Beautiful Beat Up Old Shell Slide Show

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This shell was sitting along the side of the building right next to the ladder where Pete Mondello ties up his boat.  I must have walked past it a hundred times.  But this particular time I took that extra second to stop and appreciate it’s beauty.  There is beauty all around us and all it takes is for us to slow down just a little bit and recognize how lucky we are to have all this natural charm surrounding us.  So much so that we practically trip over it every single day.

Sharon stopped down the dock last weekend and while I was busy and wished I had more time to talk to her, there were boats coming and going.  During the little time we had to talk though she told me that she was having a hard time because she’s been extremely busy and hasn’t been able to come up with ideas for her daily posts.  I understand how people’s lives get busy and sometimes we get so focused on what we have to do in our daily lives just to get through that we only focus on the mundane tasks of chores and errands and work.  But in there I’m telling you there is beauty.  A shell on the walkway- a flower in bloom- a boat heading out to sea- a community event- a fantastic meal-a child’s smile-a baseball being struck-it’s everywhere.

I hear it from our other contributors too, that they have a difficult time coming up with ideas for content for the blog.  I must be gifted because as long as I’m in town, coming up with content for the blog is never a problem for me.  It just comes natural.  It’s as easy as walking out the door with my camera, slowing down just a tiny bit and opening my eyes.  Boom- there’s a post.

Beautiful Beat Up Old Shell, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

What Floats Your Boat?

Audience Participation required!

Don’t be afraid to comment. You don’t have to register or  use your real name. Make one up, use a nickname or just comment as anonymous.

This post is about your Passion outside of Work.

What Hobby or Interest Inspires you or drives you and makes you truly happy.

I posted this Quote last week by Albert Einstein ,

“We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about.”   Albert Einstein

https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/maybe-its-all-we-need/

It’s one of my Favorites.

 

So, we all know What Joey’s Passion is.  

What’s yours?

Photo edited due to Joeys Classiness

I know by reading this Blog that;

Paul Morrison Loves anything that will include food in the activity.

Sharons Love seems to be Music, Photography and Family.

Mine is, Busting all of the aboves Cojonnes! I can’t get enough of it.

So what’s yours!

I’ll be Bummed out if I don’t hear from any of you Shlubs out there!

Joey Knows how I am and It won’t be a good thing.

Don’t be afraid to comment.

G-GAP IV (Gloucester Guerilla Art Project)This Monday Night!

MONDAY, APRIL 26 @ 7:30PM Cape Ann Community Cinema

Join us for the fourth “G-GAP” (Gloucester Guerilla Art Project) as we present on our screen the work of the following wicked talented folks:

DAVID COX – back shore surf pictures set to Willie “Loco” Alexander’s song “Bass Rocks”

JAY ALBERT – A “St. Peter & Mother Nature” photo show, featuring the song “The Sunset” by Stephan Carroll, written especially for G-GAP

STEVE BORICHEVSKY – A breathtaking “Gloucester: Land, Sea & Air” photo show

EMILE DOUCETTE – Three short films: “Hold” (a 2009 48-Hour Film competition entry featuring the voice of comedian Jonathan Katz); “Pallino” (a 2010 24-Hour Film competition entry); “Homemade Parade” (about the Lanesville 4th Of July Parade and made for the 5-Day Doc Challenge in which “The Greasy Pole” also competed)

Cover’s just $7.00, and we give money from every ticket sold to the effort to repair Gloucester High School’s Newell Stadium. It’s a fun, all-local night out, and we hope you’ll join us and be a part of it!

Sunday Morning Painting, Be There!

Join Deb Clarke and her Sunday Morning Painting Class. We will be meeting at the Parking lot at the Cripple Cove Playground across from Zeke’s Restaurant in East Gloucester at 7:00am to 9am be there early to set up. Cost is $25.00 for a two hour class.

Deb has trained with some outstanding Artists. Including Cape Ann Artists; Ken Gore and Robert Gruppe. Anyone who has thought about painting should give it a try.  all levels encouraged from newbies to pros.  To register contact Deb via email:  elli01930@yahoo.com all painting and drawing media welcomed, sorry, no watercolor.

