Category: Art

Benjamin Moore mural

Posted on by Matthew Green

It’s easy to take it for granted that we live in a city with lots of beauty, so it’s good to be reminded now and then that we are surrounded by works of art and ingenuity. For instance, I like this mural on the side of the Benjamin Moore store on Railroad Ave. – not just because it’s well painted, but because it is somewhat self-referential: a painting (on a paint store) of painters painting the wall they are painted on…

Eventually I plan to get photos of more of our city’s murals…

-Fr. Matthew Green

Do you Support or Oppose Tolerance and Freedom from Discrimination?

Posted on by God's Morning

In the time I’ve lived here, I would say that most people I’ve met would support tolerance, freedom from discrimination, and the teaching of tolerance and acceptance of others to youth. 

Tales of Bong Tree Island is a book about tolerance and acceptance of others, and the freedom to choose who to love without fear of discrimination, as told from the perspective of the owlpusses, the descendants of the owl and the pussycat, a trailblazing interspecies couple from England who Edward Lear made famous in the 1870’s.

If published, Tales of Bong Tree Island has the potential to be a great tool for encouraging tolerance, compassion and acceptance of each other by people of all ages, but especially for the youth – the ones who are the future of our species.

If you support tolerance, compassion and acceptance of others, please support Tales of Bong Tree Island at whatever level you can.  There are only 9 days left in the campaign to raise the funds needed to print the initial run of the book and pay Kickstarter and Amazon fees.   There are great rewards for backers.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1997277714/martines-owlpuss-interviews-and-tales-of-bong-tree

Thanks, EJ

www.khanstudiointernational.com

Evening light reflected in a window of Central Grammar

Posted on by Matthew Green

Actually, this must be a reflection of a reflection, because it’s an east-facing window…

-Fr. Matthew Green

Skinnydippin on Madfish Wharf

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All sorts of wild and crazy things happen on Rocky Neck, including skinnydipping girls on Madfish Wharf – right in the middle of Mug Up!

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

Origami class in Gloucester (change of date), plus photos from the convention in NYC

Posted on by Matthew Green

About a week ago I posted from the annual Origami USA convention in New York City.  At the end of this post, I’ll include some photos of the amazing work that was on display there.  To help bring some of that origami goodness to Gloucester, I’ll be teaching a class at The Annie as part of the “Beyond Imagine” series of art workshops, on July 17 at 7PM ($5 donation The Annie per participant).  The date was originally going to be on July 3, and that date was informally announced, but then we realized it would be overlapping with The Horribles Parade, and that would be a bad idea…

I’ll start off with some simple models, and will work up to more complex designs as time and the ability of the participants allows.  The Annie is located on Washington Street, just north of the intersection with Main Street, in the Blackburn Tavern building (on the floor above Giuseppe’s).

To inspire you to learn origami, here are some photos of truly impressive origami from the exhibit at year’s convention, folded by artists from around the world:

Me, getting bitten by an origami dragon… an image of the passion for origami?

"Life is the Poem" party, in honor of Gloucester poet Vincent Ferrini From Terry Weber

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

Last Sunday was the “Life is the Poem” party, in honor of Gloucester poet Vincent Ferrini. It was a beautiful day on the harbor, and guests celebrated the life and works of Ferrini by reading poetry, performing skits, sipping on wine and champagne, and nibbling on fresh sushi. The party was hosted by the Gloucester Writers Center. Among the entertainers were Captain Tom Ellis reading poetry, singer Charlee Bianchini providing lovely background music, and actors Rick Gadbois & Heidi Pulkkinen bringing a special guest– ‘Marilyn Monroe’.

In case you missed it, click on this link for a slideshow:

marilyn monroe

The new points to the old

Posted on by Matthew Green

The Gloucester Lyceum and Free Public Library, and the Unitarian Universalist Church.

