Whale Rock Art Studio

Went to Whale Rock Art Studio on Sunday, 27 Lexington Avenue, Magnolia, Gloucester, MA.  Amazing paintings by Loren Doucette and Matthew Billey.  People were admiring the great paintings by these two very talented artists.   Whale Rock Art Studio offers painting classes for kids and adults.  Very friendly studio with great light.   For more information on Whale Rock Art Studio, please go to the following link.  https://www.whalerockartstudio.com/

SAVE THE DATE

This event is so much fun. Thank you for shopping and dining local.  See you there with some of my photos on beach towels, cookie jar, puzzles and calendars.   I will be in the Magnolia Library on Sunday.

 

Summer Francis creations

The great artist Kris Francis’s daughter is a talented artist as well.  She does these great pumpkins made out of recycled materials.

Such a pretty fish

Josh Falk amazing new painting on Rogers Street is pretty.  The colors on brick give it a texture.  When I went by on Wednesday, this talented artist was still at work finishing this creation.  The eye follows you.

Another creation by Gloucester’s Artist Kris Francis

Love this humpback whale and her baby..  Kris is so talented and  he only uses recycled materials.   You can find Kris on Instagram:

jkfmetal

Kris told me there is 100 feet of chains that originally were on Gloucester’s Midnight Sun.

Amazing new creation

Gloucester’s amazing artist, Kris Francis, has created another beautiful art piece.   He let me know that this horse is made of approximately 98% motorcycle parts some tools and a few horseshoes. This horse weight about 1200 pounds. His work is Incredible!!

 

Smiles in Gloucester – 25026

A Talented creator of “Gloucester Rocks” – Find, Smile and Keep

Generous Gardeners Tour Magnolia reminder

Reblogged from Generous Gardeners Newsletter

  The Garden Tour is July 5, 2025..

 

ENJOY A FABULOUS GARDEN TOUR!  July 5, 2025

The lovely seaside village of Magnolia has been chosen for the 2025 Generous Gardeners Garden Tour. Once home to grand summer hotels, this storied enclave is now filled with beautiful homes, stunning waterfront scenery, and flourishing gardens. Each garden on the tour offers a different and inviting array of shrubs and blossoms, artfully arranged and carefully tended by their owners. Stroll along Shore Road viewing over a dozen private gardens, many with glorious ocean views. This easygoing 1.6 mile tour showcases a variety of cottage gardens, rose gardens, estate gardens, and also includes an amazing Olmsted garden. We suggest purchasing tickets in advance on our website at: www.generousgardeners.org. Tickets will also be available at the start of the tour at the Magnolia Library and Community Center, One Lexington Avenue, Gloucester. Parking is available on streets throughout the tour area and shuttle buses will be available for assistance.

Rain or shine. No pets. Photography welcome. Tickets: $35.00.

Starting Point is the Magnolia Library and Community Center

1 Lexington Avenue

Magnolia, Gloucester, MA  01930

10:00 – 04:00

Tickets $35.00

 

Sea Smoke Studio

A new wonderful Art Studio has opened at 15 Lexington Avenue, Magnolia, Gloucester, MA. The studio has beautiful artwork by artist Nancy LeGendre.   Some of paintings have been painted with fluorescent paint.  Very fun.

Phone number:978-502-3166

http://www.nancylegendre.com

Josh Falk latest

This is an amazing mural at located at the Pilot House.

Recognize the two rowers?  Stephanie Palazola O’Neil and Jimmy T.  Awesome

 

Sculptures from Horseshoes and Repurposed Metal

Gloucester’s talented artist, Kris Francis has a couple of new amazing sculptures.  Kris’s work always amazes me, but these Giraffes actually made me emotional.

Kris told me that he has been working on the Giraffes since February.  Kris also stated it took 2,000 horseshoes to make these beautiful sculptures.  Kris is truly a talented artist.

You can contact Kris through Instagram:  JFKmetal

 

Save the Date

Looking for something to do on a rainy Sunday?   The Gloucester Elks , at 97 Atlantic Road, Gloucester, MA will be having their annual Art and Craft Show. Thank you for shopping local.  Since the weather does not look great, we will be inside.  Thank you all for shopping local.