Get your kids down there tomorrow and be part of the great tradition. Take a pic of your kid’s painted buoy, send it in ahere at goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com and I promise to post it on GMG. Don’t forget to add your kids name.
Category: Art
Don’t Be A Negligent Parent! Get Your Kids Down To Art Haven Today or Saturday To Paint A Buoy For The Lobster Trap Tree
The lobster trap tree is up once again and it needs to be decorated! Art Haven is once again offering a free day of buoy painting on December 10th from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Children and teens of all ages are welcome to visit the 180B Main Street studio space in Gloucester to create their own original painted buoy ornament for this year’s community tree. The tree will then be lit with all of its festive décor at 5:00pm on Saturday as a culmination of the Middle Street Walk events happening all day.
Also for the fourth year, everyone is welcome to participate in creating a giant ice sculpture in front of Art Haven from 10:00am – 12:00pm on Saturday the 10th. All of these activities are made possible by generous donations from Cape Pond Ice, Ben’s Paint, Winchester Fishing and Rose’s Marine.
“We are so thankful to have been able to start a new holiday tradition for the community,” says Art Haven Director Dawn Gadow. “It’s great to see the kids faces as the lights go on around their beautiful buoy creations on the tree! Things like that start teaching them at a young age what it means to be a part of the Cape Ann community.”
The day is becoming even more of a community effort this year, as Project Uplift will also have a presence at the tree lighting and buoy painting day. Santa will be collecting toys, clothes and gift cards for Action Inc.’s Project Uplift program throughout the day and tree lighting, so you can bring a toy to help out another family this holiday season. In addition, the winner of this year’s downtown shopping spree will also be drawn at this year’s tree lighting ceremony.
For more information visit www.arthaven.org, call Art Haven at (978) 283-3888 or email arthaveninfo@gmail.com.
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ART HAVEN BUOY PAINTING AND WINTER WORKSHOPS December 10th!
The lobster trap tree is up once again and it needs to be decorated! Art Haven is once again offering a free day of buoy painting on December 10th from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Children and teens of all ages are welcome to visit the 180B Main Street studio space in Gloucester to create their own original painted buoy ornament for this year’s community tree. The tree will then be lit with all of its festive décor at 5:00pm on Saturday as a culmination of the Middle Street Walk events happening all day.
Also for the fourth year, everyone is welcome to participate in creating a giant ice sculpture in front of Art Haven from 10:00am – 12:00pm on Saturday the 10th. All of these activities are made possible by generous donations from Cape Pond Ice, Ben’s Paint, Winchester Fishing and Rose’s Marine.
“We are so thankful to have been able to start a new holiday tradition for the community,” says Art Haven Director Dawn Gadow. “It’s great to see the kids faces as the lights go on around their beautiful buoy creations on the tree! Things like that start teaching them at a young age what it means to be a part of the Cape Ann community.”
The day is becoming even more of a community effort this year, as Project Uplift will also have a presence at the tree lighting and buoy painting day. Santa will be collecting toys, clothes and gift cards for Action Inc.’s Project Uplift program throughout the day and tree lighting, so you can bring a toy to help out another family this holiday season. In addition, the winner of this year’s downtown shopping spree will also be drawn at this year’s tree lighting ceremony.
In addition to this annual event, Art Haven is offering a series of afterschool workshops over the next two weeks in a variety of things, including wreath and ornament making, a clay day, jewelry making, and other Christmas present friendly creative projects. All of these classes run from 3:30-5:00pm.
“Workshops are a great way for us to try out fun and different things,” says Gadow. “And this time of year, it’s also a great way to finish up their Christmas list with a handcrafted present.”
There are small class fees charged for these workshops, but financial assistance is available if needed. For more information visit www.arthaven.org, call Art Haven at (978) 283-3888 or email arthaveninfo@gmail.com.
