One of Paul Frontiero’s posts and the gloucester media gurus found on this site, kept me awake-in-Gloucester last night.
Capeannpainter Paul Frontiero recently posted a pic of his work, with an inquiry about how to make the photo less ‘blue’. I’ve had the same problem and was pleased to read the media ‘gurus’ comments.. I used the white balance suggestion. click the link to see my efforts, the result of being sleepless in Gloucester.
This piece won best in show in the contributing members show and is on display at the Rockport Art Association until April 25th
Introduction to Smalti Workshop
April 18th from 9 o 5
Learn to work with the beautifully colored glass seen in the mosaics of the great cathedrals throughout the world. We will focus on the fundamentals of cutting smalti using nippers to create a vibrant, colorful 6”x6” mosaic. Materials and a choice of designs will be provided to allow you to use your newly acquired techniques and skills.
Limited to 8 people. $150.00
Introduction to Mosaics Workshop
May 9th 9 to 5 and May 16th from 9 to 12
We will discuss the four elements of mosaics: tessera, adhesives, substrates, and grout. Bring with you a 10″ by 10″ drawing that you would like to create in mosaic. Some designs will be available if you do not have a plan of your own. I will provide colored vitreous glass and ceramic tile.
You may incorporate materials of your own; broken pottery, beach glass, shells, minerals or other personal treasures. Limited to 8 people. $150.00
This is not to be missed. there are many fantastic prizes to be had.
Now if you click on the Upcoming events tab at the top of the blog you will be able to access the GMG Community Calendar in which you will find all the details about the event. If you have a community event coming up, don’t hesitate to contact us so we can add it and share it.
Criticism can be a scarey thing for an artist to take, yet this is the way we learn our trade, our craft.
Just a few days ago an artist friend responded to the demonstrations that appeared here on GMG. “What bothers me,” she said, “is the Sharpie.” I laughed and said: “The erased sharpie?” she said “no, leaving the sharpie, it is not permanent.” I smiled and said: “Oh, that. it doesn’t bother me. if the sharpie pigment detaches, so what? I don’t care if it is permanent. (is anything ever permanent? no. truly, truly archival? no. why? time. change. impermanence says the buddha.)
“No statue has ever been put up to a critic.”
Jean Sibelius, composer
He got his fare share of criticism, yet the Finns put up a monument to his musical genius! and now they critique the sculpture, some even call it ugly!
Read Debbie’s Additional Thoughts on Art Criticism by clicking the link Below;
I donated breakfast with me and on me at Sailor Stan’s as an auction item (I know, not that exciting, right?)
Come on out and bid it’s sure to be a great night and how can you beat it when you have the food being done by Duckworth Beach Gourmet?
from Marty Del Vecchio via Cape Ann Online-
The East Gloucester Elementary PTO is holding an “Auction for the Arts” on Friday, March 26th at 7:00p, at Cruiseport in Gloucester.
East Gloucester is lucky to have Ed Touchette, a truly wonderful art teacher. He is unlucky enough to have no dedicated art room, and to get by on less than $3 per student per year. The proceeds from this auction will help in both regards.
The evening will feature appetizers provided by Duckworth Beach Gourmet, a cash bar, and dance music by Wheelhouse. Bidding for silent auction items will commence immediately, with select items presented in a live auction at approximately 8:00p.
Debbie Clarke requested people take pictures and explain stories about their lives through what they have on their refrigerators. Well my fridge at home is just as plain as can be but we have a freezer down the dock on which we place stickers and magnets as they come into our lives. So I guess the freezer down the dock is much more interesting.
If you would like to send in a sticker for me to add feel free to send it along to me Joey at Captain Joe and Sons in Gloucester. I’ll be sure to take a picture of it and add it to the collection and post it up here on these pages.
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Coco and Rory stopped by this morning to talk about the upcoming Cape Ann Theatre Collaborative production of The Weir starring David McCaleb, Michael McNamara,Rory O’Conner, Michael O’Leary and Kierstin Searcy. Video coming tonight. the Weir will be playing at The Gloucester Stage Company this Friday and Saturday night at 7:30PM and also an afternoon performance at 2:00PM on Sunday. It will also play next week at the same times Fri, Sat, Sunday.
The Marblehead Arts Association
has invited Jeff, as guest artist,
to have an exhibit of his paintings
in the Parlor Gallery
at the King Hooper Mansion
8 Hooper Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
Jeff’s exhibit will run concurrent with the April Member Exhibit:
The Blue Show – All Things Water
from Saturday, April 3 through Sunday, April 25
Opening reception for both exhibits is Sunday, April 11, 2-4 pm.
For more information call: 978-590-2979, or 781-631-2608.
Jeff will be exhibiting at the Modern Marine Masters show
at The Maritime Gallery
at Mystic Seaport, 47 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355.
The show runs from Saturday, April 24 through Friday, June 11.
For more information call: 978-590-2979, or 860-572-5388.
We have some VERY talented people among us in Gloucester MA. One of them is local artist Kathy Roberts.
Here is a little Bio about Kathy Roberts:
One can express themselves in many ways. Creativity can be inspired by your imagination, resourcefulness or a vision you may have; something you are working towards. I choose to express myself through watercolor painting. A medium that requires dedication and persistents, but allows you to choose your favorite paint brush, color palette, and paper and finish with a painting of something you have interpreted, your own vision. I enjoy painting fresh flowers, landscapes, seascapes and still lives using lots of color.
I am a native of Gloucester, MA, a seacoast community, which has inspired and challenged me to capture its natural surroundings. Those include the views of the inner harbor, studying our numerous beaches, its shifting sands, dunes and changing tides. Daily walks around the backshore, call my attention to the changing sunlight on the warm, rugged rocks and the forceful ocean waves splashing against them. And of course our native spring and summer flowers have always inspired me to paint my interpretation of their shapes, vibrant colors and delicate beauty.
Artists often are drawn to subjects that have a strong emotional appeal. For me it is Cape Ann’s scenic coast, where I spent all my summers at the beach as a child and still do as an adult. I always feel at peace when I am painting in that environment. I look to capture the essence of a place and convey the emotion I feel with the viewer. Being on location helps me to maintain a spontaneous approach.
Good Morning Gloucester 