New Nancy Clark paintings have arrived! These paintings are a part of her collection, titled "Sea and Sky Series".
Nancy Clark captures the essence of a moment in time with her open and expansive seascapes and landscapes. Her present Sea and Sky Series, which focuses on the horizon line and the effects of changing light, sets the stage for contemplating the mystery and calling of distant spaces. These images are inspired by reality but are created by allowing the painting to lead the way toward its own conclusion.
"Sometimes it feels like a dance, and I find myself swaying as I blend paints directly onto canvas with sweeping brush strokes."
Right now is Fair Season in Maine, and if you're in the area, I recommend everyone to have fun at the Fryeburg Fair! It's an annual agricultural fair with a lot of rides, food, and games to have fun on. It's all a big deal, as people from all over the country come by to see it, a round 225,000 people. Again, if you're in the area, come by and say hi!
Recently Gwen Nagel, one of our frequent artists who feature their work at the gallery, dropped off lots of new beautiful works at the gallery! Originally from Minnesota, Gwen Nagel painted in oils as a teenager and began studying art at the University of Minnesota. She switched majors, however, eventually earning a Ph.D. in English at Tufts University. Gwen taught writing and American literature in New England (Tufts, Bentley College, Harvard Business School) and at the University of Georgia until 1997, when she devoted herself full time to art.
She has studied pastels with many nationally known artists including Albert Handell, Ann Templeton, Liz Haywood-Sullivan, Robert Carsten, Aline Ordman, and Barbara Jaenicke.
One of the works she dropped off was "Cottage at the Point", one of her many paintings that create a sense of peace.
Another was "Misty Islands", Gwen does a very good job at depicting reflections along water!
To get ready for the incoming fall season, Gwen brought in "October Shadows" as well, the orange and yellow leaves make a very good contrast with the white house, and the shadows, again, create a nice sense of peace.
To see more of her new works, come stop by the gallery!
One of Harvest Gold's prized artists is Kathy Angel Lee, a passionate quilter who's beautiful pieces are perfect for autumn.
Kathy’s passion and avocation has been sewing since she was twelve years old. In the late 1980s, Kathy was introduced to quilting through an appliqué class. From that simple beginning, her work has evolved from a traditional form to a more artistic format. She is primarily self-taught, but has taken classes from many internationally known textile artists. In addition, she takes painting and drawing classes with local artists.
Since her redirection (or retirement) from education in 2002, Kathy enjoys experimenting with a wide range of fabrics and techniques in both traditional and non-traditional ways. Currently, her interests are landscapes, flowers, wearable art, fabric manipulation, creating her own painted and dyed fabric and working in mixed media with textiles, threads, paints and embellishments. She looks to nature for her inspiration, photographing the flowers in her garden or beautiful landscapes around her home or in her travels. Her work is more representational than abstract, although she is beginning to experiment with some abstract expression. Come see more of her work at Harvest Gold!
With the end of summer coming to end, we at Harvest Gold wanted to thank everyone who came in over the past few months, specifically the artists who came to paint plein air! Some wonderful art works were produced by his summers plein air paint-outs as well as great time shared together. Kristen Dill was our last featured artist of the season, and painted a gorgeous nature-inspired still life painting inspired by summer flowers and fruits, and the glorious views from the gallery.
We also are very thankful for our loyal customers, who return every summer to stop in and say hi! Thank you everyone for your continuous support of the gallery. Goodbye summer and welcome fall!
The Arts and Artisans Fair happened recently, and it was a very eventful day for Harvest Gold! This fair is hosted annually in August at New Suncook school to support Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library. It showcases fine art and crafts, like pottery, jewelry, photography, paintings and more! We at Harvest Gold showcased a large assortment of fine art there, which seemed to catch the eye of many onlookers!
During and after the fair at Harvest Gold, several people made their way into the gallery to see more of the work we showcase! It was one of our busiest days, and although at some establishments that seems overwhelming, here, it's a delight to have so many people interested in the art! It's great to talk with people about what kinds of artwork they like, what about it they like, and being able to give my input as well! Overall, the day of the fair was a fantastic day for art enjoyers, and it's exciting to start thinking about next year's fair. Come stop by the Gallery to see some artwork and talk!
Yesterday, local artist Rebecca Klementovich stopped by the gallery and dropped off some wonderful new paintings. Rebecca grew up in New Hampshire, but as a young adult she attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, New York. Eventually she moved back to New Hampshire and is now a resident of Dover. She is the co-founder of Femme Fatales of the North- the goal of which is to show women making art and to share the art they make.
