Meet the artists at an opening reception at Shaw Jewelry

Join Shaw Jewelry for two opening receptions from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 1 featuring artists J. Aaron Mitchell and Deborah Page.

Originally from New York, Deborah Page has made Mount Desert Island her home since 1986. Her mixed-media paintings begin with colorful and expressive marks, random collage elements and a playful intention. Her process is responsive to an emerging narrative, and often a story is born. Her use of background layering assists in shaping relationships and creating depth. Inspired by her love of the natural world, animals and plants are reappearing themes, and her story-scapes are delightful and engaging. Her work will be featured Sept. 1 to 21.

Local Gen X artist J. Aaron Mitchell is trying hard to keep it real and capture a fraction of the beauty that surrounds us while being heavily influenced by pop culture and the digital world, and recognizing that we are all one and we are not our thoughts.

Shaw Jewelry is at 128 Main St., Northeast Harbor. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call 207-276-5000, email [email protected], or go to shawjewelry.com for more information.