Category: Art
Sunday Morning Rock
Betsy Frost At Pop Gallery 67 Main St Gloucester MA
Out of the five artists represented at the Pop Gallery Artist Cooperative yesterday I had the pleasure of interviewing Betsy Frost as my second interview.
Pop Gallery is located at 67 Main Street and will be open for tonight’s Block Party.
Helen Anne Lind Tells The Story Of How She Created The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Logo Back in the 70’s
Helen Anne Lind, a frequent commenter on GMG writes in from Palm Springs California after she saw the post I wrote giving props to Chamber Director Bob Hastings-
It is very nice to see the logo I designed for the Chamber many years ago (c 1970′s) still being used. This was created prior to the days of computer graphics & fancy programs. It was hand cut in “ruby lith” (which is a film) with an X-Acto knife. The original size of the art was quite large (perhaps 2ft high or more). It was then reduced to the necessary sizes by means of my vertical “stat camera”.
This equipment could produce B&W paper reproductions and/or transparent film images. It would reduce to 33% and enlarge to 300% in one percent increments. By the 90′s the equipment was a “dinosaur” and the trash truck took it to its final resting grounds. Thanks for showing the logo!
Helen Anne Lind, Palm Springs, CA
The News From Rocky Neck Courtesy Judy Robinson Cox
On the Neck
Thursday, August 19 : 6:30-9pm
Karin Rosenthal Exhibit at the Residency Studio
Funny Feet, photograph by Karin Rosenthal
The Rocky Neck Art Colonyis fortunate to have award winning photographer and former Artist/Teacher in Residence, Karin Rosental, showing her work at the Residency Studio (51A Rocky Neck Ave.) tonight from 6:30 to 9pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the country’s most innovative and esteemed photographers.
Karin’s work has been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide, and is in numerous collections including the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Brooklyn Museum, Harvard University’s Fogg Museum, The International Center of Photography, Polaroid’s National and International Collections, and the Allan Chasanoff Collection.
August 19 – Sept 1 : Garden Views, paintings by Sue Daly & Lynn Loscutoff

Win’s Orchids by Sue Daly
Bobbie’s Garden by Lynn Loscutoff
Ann Fisk Room, Rocky Neck Gallery, 53 Rocky Neck Ave.
Thurs, Sept. 2 : Nights on the Neck
Entertainment To Be Announced next week
SEPT 3-6: Four Friends Art Exhibit at Kismet Wharf
Clockwise from top left: Marie Sweeney, Barbara McLaughlin, Joan Frank, Barbara Dugan
Barbara Dugan, Joan Frank, Barbara McLaughlin and Marie Sweeney will exhibit their paintings from September 3 to 6 at Kismet Wharf, 51A Rocky Neck Ave.
Reception: Friday, Sept 3, 5:30-8pm
Sidestreet Gallery : Graceann Warn & The Art Of Encaustic

NOW THROUGH THIS FALL At Side Street Gallery, 17 Rocky Neck Ave.
Side Street is the home of Hughes Bosca’s unusual fine 18K BOLD Gold jewelry. As a gallery we focus on finding and representing exceptional contemporary artists and ethnic objects. In addition to paintings we have selected fine artifacts from around the world. Through our eclectic displays we offer a vision of how to bring unusual art/objects into your every day life. Side Street is an experience. Join us in the adventure of collecting.
For more information: 978-283-3791
http://www.hughesbosca.com/side-street-gallery.htm
Weiler Photo Gallery : A Paris Portfolio
The Weiler Photo Gallery Exhibiting “A Paris Portfolio” through August.
Please visit us on weekends or by appointment or check out “A Paris Portfolio” on our website.
77 Rocky Neck Ave, "Madfish Alley", Gloucester
www.weilerphotogallery.com 978-281-6443 WeilerPhotoGallery@comcast.net
MEMBER NEWS
FRI, August 20, 5-8pm Reception for
Judythe Meagher, Solo Show at NSAA, AUG 16-31