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New Work at the Quinn Gallery
A few days ago I posted about my visit to Eugene Quinn’s gallery. He’s having a reception this coming Saturday:
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Art Stuff
Laureen Writes-
Hi Joey, hope you are doing well…and don’t know how you do all you do…but you are an inspiration to people like me…trying to promote myself…art and Beauty Bar. Here is a capture of a painting, "Out of Snacks," I had reproduced at the request/advice of EJ Kahn, during my show at Good Morning Gloucester Gallery this past July. Thank you again for the awesome, off the cuff, Scorsese-esque video. She said a lot of people were interested in buying this painting…but I had not yet reproduced it, and sold the original for $600. The newly reproduced gyclee is hanging at the Emerging Artists Show at the Annie and the last day of show is this coming Thursday…to coincide with men’s shopping night. The cost of the repro is $275 of which 25% goes to the Annie…for so many great causes. I think it would make a nice gift for people who spent time at Good Harbor Beach…and who maybe even just Summer here…and miss the beach.
Laureen (Adrienne Maher)
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Christmas Concert and The Cradle Song
Today at 2:00PM, Holy Family Parish will be having a Christmas Concert at St. Ann’s Church. All are welcome!
The other day I went to see “The Cradle Song”, a play presented by the Cape Ann community theatre group, Theatre in the Pines. The players did a great job! It’s worth seeing – you can still catch the Sunday, December 4th, 3:00PM production (if you are not at the Holy Family Christmas Concert) at Spiran Hall, Rockport. Here are a few snapshots from the Friday performance.
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Rocky Neck Art Colony’s Winter Show Reception
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Art at the Annie
If you haven’t made it over to the Annie yet to see the art on display, you still have time! The exhibit will be open Saturday, Dec. 3, 3PM-7PM, and Thursday Dec. 8, 5PM-9PM.
I stopped by today, and it was well worth it. There is quite a collection of beautiful art available for purchase, and artists are on hand for friendly chats about their artwork.
Stop by if you can! Maybe you can pick up a nice piece of authentic Cape Ann art as a Christmas present for a friend.
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Cracked.com Features Our Boy Jon Sarkin
6 People Who Gained Amazing Skills from Brain Injuries
At the age of 35, New Jersey man Jon Sarkin started to hear ringing in his ear. This was the type of ringing that, it turns out, could only be explained by overgrown blood vessels that require freaking brain surgery to fix.
Sarkin got his noggin cut open to fix the blood vessel, but later suffered a stroke and actually had to have part of his brain removed. All in all, it was almost the worst possible outcome for the surgery aside from death.
Via Vimeo.com
Or losing those awesome eyebrows.
Read more: 6 People Who Gained Amazing Skills from Brain Injuries | Cracked.com http://www.cracked.com/article_19504_6-people-who-gained-amazing-skills-from-brain-injuries_p2.html#ixzz1fHRDQ8eU
Here are some of the Sarkin interviews we’ve done at his old studio inside The Birdseye Plant-
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The next wave of Cape Ann’s literary greats…
Terry Weber writes-
Just wanted to let you know that the Finish Line Writers Group has been meeting for almost two months at the Gloucester Writers Center. We are all working on our own novels, memoirs or screenplays, yet still finding time to support each other’s projects. At each meeting we have readings and critique time, as well as an educational segment. I have to say we are becoming quite close, and each of us contributes ideas to the group to make it effective and worthwhile. May we all make it to the Finish Line!
Note GMG friend Lois McNulty ‘consulting’ with me. She must be writing a comedy, as I can’t seem to take what she’s saying seriously! 😉
Joey’s editorial:
There is something for everyone in our community, writers, painters, sport fishermen, sun bathers, museum goers, indie film aficionados, patrons of the arts, music lovers, musicians, bird watchers, kayakers, stand up paddleboarders, folks that love to eat, ect, ect ect.
YOU CAN FIND IT ALL HERE! HOW BLESSED ARE WE???
