and speak of its mystery and sacredness.” Ellen lives year round on Mt. Desert Island in Maine. There she paints the places that reflect the spirit of the woods, mountains, and shores of her island home. She has exhibited with the National Watercolor Society, is a signature member of the New England Watercolor Society, and her card titled “Apple Trees in Snow” was nominated for a Louis Award in 2001.

Jane took her first drawing class in 1996 after her first born had left for college. She quickly moved into working with pastels, where the color “knocks her out”. She works on site doing landscapes, but often appreciates the constant conditions of her studio.

Combining her love of both oil painting and the outdoors, Beth Ellis finds plein air (open air) painting very fulfilling. In addition to her own location work. Beth also teaches workshops in Connecticut and along the coast of Maine. She operates a seasonal gallery, Beth Ellis Cove Gallery in Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, ME. Her Connecticut studio is open from Nov. to April.

Bertil Whyman’s paintings capture unusual light and feeling in a variety of media. Depicting the atmosphere of the scene is very important to Whyman. He exhibits his work at Art of the Sea in Rockland and South Thomaston, ME, and the River Gallery in Damariscotta, ME.

Susan Hollis’s work is the expression of her delight and appreciation of the beauty of the natural world and the aesthetic harmony between structures. Her eye focuses on an intimate aspect of the larger scene. There is a desire when viewing her work to step into the confines of the frame to a world of color, light and tranquility. She is frequently accepted into annual national art shows, and exhibits her work at Art House Gallery, Brewster, MA and Mast Cove Gallery, Kennebunk, ME. She is a Copley Artist and a signature member in the Pastel Society of America and the Connecticut Pastel Society.

I love the sense of being transported back in time when I stand at the harbor’s entrance and see the old wooden fishing boats returning at the end of a long day at sea.

Suzanne Siegel

Suzanne Siegel

Sonya Sklaroff

Stapleton spent time studying the finest Boston School impressionists, whose influence is keenly felt in his depictions of his New England coastal surroundings. Mr. Kearns is a plein air painter, where he absorbs completely the scenes he depicts. In addition to oils, Stapleton has done murals currently on public view. He travels across the US to find painting locations, and has a gallery in Derry, NH bearing his name.

Robin Nuse is intrigued by the fleeting effect of light and shadow on the landscape. Using pastel, she creates bold composition of late autumn trees surrounded by the first winter snowfall. Nuse was greatly influenced by her grandfather, Roy Nuse, a Pennsylvania Impressionist painter. Robin has been juried into the Pastel Society Of America. Her current gallery affiliations include Long River Studios, Lyme, NH, Sleeper House Art Gallery, Stowe, VT and Potter & Slack Fine Art, Litchfield, CT.

“Brace yourself!  My romping Golden has just caught sight of you and is poised to make friends.  A winter beach walk can be a very social event.”  Ann lives on Cape Cod and revels in approaching her studio every day.

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Nancy takes her soft pastels to the water’s edge to capture the beauty of her Cape Cod surroundings.

This painting has all of Elizabeth’s favorite things to paint wrapped into one magical moody scene: snow, lampposts and nighttime. In Feb. 2011 she was written up in the Portland Press Herald for her fresh perspective on raw vegan foods, another dimension of her full life. Follow her vegan classes on girlgoneraw.com.

While painting in her studio with a fellow friend/artist, Marlene just couldn’t settle on something to paint. Her friend pointed behind her, where the sun had lit up her paint supplies. What are friends for? Her work is often represented at Archipelago, Rockland, ME.

The coastline is my major source of inspiration. The contrasts and tensions along the water’s edge, the movement and interaction of sky, water and land make painting here a series of ‘A-Ha! Moments’ of discovery and delight. American Artist Magazine plans to feature an article about how John works soon. The Erlich Gallery in Marblehead Mass. exhibits his work.

For Ellen, there is a need for art to “celebrate living and our connection to the earth, sustain our spirit, honor nature, and speak of its mystery and sacredness.” Ellen lives year round on Mt. Desert Island in Maine. There she paints the places that reflect the spirit of the woods, mountains, and shores of her island home. She has exhibited with the National Watercolor Society, is a signature member of the New England Watercolor Society, and her card titled “Apple Trees in Snow” was nominated for a Louis Award in 2001.

Ann’s watercolor captures the essence of wet and sandy dog happiness. The frothy breaking surf and contrasting intense blue ocean evoke all those feelings that we (and our dog friends) go to the beach for. What could be better than the freedom of expansive water and sky! Ann Hart’s vivid watercolors combine her love of detail with the fluidity of the medium.  From intricate close-ups to panoramic cityscapes, Hart’s award-winning paintings reflect her fascination with light and contrast.  She lives and works on Cape Cod where her work is represented by Gallery Antonia in Chatham, MA.  Hart is a member of the transparent Watercolor Society of America, New England Watercolor Society and Cape Cod Art Association.

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There’s nothing more joyful than sharing your snow with the neighborhood youth. Donna captures the essence in her evocative oil paintings for her gallery patrons or in commissioned portraits of children, houses and pets. From Cashel Rock, Ireland to all points of New England, the sense of place and roots permeates her work.

Stefan Pastuhov’s inspiration comes from the rugged beauty that surrounds him in New England. He finds his subjects everywhere, from the rocky coastline, working harbors, deep in the woods, and in the hills and mountains. Through all kinds of weather, summer or winter, you can find him outside on location, painting. He shows his work at Bayview Gallery, Camden & Brunswick, Berkley Gallery, Virginia, McGrath Dunham Gallery, Castine, Argosy Gallery, Bar Harbor, South Street Gallery, Hingham, MA.

The phrase “Local Color” can refer to a distinctive style native to a certain area. In Maine, lobstermen identify their fishing gear by individual color combinations painted on the buoys attached to their traps. Taking the New England dory, rounded lobster traps and striped buoys as its subject, this painting exemplifies the duality of the phrase.

The phrase “Local Color” can refer to a distinctive style native to a certain area. In Maine, lobstermen identify their fishing gear by individual color combinations painted on the buoys attached to their traps. Taking the New England dory, rounded lobster traps and striped buoys as its subject, this painting exemplifies the duality of the phrase.

Although many of my landscapes have been inspired by travel to countries around the world, this scene was found close to my Boston home. On an early autumn day I was struck by the grace of an almost-bare tree silhouetted against a backdrop of subtle fall colors. The Fenway is part of the Emerald Necklace,” a chain of parks and waterways designed by Frederick Law Olmstead that run through and around Boston.”

I’m sure that anyone growing up in New England has his or her own recollections of snowstorms big enough to cancel school (please, God). Looking back now, I wonder if fate often stepped in, you know, having a heavy snowfall on the eve of that big arithmetic test you didn’t study for, and if you only had an extra day to really study. Marieluise exhibits regularly at Frank J. Miele, NYC, Tree’s Place, Gallery on the Green, Woodstock, VT and Bayview Galleries in Camden and Brunswick.

There is something special about the light on an island in Maine. I am continually fascinated by the shadows at different times of the day and year. My artist daughter, Susan, and I paint together, endlessly inspiring and encouraging each other. Barbara’s award-winning silver jewelry can be seen at the Farnsworth Museum Shop, Rockland ME. See her paintings in a one-woman show, also in Rockland, at the Jonathan Frost Gallery.

Robert’s inspiring paintings are therapeutic images which soothe and renew the spirit. His motifs reflect the enjoyment of living in places characteristic of America at its best. Robert travels widely to paint and lecture, and his work is available in oils, pastels, serigraphs, prints and posters. Robert paints the American landscape from Maine to Florida & New York to California. He has homes and studios near Woodstock, NY and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. He remains active in the Arts in Healthcare movement. His work can be seen at Spirit o’ the Sea Gallery, Cap Le Moine, Nove Scotia, Lyghtesome Gallery, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. A complete catalog of Robert’s upstate NY work is in his book, A Painter’s Path Through the Catskill Mountains; Landscapes in Pastel. Look for his 2006 book of the Cape Breton oil pastels in book stores.

For Ellen, there is a need for art to “celebrate living and our connection to the earth, sustain our spirit, honor nature, and speak of its mystery and sacredness.” Ellen lives year round on Mt. Desert Island in Maine. There she paints the places that reflect the spirit of the woods, mountains, and shores of her island home. She has exhibited with the National Watercolor Society, is a signature member of the New England Watercolor Society, and her card titled “Apple Trees in Snow” was nominated for a Louis Award in 2001.

