Art and Culture
Books for these long winter nights
New reads on boats, art, and nature.
Anneli Skaar’s Island Whale and Other Remarkable Works
The Norwegian-American artist Anneli Skaar explores the world in her art and stories.
Björn Runquist
The Swedish-born painter and Saint George resident Björn Runquist finds the miraculous in the ordinary.
Meet the Makers
Maine’s makers work year-round to meet the demands of online and retail outlets, and, of course, shows like the Common Ground Country Fair in Unity.
Paul Black
With a deft touch, the Portland-based Impressionist painter Paul Black brought light and life to Maine motifs.
North Haven’s Swordfish
A North Haven swordfish sculpture leaps out of the past to engage with the island community.
Down to the Sea with Chris Van D.
Children’s book illustrator and Camden resident Chris Van Dusen delights readers with his rhymes and colorful drawings
Mary King Longfellow paints Monhegan
The niece of famed American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was an early if not the first female artist to paint this island off the Maine coast
Stonington’s “Bookmark Lady” Was a Relentless Artist
Evelyn Kok, who never sought fame, entertained windjammer passengers and other visitors to her seaside gallery with her wide range of drawings, paintings, and music
Krisanne Baker and the Sea
An artist and a snorkeler, Baker is also a snorkeling artist.