The North Shore Arts Association will present two new Featured Artist Exhibitions; Judythe Evans Meagher’s Show “Gloucester Up Close and Personal” will be on display from August 15 to Sept 1 in the Gordon Grant Room. A Champagne Reception will be held Friday, August 20 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Sunday, August 22, Giant Yard Sale at Inn Magnolia
This Sunday afternoon, 8/22, from 12-3 pm, the Inn Magnolia will be glomming on to the shining star of the Magnolia Historical Society’s ANTIQUES ROADSHOW/SIDEWALK BAZAAR/GIANT YARD SALE SCREAMING EXTRAVAGANZA!! Okay I added the screaming extravaganza part. But, anyway, we will be having a lawn party with tasty sangria and snacks. Please join us. Wear a silly hat or some big floppy white shoes. Or come incognito as a regular person. — Amanda Nash
Jan Walker, Rich Seeley, and Tom & Judy Robinson-Cox
in Newburyport Art Association Photo Interest Group Show, August 26 – Sept. 6

Joyce Frederick Exhibit at Gloucester Stage
Painter, Joyce Frederick, currently has three paintings on exhibit in the foyer of the Gloucester Stage Company on East Main Street.
Kate Somers at Addison Gilbert Hospital
Kate Somers is exhibiting her paintings at the Addison Gilbert Hospital for the month of August.
Opportunities / Classes
Karin Rosenthal Photography Critiques
Award winning photographer and former Artist/Teacher in Residence, Karin Rosenthal www.krosenthal.com, will be available for private photography critiques at the Residency Studio this week. The cost is $40 for 1/2 hour or $75 for one hour. If you would like to schedule a critique, please call Karin at 617-850-2782.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Best of Rocky Neck
Rocky Neck Art Colony Member’s Exbition, October 2 to 16
The Rocky Neck Art Colony invites all art colony artist members to submit your best work to this exhibition, dedicated to celebrating and championing creative talent on Rocky Neck and in the Rocky Neck Art Colony.
Submission Info:
- All Rocky Neck Art Colony artist members are invited to submit one piece up to 40” wide or two smaller pieces not to exceed 40” in width of their Best Work.
- Media accepted: painting, mixed media/assemblage, sculpture (including ceramic sculpture and metalwork), printmaking, drawing, photography. The artist should provide a sculpture stand for large sculpture. The gallery cannot accommodate installations or video (unless all self-running equipment is provided by the artist).
- Work must have been completed within the last three years.
- Accepted work must remain with the exhibit until the exhibit closes.
- All two-dimensional work must be wired for hanging. No sawtooth hangers or clipframes.
- Everyone submitting work will be asked to gallery sit for two hours during the show
- Download application form (http://mail.rockyneckartcolony.org/Call_for_Art.pdf) and mail or drop it off at the Rocky Neck Gallery, 53 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester MA 01930 by September 15.
- There is no entry fee. Work may be for sale but it is not required.
- The Art Colony will take 30% commission on any work that is sold.
- The hanging committee will make every attempt to hang all work submitted but may have to return some pieces due to lack of space or improper framing.
- Drop off work on Thursday, Sept. 30, 6 to 8pm or Friday, October 1, 10am to noon.
- Pick-Up of Unsold Work: Sunday, October 17, 10am to noon.
- Reception: Saturday, October 2, 5 to 8pm. Donations of food or beverages will be appreciated but are not required.
For more information contact Marie Sweeney, (sonomarie@comcast.net) or Judy Robinson-Cox (judy@robinson-cox.com).
Ocean Alliance News Announcement from Iain Kerr
I am pleased to report that the RV Odyssey is in the Gulf of Mexico. She left Portland Maine on July 17th and while she had a rocky trip down the East coast, it was a very productive trip. The University of Southern Maine science team (lead by Dr. John Wise) have proved the viability of our aft cabin laboratory by developing TWO cell lines while at sea, Humpback whale and Fin whale. To the best of our knowledge no one has developed cell lines from these whales before and certainly not in a vessel at sea – this is GREAT news.
The Odyssey will be in the Gulf through October 2010, we will then lay her up over the winter and go back to the Gulf in May through August 2011. We plan to spend a minimum of 3 seasons in the Gulf to see how the oil and dispersants are moving though the food chains and the direct and indirect consequences of oil and dispersants on the whales in the region.
Thanks to the generosity of the Campbell Foundation (equipment) and the Ocean Foundation (airtime) the RV Odyssey now has a V Sat communications system on board. The V Sat means that the Odyssey is connected to the world 24 hours a day for a flat rate.
So as to be able to respond to this new connectivity – last week we launched a new website (thanks to the incredible efforts of Ilana and Shirish). Same address as before www.oceanalliance.org but it is now being updated daily. Please check out the news reports, blogs and stories from the Ocean Alliance and the Odyssey in the Gulf. Also please do check out our two Facebook pages ‘Ocean Alliance’ and ‘A Race To Save our Oceans’ . –Iain Kerr
Looking for artist whose painting blew into the harbor
I was taking a walk on Friday at the Railways and a woman came by…a painter. She had been on the pier and the wind swept her painting into the water!!!! She’s about 40 years old I guess and as I remember sandy colored hair. She was pulling a wagon with all her painting materials in it. About 20 minutes after she left a man came up and his name is Elisio Braz 18 Honeysuckle Road 978-281-3883. He had fished out the painting.I am hopring that someone in the art colony might know this woman and could pass on this message. Thanks! –Ruth Mordecai
KUDOS