"Hake" a Work in Progress

To read more about Deb and her thoughts on Art check out her website: 

http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/

Even if your not sure you’d like to try, come down and check it out. You never know  Maybe your Photo will make it in the pages of GMG.

One More Storm Post

No rainbow but it sure was dark there for a bit.

Peeps Part III or is it IV?
Plan ahead for next Easter or create your own art with peeps and a microwave. Eastern Ave Shaws still has them in the 50% off carts in the last aisle.

Maybe It’s All We Need

“We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about.”

         Albert Einstein

Painting at Loblolly Cove
"View From Loblolly" finished painting

Thanks for the reminder Mandy.

 

http://pearlmaple.blogspot.com/

 

Http://www.FrontieroGallery.com

 

The Beast!

The Beast Ready to be Released!

It’s Been a Long Winter.

RELEASE ME NOW!
Pretty Please!

 

For more info on the Boston Harbor Cruises High speed tour boat click below

http://www.bostonharborcruises.com/codzilla/

http://www.FrontieroGallery.com

A Call To Artists

A Call to Artists!

I’m looking for artists to share studio space in central Gloucester.  

contact me via email for details.

Deb Clarke:  elli01930@yahoo.com

Painting and Drawing  Lessons available
You too can learn how to do a 20 minute painting!  Take a class with Debbie,
and you will be doing them in ‘no time’…
20 minute color spot demo

Contact Debbie Clarke at;

elli01930@yahoo.com

http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/

Hanging Over My Desk

When on vacation in Miami long before the children had arrived the Mrs and I were taking a walk down Lincoln Road mall- an outdoor pedestrian walkway where many artists and restaurants and shops had set up.  Down the center stroll of Lincoln Road Mall there are water fountains and they have artisan fairs on the weekends and all other sorts of events there.  It’s a short walk from Ocean drive and South Beach.

Well during our walk there happened to be a sort of artisan flea market going on and the embroidered “Booze Is The Only Answer” piece you see in the picture was sitting on this woman’s table for sale.  It had no price tag and truthfully I thought it was so funny that I would have paid quadruple the price that the woman asked for it of $25.  It has been sitting over my head behind my desk for quite a few years now.

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Monkeyfist Gives My Razzo Picture A Painted Treatment

My pal Monkeyfist made this picture that i took of The Razzo up on the blocks at Rose’s Marine a painted look. check out my original picture below to see what the original was and right after that check out CascoBayBoaters– Monkeyfists’ blog.


Seeking musicians, readers and dancers for short performances for Nights on the Neck

From Good Egg Amanda Nash-
Hey Joey, could you post a notice seeking musicians, readers and dancers for short performances for Nights on the Neck (first Thursdays, June thru Sept, on Rocky Neck)? You can send em to me, NoTeaParty@yahoo.com. Sure would appreciate it, thank you!

Amanda

Save The Dates-

June 3 Nights on the Neck
July 1 Nights on the Neck
August 5 Nights on the Neck
September 2 Nights on the Neck

For More Info Check Out The Rocky Neck Art Colony Website

Sunday Morning Painting Class

Outdoor Painting and Drawing Classes with a real Glosta’ artist

Deb painting at one of last years Block partys in front of Bananas

Outdoor painting and drawing classes (weather permitting) with Debbie Clarke begin Sunday April 18, 7-9am.  Classes meet at the Cripple Cove Parking Lot across from Zeke’s.  arrive by 6:30 to set-up.  fee $25. all levels encouraged from newbies to pros  to register contact me via email:  elli01930@yahoo.comall painting and drawing media welcome, sorry, no watercolor.

questions, etc, you know what to do.

