EJ KHAN! GMG’s NEW AUTHOR

I talked with Joey down at the dock this morning to find out who this “EJ” was.

Of course he was no help at all. So I checked out her bio and thought I would post it so everyone would know who she is. It’s hard for some of us to explain who we are and why we want to share the Beauty of Cape Ann with all of you. Some of us are shy and humble to be a part of this exploding blog that GMG is. so here’s a little of EJ’s  bio.

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    E.J.

    Gloucester, MA

    Artist, researcher, spiritual traveler of this fascinating orb we inhabit, lover of life and all it has to offer.
    Hi everyone out there in GMG land. My name is Ellen “E.J.” Lefavour (a/k/a “Ejay Khan” – the pseudonym I used during my years as a political activist artist). I am a newcomer to Cape Ann, and thrilled to be a new contributor to Good Morning Gloucester. I am a painter and photographer who has lived and worked as an artist for 20 years, since leaving the corporate world in 1990 to pursue my passion. My contributions to GMG will consist of images (either my paintings, photographs, or the occasional video) and a little history about the image, called “Did you Know?” I hope to come up with tidbits of information that people don’t already know, or had forgotten they knew. As I am new here, everything is new and fascinating to me, especially the amazing history, so bear with me if I post something that is common knowledge – I’ll eventually come up with something that’s new to you. Please take a minute to comment on my posts, like them or not, especially if you have corrections or something to add, as that is how I, and all of us, learn. Have a Good Morning Gloucester, and a blessed day.

    http://www.khanstudiointernational.com/

    It was a Dark and Stormy Night..

    I Stopped by the Man at the Wheel Statue Sunday Night. There were a few people out enjoying the Warm, Wet and Windy Weather.

    Last few days for online calendar mail orders

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    For last minute gift givers-

    Next Monday (December 20) will be the last day to insure that your calendar(s) will arrive on time in the mail. Click here to order yours today!

    The calendars make great holiday gifts for:

    -Your kids’ teachers
    -The dog groomer
    -Your hairdresser
    -Friends who have moved away
    -An elderly person
    -Mail delivery person
    -Babysitter
    -Your favorite waitress
    -Party host(ess)
    -Newspaper delivery person
    -Your mother-in-law
    Just about anybody!

    You can order your choice of Cape Ann, Good Harbor, Magnolia, or Sun Up~Sun Down calendars.

    They’re $15 each, and if you need it mailed to you or somewhere else, shipping costs are pretty low.

    For downtown shoppers, the calendars are available at the gift shop PRESENT at 271 Main St. (across from Animal Krackers).

    PayPal and credit cards are accepted.

    Thank you!    —Sharon

    Deb Clarkes Art Show Opening Reception Sunday!

     

    Debbie Clarke’s Art Show and Sale is now Open to the Public at the Random Arts Gallery on Lexington Ave. in Magnolia.

    Debbie will also be having an opening Reception On 

    Sunday December 12, 2010 between 5pm and 8pm

    Drop in and say hello, share some cheer. (usual artist offerings: wine and cheese)

    Artist in residence Sunday-Monday 1pm-5/6/7pm ish throughout December
    For a private viewing or for more information call:  978-652-8273

    You can check out more Photos of Debs Art that will be for sale by clicking the Link:   http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/

    Deb Clarke’s Art Show and Opening Reception Sunday Dec 19th

    Debbie Clarke’s Art Show and Sale is now Open to the Public at the Random Arts Gallery on Lexington Ave. in Magnolia.

    Debbie will also be having an opening Reception On Sunday

    December 19, 2010 between 5pm and 8pm

    Drop in and say hello, share some cheer. (usual artist offerings: wine and cheese)

    Artist in residence Sunday-Monday 1pm-5/6/7pm ish throughout December
    For a private viewing or for more information call:  978-652-8273

    Looking through the window of the Random Arts Gallery at Debs Show
    One wall of Debbies Art show
    Some of Deb's Sharpie Drawings only $25. signed. What a Deal!

    You can check out more Photos of Debs Art that will be for sale by clicking the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46841138@N07/5238453335/in/photostream/

    BREAKING NEWS!!! Due to the Power Outage……….

    Due to the Power Outage you have more time to bid on some Great Artwork from local Cape Ann artists.

    This just in from the Sawyer Free Library;

    The power outage has bought you more time to bid on the beautiful art! The Art Auction will be held NEXT Wednesday, December 8. Preview party @6pm! at the Sawyer Free Library.

    Head to the Library now to Bid on some great Local Art!

    My painting is the one on the top left "Glass Vase with Flowers"

    Http://www.FrontieroGallery.com

    Back Shore Sunrise

    Back Shore Sunrise 11/21/2010 7:35am

    Separated at Birth?

    Separated at Birth?

    You be the Judge!

     

    Paul Morrison

    and

    The Bride of Frankenstein?

    Sorry Paul! But I crack myself up! 🙂

    Deb Clarke Gets Her Winter Art Show Ready!

    Gloucester Artist and Regular Contributor to GMG, Deb Clarke will be having an Exhibit and Sale of her Works at The Random Arts Gallery in Magnolia during the month of December. Here are a few Photos of the set up. More Photos and Information coming soon!

    $25 drawings. will remove these from the wall and sell them from clipboards. signed, no frame, no mat.

    This is what I accomplished yesterday at Randomarts in Magnolia.  Today I will re-hang and adjust the lights.  the wall space gets smaller and smaller everytime I look at my work.  the backwall has my ‘new’ work:  the drawings from this past year.  need to get some putty to keep some of the work from ‘moving’ on the wall.  small detail of my favorite work follows.
    4 mixed media ‘drawings’ with oil and leaf on 5×5″ panels.  definitely need sticky putty to keep these from wobbling.  selling all work unframed.  folk can spend as much money or not on frames.  and get the art at a very affordable price.  these panels will be under a hundred.  still working out prices.
    best to all,
    deb.
    For more Information Go to: http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/

    Drum Roll Please!