-Fr. Matthew Green

Katerina Smirnova Closing Reception June 27th

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Katerina Smirnova writes-

Dear friends, residents of Gloucester and art lovers! I would like to invite you all to the closing reception of my Goetemann artist residence which will take place on June 27th 2012 at 7pm at my studio on 51 A Rocky Neck Ave.

I am having an absolutely wonderful time on the Rocky Neck and I am in love with the community, scenery and my little studio. I have done a lot during my stay and I would love to show you my works that I have produced in June:

Gloucester in fog, sunset over the city or my hand-caught and collected squid ink sketches. All works will be displayed and be available for sale. At 8pm I will give a little speech about my experience at the residency and will answer all the questions if you have any.

I am looking forward to see you soon!

p.s. I also need your help with naming my works. If you recognize the view I painted in the work attached to this post, please comment!

check out her blog here–

Another one found 6/24/2012

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Another “Art Rock” found 6/24/2012

The Email from JP;

“Hey, I found your rock today. I really love it man, its my favorite rock.

Thanks, JP”

Most “Art Rocks” are not posted on GMG. You have to stumble upon them most times. Not all that are left and found are reported back into headquarters. 🙂

“State Fish Pier View”

Judy Wilburn and Miss Lyn Cardinal Opening At The Khan Studio/ GMG Gallery

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Dennis Poirier Artist Workshop Opportunity

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Dennis Poirier Artist Workshop Opportunity

“Painting Gloucester”

Dennis Poirier – August 24, 25, 26 –
“Painting Gloucester on Location”
Oil and Acrylic Workshop

A resident of Maine, but native of Gloucester, Dennis looks forward to returning to Cape Ann to paint in all of his favorite locations.  In this workshop, he will demonstrate his style of “broken” color painting techniques and teach the basics of picture making on location.  A demonstration will be given prior to the first class.  Subjects will include: marshes, harbor scenes and street scenes around Gloucester.  Students may take one or all three days.  All ages and levels of ability welcome.

To View Dennis’ work click on the Links Below

http://www.facebook.com/dpoiriergallery

http://www.dennispoirierstudio.com

 

Horses and Other Abstract Notions

Posted on by God's Morning

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The next guest artist exhibit at Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery is by my lifelong favorite best artist, person and FOB, my sister, Judy Wilburn, and her friend Lyn Cardinal.  Their exhibit will run tomorrow, Friday, June 22 through Thursday, July 5, with an opening reception tomorrow night from 7:00-9:00pm.  Stop by and see the exhibit, have some refreshments and meet Judy and Lyn.  I would not be living in Gloucester or have known about Good Morning Gloucester if it weren’t for Judy, and she has taught me much, and encouraged and supported me over the years following my path as an artist.

E.J. Lefavour

http://www.khanstudiointernational.com/goodmorninggloucester%20gallery2012.htm

Well Look Who Made InStyle Magazine–The Sarah Elizabeth Shop’s Acorn Press Lobster Place Mats

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Check them out at the Sarah Elizabeth Shop- www.Sarah-Elizabeth-Shop.com

View my interviews and pictures from the Sarah elizabeth Shop with the Late Isabel Natti in the links below

GoodMorningGloucester
Video Interview, Part II, Part III, More

Mary McCarthy’s Opening

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Last night I was only very briefly able to stop in to say hello and wish fiber artist Mary McCarthy well on her first Gloucester opening, held at her summer gallery on Rocky Neck, 77 Rocky Neck Avenue.

Mary and Wendie

Make time to go see Mary’s array of improvised and wonderfully eccentric hats, quilts, and monsters. Mary combines her keen eye for art and design with the highly personal style of Gees Bend quilt- making. Welcome to Gloucester Mary!

Corey and Mary’s granddaughter Dahlia

On my origami “drawing board”: a Gothic church

Posted on by Matthew Green

I am refining this design to teach it at an origami convention in a little over a week. This is a more complex version of the origami church I first invented two years ago:

The simple version is folded from a square. The more complex one is folded from a 2×1 rectangle.