Even if your not sure you’d like to try, come down and check it out. You never know you just might pick up a brush. Maybe Joey will show up and give it a try.

http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/

Painting of Banana's Window, 2009 Block Party

Thacher Island

Thacher Island

View from Loblolly

Thacher Island
Thacher Island
North Tower Thacher Island

For More Information on Thacher Island click the Link Below

http://www.thacherisland.org/

 

 

Http://www.frontieroGallery.com

News From Rocky Neck

THE  NEWS  FROM  ROCKY NECK

mail.rockyneckartcolony.org

On the Neck

Thursday, April 15: The Rudder Opening for the Season, 5 pm

The  Rudder

Tax Relief Specials

Spring hours: Open Thursdays to Saturday at 5 pm


Visit These Galleries & Businesses Currently Open on Rocky Neck

  • Elynn Kröger Gallery, 15 Rocky Neck Ave., 2nd Floor
  • John Nesta Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Ave.
  • Sailor Stan’s, 34 Rocky Neck Ave.
  • The Rudder, 73 Rocky Neck Ave.
  • Bernard Gerstner Gallery, 75 Rocky Neck Ave.
  • Alma McLaughlin Gallery, 75 Rocky Neck Ave.

Weiler Photo Gallery to open on Saturday, May 1

SEASCAPES

Seascapes

The Weiler Photo Gallery will reopen on Saturday, May 1st!

Hours: Fri & Sat 11am – 9 pm & Sunday 11am – 3 pm

77 Rocky Neck Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930 Phone: 978-281-6443  E-mail: WeilerPhotoGallery@comcast.net


Mother's Day

MEMBER NEWS

Kathleen Miller at Sawyer Free Library,

April 5 – 30, 2010

Kate Miller

Kathleen (Kate) Miller at the Sawyer Free Library April 5 to 30, 2010.


Joyce Frederick at Stella Blue American Tapas Restaurant

Joyce Frederick

An exhibit of paintings by Joyce Frederick is on view at the Stella Blu American Tapas Restaurant, 70 E. Pearl St, Nashua, NH through April 30. They are open Tues – Sun from 5PM – 1 AM w live music on TH, Fri, Sat nights at 8 PM.


Judith Monteferrante : In Full Bloom ~

April 30 – May 30

Judith Monteferrante

Reception, Sunday May 2, 1-5 pm
Flat Iron Gallery
150 S. Division St., Peekskill, NY

KUDOS

Africa

Two of Judy Monteferrante‘s images were accepted into the Animalia exhibition at the Center for Fine Art Photography in Fort Collins, CO from May 28 to June 26, 2010.


Fresh  Fish Fast Food

“Fresh Fish Fast Food” – A bald eagle grabs a shad fish for its fast food lunch from the waters of the Mississippi in LeClair, Iowa at Lock and Dam 14.

Richard Seeley’s image “Fresh Fish Fast Food” was awarded 2nd Place in the Wildlife Category at the Mile High Wildlife Photography Club competition at the Wildlife Experience Museum in Parker, Colorado (suburb of Denver).

Opportunities / Classes

Northeast Prize : Deadline April 23

Applications being accepted now for Cambridge Art Association’s Northeast Prize. $2500 in prize money awarded. Juried by CHERYL BRUTVAN Curator of Contemporary Art Norton Museum of Art Palm Beach, FL. Application deadline Digital entries are due Friday, April 23 by 5pm.

Download Application (www.cambridgeart.org/documents/neps10prospectus.pdf)

Manchester Arts Festival : Deadline April 30

Applications being accepted for the Manchester Arts Festival, Saturday July 2, 9am-6pm.

All media are accepted including fine art, sculpture, textiles, pottery, jewelry, apparel & accessories, garden ornaments, photography, and paintings. Applications are due by April 30th on a first come, first serve basis. Download Application (www.capeannvacations.com/cacc/ManchesterArtsFestivalRegistration.pdf)


Pottery Classes

Rentals

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Cripple Cove

FOR RENT

Artist Studio/office in East Gloucester Harbor view, good light, clean and quiet, friendly environment of artist community RECENTLY REDUCED  $285 monthly, incl.utilities please call 781 504 9596

CALENDAR

THUR, April 15 The Rudder Opening for the Season
SAT, May 1 Weiler Photo Gallery Open for the Season
TUES, May 11, 6:30 pm RNAC General Meeting
SAT, May 29, 5-8 pm Rocky Neck Gallery Opening Reception
http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org/
Rocky Neck Art Colony, PO Box 60, Gloucester, MA 01931

Send email to info@rockyneckartcolony.org to add an event

Things To Do Art Haven April Vacation Activities

 
Sail Logo
 
Mother's Day Mugs Just reminding you that April Vacation is next week! Sign your kids up now for Mother’s Day Mugs, Block Printing, Harry Potter Day, Stained Glass, Silk Screening or one of our Middle School Lock-ins. Just give us a call or visit http://www.arthaven.org for more information. Space is limited, so call now! 