Stefan Pastuhov’s inspiration comes from the rugged beauty that surrounds him in New England. He finds his subjects everywhere, from the rocky coastline, working harbors, deep in the woods, and in the hills and mountains. Through all kinds of weather, summer or winter, you can find him outside on location, painting. He shows his work at Bayview Gallery, Camden & Brunswick, Berkley Gallery, Virginia, McGrath Dunham Gallery, Castine, Argosy Gallery, Bar Harbor, South Street Gallery, Hingham, MA.

Atmospherics, light, contrasts, gesture and composition are among Suzanne’s special qualities in her watercolors. She teaches private watercolor classes and holds watercolor workshops in Maine and Connecticut.  Suzanne is represented at Landing Gallery in Rockland ME, Greene Art Gallery in Guilford, CT, Charlestown Art Gallery in Charlestown, RI, and Isalos Gallery in Stonington, ME.

Inspired by the work of traditional American artists such as Winslow Homer and Andrew Wyeth, Applegate’s paintings capture ordinary moments in the day, filling them with special light. Award winning work by the artist can be found in private and corporate collections throughout the United States. Barbara offers paintings, prints and painting demonstrations on her website, www.barbaraapplegate.com.

This view is from our kitchen looking out the south window into the dooryard.

Susan Hollis’s work is the expression of her delight and appreciation of the beauty of the natural world and the aesthetic harmony between structures. Her eye focuses on an intimate aspect of the larger scene. There is a desire when viewing her work to step into the confines of the frame to a world of color, light and tranquility. She is frequently accepted into annual national art shows, and exhibits her work at Art House Gallery, Brewster, MA and Mast Cove Gallery, Kennebunk, ME. She is a Copley Artist and a signature member in the Pastel Society of America and the Connecticut Pastel Society.

This view is from our kitchen looking out the south window into the dooryard.

When I think of summer in Maine I think of the ocean and the gardens that flourish by the water. Since her first village street scene was selected for the cover of Down East Magazine in 1980, Deborah has done countless folk paintings of villages, harbors and small businesses, as well as publication covers and posters for festivals and centennials. Her work can be seen at her own Fulton St. gallery in Rockland ME, Drawing Room Gallery in St. George, ME, and 3 times a year at The Garage Gallery at Eastern Tire in Rockland, with her Nine Lively Ladies group. Her recent tour of Serbia, Bulgaria and Greece with Downeast Singers provided her concentrated time to sketch the villages and countryside. Toyota is distributing a handsome 2010 calendar throughout northern Japan using 12 of Deborah’s early folk paintings.

When I think of summer in Maine I think of the ocean and the gardens that flourish by the water. Since her first village street scene was selected for the cover of Down East Magazine in 1980, Deborah has done countless folk paintings of villages, harbors and small businesses, as well as publication covers and posters for festivals and centennials. Her work can be seen at her own Fulton St. gallery in Rockland ME, Drawing Room Gallery in St. George, ME, and 3 times a year at The Garage Gallery at Eastern Tire in Rockland, with her Nine Lively Ladies group. Her recent tour of Serbia, Bulgaria and Greece with Downeast Singers provided her concentrated time to sketch the villages and countryside. Toyota is distributing a handsome 2010 calendar throughout northern Japan using 12 of Deborah’s early folk paintings.

Robin Nuse is intrigued by the fleeting effect of light and shadow on the landscape. Using pastel, she creates bold composition of late autumn trees surrounded by the first winter snowfall. Nuse was greatly influenced by her grandfather, Roy Nuse, a Pennsylvania Impressionist painter. Robin has been juried into the Pastel Society Of America. Her current gallery affiliations include Long River Studios, Lyme, NH, Sleeper House Art Gallery, Stowe, VT and Potter & Slack Fine Art, Litchfield, CT.

From my studio I can watch the boats working in the early morning, then take my boat to the nearby commercial dock to sketch. My inspiration is the wonderful color and shapes: boats arriving and departing, fishermen readying the bait, the traps, the weighing, the changing tides and weather.

Sally is continually inspired by Maine’s land and seascapes, which she intereprets in soft pastel, oil and watercolor. With paintings in private collections in the US and Europe, she presently shows in three Maine galleries: Rockland’s Archipelago, Tidemark Gallery in Waldoboro and Pemaquid Art Gallery.

Sally is continually inspired by Maine’s land and seascapes, which she intereprets in soft pastel, oil and watercolor. With paintings in private collections in the US and Europe, she presently shows in three Maine galleries: Rockland’s Archipelago, Tidemark Gallery in Waldoboro and Pemaquid Art Gallery.

Robert’s inspiring paintings are therapeutic images which soothe and renew the spirit. His motifs reflect the enjoyment of living in places characteristic of America at its best. Robert travels widely to paint and lecture, and his work is available in oils, pastels, serigraphs, prints and posters. Robert paints the American landscape from Maine to Florida & New York to California. He has homes and studios near Woodstock, NY and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. He remains active in the Arts in Healthcare movement. His work can be seen at Spirit o’ the Sea Gallery, Cap Le Moine, Nove Scotia, Lyghtesome Gallery, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. A complete catalog of Robert’s upstate NY work is in his book, A Painter’s Path Through the Catskill Mountains; Landscapes in Pastel. Look for his 2006 book of the Cape Breton oil pastels in book stores.

Carol Sebold moved to the Maine coast from Toledo, Ohio. In addition to producing her atmospheric watercolors, she taught painting on land, on the Schooner Roseway, and through an instructional video. Many of her images are available in signed and numbered limited edition reproductions. Her remaining work shows at Gallery at Saturday Cove, Northport, ME.

Dan Daly lives and works in the seaside town of Camden, Maine. His work reflects his love of and connection to the New England landscape, its quality of light, architecture, people and wildlife.

Jane took her first drawing class in 1996 after her first born had left for college. She quickly moved into working with pastels, where the color “knocks her out”. She works on site doing landscapes, but often appreciates the constant conditions of her studio.

Scott grew up in the Washington D.C. area. The child of two artistic parents, a graduate of the Portland School of Art, Scott works in both oils and pastel. His interest in the outdoors provides a unique perspective on landscapes where the character of light is very important. Scott lives on the Maine coast where a converted post office provides his private studio space. He exhibits at Argosy Gallery, Bar Harbor, Clark House, Bangor, Bayview Gallery in Camden & Brunswick, McGrath Dunham in Castine, Maine Art in Kennebunkport, Powers Gallery, Acton, MA, and Richardson Gallery, Charleston, SC.

Sonya Sklaroff lives and works in New York City, after having received a BFA in painting from rhode Island School of Design and an MFA in painting from Parsons School of Design. “Light changes not only from season to season, but almost every minute of the day,” Sonya Says. These nuances of light place her landscapes and architecture in a particular place and time. Her summer trips to Maine provide year round inspiration for her studio work. Her paintings can be seen at Cavalier Galleries, Nantucket and Greenwich, David Findlay Gallery, NYC, Jenkins Johnson Gallery, San Francisco, Sparts Gallery, Paris, among others.

Vermont artist Kate Emlen describes her creative process this way: “When I paint I am thinking about the intensity of color, light and dark, and warm and cool. My brush goes however it will and, eventually, the landscape emerges.” Kate earned a BA in literature from Kirkland College and an MFA in graphic design from Yale University School of Art.

Wendy’s work is representational and reflects the beauty of the Maine landscape. She is also sought out for her mural work, both for the public and private sector. L.L.Bean has chosen her work for their 2005 & 2006 summer catalog covers. Her work can be seen at Bayview Gallery in Brunswick and Hole in the Wall Gallery in Casco, Maine.

Katharina is a painter, teacher and exhibitor, living in mid-coast Maine. She is currently focusing on painting three subject matters: boats, flowers and domestic objects.

Sally is continually inspired by Maine’s land and seascapes, which she intereprets in soft pastel, oil and watercolor. With paintings in private collections in the US and Europe, she presently shows in three Maine galleries: Rockland’s Archipelago, Tidemark Gallery in Waldoboro and Pemaquid Art Gallery.

Dan Daly lives and works in the seaside town of Camden, Maine. His work reflects his love of and connection to the New England landscape, its quality of light, architecture, people and wildlife.

Dan Daly lives and works in the seaside town of Camden, Maine. His work reflects his love of and connection to the New England landscape, its quality of light, architecture, people and wildlife.

Dan Daly lives and works in the seaside town of Camden, Maine. His work reflects his love of and connection to the New England landscape, its quality of light, architecture, people and wildlife.

Emily lives in the western Maine mountains and loves to paint each week with her art group, “Emily’s Salon Artists.” She’s been selling Bayview Press cards in her Farmington store, The Calico Patch, for many years.

