Fishing Boat Safety Demo Video at The Gloucester United States Coast Guard Station

Showing the effects of ice and the proper way to secure an even load of fish during rough seas.

Click the picture to watch the video

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/

 

Schooner Thomas Lannon

Schooner Thomas Lannon

Schooner Festival
Heading out to the Harbor

For Daily Sail Schedule and Charter Information click on the link below

http://www.schooner.org/

Http://www.FrontieroGallery.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

Maritime Center Sunrise

Maritime Center at Sunrise

Maritime Center at Sunrise

VISIT THE CENTERS Website; http://www.gloucestermaritimecenter.org/

Fishing Boats Pic From FOB Lobsterlady

 

Fishing Boats, originally uploaded by lobsterlady2.

Taken from St. Peter Square in Gloucester MA

“Karen” by Deb Clarke

From:  Deb Clarke

“Karen”

This is Karen, the completed work documented in my earlier ‘wip’  in the series “Faces I Remember”.  It is finished.  During the process that brought the work to this point I was continually critiquing the work.  I kept trying to get the eyes above the one third, but my inclination was to keep cutting the ‘shape’ down.  This morning I finally decided to find the center of my canvas.  Wouldn’t you know it?  French painter Pierre Bonnard’s words critiqued the work, he said:  “There should be nothing in the center of a painting.”  Then portrait artist Helen Van Wyck words critiqued the work:  “In a portrait the eyes should be around the one third point.”  then I said:  The Hell you say!  I’m still in training!  This is Karen and this is the way I do it.  I broke the rules, yet it works.  why?  because it is didactic and self referential. so, there.

ps:  this is drawn from memory of a friend from Banana’s.

 

Karen

For Purchasing Info go to:  http://www.debbieclarke.blogspot.com

Cape Ann Chamber Hires Matter Communications to Raise Gloucester’s National Profile

Gloucester, Mass. – The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce has hired Matter Communications, an award-winning North Shore public relations firm, to boost Gloucester’s profile as a premier destination and attract tourists and business visitors from around the country who will spend money at local businesses, strengthen the economic climate and improve the quality of life for residents.

“It’s time we stop letting others define us and take the lead in getting the word out about what a beautiful, historic and colorful place Gloucester is,” said Bob Hastings, executive director of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce. “Attracting more leisure and business travelers will strengthen all of our businesses, from tourist-based businesses along the Back Shore and Harbor to the shops and restaurants downtown and throughout the city where visitors shop and eat.”

The public relations effort, which was launched by Gloucester hotel-owners Tracey Muller of Bass Rocks Ocean Inn, Mona Faherty of the Sea Lion Motel and Jan Bordinaro of the Atlantis Oceanfront Inn, will focus on promoting Gloucester but may expand to include other Cape Ann communities.

Matter Communications, based in Newburyport, executes public relations programs on behalf of a broad portfolio of clients in consumer, high-technology and consumer-technology markets. The firm’s clients include national companies such as CVS/pharmacy, Verizon Wireless, Harris Corporation and Lexar. Gloucester residents John McElhenny and Ariane Doud will lead Matter’s PR campaign for Gloucester.

“Gloucester is the most authentic seaport in America and those of us who live here know there is no shortage of fascinating, positive Gloucester stories to tell,” said McElhenny. “There’s an untapped, nationwide market for Gloucester’s entrepreneurial businesses, scenic beauty, cultural richness and maritime identity. PR will give Gloucester a megaphone to tell its stories, attract new visitors and power the local economy.”

About the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce

The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce serves as the principal voice of business on Cape Ann. Its mission is to enhance the economic environment and the quality of life for the citizens of Cape Ann. For more information, go to http://www.capeannchamber.com.

Media Contact

John McElhenny, Matter Communications

(978) 499-9250 ext. 239

Gloucester@matternow.com

One Found, One to Go!

One of the Rocks I Sketched on and left on Pebble Beach was Found. Here is the Email I received;

“Cool, Found your Rock.. What a Great Idea! Love it! Keep it Up! Found on Sat. 3/27”

I was surprised with the nice  emails I received commenting about it. I thought it was a little Silly. But I guess you never know what will interest some people. Maybe because it’s FREE?

There is still one  left.  It was left on a Barrier Rock not far from the one that was found at Pepple Beach in Rockport.

It’s a little smaller than the one that was found. If anyone finds it and would like their photo on GMG just give me an email, It’s on the Rock. GOODLUCK?

Look for some more Art Rocks Strewn about Gloucester Soon.

I need a Name Like Sharon came up with for her game Where’s ZAT.  Hmmmm how about Find ZIT? Maybe Not.

message on a rock, I did'nt have any Bottles Handy.
Found
The Location where it was Found. The other one is a few rocks down from this one.

Easter Morning Sunrise from Stage Fort Park

Easter Morning Sunrise from Stage Fort Park Video

 

Http://www.FrontieroGallery.com

The Fort Wishes You A Happy Easter!

Easter Morning 2010 Down At The Fort

The Fort Playground
Happy Easter from the Fort

GHS Chess Champ

I have to Brag a little. It’s my Blog time slot so I can do what I want.

My number 4 Son Chris is number 1 in the East Division of the North Shore Interscholastic Chess League, Board #2.

The GHS Chess Team had a great Year, had a lot of Fun and met some great Friends From other High Schools across the State.

Congrats Chris.

The Champs Plaque!

 

Thinking hard
Making his opponent sweat

 

http://www.FrontieroGallery.com

Beautiful Industry- CAPT’N JAKE Net Reel

 

 

Rocky Neck Windows

Rocky Neck Windows
Dory Shop Window
Window Reflections

 

http://www.jeffweaverfineart.com/

GMG= Great Media Gurus!

               From Deb Clarke;

GMG=Great Media Gurus!

Thank you GoodMorningGloucester!
  
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.
 
questions, responses, critiques always welcomed either here or at my ‘nest’..           Another Magpie Nest
 
"Faces I Remember" a Work in Progress by Deb Clarke
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