A Day of Art on the Coast

Gloria, Gigi, Linda and Jean
Photo by Sue

Field Trip!!! I love field trips! The pastel group decided to go hear Carolyn Caldwell's talk and demo at the Camden Library, Saturday at 10am-12. Sponsored by the Pastel Society of Maine, Carolyn discussed her approach to pastel painting, her view on painters block and how to overcome it with some simple exercises. Her demonstration was informative and educational.  Here are some photos of this event.

Carolyn Caldwell demonstration

Carolyn building lights and darks

Carolyn Caldwell's painting

Now on to another Artist . We headed to Rockland's Dowling Walsh Gallery to see the works of Maine artist Connie Hayes. "Her paintings ...are known for their careful compositions - a purposeful balance of geometric and organic forms. Her harmonious orchestration of color, light and mood conveys an almost palpable sense of atmosphere. And her love for the physicality of paint is expressed in her luxuriant brushwork. In Hayes's capable hands, even the most humble and commonplace subjects re portrayed with sensuous beauty" (McAvoy, Suzette."The Canvas" Maine Home and Design Aug. 2010:89.Print)

Then off to the Strand theater to hear Connie Hayes presentation "Up Close".

 Connie was articulate and willing to share her ideas and  techniques. She talked about each individual painting pointing out what made it successful and why. 

We then went back to the Dowling Walsh Gallery( www.Dowlingwalsh.com) for a reception to meet the artist . Meeting Connie Hayes was so special since she was very pleasant  and easy to talk to.

On our gallery tour we decided to go to the Yvette Torres Fine Art Gallery.(www.Yvettetorresfineart.com) We were interested in two artist, Barbara Brady and Francis Grant. Ms Brady's work is abstract while me Grant's work is realistic. They are both very talented artist. This gallery stop is definitely worth a going to.

We arrived home tired and thrilled to have spent such a wonderful day on the coast of Maine.