I love finding ways to make my images look less like photographs and more like paintings. What I enjoy about ‘Flower Box’ is the play of layers – the delicate, bright flowers in the window box; a glimpse of what is behind, reflected on the cafe window, and just a hint of what one might find inside. Perhaps spicy tea and hot muffins! Check her website for available prints.

Aline’s academic art training and teaching career honed her skills as a figurative illustrator. After leaving an urban environment for country life in New Hampshire, her inspiration was redirected to rendering landscapes. Her work now shows the synthesis of beautiful countryside and presence of human or animal influence. She usually works in pastels, striving to reflect the brilliance of color as light falls on a peaceful farm. She has been selected as one of 5 Women to Watch in VT under the auspices of the Nat’l Museum of Women in Arts, Washington, DC. Her work can be seen at Camden Falls Gallery, Camden, Maine, West Branch Gallery, Stowe VT, Gallery on the Green, Woodstock VT, Chasen Gallery, Richmond VA, Banks Gallery, New London NH.

There is something special about the light on an island in Maine. I am continually fascinated by the shadows at different times of the day and year. My artist daughter, Susan, and I paint together, endlessly inspiring and encouraging each other. Barbara’s award-winning silver jewelry can be seen at the Farnsworth Museum Shop, Rockland ME. See her paintings in a one-woman show, also in Rockland, at the Jonathan Frost Gallery.

I’m sure that anyone growing up in New England has his or her own recollections of snowstorms big enough to cancel school (please, God). Looking back now, I wonder if fate often stepped in, you know, having a heavy snowfall on the eve of that big arithmetic test you didn’t study for, and if you only had an extra day to really study. Marieluise exhibits regularly at Frank J. Miele, NYC, Tree’s Place, Gallery on the Green, Woodstock, VT and Bayview Galleries in Camden and Brunswick.

Sally is continually inspired by Maine’s land and seascapes, which she intereprets in soft pastel, oil and watercolor. With paintings in private collections in the US and Europe, she presently shows in three Maine galleries: Rockland’s Archipelago, Tidemark Gallery in Waldoboro and Pemaquid Art Gallery.

Sonya Sklaroff lives and works in New York City, after having received a BFA in painting from rhode Island School of Design and an MFA in painting from Parsons School of Design. “Light changes not only from season to season, but almost every minute of the day,” Sonya Says. These nuances of light place her landscapes and architecture in a particular place and time. Her summer trips to Maine provide year round inspiration for her studio work. Her paintings can be seen at Cavalier Galleries, Nantucket and Greenwich, David Findlay Gallery, NYC, Jenkins Johnson Gallery, San Francisco, Sparts Gallery, Paris, among others.

We know Fred to be a printmaker, as well as working in oils and watercolor…when he’s not out singing or sailing, sneaking sweets or playing ice hockey.

I paint in Maine, and the landscape and architecture that surrounds me continue to be my favorite jumping off points. I push and pull color around these forms trying to find combinations that feel right. I am not restrained by local color or the hard/fast rules of perspective. The application of paint, the resonance of colors against each other, the muscularity of shapes and the temperature of light and dark are my guides.

I paint in Maine, and the landscape and architecture that surrounds me continue to be my favorite jumping off points. I push and pull color around these forms trying to find combinations that feel right. I am not restrained by local color or the hard/fast rules of perspective. The application of paint, the resonance of colors against each other, the muscularity of shapes and the temperature of light and dark are my guides.

Sonya Sklaroff lives and works in New York City, after having received a BFA in painting from rhode Island School of Design and an MFA in painting from Parsons School of Design. “Light changes not only from season to season, but almost every minute of the day,” Sonya Says. These nuances of light place her landscapes and architecture in a particular place and time. Her summer trips to Maine provide year round inspiration for her studio work. Her paintings can be seen at Cavalier Galleries, Nantucket and Greenwich, David Findlay Gallery, NYC, Jenkins Johnson Gallery, San Francisco, Sparts Gallery, Paris, among others.

Wendy’s work is representational and reflects the beauty of the Maine landscape. She is also sought out for her mural work, both for the public and private sector. L.L.Bean has chosen her work for their 2005 & 2006 summer catalog covers. Her work can be seen at Bayview Gallery in Brunswick and Hole in the Wall Gallery in Casco, Maine.

Sonya Sklaroff lives and works in New York City, after having received a BFA in painting from rhode Island School of Design and an MFA in painting from Parsons School of Design. “Light changes not only from season to season, but almost every minute of the day,” Sonya Says. These nuances of light place her landscapes and architecture in a particular place and time. Her summer trips to Maine provide year round inspiration for her studio work. Her paintings can be seen at Cavalier Galleries, Nantucket and Greenwich, David Findlay Gallery, NYC, Jenkins Johnson Gallery, San Francisco, Sparts Gallery, Paris, among others.

Sally is continually inspired by Maine’s land and seascapes, which she intereprets in soft pastel, oil and watercolor. With paintings in private collections in the US and Europe, she presently shows in three Maine galleries: Rockland’s Archipelago, Tidemark Gallery in Waldoboro and Pemaquid Art Gallery.

Robert’s inspiring paintings are therapeutic images which soothe and renew the spirit. His motifs reflect the enjoyment of living in places characteristic of America at its best. Robert travels widely to paint and lecture, and his work is available in oils, pastels, serigraphs, prints and posters. Robert paints the American landscape from Maine to Florida & New York to California. He has homes and studios near Woodstock, NY and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. He remains active in the Arts in Healthcare movement. His work can be seen at Spirit o’ the Sea Gallery, Cap Le Moine, Nove Scotia, Lyghtesome Gallery, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. A complete catalog of Robert’s upstate NY work is in his book, A Painter’s Path Through the Catskill Mountains; Landscapes in Pastel. Look for his 2006 book of the Cape Breton oil pastels in book stores.

Susan Hollis’s work is the expression of her delight and appreciation of the beauty of the natural world and the aesthetic harmony between structures. Her eye focuses on an intimate aspect of the larger scene. There is a desire when viewing her work to step into the confines of the frame to a world of color, light and tranquility. She is frequently accepted into annual national art shows, and exhibits her work at Art House Gallery, Brewster, MA and Mast Cove Gallery, Kennebunk, ME. She is a Copley Artist and a signature member in the Pastel Society of America and the Connecticut Pastel Society.

Robert’s inspiring paintings are therapeutic images which soothe and renew the spirit. His motifs reflect the enjoyment of living in places characteristic of America at its best. Robert travels widely to paint and lecture, and his work is available in oils, pastels, serigraphs, prints and posters. Robert paints the American landscape from Maine to Florida & New York to California. He has homes and studios near Woodstock, NY and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. He remains active in the Arts in Healthcare movement. His work can be seen at Spirit o’ the Sea Gallery, Cap Le Moine, Nove Scotia, Lyghtesome Gallery, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. A complete catalog of Robert’s upstate NY work is in his book, A Painter’s Path Through the Catskill Mountains; Landscapes in Pastel. Look for his 2006 book of the Cape Breton oil pastels in book stores.

“The light changes almost every minute of the day,” says New York artist Sonya Sklaroff. Her summer trips to Maine provide year-round inspiration for her work, which deftly incorporates the nuances of light to capture not just a place, but a moment. Sklaroff holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from the Parsons School of Design. Her paintings are exhibited and held in public and private collections around the world.

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Inspired by the Canadian painter, Tom Thompson, and the French impressionist, Claude Monet, Little paints landscapes that express an emotional desire to let go. As with this field of wildflower vines painted like musical notes, his involvement in interacting with his subject is deeper and less literal. He is a regular exhibitor at Portland, Maine’s Thos. Moser Gallery and Sam Shaw Gallery.

Aline’s academic art training and teaching career honed her skills as a figurative illustrator. After leaving an urban environment for country life in New Hampshire, her inspiration was redirected to rendering landscapes. Her work now shows the synthesis of beautiful countryside and presence of human or animal influence. She usually works in pastels, striving to reflect the brilliance of color as light falls on a peaceful farm. She has been selected as one of 5 Women to Watch in VT under the auspices of the Nat’l Museum of Women in Arts, Washington, DC. Her work can be seen at Camden Falls Gallery, Camden, Maine, West Branch Gallery, Stowe VT, Gallery on the Green, Woodstock VT, Chasen Gallery, Richmond VA, Banks Gallery, New London NH.

West is a well known American marine artist. He devotes most of his studio time to commissioned work but uses his annual getaway to Vinalhaven, Maine, to replenish his collection of painting subjects. He has published a series of limited edition prints of the harbors of North America highlighting each area’s maritime personality.