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Eugene J. Quinn Studio Gallery
The other day I went for a drive to get some photos of Christmas decorations at local shops. I tried Rocky Neck, but everything was closed and dark, so I ended up at Bearskin Neck in Rockport. Most shops and galleries were closed, but some have very nice Christmas decorations (which I’ll share in another post). I had the pleasant surprise of finding East Gloucester resident Eugene Quinn still in his studio with an “open” sign in the window.
We had a very nice conversation. Although he and I have never met, it turns out we have met some of the same people in the past because one of his paintings ended up at one of the places where I studied in the seminary. His work is very beautiful:
Stop by and visit the gallery! His work is worth seeing first-hand. His regular hours from now until Christmas will be 10AM-5PM (although he may be around off-hours at times). His gallery is at 54 Bearskin Neck Rd., Rockport, MA 01966.
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Jeff Weaver New Works 2011 Show
2011 New Works
Opening reception
Saturday, December 3, 2011,2-6 p.m.
Show runs from December 3 through December 17, 2011
JEFF WEAVER studio/gallery
16 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
for gallery hours and more information please call: (978) 590-2979
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Bill Hubbard Gloucester Paintings Now Online
Bill Hubbard has been chosen to have a showing of 14 of his paintings in the Main Gallery of Copperflame Galleries from December 1 through December 31st, 2011. Beginning on Dec. 1st. you may view his artwork at http://copperflame.com/maingallery-15.php. Six other artists will be showing their work in adjacent galleries at Copper Flame.
Hubbard shares Indian River Artiosts Studio with his wife and partner, Theresa A. Kraemer. He specializes in marine art, seascapes and boats as well as fishing and fish.
He is a member of the Strawbridge Art League in Melbourne, Florida, where he lives. Hubbard studied in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with Margaret Taylor and Robert Benham. Anton Stetzko, the watercolorist, greatly stimulated his urge to create art while he was living on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, from 2002 to 2006.
He is currently working in the mixed media of acrylic, pen and ink. He is from a fishing family, so his painting leans heavily toward seascapes, nautical and tall ship subjects. He paints realistic historical subjects like famous Gloucester fishing schooners, Maine trading schooners and Indian River wind and steam driven boats and ships. He looks at his marine paintings as telling a story – sometimes obvious and sometimes subtle..
For more information, visit his website andbBlog at: http://bill-hubbard.artistwebsites.com
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Show Opens on December 3rd in Rockport!
Don’t miss the upcoming show at the Tusinski Gallery in Rockport, opening this Saturday, December 3rd. Called white out, it features the work of five local artists in colors perfectly suited to winter in New England. Call 978-546-2244 for more information.
And for those of you keeping track of such things, this same group of artists was featured in September’s Art Now event, which highlighted the contemporary art scene in Rockport. To see the latest Art Now Rockport newsletter, click on the image below and if you want to stay in touch on what’s going on with the visual arts in Rockport, feel free to subscribe to Art Now Rockport through the link.
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"Field of Dreams" Community Story of Mattos Field
Patti Amaral writes-
Hello Joey, Here is a wonderful story about Mattos field and local artists I know you will love. Great community effort, thanks for all you do. Patti Amaral Clean City Initiative
Field of Dreams
The rock at the top of the hill states: This playground is dedicated to the memory of Joseph S. Mattos Jr. Born Oct. 4, 1899 and killed in action Oct. 5, 1918. Dedicated 1935.
During World War I, Joseph S. Mattos Jr. “died with honor in the service of his country”, just one day after his eighteenth birthday. World War I officially ended just over a month later (11/11/1918)
Joseph S. Mattos Jr. was probably one of the youngest Gloucester men killed in action during WWI.
The area known as the Joseph Mattos Field or Playground was originally a low-lying natural basin with a brook running through it. In the 1840s Nathaniel Webster Sr. dammed the brook creating a pond. In the winter he cut the ice from the pond to supply the fishing fleet. Around 1900 his son, Nathaniel Webster Jr., sold the business to Cape Pond Ice Co. In 1924 Cape Pond Ice Co. sold the property to the city for a public recreation area. Ten years later the city built Veterans Memorial School, adjacent to the field.
