Original publish date: Dec. 31st, 2011
The winter season sparkle with Maine pink tourmaline earrings.
Original publish date: Dec. 18th, 2011
Original publish date: Dec. 6th, 2011
Harvest Gold Gallery presents the book, Kezar Lake Memoirs edited by Catherine Ingram Stone.
In the summer of 1889, five young men arrived on the shores of Kezar Lake in Lovell Maine and set up their tents for five weeks. They climbed the surrounding mountains, caught abundant fish, and thoroughly enjoyed “camp life”. These men kept extensive records of their early visits to Lovell. Photographs, including those from their first camping expedition in 1889, still exist.
Kezar Lake Memoirs is a collection of those writings, which reflect a defining time in Lovell’s history. The population and economy had been in decline for many years and tourism was about to become Lovell’s major industry. The five campers witnessed and documented the growth of hotels and boarding houses and changes in the lake’s usage and the area’s wildlife. They wrote about the long-lasting friendships they developed and the folklore they heard.
Catherine Ingram Stone is the great-great-niece of Arthur Stone, one of the original campers on Kezar Lake in 1889. Catherine earned her masters degree in Political Science from NYU and went on to teach there as well. She has always been a summer resident of Lovell and in 1996 she became fulltime. She has served as President of the Lovell Historical Society since 2003. Proceeds from the sale of this book go to the Lovell Historical Society.
Over one hundred years later, her family of three grown daughters and her dog Finnegan continue to enjoy Arthur’s property on Rattlesnake Island.
Harvest Gold Gallery presents the book Kezar Lake Memoirs edited by Catherine Ingram Stone. She will be available to personalize and sign your copy during our holiday book signing and Open House December 9th from 3-6pm. Wine and cheese will be served. Come and enjoy some holiday cheer and the beautiful artwork in lovely downtown Center Lovell. Open daily 207-925-6502 and always on the web www.harvestgoldgallery.com
Original publish date: Nov. 8th, 2011
We have to put a pair of earrings in because we make jewelry here and there is always a new item! Today we made a cool pair of Dangle Dot earrings in sterling silver. So fun when they move and catch the light.
Original publish date: Oct. 27th, 2011
I know most of you want to see the view so here it is. The top of Eastman Hill, in Center Lovell Maine overlooking Kezar Lake and the White mountains. Now, here are some recent custom pieces we've made.
This woman wanted a ring she could wear and wear every where! She was so happy :)
This one was so much fun I had to post 2 pictures. She found the Maine tourmaline in Bethel Maine herself and we made the setting in sterling silver.
The light house design comes from a wonderful story of love and romance. A couple came to visit the Harvest Gold "factory"v after having collected our jewelry for over 25 years of their marriage. She always loved light houses we were happy to make a new design.
Friends from my youth with special days to celebrate.
A wonderful fun piece made of Maine tourmaline and 14k yellow gold for one of our favorite people.
Of course, there has to be a wedding band. So pretty with a diamond for every child.
Original publish date: Oct. 23rd, 2011
Keeping in our tradition of all American made products this wonderful collection of glasses is made in Sandwich, Mass by a husband and wife team.
Pick you favorite colors to make a set unique to you and your lifestyle.
Handmade glasses add a special charm to everyday life. It's fun to ponder the person who made the glass, the person who made the beverage, enjoying their hard labors, sharing with friends.
Original publish date: Oct. 11th, 2011
Original publish date: Oct. 2nd, 2011
Award winning watercolor artist, Barbara Coburn has been painting the beautiful New England countryside since her early college days. She got her Fine Art degree at Anna Maria College. From there she was very successful in the advertising and marketing world. Her first love, however, has always been painting. Lately she has discovered a new medium. Studying with some of the great egg tempera artists she has come to love this new to her technique.
Egg tempera is a painting process that uses egg yolk to bind pigments, the color, into paint. The artist must manufacture the paints herself by finely grinding the pigment and mixing it with water and egg yolk. The paint is then applied in a method where the optical laws of egg tempera are obeyed thus the unique surface of egg tempera will be achieved.
Tempera paint dries rapidly. It is normally applied in thin, semi-opaque or transparent layers. Tempera painting allows for great precision when used with traditional techniques that require the application of numerous small brush strokes. When the final painting is created then it is sealed with an organic varnish. This is needed especially if you have a cat around who might want a little lick of that egg!
With the ancient egg tempera technique Barbara creates a luminous glow in her work. The detail that she can achieve is amazing. Every blade of tall grass in the field by the old barn is visible. All the paint peeling off the old boat is there!
Tempera paintings are very long lasting, and examples from the 1st centuries AD still exist. Egg tempera was a primary method of painting until after 1500 when it was superseded by the invention of oil painting. Andrew Wyeth was one of the most noted egg tempera painters. His painting, Christina’s World is very well known.
Barbara's new paintings will be showing at Harvest Gold Gallery through the holidays. Stop by when you are by Lake Kezar in beautiful downtown Center Lovell.
Original publish date: Sept. 28th, 2011
Original publish date: Sept. 16th, 2011
Fearful we would not have enough tomatoes this year, Bill planted no less than 36 plants! Now we are picking everyday in 7 different varieties. Even this funny little one that looks like he has a hat!
Our screen porch is table is covered with great colors and delicious flavors. Many customers have been seen walking out with a sampling!
Come in for a taste of tomatoes!