Despite the overwhelming amount of traditional art in the Mount Washington Valley area, Rebecca is an abstract artist, she has the unique ability to catch the energy that nature radiates. Rebecca's main focuses are on color and horizons- or lack thereof; getting rid of a defined horizon is one of the many ways a landscape can become abstract. Due to the abstract nature of her art, it’s Rebecca’s goal to ground the viewer- ground as in show them the landscape without directly showing it to them. Not only does she want to show them the landscape, she wants them to feel the emotions the landscape would make them feel as if they were looking at it. Replicating the feeling of the natural world is hard enough for an artist, but doing it as an abstract piece of art is even harder.
Her new painting, called "Diana's Bath & Summertime" features a abstract-landscape view of a major waterfall in North Conway, NH, which Rebecca describes as being "highly photogenic, and this plunge is structured in such a way as to allow you to stand below its falling waters."
Another new painting that is now apart of the gallery is called "Blanket of Forests". Rebecca Klementovich describes this piece in an artist statement, "I wanted to present this collection of artworks to spark your imagination. What else might dwell in the heart of the forest? Is their language soft like moss and fluid like a tiny underground stream? Here are some carefully painted artworks around the idea of Forest Creature. The Birch trees are poking through the forest. In the distance are the tall Pines trees watching over the forest and its animals."
Harvest Gold Gallery is thrilled to present this week’s featured artist, Doug Houle! Doug Houle lives in Augusta, Maine and has been establishing his art work around the area for several years. Doug will be painting plein air on Saturday, August 14th to exhibit his skills and feel inspired by the wonderful view from the gallery. All are welcome to join us at Harvest Gold Gallery on August 14th, whether an experienced painter or just an art admirer.
Doug Houle was born in Manchester, Connecticut and attended Plymouth State College, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Painting in 1998. After college, Doug participated in art shows in Vermont for a few years before relocating to New Hampshire, and ultimately landing in Augusta, Maine where he has been for the past 25 years.
Doug Houle’s art style has always focused on painting New England's buildings and landscapes, creating dramatic images of these ordinary buildings using light and color. “Through my painting I have chosen to highlight the architecture of small town New England. I am drawn to the charm and nostalgia around old homes and barns, store fronts, and light houses. Whether the places are frequently visited or passed by, they surround a town’s people, giving recognition to the historical relevance they have in our communities.”
Doug explains that “[He likes] to create a mood in my paintings that will remind you of a time gone by, and light and color are crucial for these pieces. Working primarily in oils, I leave the underlayer of my painting showing through the planes and edges, which helps to develop a level of interest in the surrounding work. Objects absorb and reflect all sorts of color and how that is manipulated impacts the mood. The light that each color creates is there to invite you. I want you to live in every one of these rooms, within each window, and behind every possible door.”
Don’t miss out on the chance to observe Doug Houle’s creative process on Saturday, August 14th. Check out more of his work here.
Harvest Gold Gallery is pleased to welcome Maine-based artist Sandy Crowell for another day painting out in the garden on Saturday, August 7th. Plein Airs at Harvest Gold encompass wonderful views of Lake Kezar and the White Mountains from the backyard of the gallery, which encourages a featured artist to create beautiful art. All are welcome, whether a seasoned painter or an art enthusiast.
Sandy Crowell specializes in oil painting, and grew up in Massachusetts while summering in Naples, Maine. Sandy began her painting journey at Sierra Nevada University, graduating with a bachelor degree of art in visual arts. Sandy enjoys representing what she observes in the world through art, or “brushes and paint.”
A quote from Sandy Crowell encaptures her feelings about the art she creates, “Changing light and seasons, an expression of joy or sadness, the beauty of form and color all fill me with an urgency to capture that fleeting moment.” To Crowell, painting serves as an opportunity to keep on learning about life. Her favorite part about plein air painting, or painting outside, is feeling at one with nature, influencing the art she creates. Outside of practicing painting, Sandy’s favorite activities to do are hiking, running, and skiing in the cold Maine winters.
It is a pleasure for Harvest Gold Gallery to be able to highlight Maine artist Sandy Crowell this weekend. If you are an art lover or an artist yourself and are interested in seeing Sandy paint, stop by the gallery on August 7th beginning at 10 am. Harvest Gold Gallery is located in Center Lovell, Maine at 1082 Main Street.
We are so excited to have gotten some new inventory from the One-Legged-Woodworker, Bruce May. He gets his nickname from a motorcycle accident that caused him to lose his leg.
Lynda and Bill met Bruce at an art show before his accident and offered him a place to show his work in the gallery. After a long two years of waiting, he showed up minus one leg and with a stack of bowls.
Bruce is the first woodcarver that we ever showed in the gallery. We haven't had his work in a while, so we were so excited when he showed up today with some new pieces.
He works with many types of wood to create bowls that are absolutely stunning. Bruce is also known for keeping the bark on some of his bowls which adds to their uniqueness. It also lets you see the layers in the wood.
Bruce's work is only available in the gallery, so we hope to see you soon!
