Category: Art

The Bean Takes Photos at The George Anderson Gallery Rockport

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During our family day in Rockport last week the Bean and I took another Photo Safari. 

We started out at The George Anderson Gallery.  George Anderson has many contemporary paintings with lobstermen and local scenes.

The Bean Takes Photos at The George Anderson Gallery Rockport, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

From George’s Website-

George Anderson is a contemporary artist specializing in marine / nautical, abstract, mexican, rural and urban motifs. George resides in Rockport, MA, where he owns an oceanside gallery. He is well known for paintings that reflect marine or nautical subjects found along the New England coastline.

He is most recognized for his “Gloucester Waterfront” Series, in which George conveys the lives of the port’s hardworking fishermen with bright colors and abstract shapes. His most recent motif “City Streets” is based on experiences during his many visits to Manhattan. A series of large oils on canvas, “City Streets” uses mixed media techniques which combine images of the streets with the objects collected from them.

Check Out His Website- http://www.rockportartist.com/

Sunday Morning Painting Class

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There will be no class on Mother’s Day May 9th
Classes will resume May 16th at  St Peter’s Square Parking lot 6:30 am 
20 Minute Painting Starts Sunday Morning Painting Class
20 Minute Painting Starts
and these are the paintings we did.  left 1,2,3:  Paul Frontiero.  center on clipboard:  Liz Bish.  next:  Debbie Clarke demo of a gesture painting reflecting my response to the color and feel of the morning. on right:  Tom Amend.  Last week painter Jeff Weaver stopped by and noted everyone was painting a different view.  This past Sunday we all faced the backlit hill with sun rising behind.  3/4 of the way through the class I introduced pthalo green into each of the students’ palette, showing them the cool/warm possibilities.  
“Cripple Cove gesture” Copyright Debbie Clarke oil on canvas 12″x16″5/2/10

Liz wanted to know what I would do next to my painting.  Nothing.  maybe I will sign it.  The gesture is a completely different ‘scene’ than the one I started with.  When I started to paint I did not know what was interesting about what I was observing.  I made one spot of color against another.  between conversations with students I painted and then ‘wham’ the dark shape pressing down on the center of the picture plane against the house caught my eye.

For more information On the
Sunday Morning Painting Class Contact Deb Clarke at: elli01930@yahoo.com
http://www.debbieclarke.blogspot.com/
Http://www.FrontieroGallery.com

it’s all about the “F” word!

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Chill Out!

It’s not what you think.

 

I love Quotations. Here are a few on “FUN“

 

“there are worse things in life than having fun”                                                  Bill Harris

 

“If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun”  Katherine Hepburn

“When the fun goes out of play, most often so does the learning”.   Joanne E. Oppenheim

 
“Creativity is about play and a kind of willingness to go with your intuition. It’s crucial to an artist. If you know where you are going and what you are going to do, why do it? I think I learned that from the artists, from my grandmother, from all the creative people I’ve spent time with over the years”.         Frank O. Gehry       

SHARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITES.

 

Artists, Teacher Studio Opportunity!

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From Deb Clarke;

I’m looking at this loft space in Gloucester MA to open the Debbie Clarke “School for Drawing” and studios.  There are 2 private studios that will be available for short term/long term rental and teaching space available to artists to rent for workshops, etc.  I would like to move in June 1st.  So, if you are looking for short term or long term studio space, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss your needs.  This is a second floor space with west light.  The windows work, so there is ventilation.  I am an oil painter and am looking for other painters, teachers.  email to me at elli01930@yahoo.com

http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/

Cripple Cove Bouy

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From Deb Clarke;

I received a request from a reader of gmg to my email for info on the plaques attached to the Cripple Cove buoy.  Here are pics of the four sides

Cripple Cove Bouy Plaque

 

Bouy Plaque of Area Map
Bouy Plaque What you don't see
Paul's 20 minute painting Sunday mornings painting class

http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/

Staying Coastal: Jan Walker Photography

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Jan Walker has an exhibit in the gallery at the Unitarian Church, Rockport until May 31. A reception for the show this Thursday, May 6 from 5-7:30PM

I was walking by on Sunday in T-Shirt and sandals and Sunday service was milling about. They said I was dressed just fine so I stepped in to check it out.

I especially liked this:
Three board sailers in an obvious race in matched gear. The sails, the booms, the bottoms of the boards are identical. Why then is the racer who seems to be winning, actually winning? The bend of his knees seems to drive the port rail deeper? But these three could be heading for a mark that the left most skipper is really in the lead.

But the crazy thought that popped into my brain when I saw this because the resolution of the sails are so liquid, could I see the baby Jesus, or Mary, or Mother Theresa in these sails? Check them out. They are the most high tech material known to man and when wet they make for some translucent weirdness. Better than a piece of cheese sandwich or a cinnamon bun and not matched at all! Me, I can see Yoda and a bunch of other stuff rated PG or up.

The Unitarian church is that steeple that is tucked to the right of the big church in Rockport, 4 Cleaves Street, only about 30 yards up the hill from Toad Hall Bookstore.

Yep, Another One Of My Dream Rides-The Classic Ford Bronco

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One day I’ll own one.  One Day.

