Crowley’s Island Beach View
Where is Crowley’s Island Beach View? I cannot wait to share gentle reader.
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The Setting
Where is this week’s mobile art studio? We traveled up (or down)…I haven’t figured out the up and down directions in Maine…yet. Anyway, we went up to Corea, Maine today. What a beautiful, sweet little coastal town! So, while the kayakers kayaked, I set up here.
You can even see the quick sketch I did on the easel. When I think back on the years (and years), I spent in the “office” in day job world, I practically almost weep with gratitude for what I do now. Don’t get me wrong, like everything, there are good days and bad. But holy moly, this work and the ever changing office views are the best experience(s) I could ever have.
Painting of Crowley’s Island Beach View
Here’s this week’s finished painting. It’s 5×5 inches, painted in gouache on an Ampersand panel and…it’s sold! Yippeee.
New Gallery Visit
After I finished the painting, I went to Chapter Two, Contemporary Gallery in Corea, Maine. What a delightful place. Why? There are beautiful hook rugs by gallery co-owner, Rosemary. There are fantastic wood block prints (and the original blocks too) by Fine Artist, Dan Miller. But wait there’s more! Meaning? Meaning, here’s a list of more of the artists in the gallery. And, I’m pretty sure there are more artists (jewelery, sculpture, scarves) than this list shows. So, if you are heading out to the coast of Maine near Ellsworth and beyond, be sure to visit this wonderful place.
How Are You
What’s happening in your world, gentle reader? Have you seen or created artwork that has inspired you lately? If so, I would love to hear from you in the comments below.
Outstanding, Julie!!!!!!!
TY Kathyyyy!👋💕
I’m not surprised this painting has sold! I can feel the air and sense the breeze. It’s beautiulf!
Hiya Beth! Ahhhh…that’s so cool that you sense the air and the breeze. I already miss it and you xoxo
Hi Julie, I feel as if I’ve been traveling along the Maine coast with you through your paintings.
This is a beauty- fresh and bright- I can almost smell the pines. I’m not at all surprised that it sold.
Hiya Kathy, woweee thank you for enjoying the trek with me like this. Love that you can smell the pines and wish you could have been there in person too! xoxo
I love this painting and the photograph of your set up while painting it. Lovely!
Hiya Jeannette, TY…it sure was a gem of a spot. Thank you for looking and coming along. I can’t wait to see you now that we’re back! xoxo