Gretchen shows at the Smith-Klein Gallery, Wright Gallery and Powers Gallery, and The Gallery on Chase Hill, Kennebunkport, ME.

I’m often amazed to find myself totally alone when I’m out shooting in the early morning, which is when I do a lot of my work. I come upon these incredible scenes, in beautiful light, and I’m the only one who’s enjoying the moment. I guess that’s why I do this–to show others what they’re missing. And to remind myself. Bert shows his work at Kennedy Studios on Martha’s Vineyard and Edgartown Scrimshaw Gallery. He can be found at his studio in Hampstead, NH.

Combining her love of both oil painting and the outdoors, Beth Ellis finds plein air (open air) painting very fulfilling. In addition to her own location work. Beth also teaches workshops in Connecticut and along the coast of Maine. She operates a seasonal gallery, Beth Ellis Cove Gallery in Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, ME. Her Connecticut studio is open from Nov. to April.

When I think of summer in Maine I think of the ocean and the gardens that flourish by the water. Since her first village street scene was selected for the cover of Down East Magazine in 1980, Deborah has done countless folk paintings of villages, harbors and small businesses, as well as publication covers and posters for festivals and centennials. Her work can be seen at her own Fulton St. gallery in Rockland ME, Drawing Room Gallery in St. George, ME, and 3 times a year at The Garage Gallery at Eastern Tire in Rockland, with her Nine Lively Ladies group. Her recent tour of Serbia, Bulgaria and Greece with Downeast Singers provided her concentrated time to sketch the villages and countryside. Toyota is distributing a handsome 2010 calendar throughout northern Japan using 12 of Deborah’s early folk paintings.

Gretchen shows at the Smith-Klein Gallery, Wright Gallery and Powers Gallery, and The Gallery on Chase Hill, Kennebunkport, ME.

Vermont artist Kate Emlen describes her creative process this way: “When I paint I am thinking about the intensity of color, light and dark, and warm and cool. My brush goes however it will and, eventually, the landscape emerges.” Kate earned a BA in literature from Kirkland College and an MFA in graphic design from Yale University School of Art.

Combining her love of both oil painting and the outdoors, Beth Ellis finds plein air (open air) painting very fulfilling. In addition to her own location work. Beth also teaches workshops in Connecticut and along the coast of Maine. She operates a seasonal gallery, Beth Ellis Cove Gallery in Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, ME. Her Connecticut studio is open from Nov. to April.

The coastline is my major source of inspiration. The contrasts and tensions along the water’s edge, the movement and interaction of sky, water and land make painting here a series of ‘A-Ha! Moments’ of discovery and delight. American Artist Magazine plans to feature an article about how John works soon. The Erlich Gallery in Marblehead Mass. exhibits his work.

Sally is continually inspired by Maine’s land and seascapes, which she intereprets in soft pastel, oil and watercolor. With paintings in private collections in the US and Europe, she presently shows in three Maine galleries: Rockland’s Archipelago, Tidemark Gallery in Waldoboro and Pemaquid Art Gallery.

I grew up in Santa Barbara where my father was a horticultural photographer specializing in flowers, whether in gardens or bouquets. I seem to have inherited that same vision, now translated into watercolor and the New England scene.

When I think of summer in Maine I think of the ocean and the gardens that flourish by the water. Since her first village street scene was selected for the cover of Down East Magazine in 1980, Deborah has done countless folk paintings of villages, harbors and small businesses, as well as publication covers and posters for festivals and centennials. Her work can be seen at her own Fulton St. gallery in Rockland ME, Drawing Room Gallery in St. George, ME, and 3 times a year at The Garage Gallery at Eastern Tire in Rockland, with her Nine Lively Ladies group. Her recent tour of Serbia, Bulgaria and Greece with Downeast Singers provided her concentrated time to sketch the villages and countryside. Toyota is distributing a handsome 2010 calendar throughout northern Japan using 12 of Deborah’s early folk paintings.

I’m often amazed to find myself totally alone when I’m out shooting in the early morning, which is when I do a lot of my work. I come upon these incredible scenes, in beautiful light, and I’m the only one who’s enjoying the moment. I guess that’s why I do this–to show others what they’re missing. And to remind myself. Bert shows his work at Kennedy Studios on Martha’s Vineyard and Edgartown Scrimshaw Gallery. He can be found at his studio in Hampstead, NH.

I love finding ways to make my images look less like photographs and more like paintings. What I enjoy about ‘Flower Box’ is the play of layers – the delicate, bright flowers in the window box; a glimpse of what is behind, reflected on the cafe window, and just a hint of what one might find inside. Perhaps spicy tea and hot muffins! Check her website for available prints.

Painter Susan Grabowski enjoys standing barefoot along shorelines and sand dunes, working quickly with her pastels to capture the glow of late afternoon sunlight on a well-trodden beach path. She has lived on the east and west coasts, enjoying the special characteristics of the terrain that meets the oceans.

Gretchen shows at the Smith-Klein Gallery, Wright Gallery and Powers Gallery, and The Gallery on Chase Hill, Kennebunkport, ME.

Jane took her first drawing class in 1996 after her first born had left for college. She quickly moved into working with pastels, where the color “knocks her out”. She works on site doing landscapes, but often appreciates the constant conditions of her studio.

For Ellen, there is a need for art to “celebrate living and our connection to the earth, sustain our spirit, honor nature, and speak of its mystery and sacredness.” Ellen lives year round on Mt. Desert Island in Maine. There she paints the places that reflect the spirit of the woods, mountains, and shores of her island home. She has exhibited with the National Watercolor Society, is a signature member of the New England Watercolor Society, and her card titled “Apple Trees in Snow” was nominated for a Louis Award in 2001.

Robert’s inspiring paintings are therapeutic images which soothe and renew the spirit. His motifs reflect the enjoyment of living in places characteristic of America at its best. Robert travels widely to paint and lecture, and his work is available in oils, pastels, serigraphs, prints and posters. Robert paints the American landscape from Maine to Florida & New York to California. He has homes and studios near Woodstock, NY and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. He remains active in the Arts in Healthcare movement. His work can be seen at Spirit o’ the Sea Gallery, Cap Le Moine, Nove Scotia, Lyghtesome Gallery, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. A complete catalog of Robert’s upstate NY work is in his book, A Painter’s Path Through the Catskill Mountains; Landscapes in Pastel. Look for his 2006 book of the Cape Breton oil pastels in book stores.

The coastline is my major source of inspiration. The contrasts and tensions along the water’s edge, the movement and interaction of sky, water and land make painting here a series of ‘A-Ha! Moments’ of discovery and delight. American Artist Magazine plans to feature an article about how John works soon. The Erlich Gallery in Marblehead Mass. exhibits his work.

Stefan Pastuhov’s inspiration comes from the rugged beauty that surrounds him in New England. He finds his subjects everywhere, from the rocky coastline, working harbors, deep in the woods, and in the hills and mountains. Through all kinds of weather, summer or winter, you can find him outside on location, painting. He shows his work at Bayview Gallery, Camden & Brunswick, Berkley Gallery, Virginia, McGrath Dunham Gallery, Castine, Argosy Gallery, Bar Harbor, South Street Gallery, Hingham, MA.

There’s a simplicity and optimism in my work. I have learned that what is truly essential is close to home and surfaces in the tiny details which surround me each moment. …When I was a child, my father told me that happiness is a decision we make and that love is the center of all. These feelings are the ingredients of my paintings.

There’s a simplicity and optimism in my work. I have learned that what is truly essential is close to home and surfaces in the tiny details which surround me each moment. …When I was a child, my father told me that happiness is a decision we make and that love is the center of all. These feelings are the ingredients of my paintings.

Stapleton spent time studying the finest Boston School impressionists, whose influence is keenly felt in his depictions of his New England coastal surroundings. Mr. Kearns is a plein air painter, where he absorbs completely the scenes he depicts. In addition to oils, Stapleton has done murals currently on public view. He travels across the US to find painting locations, and has a gallery in Derry, NH bearing his name.

We were visiting my grandmother at her farmhouse one Thanksgiving. I wanted the barn to myself, so I deliberately hid when the adults were locking it up. That’s when I first spied a sleigh tucked away in the loft. What a feeling when the adults finally found me. I walked out with a treasure in my heart they couldn’t see.

Painting brings Michie O’Day more joys than the shear thrill of expressing what you feel and see. As a deaf person, Michie believes silence sharpens her vision, allowing total absorption in her art. Her work is influenced by her artist grandmother, Queena Stovall, although Michie utilizes techniques that convey both primitive and refined points of view. She exhibits her work at Virginia’s Gallery, Stonington, ME.

