Blue Raven Gallery is showing a retrospective exhibition of the renowned mixed-media artist Charles Wilder Oakes from July 31 to Aug. 31, as well as spotlighting artists Robert Dowling Jr. and Kim and Philippe Villard.
Robert Dowling a gifted artist from Bangor, whose passion captures the spirit of wildlife through stunning sculptures and paintings. Dowling’s meticulous attention to detail transforms driftwood into lifelike representations of animals that emerge from their wooden forms. The textures and colors evoke the beauty found in nature, inviting viewers to connect with each sculpture.
Dowling paintings explore similar themes, with dynamic and whimsical compositions, encouraging observers into a world of imagination.
His newest creations are now on display at Blue Raven Gallery.
Kim and Philippe Villard are the only couple in the world to collaboratively create highly collected white-line woodblock prints. As both French and American artists, the Villard Studio prints bridge artistic traditions from both cultures. Each print a is a gem of a detail steeped in Maine. When in America, they work in Boothbay Harbor and use material exclusively found in Maine. Villard Studios’ white-line woodblock prints are exclusive to Blue Raven Gallery, so stop by the gallery to see the vibrantly colorful and poignant prints that strike a chord with Mainers.
Their work can be viewed at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Special Collections & Archives in New York, Provincetown Art Museum in Massachusetts, Musee d’art et d’Histoire de Bormes les Mimosas in France, as well as many private and public collections around the world.
Blue Raven Gallery is at 374 Main St., Rockland. Call 207-466-7799, email jodie@blueravengallery.com, or visit blueravengallery.com for details.
Harbor Square Gallery presents Don Best’s newest collection of hand-carved and painted animal sculptures. The latest pieces showcase his distinctive woodcarving craftsmanship and detailed paintwork, capturing a unique character of various animals. Harbor Square Gallery, now located at 37 Bay View Street Camden, ME 04843. Online at harborsquaregallery.com | IG @harborsquaregallery | FB @harborsquaregallery
Triangle Gallery will open two solo shows and one group show during ArtWalk on June 6. In the back gallery at Triangle Gallery, Susan Groce will be hanging a selection of large drawings. These impressive works span a number of years till present, displaying both the continuity and shift of her visual language. Groce work(s) […]
It’s the time of year when artists swap out work for the new season, an energized time at North Light Gallery. Now on view is new work by Candy McKellar and Robin Gerry, as well as the collection of serene watercolors of Deborah Grabber of Millinocket. Grabber was a member of the stable for a […]
Artemis Gallery continues with their current group show through June 9 featuring artwork by Morgain Bailey, Rob Finn, Jennifer Judd-McGee, Rebekah Raye and Carol Shutt. Artemis Gallery’s upcoming show opens on June 12 with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the work of Maggie Hunt, Paul Kelly, Diana Roper McDowell, David Sears […]
Centre Street Arts Gallery is pleased to announce and participate in the Bath Art Walk from 4 to 7 p.m. June 20, with light refreshments. One of the featured artists is Jillian Herrigel and her work “Coastal Village.” Herrigel is just one of 20 local artists who will feature their work during the Art Walk. […]
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There’s something quietly revolutionary happening at Courthouse Gallery Fine Art in Ellsworth this month, where five artists have gathered to present work that defies the comfortable boundaries of their established styles. “New Work,” running June 2 to 29, offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative restlessness that drives artists to push beyond familiar territory — […]
Landing Gallery, at 409 Main Street in Rockland, will open a new solo art exhibition of 53 paintings by Sarah Faragher. “The Big Picture” runs June 6 to 29, with an opening reception from 4 to 8 p.m. June 6 during the First Friday Art Walk and meet Farager in the gallery from 4 to […]
The Pemaquid Art Gallery in Lighthouse Park, New Harbor in Bristol has opened for its 97th consecutive season, with 32 juried member artists, all residents of Lincoln County, showing paintings, collage, printmaking and ceramics. Two new members — Katey Lapinski, who paints in acrylic and makes linocut prints, often of local shells, and Mark Malinowski, […]
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