Category: Art

Gloucester Photo Collage Critique From David Cox

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David Cox will be shooting the GHS football game tonight with Thom Falzarano. This is a typical exchange between my pal David and me.

The print is 20×30 and I may hang it at Passports.

Rockport 10/16/2010

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Rockport 10/16/2010

Http://www.frontieroGallery.com

Mass Cultural Council Commonwealth Awards- Please Vote

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From John McElhenny-

Gloucester is in the running to win Massachusetts’ highest prize in arts and culture.

Gloucester is one of 16 Massachusetts communities being considered for the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Commonwealth Awards. The City recently submitted a beautiful video about Gloucester’s seascapes, landscapes and events that inspire many kinds of artists. The video, which was done by Gloucester video artists Gallo Productions and Meg Montagnino-Jarrett, is here.

For Gloucester to win, residents are asked to view Gloucester’s video and vote for it by clicking “Like” before next Tuesday, Oct. 26. The top three vote-getting communities will be the finalists.

Gloucester’s artistic history is as rich as any other community in the state but we’re at a disadvantage because larger cities like Lowell, New Bedford and Somerville have more people to vote for them. So we need votes! Email your friends, your neighbors, your co-workers. If Gloucester wins, our video will be showcased at the Statehouse and Gloucester will be able to tout itself as the Top Arts Community in Massachusetts – a great selling point.

Readers are urged to vote for Gloucester’s video before next Tuesday, Oct. 26!

Here it is

This is a vote I can get behind!

Ahht, It Runs in the Family

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Mother

Deb Clarke

 

SHADOW BOOK

Originally uploaded by debclarke art

 

I deconstructed the entire sketchbook. i have been hindered by the construction of the sketchbook provided by the sketchbook project. it reminds me too much of school exercise book or a journal. it kept calling for words, and i kept trying to make it into something. anyway, this is the condition on october 9. today, i re-packaged the book.

trying to reconstruct the sketchbook. the book is getting lumpy. people with egg allergies can not handle this book…i’m using egg glair. the book had to stand during the drying process, then the sun turned the page into something else.

perhaps this is a Book of Shadow. the idea resonates with my inner life. i just don’t like the way this looks.

it’s a sketchbook. it should not be precious. it should be of use.

onward.
deb.

debs blog: http://www.debbieclarke.blogspot.com/

Daughter

e.b.

AHOY there! Here’s the weekly quickie on the Sketchbook Project.

The following images have yet to be added to the sketchbook…..and what is currently new & already adhered is drying….hooray for glue. So there are some images missing. I’ll get to them soon….

Recently, my sketches have ranged from the classic portraits…..

…..the to the classically influenced oddity……

…..to the straight up weird.

I don’t really know why I always draw things growing out of my character’s heads (???). I suppose I want to add a visual twist on what would otherwise be just another portrait.

The lower right, the pink lady surrounded by blue, is based on an image I saw on ffffound.com, which is an AMAZING site for visual inspiration, FYI. Originally, she was suppose to be depicted as a woman underwater, but with the way the dress is shaped, she looks like she is part of giant heart. This realization was actually pointed out by Josh. Naturally, I’m delighted by this….however, now I’m afraid that all I draw will start being a combination platter of portraiture and anatomical parts. Frankin-pictures. Perfect for Halloween I suppose? Sweet.

e.b.

e.b.’s blog; http://www.ae-creative.blogspot.com/

Taken From the Gloucester Sketchbook Project

SOMETHING SKETCHY

Sargent House Museum Writing Closet Exhibit Thinktank

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Hi Joey,
The Sargent House Museum would like to invite people to tour Judith Sargent Murray’s writing closet this coming Saturday at 11am and 2pm.  It’s one of only four remaining in the U.S. and the place where she wrote some of her most important work.  We are interested in the thoughts and questions that people have about the space.  The Musuem has a small grant to develop an interactive exhibit focused on the writing closet and Judith Sargent Murray.  Email us at sargenthouse.org if you’re interested in attending one of the tours.
Thanks for helping us get the word out!
Judith Nast

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Gloucester Sketchbook Project Update

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Gloucester Sketchbook Project

 “Something Sketchy” Update

Something Sketchy Welcomes New Member: Carol McKenna 

Carol McKenna

Hello, World ~

So glad you could stop by for my new artistic adventure. I am so glad to be part of this wonderful team, SomethingSketchy. Everyone is working hard and sharing their creativity. When asked to join this adventure, I was so excited and naturally rather anxious. Me? They want me to join them! Well, here I am  and will be sharing my artistic journey.