When I think of summer in Maine I think of the ocean and the gardens that flourish by the water. Since her first village street scene was selected for the cover of Down East Magazine in 1980, Deborah has done countless folk paintings of villages, harbors and small businesses, as well as publication covers and posters for festivals and centennials. Her work can be seen at her own Fulton St. gallery in Rockland ME, Drawing Room Gallery in St. George, ME, and 3 times a year at The Garage Gallery at Eastern Tire in Rockland, with her Nine Lively Ladies group. Her recent tour of Serbia, Bulgaria and Greece with Downeast Singers provided her concentrated time to sketch the villages and countryside. Toyota is distributing a handsome 2010 calendar throughout northern Japan using 12 of Deborah’s early folk paintings.

I’m sure that anyone growing up in New England has his or her own recollections of snowstorms big enough to cancel school (please, God). Looking back now, I wonder if fate often stepped in, you know, having a heavy snowfall on the eve of that big arithmetic test you didn’t study for, and if you only had an extra day to really study. Marieluise exhibits regularly at Frank J. Miele, NYC, Tree’s Place, Gallery on the Green, Woodstock, VT and Bayview Galleries in Camden and Brunswick.

A year-round island resident, Herb paints from his 30′ lobsterboat in the warmer months, and from his studio during the winter. Between painting and family and running his summer business, he occasionally gets to sail his own gaff-rigged knockabout. Visit his Calderwood Hall Gallery on North Haven, or see his work at Archipelago, Rockland, Maine.

For Ellen, there is a need for art to “celebrate living and our connection to the earth, sustain our spirit, honor nature, and speak of its mystery and sacredness.” Ellen lives year round on Mt. Desert Island in Maine. There she paints the places that reflect the spirit of the woods, mountains, and shores of her island home. She has exhibited with the National Watercolor Society, is a signature member of the New England Watercolor Society, and her card titled “Apple Trees in Snow” was nominated for a Louis Award in 2001.

Scott grew up in the Washington D.C. area. The child of two artistic parents, a graduate of the Portland School of Art, Scott works in both oils and pastel. His interest in the outdoors provides a unique perspective on landscapes where the character of light is very important. Scott lives on the Maine coast where a converted post office provides his private studio space. He exhibits at Argosy Gallery, Bar Harbor, Clark House, Bangor, Bayview Gallery in Camden & Brunswick, McGrath Dunham in Castine, Maine Art in Kennebunkport, Powers Gallery, Acton, MA, and Richardson Gallery, Charleston, SC.

I’m often amazed to find myself totally alone when I’m out shooting in the early morning, which is when I do a lot of my work. I come upon these incredible scenes, in beautiful light, and I’m the only one who’s enjoying the moment. I guess that’s why I do this–to show others what they’re missing. And to remind myself. Bert shows his work at Kennedy Studios on Martha’s Vineyard and Edgartown Scrimshaw Gallery. He can be found at his studio in Hampstead, NH.

I’m often amazed to find myself totally alone when I’m out shooting in the early morning, which is when I do a lot of my work. I come upon these incredible scenes, in beautiful light, and I’m the only one who’s enjoying the moment. I guess that’s why I do this–to show others what they’re missing. And to remind myself. Bert shows his work at Kennedy Studios on Martha’s Vineyard and Edgartown Scrimshaw Gallery. He can be found at his studio in Hampstead, NH.

Inspired by the work of traditional American artists such as Winslow Homer and Andrew Wyeth, Applegate’s paintings capture ordinary moments in the day, filling them with special light. Award winning work by the artist can be found in private and corporate collections throughout the United States. Barbara offers paintings, prints and painting demonstrations on her website, www.barbaraapplegate.com.

Clear color, magnetic atmospherics and free form washes characterize the distinguishing features of Vesta’s watercolors. Her loose, painterly style allows the viewer to feel an intimate connection with the scene and demonstrates Vesta’s control of the medium.

Robin Nuse is intrigued by the fleeting effect of light and shadow on the landscape. Using pastel, she creates bold composition of late autumn trees surrounded by the first winter snowfall. Nuse was greatly influenced by her grandfather, Roy Nuse, a Pennsylvania Impressionist painter. Robin has been juried into the Pastel Society Of America. Her current gallery affiliations include Long River Studios, Lyme, NH, Sleeper House Art Gallery, Stowe, VT and Potter & Slack Fine Art, Litchfield, CT.

Robin Nuse is intrigued by the fleeting effect of light and shadow on the landscape. Using pastel, she creates bold composition of late autumn trees surrounded by the first winter snowfall. Nuse was greatly influenced by her grandfather, Roy Nuse, a Pennsylvania Impressionist painter. Robin has been juried into the Pastel Society Of America. Her current gallery affiliations include Long River Studios, Lyme, NH, Sleeper House Art Gallery, Stowe, VT and Potter & Slack Fine Art, Litchfield, CT.

Robin Nuse is intrigued by the fleeting effect of light and shadow on the landscape. Using pastel, she creates bold composition of late autumn trees surrounded by the first winter snowfall. Nuse was greatly influenced by her grandfather, Roy Nuse, a Pennsylvania Impressionist painter. Robin has been juried into the Pastel Society Of America. Her current gallery affiliations include Long River Studios, Lyme, NH, Sleeper House Art Gallery, Stowe, VT and Potter & Slack Fine Art, Litchfield, CT.

Throughout his long painting career, Larry has drawn upon the classical approaches he studied at Boston’s New England School of Art. He finds northern New England’s farm country, Gloucester Harbor, and the Maine coastline wonderful places to paint nature at its most glorious. He teaches workshops on Painting-on-Location at AVA Gallery in Lebanon, NH, and shows his work regularly at Rockport Art Association in Rockport, MA and Ebb Tide Gallery in Kennebunkport, ME.

Now in her 80s, Olive has a lifetime of country pastimes and memories to impart. “Skiing, sliding, sledding/Falling through the ice!/And a fire for cold hands/And hot marshmallows.”

The essence of tranquility is portrayed in this view of a local Belted Galloway herd. Jean experiments with many media, but most of her work is in oil or watercolor. A New Jersey native, former teacher, super parent, grandparent, community volunteer, Jean steals time to experiment with all kinds of medium in an attempt to free her creative soul.

Nationally recognized as a floral watercolorist, Susan occasionally redirects her skills with quick landscape studies in oil or watercolor. These pieces tell more about the artist’s personality than her precise, clean florals; her humor, her spirited nature and the depth of her interests beyond the garden. She is represented at the Gross McCleaf Gallery in Philadelphia (www.grossmccleaf.com). She is in the collection of the Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, ME.

I’m sure that anyone growing up in New England has his or her own recollections of snowstorms big enough to cancel school (please, God). Looking back now, I wonder if fate often stepped in, you know, having a heavy snowfall on the eve of that big arithmetic test you didn’t study for, and if you only had an extra day to really study. Marieluise exhibits regularly at Frank J. Miele, NYC, Tree’s Place, Gallery on the Green, Woodstock, VT and Bayview Galleries in Camden and Brunswick.

Vermont artist Kate Emlen describes her creative process this way: “When I paint I am thinking about the intensity of color, light and dark, and warm and cool. My brush goes however it will and, eventually, the landscape emerges.” Kate earned a BA in literature from Kirkland College and an MFA in graphic design from Yale University School of Art.

Wendy’s work is representational and reflects the beauty of the Maine landscape. She is also sought out for her mural work, both for the public and private sector. L.L.Bean has chosen her work for their 2005 & 2006 summer catalog covers. Her work can be seen at Bayview Gallery in Brunswick and Hole in the Wall Gallery in Casco, Maine.

Wendy’s work is representational and reflects the beauty of the Maine landscape. She is also sought out for her mural work, both for the public and private sector. L.L.Bean has chosen her work for their 2005 & 2006 summer catalog covers. Her work can be seen at Bayview Gallery in Brunswick and Hole in the Wall Gallery in Casco, Maine.

This work is one of a series of paintings that resulted from my walks around where I live. Although this is an actual place, it really represents all the backyards of America;sanctuaries of rest and relaxation that are a safe haven from the frenzied world that lies just outside our ‘boundaries.’ His work can be seen at the McGrath-Dunham Gallery, Castine, Maine.