Yep, Another One Of My Dream Rides-The Classic Ford Bronco, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

 

“To Paint Is To Love Again” Henry Miller

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From Deb Clarke;

I dedicate this Video to my

Sunday Morning Painting Class.

                                                                                 Deb Clarke

I never knew Henry Miller painted.  How did this escape me?

http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/

Art With Kurt- Ankeny Studio Open for 2010!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Ankeny Studio Open for 2010!
Regular Hours begin this weekend
Dear Joey,

Spring is in full swing and Ankeny Studio is open again after a long productive winter. We also have classes being offered on a regular basis. Please stop by or call if you need more information.

Classes for 2010

Profile Sketch I have ongoing classes scheduled for this year, one for drawing and one for painting.

THURSDAY DRAWING CLASS
Held from 6:30-8:30pm each Thursday, this class covers the basics of observational drawing. We will start you with basic still lifes and then move to more advanced subjects like the human form and face. Summer may yield some opportunities for plein air sketching as well, once the daylight holds all class period.

SATURDAY PAINTING CLASS
Held from 10-Noon each Saturday, this class covers the basics of handling paint and capturing a likeness of your subject no matter what your medium. We will cover whatever subjects are of interest to students, including still life, human forms and landscapes. The nice spring weather has already allowed us a few plein air sessions down at Lane’s Cove, so come and join us!

Classes are $25/session or you can purchase a 10-class punch card for $180, which works out to $18/session. Please contact me at this email or at 978-281-2803  if you have further questions or need additional information. Students of all ages and skill levels are welcomed. Class sizes are limited to 4 students for the time being due to space limitations. This means you get plenty of personal attention!

I hope to see you at Ankeny Studio soon!
Sincerely,

Kurt Ankeny
Ankeny Studio

Sunday Morning Painting Class With Debbie Clarke At Cripple Cove

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I’m not sure if they are making it a regular thing every Sunday morning but perhaps Debbie will give us the details.  You may recognize the goofy looking guy in the picture directly below as our very own Cape Ann Painter- Paulie Walnuts.

Click the pictures for larger versions

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Beginning Painting 1 by Deb Clarke

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 “Painters who are not colorists produce illumination and not painting….color gives the appearance of life.”

Monday, February 23, 1852 from the Journals of Eugene Delacroix,  French Painter

Beginning Painting

The Equipment

a portable easel

for beginners I recommend 3 colors:  cad yellow medium, grumbacher red, cobalt blue and white, a small jar of oil painting medium and some gessoed boards, a few brushes (boar bristle is fine)

if you try painting and want to continue, you will want to invest in more colors, brushes, medium and an easel for outdoor painting

Here is My Paint Box and supplies;

French Easel Draw with supplies

Here’s my french easel set-up for painting:

  a few big brushes, a few rounds, maybe a filbert, a small brayer.

My colors:
cad yellow light
lemon yellow
cad yellow medium
yellow ochre
raw sienna
burnt sienna
grumbacher red (napthol red)
alizarin crimson
pthalo green
winsor blue (pthalo blue)
cobalt blue
ultramarine blue
grumbacher pre-test white, original formula (titanium white)

medium:  1 part stand oil, 1 part damar, 1 part turp

thinner for cleaning brushes

If you need more info on Painting supplies and where you can purchase them, or how to join the Sunday Morning Painting Class (7am Cripple Cove Parking Lot, weather permitting) contact me at: elli01930@yahoo.com

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

Sunday Morning Painting Class

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It was a Beautiful day to be outside Painting at Cripple Cove Last Sunday.

Deb taught us how to block in large dark and light shapes and refine from there.

We Had a Great Time. Even Jeff Weaver stopped by for a few minutes.

Debbie Critiques my Painting
Tom Amend Busy Painting

For More Information on how you can join the Sunday Morning Painting Class

Contact Debbie Clarke at elli01930@yahoo.com

http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/

 

 

Celebrate Essex Antiques Appraisal Night!

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Celebrate Essex’s Antiques Appraisal Night

at

Periwinkles Restaurant

Wednesday April 28, 2010

4:00pm – 8:00pm

Dig out your Old Coins, Paintings, Rugs, Furniture (bring pictures), Silver, Jewelry, Maps, Prints, Post Cards, Photos, China, Glassware, Textiles, Historic Items……

What’s it all worth?   We’ll tell you!!

Several of our locally acclaimed antique dealers will appraise your items as you enjoy a wonderful array of hors d’oeuvres and desserts.

Visit with Essex Appraisers:

  • Vinnie Caravella ~ All Prints and Maps
  • Robert Coviello ~ Main Street Antiques
  • Ed Howard ~ Howard’s Flying Dragon Antiques
  • Michael March ~ Blackwood March Auctions
  • Roger Pheulpin ~ Joshua’s Corner Antiques

$20.00 Donation

to Benefit the Essex Merchants Group

Donation includes Appraisal, Food & Fun!

Enjoy this unique evening with your friends and neighbors as spring sets in!

In addition to having your treasures appraised, you can take a chance to win an exciting

“Essex Getaway for Two”

A two night stay in a local B&B, Dinner for Two at an Essex restaurant, an Essex River Cruise and Gift Certificates from Local Antique and Specialty Shops.

A two night stay in a Local Riverside Motel, Dinner for Two at an Essex Restaurant, an Essex River kayak trip and Gift Certificates from Local Antique and Specialty Shops.