Category: Bristol

Landscape Painters Curtis and Ineson at Pemaquid Art Gallery

William Curtis and Hannah Ineson are two area landscape painters who find the Pemaquid peninsula and the nearby islands inspiration for their work. Both have connections in other states, while the Maine landscape forms the basis for the majority of their paintings. They have both pursued artistic ventures for over 40 years. William Curtis grew […]

Works of Loughridge and Coleman on Display at the Pemaquid Art Gallery

Local artists Midge Coleman and Sally Loughridge are showing their work at the Pemaquid Art Gallery this season. It is the gallery’s 89th year of showcasing original two and three dimensional art, and the 57th year of the gallery’s setting on the beautiful park grounds in Bristol. Coleman paints from life, and spends time each […]

Oil Painters Kefauver and Mabry On Exhibit at Pemaquid Art Gallery

Two fine oil painters, Mary Mabry of Waldoboro and Will Kefauver of Damariscotta, are showing their work at the Pemaquid Art Gallery this season. Both are skilled at landscape as well as portraits and figurative subjects. Relatively recent additions to the Gallery (Mabry is a Guest this year, and it is Kefauver’s third season as […]

Multiple Media Artwork Featured At Pemaquid Art Gallery

Debra Arter, uses a multiple media approach to art. Known for her printmaking and collage, she also enjoys painting and assemblage. Her subject matter ranges from realistic to abstract. Steve Viega is a woodworker who creates functional art for marine and residential uses. At the Pemaquid Gallery he will be showing unique bowls that highlight […]

Artists Sherman and Thelander on View at the Pemaquid Art Gallery

Paul Sherman and Liliana Thelander are two of the talented artists seen at Pemaquid Art Gallery in Bristol this summer. They both use familiar objects and landscapes as jumping-off points for meticulous compositions that are exciting and personal rather than simply photographic. Paul Sherman has pursued art for most of his life, studying with mentors […]

Artistic Interpretations of Local Landscape at the Pemaquid Art Gallery

Dianne Dolan and Bev Walker are relatively recent members of the Pemaquid Art Gallery. Both have a primary interest in interpretive color in the landscape, with either simplified or abstracted forms rather than specific geographical depiction. Dianne Dolan, in her third season at the Pemaquid Art Gallery, received an art education that enabled her to […]

Two Artists Show Their Coastal Watercolors at the Pemaquid Art Gallery

Cindy Spencer and Bob Vaughan are watercolorists showing their work at the Pemaquid Art Gallery this season. They both enjoy exploiting the impressionist qualities of watercolor as the colors tend to blend and flow spontaneously. The concept of “less is more” is seen in Spencer’s watercolors, where she strives to convey mood and atmosphere without picky […]

Pemaquid Group of Artists opens 89th Season

The Pemaquid Group of Artists opens its 89th season on Sunday June 4, with a gala public reception from 5 until 6:30 p.m. in the Pemaquid Art Gallery located at Lighthouse Park.  The park is renowned for its panoramic views of sea, shore, and sky and the historic Pemaquid Lighthouse, which graces the Maine quarter. […]

Well-known Local Artists, Jan Kilburn and Hannah Ineson, at Pemaquid Art Gallery

Pemaquid Gallery member artists with their own studio/galleries in the midcoast area include Damariscotta neighbors Jan Kilburn and Hannah Ineson. Both are long time professional artists with extensive teaching experience. They also share a love of the Maine islands, as well as the mainland coastal scenery.  Jan Kilburn is best known for her watercolors, filled […]

Gouache Paintings at the Pemaquid Art Gallery

The Pemaquid Art Gallery in Lighthouse Park, Bristol, showcases approximately 30 artists during the summer season. Now in its 88th year of continuous operation, it is a popular destination with tourists and locals alike. Two of its member artists are Peggy Farrell and Julie Babb, who share a love for water media, in particular the […]