The latest event is the Sketchbook Project Tour 2011 which is a traveling art event. When you join, you receive a blank journal and are to fill it with your sketches by mid January and then send it in to join the Art House Co-op in Brooklyn NY. From there your sketchbook travels around the country and then returns home to the Brooklyn Library where the journals will be housed for viewing. Yep, you have to let go of your “art baby” and send her into the world. Mama Mia! “Here I go again.” Another brave adventure or as Helen Keller is quoted as saying “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”

 

When I enrolled in the Sketchbook Project, I didn’t particulary like any of the themes they offered so I went with a random selection and the theme I now have is “Make mine a double” ~ As I post different page projects you will see sketches on this theme. It is a theme that can be portrayed in many ways and is, in fact, providing me with the opportunity to expand my imagination and creativity. Just another one those “life hurdles”.

Hugs and namaste,

Carol McKenna

For more Info on the Gloucester Sketchbook Project Click the Link Below

http://somethingsketchy.wordpress.com/

Check out Carols other blogs http://artmusedog.blogspot.com\ http://www.etsy.com/shop/artmusedogs

Barbara Donnelly Watercolor Classes 10/19/2010

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Join

Barbara Donnelly Watercolor Classes

Ongoing Tuesday watercolor classes right on Gloucester harbor in warm, cozy gallery/studio. Outside on those warmer days! Subject matter all around us. Still lifes for studio painting will be available at all times. Class size is limited to allow for personal instruction. We will cover concept, compostition, shapes, values and color harmony in demos and practice. Individuality will be encouraged. All levels are welcome. Check my website at www.barbaradonnelly.com for more info.

"Fish Pier" Barbara Donnelly Watercolor
Barbara Donnelly Watercolor Classes

MORE INFO CLICK THE LINK BELOW

www.barbaradonnelly.com

“Art, Rocks!” State Fish Pier 10/16/2010

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I let one loose today!  I mean an “Art, Rock!”

Down at the State Fish Pier at 11:45am.

I think it will take awhile to find because it’s cold and windy, not too many people walking around.

Here are two photo clues.

http://twitter.com/capeannpainter

http://somethingsketchy.wordpress.com/

http://www.frontierogallery.com

Anna Vojtech At Cripple Cove Studio Part II

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Anna Vojtech At Cripple Cove Studio Part II

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Art Haven’s Third Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest and Costume Party

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Art Haven’s Third Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest and Costume Party

Halloween is fast approaching, and that means it’s Jack-O-Lantern time.  On Saturday, October 23, Art Haven will be hosting its third annual pumpkin carving contest at its 180B Main Street location. 
Carving will begin at 3:00pm and judging will begin around 6:00pm.  Similar to last year, there will be two competitions: an adult contest and a children’s contest.  Adults will receive cash prizes for 1st through 3rd place, in the amounts of $100, $75, and $25.  The kids contest will be judged for scariest, most creative, and funniest.  Runners-up in each category will receive an Art Haven gift card.
In addition to the carving contests this year, though, there will also be a prize awarded to the best adult and child costume. Come dressed as your favorite superhero, local celebrity, or anything else creative you can think of!
“We’ve had a lot of fun carving pumpkins the last two years,” says Art Haven Director Dawn Gadow. “We can’t wait to add costumes to this year’s party.”
Pumpkins will be supplied at the event, with suggested donations of $5 for small pumpkins and $10 for large pumpkins. Art Haven, with support from Wolf Hill Home and Garden Center and Rockport National Bank, hopes to involve the entire community for a night of fun in celebration of the fall season.

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Gloucester MA Mayors’ Arts Challenge Video

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Mayor Carolyn A. Kirk talks about Gloucester’s arts and cultural community.

Source-

MayorsArtsChallenge 16 Bay State mayors have submitted powerful testimonials on how arts and culture make their cities better places to live, work, and visit. Vote now by “liking” the video you believe makes the best case for the power of the arts in building community. Sign-in to “like” videos by Oct. 29, 2010.

It’s AHHT! by deb clarke

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light art!

 every once in a while my work catches me off guard with an inner certainty that i am on the right path. the sun hit this painting yesterday. that ‘light patch’ is flattened out in this image. the reality of the reflected light is that it existed in space, sort of like a hologram. damn, if i could paint like that, But, I don’t know how to. Yet.

               http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/

http://somethingsketchy.wordpress.com/

Anna Vojtech At Cripple Cove Studio Video Part I

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Anna Vojtech At Cripple Cove Studio Part I

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