Category: Waldoboro
‘Left-Handed Sumi-e Series’: Jean Kigel creates series of work with her non-dominate hand
Jean Kigel is showing her “Left-Handed Sumi-e Series” at her Studio + Gallery, at 1396 Back Cove Road in Waldoboro during April. Being unable to paint with her dominant hand for four months this winter due to thumb surgery, Kigel challenged herself to try using her left hand. Surprised by her unexpected results, she experimented […]
Jean Kigel Studio features watercolors
Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery, 1396 Back Cove Road in Waldoboro, is featuring winter watercolors. Kigel finds endless inspiration and surprising patches of color in this season’s landscapes. Bundle up to visit her gallery, and warm up by the woodstove with cookies and tea. Gallery open daily during business hours. Call first recommended at 207-832-5152. […]
‘Evergreen’ Asian brush paintings at Jean Kigel Studio
Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery presents “Evergreen,” a series of Asian brush paintings honoring the greens that sustain us throughout the winter. Symbolizing endurance and life itself, evergreens decorate our holidays and homes. This is the perfect stop for the yuletide. Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery is at 1396 Back Cove Road in Waldoboro. The […]
Northern lights paintings at Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery
Currently, Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery in Waldoboro is showing watercolors and Asian brush paintings of Maine’s northern lights. As the Aurora Borealis light up the skies, their hues light up Kigel’s palette. Inspired by her childhood trip to Alaska, she began a series of northern lights paintings a few years ago. These popular paintings […]
Still lifes mark the end of summer at Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery
At Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery, still lifes mark the end of the summer season. As the evenings cool down and summer draws to a close, residents of Maine prepare for winter by collecting and drying herbs. Kigel’s “Royal Julep,” a semi-abstract watercolor, depicts such a collection. In the painting, chamomile blossoms punctuate strands of […]
Jean Kigel shows pieces from her Attic Window Series
On view at Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery, are paintings in her Attic Window Series. It’s summer for a bit longer — not quite time to store lawn chairs or photo albums in the attic. The sheep are still in the meadow. However school will open, and the sheep will soon shelter in sheds. In […]
Open Studio show at Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery
Jean Kigel will host her 24th annual Open Studio show in Waldoboro from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9, 10 and 11. Her signature piece, “Undersea Encounter,” was used for this year’s Maine Lobster Festival poster. Relax as you enjoy Kigel’s recent collection of Asian brush paintings, watercolors and oils, and tour the gardens […]
Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery features Asian brush paintings
Currently Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery is featuring Asian brush paintings. Chinese brush painting is believed to be one of the oldest continuing artistic traditions in the world. It has been practiced since around 770 BCE, when artists in the Eastern Zhou dynasty began to depict the natural world. Brush painting and calligraphy have been […]
‘Triumph and Pursuit’ at Jean Kigel Studio + Gallery
One culture’s/country’s/leader’s yearning for freedom is historically countered by another culture’s quest to control it. Look around at wars and politics in our world. Jean Kigel’s watercolor “To the Victor” symbolizes this phenomenon. In the painting, a stork has seized the prize, but the specter of a raptor isn’t far behind. This painting, and those […]
Lisa Dombek’s work on view at two shows
“Celebrate Friendship Artists” 2024 Friendship Day Exhibition Salt Pond Studio, 522 Cushing Road, Friendship Contact: Pam Cabañas, pam@saltpondstudio.com, 207-681-5787 Gallery opens on July 18 Opening event: 3 to 8 p.m. July 19 Works by Sam Cady, Joanie Betterley, Lisa Dombek, Pam Cabanas, Brian Woods, Cheryl McAlister, David Kapp, Cecily Kahn, Jeremy Barnard, Dave Kopp and […]