“The light changes almost every minute of the day,” says New York artist Sonya Sklaroff. Her summer trips to Maine provide year-round inspiration for her work, which deftly incorporates the nuances of light to capture not just a place, but a moment. Sklaroff holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from the Parsons School of Design. Her paintings are exhibited and held in public and private collections around the world.

www.SonyaSklaroff.com

“The light changes almost every minute of the day,” says New York artist Sonya Sklaroff. Her summer trips to Maine provide year-round inspiration for her work, which deftly incorporates the nuances of light to capture not just a place, but a moment. Sklaroff holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from the Parsons School of Design. Her paintings are exhibited and held in public and private collections around the world.

www.SonyaSklaroff.com

Jane took her first drawing class in 1996 after her first born had left for college. She quickly moved into working with pastels, where the color “knocks her out”. She works on site doing landscapes, but often appreciates the constant conditions of her studio.

Cherry Lane is one of the oldest community theatres in Greenwich Village. I chose to paint it because its rich red facade and quiet presence on Commerce Street create a retreat from the busy city. Courtesy of Larry and Linda Monk.

Cherry Lane is one of the oldest community theatres in Greenwich Village. I chose to paint it because its rich red facade and quiet presence on Commerce Street create a retreat from the busy city. Courtesy of Larry and Linda Monk.

About his painting, Frederick said, “The magic hour;when the inside and outside is equal;holds a fascination for me. There exists a sense of pause and waiting which gives one an extraordinary mood.” Linden studied at the Ontario College of Art in Toronto, as well as one year in Florence, Italy. His work is shown exclusively at the Gerald Peters Galleries in Santa Fe, NYC and Dallas.

Vermont artist Michael McGovern captures the most minute details in subjects he paints, garnering the label of photo-realist. His passion for the rural American landscape and small towns is the focus of his work. Michael’s exposure to both country and city life have guided his choice to paint the unique rural scenes where time stands still. Check out his offerings on www.galleryonthegreen.com.

Carol Sebold moved to the Maine coast from Toledo, Ohio. In addition to producing her atmospheric watercolors, she taught painting on land, on the Schooner Roseway, and through an instructional video. Many of her images are available in signed and numbered limited edition reproductions. Her remaining work shows at Gallery at Saturday Cove, Northport, ME.

Sally found it easy to “sum up her world.” “I am always inspired by New England’s beauty and clarity, and by its connection to the past. My collection of old photographs provides me with a cast of characters to fire my imagination.”

Sally found it easy to “sum up her world.” “I am always inspired by New England’s beauty and clarity, and by its connection to the past. My collection of old photographs provides me with a cast of characters to fire my imagination.”

Virginia’s torn and cut paper collages include art papers and pieces of magazine colors and images, assembled to portray her fondness for her surroundings. After two decades of teaching art around the world, Stonington, Maine, a working fishing village, is home to Virginia and her gallery, and life seems real. She has run her own gallery in Stonington for decades, and plans to experiment with retirement soon.

When I think of summer in Maine I think of the ocean and the gardens that flourish by the water. Since her first village street scene was selected for the cover of Down East Magazine in 1980, Deborah has done countless folk paintings of villages, harbors and small businesses, as well as publication covers and posters for festivals and centennials. Her work can be seen at her own Fulton St. gallery in Rockland ME, Drawing Room Gallery in St. George, ME, and 3 times a year at The Garage Gallery at Eastern Tire in Rockland, with her Nine Lively Ladies group. Her recent tour of Serbia, Bulgaria and Greece with Downeast Singers provided her concentrated time to sketch the villages and countryside. Toyota is distributing a handsome 2010 calendar throughout northern Japan using 12 of Deborah’s early folk paintings.

This slice of time is the perpetual challenge. Often elusive, rarely in your grasp. But oh, the piece of summer you savor. And every once in a while, get. This offered itself to me in the midst of a late May bike trip with two friends, briefly away from our families, our work, our responsibilities. Delicious

Carson, a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, painted in oils and watercolors, both stateside and abroad.

Distant islands have become a favorite theme of mine. Perhaps it is the promise of tranquility which they seem to offer. In Blue Island, “the interplay between the vibrance of the trees and the muted hues of the islands captures the warm summer days of the coast I love.” Susan died in 2002 from cancer. An artist retreat is being developed as a tribute to the importance of art in her life.

Robert’s inspiring paintings are therapeutic images which soothe and renew the spirit. His motifs reflect the enjoyment of living in places characteristic of America at its best. Robert travels widely to paint and lecture, and his work is available in oils, pastels, serigraphs, prints and posters. Robert paints the American landscape from Maine to Florida & New York to California. He has homes and studios near Woodstock, NY and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. He remains active in the Arts in Healthcare movement. His work can be seen at Spirit o’ the Sea Gallery, Cap Le Moine, Nove Scotia, Lyghtesome Gallery, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. A complete catalog of Robert’s upstate NY work is in his book, A Painter’s Path Through the Catskill Mountains; Landscapes in Pastel. Look for his 2006 book of the Cape Breton oil pastels in book stores.

I try to arouse in the viewer those emotions that the actual scene would arouse. I try to communicate the physical substance the forms of nature possess and the flavor of their spirit. If successful, it is that spirit that affects the sensitive viewer. Since 1970, Marty has recorded on canvas the landscape of his mountain hamlet, creating an evolutionary record of his environment. He shows his work at Sherry French Gallery in NYC and Windham Fine Arts, Windham, NY.

The essence of tranquility is portrayed in this view of a local Belted Galloway herd. Jean experiments with many media, but most of her work is in oil or watercolor. A New Jersey native, former teacher, super parent, grandparent, community volunteer, Jean steals time to experiment with all kinds of medium in an attempt to free her creative soul.

Nationally recognized as a floral watercolorist, Susan occasionally redirects her skills with quick landscape studies in oil or watercolor. These pieces tell more about the artist’s personality than her precise, clean florals; her humor, her spirited nature and the depth of her interests beyond the garden. She is represented at the Gross McCleaf Gallery in Philadelphia (www.grossmccleaf.com). She is in the collection of the Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, ME.

About his painting, Frederick said, “The magic hour;when the inside and outside is equal;holds a fascination for me. There exists a sense of pause and waiting which gives one an extraordinary mood.” Linden studied at the Ontario College of Art in Toronto, as well as one year in Florence, Italy. His work is shown exclusively at the Gerald Peters Galleries in Santa Fe, NYC and Dallas.

I love to paint in Maine, especially in winter. Don has won over 200 awards nationwide and has exhibited in the American Watercolor Society and the National Academy. Don has had a gallery in Rockport, Mass, since 1974.

I love to paint in Maine, especially in winter. Don has won over 200 awards nationwide and has exhibited in the American Watercolor Society and the National Academy. Don has had a gallery in Rockport, Mass, since 1974.

Stapleton spent time studying the finest Boston School impressionists, whose influence is keenly felt in his depictions of his New England coastal surroundings. Mr. Kearns is a plein air painter, where he absorbs completely the scenes he depicts. In addition to oils, Stapleton has done murals currently on public view. He travels across the US to find painting locations, and has a gallery in Derry, NH bearing his name.

Stapleton spent time studying the finest Boston School impressionists, whose influence is keenly felt in his depictions of his New England coastal surroundings. Mr. Kearns is a plein air painter, where he absorbs completely the scenes he depicts. In addition to oils, Stapleton has done murals currently on public view. He travels across the US to find painting locations, and has a gallery in Derry, NH bearing his name.

Stefan Pastuhov’s inspiration comes from the rugged beauty that surrounds him in New England. He finds his subjects everywhere, from the rocky coastline, working harbors, deep in the woods, and in the hills and mountains. Through all kinds of weather, summer or winter, you can find him outside on location, painting. He shows his work at Bayview Gallery, Camden & Brunswick, Berkley Gallery, Virginia, McGrath Dunham Gallery, Castine, Argosy Gallery, Bar Harbor, South Street Gallery, Hingham, MA.

Vermont artist Michael McGovern captures the most minute details in subjects he paints, garnering the label of photo-realist. His passion for the rural American landscape and small towns is the focus of his work. Michael’s exposure to both country and city life have guided his choice to paint the unique rural scenes where time stands still. Check out his offerings on www.galleryonthegreen.com.

Vermont artist Kate Emlen describes her creative process this way: “When I paint I am thinking about the intensity of color, light and dark, and warm and cool. My brush goes however it will and, eventually, the landscape emerges.” Kate earned a BA in literature from Kirkland College and an MFA in graphic design from Yale University School of Art.

There is something special about the light on an island in Maine. I am continually fascinated by the shadows at different times of the day and year. My artist daughter, Susan, and I paint together, endlessly inspiring and encouraging each other. Barbara’s award-winning silver jewelry can be seen at the Farnsworth Museum Shop, Rockland ME. See her paintings in a one-woman show, also in Rockland, at the Jonathan Frost Gallery.

