Month: September 2022

Walk around the new Studio Fresh mural on Cape Ann Chamber Awesome Gloucester Awesome Rockport

Posted on by Catherine

In partnership with Awesome Gloucester and Awesome Rockport, a new Studio Fresh commission has landed on Cape Ann. This mural wraps around the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce on Harbor Loop.

Statues Along the Way

Posted on by Nichole S.

Much like Pat D’s “Barns Along the Way” I like to capture statues that make places unique. One of my favorite is the Swordfish Harpooner that can be seen in the sand dunes in Menemsha Harbor on Martha’s Vineyard. It greeted us at 5:00 am on Saturday morning as my son and nephew rose early to go fishing on the jetty. Click on post for a few more photos.

You can read a bit about it here: http://www.gowildisland.com/Bronzes/Swordfish%20Harpooner/Index.htm

https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2015/12/17/menemsha-swordfish-sculpture-dismantled-refurbishing

Slo-Mo Disintegration at Lane’s Cove

Posted on by Pat D

My eye caught this abandoned boat at Lane’s Cove last January. Weathered objects exude so much character and history that I find it to be irresistible imagery. But I’m a little sad that I’ve kept my eye on it throughout the year because the slow disappearance of this boat is disconcerting. Still beautiful and full of character though. These pictures were taken in January, May, July and September. I’ll be going back despite the heartbreak.

Restoring A Cast Iron Fish Fry Pan

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Joey Ciaramitaro's avatarNortheast BBQ

Steel Wool and elbow grease. Warm water, a little soap on the scouring pad and scrub scrub scrub til you get rid of the surface rust.

Once you get rid of all the surface rust rinse it out completely and dry with paper towels. Light spray with avocado oil or something with a high smoke point and into a 500 degree pre-heated oven to season. Make sure there’s just a light coating of oil.

Before

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After

Fits on a 22 inch Weber kettle with space to access the flip up grates to add coals on either side of the pan when it’s centered.

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Birding with Open World Explorers

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

photo by Joel Ray

Ornithologist Steve Hale leads birding expeditions all over New England, but especially the area from Boston and Plum Island north to Portland and the White Mountains.

https://www.openworldexplorers.com/

Watch for the upcoming migration photo series from my experiences

“Birding with Open World Explorers”

If you have a favorite area bird you’d like to see, then let Steve know and perhaps we can post it for your viewing pleasure.

Photos by Joel Ray

WESTRAY Photography

Claire Wyzenbeek | Still Alight: Opening Reception with the artist Saturday October 1st from 2-5pm Jane Deering Gallery #gloucesterMA

Posted on by Catherine

Save the date for upcoming solo exhibition:

CLAIRE WYZENBEEK | Still Alight

October 1 – October 30, 2022

Opening reception: Saturday, October 1st from 2-5pm

Jane Deering Gallery, 19 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA

Works from the exhibition can be viewed at:https://www.janedeeringgallery.com/claire-wyzenbeek-still-alight

The imagery in Claire’s paintings uses life events, emotions and states of awareness as
inspirations. This awareness comes from an internal truth or a deep connection to the natural world. Color has an emotional resonance that is often the starting point of a painting. Her figures and landscapes exist in symbolic settings, painted from both memory and life. Some juxtapose opposing sensations like joy and suffering, or love and anguish. In other works, she explores a specific feeling or physical experience. Recurring themes are renewal, journeys, the female body, relationships, and the spiritual power of Nature.

About the artist

Claire Wyzenbeek holds a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and a Diploma (Painting and Art History) from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Massachusetts. She maintains a studio in Gloucester on Cape Ann, Massachusetts. Wyzenbeek teaches art at Yes Art Space in Beverly, Massachusetts. Her work has been exhibited in numerous shows regionally and nationally. Follow her at clairewyzenbeek.com and on Instagram @claire_skylark.

Sparkles in Gloucester Harbor

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Rick and I went to lunch at the Beauport Hotel the other and sat outside on their beautiful deck.

RIP Nancy Clooney

Posted on by Catherine

Returned to sad news: RIP Nancy Clooney from Gloucester, lovely person inside & out, Morning Glory cafe cofounder-owner. Condolences to her family and friends.

Wake- Campbell Funeral Home 3-6pm Sept. 25, 2022

Funeral – Our Lady of Good Voyage Sept. 26, 10AM

GLOUCESTER – Nancy (Genovese) Clooney, 82, a lifelong resident of Gloucester passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday morning, September 21, 2022 at her home. She was the wife of the late Francis Clooney. Born in Gloucester, she was the daughter of the late Marco and Grace (Sabella) Genovese. She was raised and educated in Gloucester and attended Gloucester High School.

Nancy had been the proud owner of Morning Glory Coffee Shop in Gloucester for many years until 2017. 

Read the full obit here

photo: c. ryan, 2017

shana tova!

Posted on by Catherine

Wishing you a sweet and peaceful New Year

Photo: C. Ryan Sept. 2022. Installation view LACMA gallery: Wallace Bergman, Topanga Seed, 1969-70

Guest Artist Matthew Billey showing at Seven Suns Gallery Oct. 7 – Nov. 25Artist Reception: Friday, Oct. 14 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Guest Artist Matthew Billey showing at Seven Suns Gallery Oct. 7 – Nov. 25
Artist Reception: Friday, Oct. 14 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Matthew Billey has been a traditional wooden boat builder for the last 25 years. He has a special interest in Scandinavian designs and construction methods. Matt built and lives aboard his 27’ Danish Cutter, Jette. She appears frequently as the main subject matter in his artwork. His expertise in designing, building and sailing wooden sailboats lends a discerning eye when portraying them accurately in their element.

His 7 year old daughter, Naomi, was a major influence in getting him started as a painter. Since the Spring of 2022, he has made several works based on his interest in metaphysics, global ascension, astrology, perception beyond the ordinary five senses and spirituality. He merges that interest with his passion for landscapes and boats. Matt’s latest body of work, The “Red Sun” series, showcases 7 tall vertical paintings; all acrylic on wood and all fantastical in nature.

The “Red Sun” series and others of Matt’s paintings will be featured as a Fall Event at Loren Doucette Studio at Seven Suns Gallery from Oct. 7 – Nov. 25th. The guest artist reception will be Friday, Oct. 14 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm and is free and open to the public. Seven Suns Gallery is located at 48 Bearskin Neck in Rockport, Ma. and is open 7 days a week from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.