Carl Little
David Driskell At Home in Maine
Maine may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking of African-American artists. Yet a number of eminent black artists have found a home and inspiration here, including David Driskell.
Brave Lake Love
Writer Carl Little and his family live near the shores of Mt. Desert Island’s Echo Lake, a constant source of awe and inspiration.
Virginia “Sally” Brun: Everything To Do With Art
Artist Sally Brun has met and befriended legendary figures in literature and art. At the same time, she represents that artist one finds in so many corners of Maine. Personal renown is less important than friends and family.
Artist of the Outdoors
Inspired by a love of Maine and the outdoors, painter Jessica Ives records outdoor experiences—swimmers cutting across the water, a surfer bearing his board toward the waves, snowboarders resting on the slopes, a man casting a fly over a river.
From Boats to Art
Artist Dan West has taken skills he learned as a boatbuilder to make whimsical and timeless sculptures.
Tollef Runquist: A Painter Follows His Bliss
Painter Tollef Runquist’s colorful canvases draw on place and experience. Recently he has been inspired by his son’s playthings.
Stellar Art
She may be 99, but Stell Shevis, master enamellist and life-long artist, continues to look for new experiences and creative outlets.
Marine Art from the New York Historical Society
The New-York Historical Society has sent an impressive array of its marine and maritime art holdings, mostly 19th century, to the Portland Museum Art for the 2014-2015 winter season. “The Coast & the Sea: Marine and Maritime Art in America” offers an excellent opportunity to take in a clutch of sea-going artifacts, plus ships, seascapes, and portraits by a top-notch lineup of painters.
The Art of Richard Estes
Known for his paintings of the city, this realist long ago added Maine to his repertoire.
Jon Imber and Jill Hoy: Finding Bedrock
The creative journey of two painters, through health and sickness.