Susan Hollis’s work is the expression of her delight and appreciation of the beauty of the natural world and the aesthetic harmony between structures. Her eye focuses on an intimate aspect of the larger scene. There is a desire when viewing her work to step into the confines of the frame to a world of color, light and tranquility. She is frequently accepted into annual national art shows, and exhibits her work at Art House Gallery, Brewster, MA and Mast Cove Gallery, Kennebunk, ME. She is a Copley Artist and a signature member in the Pastel Society of America and the Connecticut Pastel Society.

Aline’s academic art training and teaching career honed her skills as a figurative illustrator. After leaving an urban environment for country life in New Hampshire, her inspiration was redirected to rendering landscapes. Her work now shows the synthesis of beautiful countryside and presence of human or animal influence. She usually works in pastels, striving to reflect the brilliance of color as light falls on a peaceful farm. She has been selected as one of 5 Women to Watch in VT under the auspices of the Nat’l Museum of Women in Arts, Washington, DC. Her work can be seen at Camden Falls Gallery, Camden, Maine, West Branch Gallery, Stowe VT, Gallery on the Green, Woodstock VT, Chasen Gallery, Richmond VA, Banks Gallery, New London NH.

Liz Aberdale’s love of New England and its natural beauty are evident in her light-filled paintings. She paints on location (also known as “en plein air”) nearly all year round and wherever she travels. “December Morn” captures the energy and soft shapes enhanced by the sunlight, early in the day, after the storm. Liz lives on Cape Cod and is part owner of Chatham Art Gallery, Chatham, MA. She is a full-time artist, and travels extensively with her husband to expand her on-location subject matter.

Stapleton spent time studying the finest Boston School impressionists, whose influence is keenly felt in his depictions of his New England coastal surroundings. Mr. Kearns is a plein air painter, where he absorbs completely the scenes he depicts. In addition to oils, Stapleton has done murals currently on public view. He travels across the US to find painting locations, and has a gallery in Derry, NH bearing his name.

Stapleton spent time studying the finest Boston School impressionists, whose influence is keenly felt in his depictions of his New England coastal surroundings. Mr. Kearns is a plein air painter, where he absorbs completely the scenes he depicts. In addition to oils, Stapleton has done murals currently on public view. He travels across the US to find painting locations, and has a gallery in Derry, NH bearing his name.

Susan Hollis’s work is the expression of her delight and appreciation of the beauty of the natural world and the aesthetic harmony between structures. Her eye focuses on an intimate aspect of the larger scene. There is a desire when viewing her work to step into the confines of the frame to a world of color, light and tranquility. She is frequently accepted into annual national art shows, and exhibits her work at Art House Gallery, Brewster, MA and Mast Cove Gallery, Kennebunk, ME. She is a Copley Artist and a signature member in the Pastel Society of America and the Connecticut Pastel Society.

Susan Hollis’s work is the expression of her delight and appreciation of the beauty of the natural world and the aesthetic harmony between structures. Her eye focuses on an intimate aspect of the larger scene. There is a desire when viewing her work to step into the confines of the frame to a world of color, light and tranquility. She is frequently accepted into annual national art shows, and exhibits her work at Art House Gallery, Brewster, MA and Mast Cove Gallery, Kennebunk, ME. She is a Copley Artist and a signature member in the Pastel Society of America and the Connecticut Pastel Society.

Scott grew up in the Washington D.C. area. The child of two artistic parents, a graduate of the Portland School of Art, Scott works in both oils and pastel. His interest in the outdoors provides a unique perspective on landscapes where the character of light is very important. Scott lives on the Maine coast where a converted post office provides his private studio space. He exhibits at Argosy Gallery, Bar Harbor, Clark House, Bangor, Bayview Gallery in Camden & Brunswick, McGrath Dunham in Castine, Maine Art in Kennebunkport, Powers Gallery, Acton, MA, and Richardson Gallery, Charleston, SC.

There is something special about the light on an island in Maine. I am continually fascinated by the shadows at different times of the day and year. My artist daughter, Susan, and I paint together, endlessly inspiring and encouraging each other. Barbara’s award-winning silver jewelry can be seen at the Farnsworth Museum Shop, Rockland ME. See her paintings in a one-woman show, also in Rockland, at the Jonathan Frost Gallery.

Susan Hollis’s work is the expression of her delight and appreciation of the beauty of the natural world and the aesthetic harmony between structures. Her eye focuses on an intimate aspect of the larger scene. There is a desire when viewing her work to step into the confines of the frame to a world of color, light and tranquility. She is frequently accepted into annual national art shows, and exhibits her work at Art House Gallery, Brewster, MA and Mast Cove Gallery, Kennebunk, ME. She is a Copley Artist and a signature member in the Pastel Society of America and the Connecticut Pastel Society.

For Ellen, there is a need for art to “celebrate living and our connection to the earth, sustain our spirit, honor nature, and speak of its mystery and sacredness.” Ellen lives year round on Mt. Desert Island in Maine. There she paints the places that reflect the spirit of the woods, mountains, and shores of her island home. She has exhibited with the National Watercolor Society, is a signature member of the New England Watercolor Society, and her card titled “Apple Trees in Snow” was nominated for a Louis Award in 2001.

Joe enjoyed a successful career as a visual artist, with endless awards and commissions for his landscapes, still lifes and portraits. “Snow Field” rekindled a spark from his writing days: “Sunlight. Snow-bright covered fields in glowing white. Winter’s dazzling light display on a crisp and snowy day.” He was represented by Mast Cove Gallery in Kennebunk, ME and Travis Gallery in New Hope, PA.

Sparkling summer days on the coast were the impetus for a majority of Clifford Winner’s paintings since 1960. Passing on the essence of this beauty was of primary concern… a sharing of the “good things” our world has to offer.

Painting brings Michie O’Day more joys than the shear thrill of expressing what you feel and see. As a deaf person, Michie believes silence sharpens her vision, allowing total absorption in her art. Her work is influenced by her artist grandmother, Queena Stovall, although Michie utilizes techniques that convey both primitive and refined points of view. She exhibits her work at Virginia’s Gallery, Stonington, ME.

Clear color, magnetic atmospherics and free form washes characterize the distinguishing features of Vesta’s watercolors. Her loose, painterly style allows the viewer to feel an intimate connection with the scene and demonstrates Vesta’s control of the medium.

Stefan Pastuhov’s inspiration comes from the rugged beauty that surrounds him in New England. He finds his subjects everywhere, from the rocky coastline, working harbors, deep in the woods, and in the hills and mountains. Through all kinds of weather, summer or winter, you can find him outside on location, painting. He shows his work at Bayview Gallery, Camden & Brunswick, Berkley Gallery, Virginia, McGrath Dunham Gallery, Castine, Argosy Gallery, Bar Harbor, South Street Gallery, Hingham, MA.

This antique flag was catching the slanting light of a hazy, late afternoon in a quiet New England village. The painting is simple and rough, yet conveys the feeling of summer in another era.

Nationally recognized as a floral watercolorist, Susan occasionally redirects her skills with quick landscape studies in oil or watercolor. These pieces tell more about the artist’s personality than her precise, clean florals; her humor, her spirited nature and the depth of her interests beyond the garden. She is represented at the Gross McCleaf Gallery in Philadelphia (www.grossmccleaf.com). She is in the collection of the Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, ME.

Scott grew up in the Washington D.C. area. The child of two artistic parents, a graduate of the Portland School of Art, Scott works in both oils and pastel. His interest in the outdoors provides a unique perspective on landscapes where the character of light is very important. Scott lives on the Maine coast where a converted post office provides his private studio space. He exhibits at Argosy Gallery, Bar Harbor, Clark House, Bangor, Bayview Gallery in Camden & Brunswick, McGrath Dunham in Castine, Maine Art in Kennebunkport, Powers Gallery, Acton, MA, and Richardson Gallery, Charleston, SC.

Clear color, magnetic atmospherics and free form washes characterize the distinguishing features of Vesta’s watercolors. Her loose, painterly style allows the viewer to feel an intimate connection with the scene and demonstrates Vesta’s control of the medium.

Stapleton spent time studying the finest Boston School impressionists, whose influence is keenly felt in his depictions of his New England coastal surroundings. Mr. Kearns is a plein air painter, where he absorbs completely the scenes he depicts. In addition to oils, Stapleton has done murals currently on public view. He travels across the US to find painting locations, and has a gallery in Derry, NH bearing his name.