Larry Dahlmer was awarded the "People’s Choice" award at the Beaux Arts Ball for his
reproduction of a painting of Gloucester Schooners.
Kate Somers was honored recently with two prestigious awards. She received an award for Most Creative for her Horribles Parade floats and she received the People’s Choice award in watercolor at the Magnolia Art Festival.
SAVE THE DATE
September 2
Nights on the Neck (Last one of the season)
September 9
Hannah Bureau: Goetemann Resident Gallery Talk, Rocky Neck Gallery
October 2
Reception, RNAC Members Juried Show
October 6
Hannah Bureau: Goetemann Resident Studio Talk, Residency Studio
http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org/
Rocky Neck Art Colony, PO Box 60, Gloucester, MA 01931
Send email to info@rockyneckartcolony.org to add an even
Gloucester on the Travel Channel!!!!!
SUCKERS!
Eye Catching Title and a Half Naked Woman.
Just a cheap way to get people to click on this Post.
Samantha Brown is also my favorite host on the Travel Channel.
ENJOY!
tHIS pOST hAS nOTHING tO dO wITH gLOUCESTER!
Pop Gallery Encaustic Artist Linda Cordner Video
Interview With West End Gloucester MA Pop Gallery’s Linda Cordner,
http://www.lindacordner.com/
This from Linda’s Website-
The word Encaustic, from ancient Greek, means “to heat” and that is the basis for encaustic painting. Wax, primarily bees wax, with or without added pigment and mixed with a small amount of damar resin, is heated to a liquid state and applied to a ground with brushes. Painting is done quickly, as the wax starts to harden as soon as it is separated from its heat source. Each painted layer must be fused to the next to create a solid piece that becomes the encaustic painting. It is one of the most durable painting mediums since wax is impervious to moisture and over time will retain its original colors.
Artist Statement
I am very drawn to wax and its tactile qualities, the smell and viscosity of the medium are very different from other painting techniques. Creating organic forms is a natural extension of wax’s origin. Coming from a background in graphic design, I am drawn to certain color schemes and shapes, the repetition and placement being important to the composition. My paintings are made by layering multiple coats of wax which can completely obscure the under layers at times. I then scrape away areas of the wax to expose the compositions below.
Pop Gallery is located at 67 Main Street in between Dog Bar and The Bookstore of Gloucester in what many are beginning to call Gloucester’s “Artist Row”
Audience Participation Required!!
Ok! It’s time to get off your Butts and contribute to GMG.
I got this Idea from my Ahht Sensei, Debbie Clarke. She has been making short Youtube videos of herself, Her Life and her Art.
Now here’s what you have to do to be Famous on GMG.
Take a short video of yourself at a favorite Location around town or from your home Doing what you love doing or just a short Bio on your Life or whatever you like.
Have fun! We will post it up here on the pages of GMG! If you have a digital camera you have the ability to take video. NO EXCUSES!
It’s time to be a part of the GMG Community! Below is an Example;
“so, what do you do with your lifecam? keep it clean, this is a family friendly site with a slight slant towards the quirky sense of humor?”
this is what deb does.
more of debs youtube videos; http://www.youtube.com/user/pbsage#p/a
Send your youtube links to;
Paul Frontiero: Frontiero@hotmail.com
Deb Clarke: Elli01930@Yahoo.com
Gloucester Up Close and Personal
“Another opener! Judythe Meagher opens her solo exhibit “Gloucester Up Close and Personal” at the North Shore Arts Association, starting today and showing through the 31st. These new works promise to be even more spectacular than the watercolors, oils and acrylics found at her Rocky Neck gallery. She is hosting a reception on Friday, August 20th, 5-7.”
—s clift
SHARPIE Drawings From Deb and Me. Or is it Deb and I?
Here a couple of Sharpie Drawings from me and Deb Clarke.
I got addicted to the Sharpies From Debs videos and Drawings.
The thickness of the Sharpie point keeps your Drawings loose.
I’m Addicted!
Paper covers rock, Deb Wins!
Here’s one of Debs and One of Mine;
A Sharpie Video from Debbie Clarke;
Here’s a link to a few more of Debbie Clarkes SHARPIE Drawings;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/46841138@N07/4857228196/in/photostream/
Melissa Smith Abbott Interview Part I
You can visit her website here-http://www.anadamabreadbook.com/
The Legacy of Three Melissas: Authentic & Original Cape Ann Recipes
is now available in Rockport at Toad Hall Bookstore, in Gloucester at The Bookstore on Main Street,
The Cape Ann Museum Bookstore, Harbor Loop Gifts at The Building Center
Tons of rich local history here
Here is part I of our two part interview-
Part II comes tomorrow at 6PM
Art, Rocks! Can you find me?
This one may take awhile to find.
Only the dedicated Readers of GMG could on such a beautiful Sunday.
Lost in the weeds. August 15, 2010 10:45am