For the past 30 years Mattos field has hosted The Cape Ann Women’s Softball League. This year the league started a campaign to raise money for new lights for the field that can cost up to $100,000. The CAWSL “Light up Mattos” field campaign has sponsored several local fundraisers to raise money for the lights.
Two years ago the women painted the bleachers with donations from the Building Center. After searching for a local artist to paint “Mattos Field” on the back of the freshly painted bleachers, in an attempt to brighten up the area, local artist Jason Burroughs stepped up and donated his time to paint the new “Mattos Field” mural. Jason and his friend Enza Dimaio spent last weekend painting the mural. Jason has been part of Cape Ann Art Havens Teen Artist Guild for over a year and a half now, which is led by Executive Director Mat Schetne. Jason has shown his work for the last two summers at the Farmers Market, and his most recent showing on October 1, 2011 called “Wet Paint”. He states,” in some ways my form of art is abstract but at the same time its got an urban feel to it, I pretty much have no boundaries to define my artwork”. Jason attended Veterans Memorial School and played at the field throughout his youth. “Painting the Mattos Field Mural meant a lot to me because when I went to Veterans Memorial School, I always remember the ugly bleachers in the corner of the field that we were not allowed to go near (because of their unkempt condition). I think painting the mural brightened up the bleachers and made it look a lot more inviting. I’m glad to say that I did something for my city.”
Enza Dimaio worked with Jason on the mural too. She is a local girl who played softball for the Raiders at Mattos field for many years. She doesn’t consider herself an artist, but when I saw her down the field helping Jason, I could tell she truly enjoys the work. Enza is happy to be giving back to the local field that she played on in her youth as well.
Two young local residents giving back to their community through what they love to do, Paint.
Patti Amaral
Clean City Initiative
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The Compass Rose-Custom Tattoos
Gloucester has a new tattoo shop on Main street-The Compass Rose. Mike and I passed by today and we stopped to check them out. The shop is at 35 Main street in a pretty sweet 2nd floor location. It’s clean, professional, with artwork covering the walls. Mike decided to get a custom skull tattoo.
Matt Maguire owns the shop and also works as an artist along with Jon Saulnier. We didn’t have a chance to meet Matt, but he sounds like a pretty cool guy and a great artist. Mike worked with Jon, describing the tattoo he wanted while Jon worked his magic designing the tattoo.
Jon working on Mike’s tattoo:
One of Jon’s works of art:
The finished tattoo:
Jon did such a great job on Mike’s tattoo. The design and colors are perfect. I’ll be making an appointment for myself this week to get my rosa rugosa tattoo touched up. The Compass Rose welcomes walk-ins as well as appointments for custom work. You can contact them and see their work at http://compassroseink.com.
~Alicia
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Artists Announced for December 1 Gloucester Creates Exhibit
Valerie Marcley writes-
The opening night reception of the Gloucester Creates Exhibit kicks off at 5 pm December 1 at the Annie in downtown Gloucester. The show’s emphasis is to highlight local emerging artists.
Cape Ann’s Kerry Mullen, Juliet Chamberlain, Wendie Demuth, Matt Rose, Marion Hall, Andy Jones, Bonnie Sylvester, Lauren Maher, Laurie Strickland, Alice Gardner, Jurek Schreiner, Keara Watson, Linda Palmer and Allie Mandell have created a multi-media show. Painting, drawings, photography, sculpture, miniatures, and pixel art along with a selection of hand crafted cards, toys and jewelry are included for holiday sales. The evening’s dynamic is enhanced with a live Annie rehearsal, music and a mural in progress.
The Gloucester Creates show is part of the Ladies Christmas Shopping Stroll in downtown Gloucester December 1 and continues December 2 and 3 from 3 to 7 pm. A second reception, part of the Men’s Shopping Stroll, is on December 8 at 5 pm.