 

Dawn Gadow
Cape Ann Art Haven

Painters of Cape Ann

Here are more Paintings from Dennis Poirier

"Rowing in Tight Quarters" Dennis Poirier

"Sunny Morning Gloucester Harbor" Dennis Poirier
"Front Beach Rockport, Ma" Dennis Poirier

For More Information on Dennis’ Paintings and Workshops click the links below;

http://dennispoirierstudio.com/

http://smallworksworld.blogspot.com/

 

Outdoor Painting and Drawing Classes with a real Glosta’ artist

Outdoor Painting and Drawing Classes with a real Glosta’ artist

Outdoor painting and drawing classes (weather permitting) with Debbie Clarke begin Sunday April 18, 7-9am.  Classes meet at the Cripple Cove Parking Lot across from Zeke’s.  arrive by 6:30 to set-up.  fee $25. all levels encouraged from newbies to pros  to register contact me via email:  elli01930@yahoo.comall painting and drawing media welcome, sorry, no watercolor.

questions, etc, you know what to do.

best,
deb.http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/

Merluccius Bilinearis aka St Peter's Thumbprint by Deb Clarke

Class Location

My Business Card

My Business Card

from Deb Clarke

I finally have a business card!  scan that code on the lower right with an iphone, blackberry, some droids.  it goes to my google business center listing, has some pics, some hours, contact info, and more…my location on the google map.
i posted about this a few days ago. http://www.debbieclarke.blogspot.com/
  
 
Deb Clarkes Business Card
 
 
 
Painting\Drawing Class
Starting next sunday 7am. should we meet at Capt Joes or the Cripple Cove parking. bring drawing/painting materials, easel, etc.  outdoor around the cove.  coffee and facilities at my house or zeke’s.  $25.  7-9. Contact me through my website: http://www.debbieclarke.blogspot.com/
No watercolors.
 
best,
deb.

GMG Kid’s Art Project

Since my daughter at thirteen often tells me to grow up I consider my entering some art in the GMG Kid’s Art Project not entirely out of bounds. You might give me grief recycling Peeps in my art project but peeps are the gift that just keeps on giving. OK, trying to fill my 2PM slot each day I am totally tapped. So I took a magic marker and …
gmgpeepartgmgpeepartgmgpee

But wait there’s more. I also purchased Hipstamatic which Sharon mentioned as a cool tool for the iPhone. So I am combining GMG Art Project, GMG Recommendations for software, and some wicked stale peeps which have now been recycled so many times they are almost environmentally sound. Actually, I have them soaking in the sink and I might have to use my new Ingersoll Rand 121 Super Duty Air Hammer to get my plate back so not sure how environmentally sound they are. I might have to hide them in my trash bag at the Rockport Dump or they are going to charge me twenty bucks for commercial concrete disposal. I don’t even want to think about fire hazard or waiting until hazardous waste day to unload my peeps. If that happens they are going back up on the wall.

ps. I mentioned in an earlier post to get down to Shaws on Eastern Ave for a fire sale on post Easter Peeps but I was too late. They have replaced all things Easter with Boogie Boards, diving masks and snorkels in that last aisle across from the milk. They did have some chocolate peeps in the discard shopping carts in the middle of the aisle but someone had already scored the last of the marshmallow peeps. (Fess up.) So I combine a “Signs of Spring” of Boogie boards at Shaws. (Don’t worry I am making a list and will recycle all signs of spring once Rockport puts Mr and Mrs Bathroom sign up at the Info booth which is my sign of the end of spring beginning of summer.)

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Come to think of it I am going to do one more burn of brush before the May 1 deadline. My brush pile is a tad damp. Do you think I could use my Plate O’ Peeps as a fire starter? If you hear the fire horns this Saturday you might know why.