Happy Day, all! I'm Emma McDonald, and I am thrilled to be helping out as a summer employee at Harvest Gold for the next few months. I've spent the last 2 years as an undergrad, pre-med major at Virginia Tech and have been given the most amazing opportunity to enjoy all of the beauty that is here in Lovell as well as on Kezar Lake! It is truly a peaceful oasis, and I've never seen any place quite like it.

"Sleepy Poppies"

When walking into the gallery for the first time, I couldn't help but feel drawn to the larger than life floral pieces by Jean Swan Gordon. The late artist vacationed in Boothbay Maine which is where her love of flower bouquet painting developed! She began by just simply using pencil and pen, and then transitioned to layered watercolor. The juxtaposition between the soft watercoloring and the ink outlining along each petal and edge of the vase creates a very delicate look that is easy on the eyes. Each piece sits centered on a white background which further accentuates the details and beautiful color schemes! Although summer is only just beginning, my personal favorite piece is titled "End of Summer", which reflects the somewhat dried nature of the flowers placed sporadically in the vase, while still retaining their vibrant warm and cool tones. The vases themselves also create contrast within every piece, with each having distinct shapes, designs and colors. 

"End of Summer"

Make sure to stop by Harvest Gold or check out our site to see more elaborate works by Jean Swan Gordon. I'm looking forward to learning about all of the talented artists that make this gallery so incredibly special, and I hope you all have a wonderful summer!