I will be teaching an origami class at The Annie on July 3, at 7PM, as part of the “Beyond Imagine” series of art evenings.  Exactly what I will teach depends on who shows up; we’ll start with something very quick and simple and work our way from there.

-Fr. Matthew Green

More Stained Glass from St. Ann’s

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Stained glass window of Christ appearing to St. Margaret Mary, pointing to his Sacred Heart.

It’s been a while since I shared some of the gorgeous stained glass from St. Ann’s Church.

Cape Ann Artisans 2012 Spring Studio Tour

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Cape Ann Artisans 2012  Spring Studio Tour

Come find out why

American Style Magazine named Gloucester #6 in Top 25 Arts Destinations for cities under 100,000

Cape Ann is home to a thriving arts community, one of the oldest in the country.  For twenty-nine years Cape Ann Artisans has been inviting the public to visit their studios during their Open studio weekends. This year’s spring tour will be held June 23rd and 24th from 10 am to 5 pm each day. The self-guided tour along the scenic coastline of Gloucester and Rockport presents a unique opportunity to meet 21 professional artists and see their work in the setting in which it was created. The work represented includes: pottery, painting, sculpture, photography, mosaics, jewelry, hand-made glass beads, and weaving. Several of the artists will be demonstrating their working process during the tours.

Brochures with route maps will be available at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, the Rockport Information Booth on Rte 127 and at each of the artisans. A bright magenta Studio Tour banner will mark each location.

For further information: tel: 978-281-3347  www.capeannartisans.com
Many studios are open year round.

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Art in the Barn

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

This weekend the grounds at the Cox Reservation will be transformed into a sculpture park and the barn overflowing with paintings, pottery, prints, and jewelry. I stopped in last Friday to photograph sculptor Kim Radochia’s works that had earlier that day been installed along the trails and fields overlooking the Essex River.

Listen Up ~ Aluminum 7′ x 5′ x 3′

Listen Up is a delightful form, and without knowing its name, all at once reminded me of my grandfather’s victrola and a futuristic sensory receptor.

Listen Up detail

“Some are able to support Greenbelt with large gifts of land or funds, others give their artistic talent and enthusiastically volunteer their time and energy,” said Committee Chairperson, Nathalie Meyfarth.

Branching Out 

“Sculpture in any environment gives those of us participating in that experience a different perspective.  After seeing and connecting to something new your viewpoint will forever change and as an artist this is my ultimate goal,” said Kim Radoccia.

J-Birds Nest

Schedule for Art in the Barn 2012

Friday, June 15, 9:30 am to 4 pm

Wine & Cheese Reception: Friday, June 15, 6 pm to 8:30 pm

Saturday, June 16, 9:30 am to 6 pm

Sunday, June 17, 10 am to 4 pm

J-Bird’s Nest

Proceeds from the sale of all items directly support Greenbelt’s land conservation effort.

Clare from seARTS Has A Question About The Paint Factory. Who’s Got This One?

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Clare writes-

Hi, Joey. I want to create an image of the paint factory and I would like
to include the words painted on the sides. As I’m sure you know, on one
side it says "Manufactory" and underneath that it says "Established"
something — the year is worn away.
Do you happen to know what the year was? I know the company was
established in 1863 but I’m not sure if they were using that building from
day one, so I wanted to check with someone who has a lot of knowledge
about Gloucester.
Thanks for any info,
Clare

Chickity Check it! Ekaterina’s Show On Rocky Neck 2 DAYS SHOW! June 16-17 at my studio! Don’t miss it!

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2 DAYS SHOW! June 16-17 at my studio! Don’t miss it!.

Ekaterina writes-

Just 2 days show! At my studio, 51 Rocky Neck Ave, Gloucester, MY, over the upcoming weekends, June 16-17, 2012 I will be showing a set of recent watercolors, a series of works called “Rainy Way”.

Check out here blog where she shows pictures on the docks where she’s been getting her inspiration-

http://ekaterinasmirnova.wordpress.com/