Thanks To Deb Clarke, I’m officially addicted to sniffing Sharpies!
GMG FAN Spotlight
When you make a comment on a GMG Post and you link your Name to your website, you may find yourself right here on the pages of GMG. I’ll be checking the Highlighted names for Artists, Bloggers and Other Interesting Websites for future posts.
Next up is Frequent commenter and Artist Leslie De Vaney;
Leslie De Vaney
Inspired by the sea, Leslie prefers painting nature, in all her glory. The mediums she most enjoys are watercolor and oil.

Email: Leslie.Devaney@live.com
Website: http://paintingsbyleslie.art.officelive.com/
2010 Beaux Arts Ball (I see Crazy People Part III) The David Cox Photos and Slide Show
CLICK HERE FOR THE SLIDE-SHOW OVER 50 PICS
click the pics for larger versions
Mary “Workin Hard For The Money” Muckenhoupt
Booty Alert!
Sigrid Vamps It Up
Wayyy Too Many Punchlines for this photo-
Studio Staff Photos
Brenda
Get To Art in Lanesville Today! 2010 Opening Slide Show From Kurt Ankeny
CLICK THE PIC FOR THE SLIDE-SHOW
The schedule for this year’s show is:
Opening Night!! August 13th, 5 – 8pm
August 14th, 10am – 5pm
August 15th, 10am – 5pm
For More Info-http://www.lanesvillecommunitycenter.org/
Where Am I?
Secreted off island I took this shot at dawn.
I won’t be back for another week and then I am going to try to find out where the Rockport Gender sign went!

Did one of those sixteen homeland security cameras see anything? Was the sign being paddled down the Annisquam? If all of Paul F’s rocks can be found we can certainly find our gender signs.
“May you slip a little, drift a little, swim way out…”
As you pass through
the seasons of yourself…
May you slip a little,
drift a little,
swim way out,
lose yourself occasionally
in the fragrance
and the fire,
be a little blown away,
be a little certain,
find the hearth that waits for you
in every kind of weather.
Congratulations to Ruthanne Collinson,
leading contender for Poet Laureate of Gloucester!
leading contender for Poet Laureate of Gloucester!
Ruthanne (Rufus) Collinson is the leading contender to succeed John Ronan as the city’s next poet laureate with approval by the Committee for the Art’s Poet Laureate Selection Panel.
She has worked as a journalist, photographer, bookkeeper and turkey farmer. Her poems have appeared in various journals for the field of experiential education. Two books of her poetry have been published by Folly Cove Books, Turning the Stones (1997) and Traveling to You (2008). Rufus is currently Manager of Communications for Project Adventure and lives in Gloucester. Read more of her poetry…
Scenes From The 2010 Beaux Arts Ball Video (I See Crazy People Part II)
I hope to god I still have the energy these people do when I get to be their age!
Pictures from David Cox Coming Soon Plus Much More Video Coverage