    I Found this Video of The Band Johnny Carwash on youtube.

     The Famous or is it Infamous David “Doc” Vincent is let loose on

    Rocky Neck.

    It’s  a Fun Video. You gotta keep watchin to see what happens.

    For more Information On what David and his Bands are up to, Check out his facebook page.

    http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=100001603443672&v=wall

    Sawyer Free Art Auction! Only a Few More Days Left!

    This the last full week for bidding on the Paintings that are up for Auction at The Sawyer Free Library.

    This is a great Video Joey did of last years Art Auction. It describes How the Silent bidding works at the Library Art Auction.

     

    I usually Contribute a Traditional Cape Ann scene. This Year I entered a Bright Floral Painting. I was a little bummed out Saturday when I checked the Bid Book. So far there are no bids on it. Bidding on the Painting starts a $50.00.

    Even If it doesn’t sell I Have the perfect spot for it. it will be my Xmas gift to myself.

    My painting is at the top left

    Click the Links Below to Check out more Info on the Sawyer Free Library Art Auction.

    http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=100000504276052

    http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Gloucester-MA/Sawyer-Free-Library/202051117106

    Http://www.FrontieroGallery.com

    It’s a great day to shop downtown!

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    It’s Black Friday and everyone else is “over the bridge” and “up the line” bumping elbows at the malls, but we locals can stay on the island with our wish lists. The pop-up shop(see related Times article) Present has an incredible selection of unique gifts.

    Present is a seasonal art collective made up of fifteen local men and women offering a bevy of eclectic fine craft. Living, creating and recycling on Cape Ann are common themes reflected in the goods including bags made from reclaimed sweaters and recycled sailcloth. Look for jingle flounder, lovely wreaths, hand-knit hats, pottery, felted flowers and bowls, fish prints, and photographs inspired by local people and landscapes.

    Delightfully unusual wares also include unique prints and collages, hand-dyed clothing printed with seaweed and other found materials, clever clothing and accessories for children, iron-pressed sandwich keepers, hand-knit wire jewelry, beautifully sewn doll clothes, and itty bitty jewels. Present is a great place to shop for pretty things and one-of-a kind gifts and ornaments.

    Present is Karen Chapin, Amanda Cook, Jane Cunningham, Jessica Demarjian, Elizabeth Grammas, Frieda Grotjahn, Jill Josephson, Pam Lally, Sharon Lowe, Stephanie Mason Thibodeau, Camilla MacFadyen, Melanie Murray-Brown, Erin and Scott Place, and Mary Rhinelander.

    You can visit the holiday pop-up shop at 271 Main Street, Gloucester from November 6th through December 24th, 2010.

    Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6, Sunday 12-5; extended evening hours on Thursday; also open 6-9 on Men’s and Ladies’ Nights

    Thanks!!    —Sharon

    BTW- You can get my Cape Ann calendars at Present, and for those of you who live out of town, you can order them here.

    The Gloucester Sketchbook Project Update from eb

    Gloucester Sketchbook Project Update from eb

    BECAUSE of other various projects, I haven’t been able to work on my sketchbook for the past few weeks and thus there’s been a lack of updates. Sorry! So here’s a snippet of what I’ve started up with:

    The hand written typography is something that I’m really excited about! I haven’t been terribly active with type in a long time, and it felt incredibly satisfying to do some hand lettering. Some are visuals that I copied by eye, just to get my craft back, but none are traced from the source. The ‘u’ in the pencil draft needs to be corrected though….its opposite slant is driving me crazy, sketch or no sketch.

    Fishing Boats on The Move Video Part II

    Fishing Boats on The Move Video Part II

    From Gortons Wharf

    Stones Pub Temporary Menu

    I only post this to give you an idea of what type of grub you can expect at Stones Pub.

    Stones Pub is open

    Mon-Thursday at 4:30PM

    Friday 2:30PM

    Saturday and Sunday 11:30AM

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    Going, Going, Going……………………

    It’s That Time of Year Again!

    It’s Time for the Annual Art Auction at the Sawyer Free Library right here in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

    This is your chance to win a beautiful piece of Artwork from Some Great Cape Ann Artists!

    The Bidding Starts low and if your Lucky you’ll win your favorite Painting. There’s always great stuff to choose from.

    From the Sawyer Free Library;

    The Art Advisory Committee of the Sawyer Free Library is sponsoring the  always popular “Annual Art Auction” in the Matz Gallery the entire month of November.

    Patrons are invited to come in and view Original Paintings by Local Artists.

    Silent bids will be accepted the entire month.

    Great interest is generated throughout the month as the Bid Book fills up.

    A Final Live Vocal Auction will take place on Dec. 1, 2010 at 7 p.m. A preview party will precede the auction.

    The Final Vocal Auction is always an exciting event. There will be a lot of Beautiful Paintings on display.

    Go Check it out! and Bid!

    Below is my contribution to this years Auction.

     

    “Glass Vase with Flowers” by Paul F. Frontiero Jr.

    http://www.sawyerfreelibrary.org/

    Http://www.FrontieroGallery.com

     

    From the Sun Up~Sun Down Calendar

    This is one of my favorite shots  from the Sun Up~Sun Down calendar. People seem to be shopping early this year. A good sign! You can order your calendars online or at Present at 271 Main St.  Credit cards are accepted at either location. Thanks! —Sharon