South Bristol artist Stephen Busch’s respect for the sea is evident in many of his paintings, including “Anchored”, which can be viewed at the Pemaquid Art Gallery.
South Bristol artist Stephen Busch’s respect for the sea is evident in many of his paintings, including “Anchored”, which can be viewed at the Pemaquid Art Gallery.

Stephen Busch and Kay Sawyer Hannah are two member artists at the Pemaquid Art Gallery who have been strongly influenced by the seacoast environment.

Stephen Busch was raised in a family rich in art and a connection to the sea and sailing. He learned to sail as a teenager and later graduated from the Maritime College at Fort Schuyler, NY.  He spent eight years at sea in the merchant marine and holds an unlimited U.S.C.G Master’s license. His knowledge of ships, ship construction and his abiding respect for the sea is evident in many of his paintings. Busch paints largely in a narrative form and strives to lure the viewer into his paintings with a sense of the mysterious.

Kay Hannah resides in New Harbor, where she grew up. Local coastal scenery is frequently seen in her paintings of mist and fog, backlit flowers and trees, reflections in water, and the moody lighting of dawn and dusk. Currently she is particularly interested in capturing the myriad colors of sunsets, always a challenge to painters because of the rapidly changing light.

New Harbor artist Kay Sawyer Hannah’s interest in capturing the myriad colors of sunset is reflective of many of her works, including “The Bay’s Even Song”
New Harbor artist Kay Sawyer Hannah’s interest in capturing the myriad colors of sunset is reflective of many of her works, including “The Bay’s Even Song”

Visit the Pemaquid Gallery of Art this season to see the work of the following member artists: Barbara Applegate, Debra Arter, Bruce Babb, Julie Babb, Stephen Busch, William Curtis, Dianne Dolan, Peggy Farrell, Viola Glendinning, Claire Hancock, Kay Hannah, Jean Harris, Hannah Ineson, Will Kefauver, Jan Kilburn, Barbara Klein, Patti Leavitt, Sally Loughridge, Marlene Loznicka, Nancy MacKinnon, Judy Nixon, Paul Sherman, Liliana Thelander, Ernest Thompson, Bob Vaughan, Bev Walker, and guest artists Mark Chesebro, Sarah Fisher and Kathleen Horst.

 Artists all reside within the Pemaquid peninsula area. The Gallery is situated within Lighthouse Park at Pemaquid Point, Bristol and online at www.pemaquidartgallery.com. The gallery is open daily through Columbus Day, from 10 AM until 5 PM.