Robert’s inspiring paintings are therapeutic images which soothe and renew the spirit. His motifs reflect the enjoyment of living in places characteristic of America at its best. Robert travels widely to paint and lecture, and his work is available in oils, pastels, serigraphs, prints and posters. Robert paints the American landscape from Maine to Florida & New York to California. He has homes and studios near Woodstock, NY and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. He remains active in the Arts in Healthcare movement. His work can be seen at Spirit o’ the Sea Gallery, Cap Le Moine, Nove Scotia, Lyghtesome Gallery, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. A complete catalog of Robert’s upstate NY work is in his book, A Painter’s Path Through the Catskill Mountains; Landscapes in Pastel. Look for his 2006 book of the Cape Breton oil pastels in book stores.

Painting in a style that ranges from contemporary photo-realism to nineteenth century luminism, John focuses on depicting the Maine coast from Boothbay to Mt. Desert Island. He has received numerous awards, including three from the American Watercolor Society. His paintings have been featured in American Artist magazine and in the book Marine Painting: Techniques of Modern Masters. Watson-Guptill included him in Marine Painting, and North Light Books included him in Splash-America’s Best Contemporary Watercolor. He is president of the Connecticut Watercolor Society, and shows his work at Maritime Gallery, Mystic Seaport, CT

Corinne, a plein air painter, lives on the coast of Maine where the sea and surrounding vistas provide her favorite subject matter. She paints in the traditional manner, seeking to convey to others the beauty, joy and contentment to be found in the magic of her environment. Her work is available at her Ocean Point Studio, Boothbay Region Art Foundation and Maine Art Gallery.

This slice of time is the perpetual challenge. Often elusive, rarely in your grasp. But oh, the piece of summer you savor. And every once in a while, get. This offered itself to me in the midst of a late May bike trip with two friends, briefly away from our families, our work, our responsibilities. Delicious

Painter Susan Grabowski enjoys standing barefoot along shorelines and sand dunes, working quickly with her pastels to capture the glow of late afternoon sunlight on a well-trodden beach path. She has lived on the east and west coasts, enjoying the special characteristics of the terrain that meets the oceans.

Painter Susan Grabowski enjoys standing barefoot along shorelines and sand dunes, working quickly with her pastels to capture the glow of late afternoon sunlight on a well-trodden beach path. She has lived on the east and west coasts, enjoying the special characteristics of the terrain that meets the oceans.

Painter Susan Grabowski enjoys standing barefoot along shorelines and sand dunes, working quickly with her pastels to capture the glow of late afternoon sunlight on a well-trodden beach path. She has lived on the east and west coasts, enjoying the special characteristics of the terrain that meets the oceans.

Painting in a style that ranges from contemporary photo-realism to nineteenth century luminism, John focuses on depicting the Maine coast from Boothbay to Mt. Desert Island. He has received numerous awards, including three from the American Watercolor Society. His paintings have been featured in American Artist magazine and in the book Marine Painting: Techniques of Modern Masters. Watson-Guptill included him in Marine Painting, and North Light Books included him in Splash-America’s Best Contemporary Watercolor. He is president of the Connecticut Watercolor Society, and shows his work at Maritime Gallery, Mystic Seaport, CT

Robert’s inspiring paintings are therapeutic images which soothe and renew the spirit. His motifs reflect the enjoyment of living in places characteristic of America at its best. Robert travels widely to paint and lecture, and his work is available in oils, pastels, serigraphs, prints and posters. Robert paints the American landscape from Maine to Florida & New York to California. He has homes and studios near Woodstock, NY and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. He remains active in the Arts in Healthcare movement. His work can be seen at Spirit o’ the Sea Gallery, Cap Le Moine, Nove Scotia, Lyghtesome Gallery, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. A complete catalog of Robert’s upstate NY work is in his book, A Painter’s Path Through the Catskill Mountains; Landscapes in Pastel. Look for his 2006 book of the Cape Breton oil pastels in book stores.

Robert’s inspiring paintings are therapeutic images which soothe and renew the spirit. His motifs reflect the enjoyment of living in places characteristic of America at its best. Robert travels widely to paint and lecture, and his work is available in oils, pastels, serigraphs, prints and posters. Robert paints the American landscape from Maine to Florida & New York to California. He has homes and studios near Woodstock, NY and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. He remains active in the Arts in Healthcare movement. His work can be seen at Spirit o’ the Sea Gallery, Cap Le Moine, Nove Scotia, Lyghtesome Gallery, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. A complete catalog of Robert’s upstate NY work is in his book, A Painter’s Path Through the Catskill Mountains; Landscapes in Pastel. Look for his 2006 book of the Cape Breton oil pastels in book stores.

Each season offers a particular beauty; the light, the colors, the shapes of the landscape and the activities of the inhabitants vary greatly from one to the next and evoke different moods.

Stapleton spent time studying the finest Boston School impressionists, whose influence is keenly felt in his depictions of his New England coastal surroundings. Mr. Kearns is a plein air painter, where he absorbs completely the scenes he depicts. In addition to oils, Stapleton has done murals currently on public view. He travels across the US to find painting locations, and has a gallery in Derry, NH bearing his name.

Each season offers a particular beauty; the light, the colors, the shapes of the landscape and the activities of the inhabitants vary greatly from one to the next and evoke different moods.

Stapleton spent time studying the finest Boston School impressionists, whose influence is keenly felt in his depictions of his New England coastal surroundings. Mr. Kearns is a plein air painter, where he absorbs completely the scenes he depicts. In addition to oils, Stapleton has done murals currently on public view. He travels across the US to find painting locations, and has a gallery in Derry, NH bearing his name.

Stapleton spent time studying the finest Boston School impressionists, whose influence is keenly felt in his depictions of his New England coastal surroundings. Mr. Kearns is a plein air painter, where he absorbs completely the scenes he depicts. In addition to oils, Stapleton has done murals currently on public view. He travels across the US to find painting locations, and has a gallery in Derry, NH bearing his name.

Maine and Greg are a natural union. With his award-winning draftsmanship and composition, Greg does honor to the spartan farmhouse, the well worn skiff, or the rusty chain emerging from granite. With a degree in fine arts, Greg chose to live on the Maine coast after studying classical and contemporary art in France and Spain. Besides running McGrath Dunham Gallery, a comprehensive gallery in Castine, Maine with his wife, Pat. He also shows with Guild of Boston Artists at 162 Newbury Street, Boston and Rockport Art Assoc., 12 Main Street, Rockport, MA.

Throughout his long painting career, Larry has drawn upon the classical approaches he studied at Boston’s New England School of Art. He finds northern New England’s farm country, Gloucester Harbor, and the Maine coastline wonderful places to paint nature at its most glorious. He teaches workshops on Painting-on-Location at AVA Gallery in Lebanon, NH, and shows his work regularly at Rockport Art Association in Rockport, MA and Ebb Tide Gallery in Kennebunkport, ME.

Maine and Greg are a natural union. With his award-winning draftsmanship and composition, Greg does honor to the spartan farmhouse, the well worn skiff, or the rusty chain emerging from granite. With a degree in fine arts, Greg chose to live on the Maine coast after studying classical and contemporary art in France and Spain. Besides running McGrath Dunham Gallery, a comprehensive gallery in Castine, Maine with his wife, Pat. He also shows with Guild of Boston Artists at 162 Newbury Street, Boston and Rockport Art Assoc., 12 Main Street, Rockport, MA.

Stapleton spent time studying the finest Boston School impressionists, whose influence is keenly felt in his depictions of his New England coastal surroundings. Mr. Kearns is a plein air painter, where he absorbs completely the scenes he depicts. In addition to oils, Stapleton has done murals currently on public view.

Julie’s painting environment includes both the hills and farmland of Vermont and the small island of Criehaven, off the Maine coast. She often spends her time in Vermont working with other artists, which allows her to broaden her painting approach in watercolors and oils. When in Maine, Julie produces more isolated work, reflecting the calm simplicity of her island home.

Julie’s painting environment includes both the hills and farmland of Vermont and the small island of Criehaven, off the Maine coast. She often spends her time in Vermont working with other artists, which allows her to broaden her painting approach in watercolors and oils. When in Maine, Julie produces more isolated work, reflecting the calm simplicity of her island home.

Nationally recognized as a floral watercolorist, Susan occasionally redirects her skills with quick landscape studies in oil or watercolor. These pieces tell more about the artist’s personality than her precise, clean florals—her humor, her spirited nature and the depth of her interests beyond the garden.

Helen is admired by artists and collectors for her ability to paint successfully in many mediums and many styles. Her award-winning figurative, still life and seascape renderings capture the life and spirit of today’s Maine or the past.