Where are the upcoming artists on Cape Ann? They are at the Annie (the Cape Ann Theatre), One Washington Street at the corner of Main in Gloucester, MA.
Some of our artists:
Andy Jones
Marion Hall
Wendie Demuth
Jurek Schreiner
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Judith Montferrante Newsletter
NEWS and EVENTS
I am in the Gallery Della-Piana show "The Beauty of the Beast: The Animal as Muse" November 26 through January 15, 2012. Gallery Della-Piana is at 152 Rear Main Street, Wenham, MA. Opening reception is for Saturday, November 26th 5-7 pm. A special Holiday night also scheduled for December 8th from 5-8 pm.
Elephants of the Masai Mara
I 
am featured in the Holiday Show at the The Amsterdam Whitney Gallery at 511 West 25th Street in Chelsea, NYC, NY (Whitehall building – between 1oth and 11th Street) from December 2 through January 3 (with a probable 2 week extension). Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 11am – 5 pm.
The Gala Champagne Reception and Holiday Party is scheduled for Thursday, December 8 from 6 to 8 pm. We would love to see you there.
The Rocky Neck Art Colony Winter Show: Rocky Neck Comes to Town open now with Reception December 3, 5 to 8 pm. 130 Main Street, Gloucester, MA.
I am represented by State of the Art II Gallery at 18 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA.
Visit the Topside Pub and Restaurant and see my Solo Art Exhibit in the Pub area as well as a section of the restaurant for the entire season. These pictures will be seen in a new TV show sponsored in part by National Geographic tentatively titled "Blue Gold" . It will detail the sagas of the Tuna fisherman of Gloucester with some episodes shot at the Topside Grill. Similar to "Deadliest Catch"." and planned for the spring or summer.Slideshow preview of my PUB Art exhibit at: JudithMPhotography at the Topside.
Photography Hints and Reviews:
Top 10 Most Popular Photography Artices of 2011
by PictureCorrect Photography Tips. Click for Link.
A good review for the New Year.
Extra, Extra on Plug-Ins: Just had the pleasure of reviewing the new OnOne
Wow! Lots of great tool updates with some new ones such as Perfect Portrait.
High Five Photo Tips for DECEMBER:
1. When shooting Portraits, alter you viewpoint and either get up higher and shoot down or lower and shoot up. Try direct eye contact and then have the subject look outside the field of the camera or inside the camera field. Try props or candid poses often during action such as with jumping or in an activity. Add light Painting (more on this technique for January)
2. Lighting is the key to compositing. This will make the selections easier and the composite look real. The lighting on the subject and on the composite needs to match. Another trick – don’t include the feet if possible. Plan ahead.
3. Simple compositions are often best. Clean and pure. Follows my photo motto: Simplify.
Fish
4. Foreground elements help to balance a composition. Choose them wisely. Use leading lines to draw the eye into the photo.
Or just look for patterns and colors.
Times Square
5. Location, location, location. True in photography as it is in real estate. Choose a great location and a landmark of that location to be the key focus. This is an infra red pannoramic shot vertically at Pepsico in New York. 
Infra Red Panno
Judith Monteferrante Photography has a three tiered focus: Fine Art Photography, Portrait Photography and Education. Contact Judith to schedule a portrait session. Art Galleries that show her work are listed under Professionals on the website. Photography workshops and private instruction are available. Workshop schedule is in the News and Events section above as well as under Events in the website.
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Chickity Check It! Island Art and Hobby Launched A New Website Today!
Click here to check it out- http://www.islandartandhobby.com/
Don also has a webcam streaming from the front window of beautiful downtown Gloucester-
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Cliff Mccarthy Makes Paul Morrison’s Day
Hi Joey,
Watching your video of people downtown being quizzed, I believe I heard Tom Ellis mention something about GMG had a new mascot ? Someone off camera said "Paul will like this"
So could this be it ?
-Cliff Mccarthy
OH HELLS NO!
Good Morning Gloucester 