James W. Strickland, Belfast ME (web)
Sculptor & painter
"Kite Series #25" | 2005 | $16,000
24 carat gold and wood
8 feet high x 8 feet wide x 6 inches deep
Artist Statement: "In my work I would like to convey the sense of the voyage of ideals, the arrival of a dreamworld. To hover between the real and the spiritual world. To call up ‘stories’ from our collective past, still points around which our private memories revolve.” --James Strickland
Call: (207) 338-5177 or e-mail james@jamesstricklandart.com
Kirk Moore; Belfast, ME (web)
Painter
"Philippa's Farm – York"
Oil on Canvas, 32x48
Artist Statement: "In 1972, Georgetown started their Fine Arts Program. It was pretty basic. I took a wood carving class with Leonard Cave. At the time there was a consortium between the various colleges and universities in Washington (D.C.). I was fortunate enough to stumble upon Frank Wright's drawing class at George Washington University. The waiting list to get into Frank's class three years. I think he sensed my eagerness and took pity on my naiveté'. In any event, he squeezed me in. Except for three months a the Leo Marchutz School in Aix-en-Provence, that drawing class was the extent of my formal art education. For the rest I looked and experimented. I looked at thousands of paintings in hundreds of museums and galleries. I learned the hard way, but it was a good way for me. However, every once in while a friend would say 'Why don't you try this.' It would help and I'd think, 'Why didn't someone tell me this ten years ago?' Still, I believe the best way to learn to paint is just to paint. Get started and you'll figure it out. Writers write. Painters paint. You have to be willing to make mistakes and try it over again."” --Kirk Moore
Call: (207)323-6244 or e-mail raymondkirkmoore@gmail.com
Pamela Johnson; Saco, ME (web)
Painter
"In the Whites"
oil on canvas on wood - palette knife, 8x10, price: $1,125
Artist Statement: "Pam Johnson has enjoyed various art forms since childhood. Primarily a self-taught artist, she learned the basics from many from nationally known artists, and after years of painting on location has enhanced her style and become known for her bold and vivid colors. Pam began painting professionally in 1984 in watercolor and upon reaching a certain level of proficiency she decided to try a new medium and began to paint in oils in 1994.
Initially she painted using a brush application of paint, but more recently she has been using the palette knife or in combination with the brush to create a more textured surface that enhances the color effect. Pam is inspired by the atmospheric affects of color on form and is compelled to render a scene and transform it into her own unique perspective. Her objective is to share a part of her world, which so greatly influences her life. Judges in competitive and non-juried shows throughout New England have recognized her abilities and private and corporate collectors have purchased her work.
Call 207-282-9951 or e-mail pam@pamjohnsonstudio.com” --Pam Johnson
Call: (207) 282-9951 or e-mail pam@pamjohnsonstudio.com
James W. Strickland, Belfast ME (web)
Sculptor & painter
"Voyager" | 2009 | $15,000
24 carat gold, wood and metal
Utilizing IC technology for levitation
7 feet high x 2 feets wide x 2 feet deep
Artist Statement: "In my work I would like to convey the sense of the voyage of ideals, the arrival of a dreamworld. To hover between the real and the spiritual world. To call up ‘stories’ from our collective past, still points around which our private memories revolve.” --James Strickland
Call: (207) 338-5177 or e-mail james@jamesstricklandart.com
Kirk Moore; Belfast, ME (web)
Painter
"Cattails – Winter"
Oil on Canvas, 14x12
Artist Statement: "In 1972, Georgetown started their Fine Arts Program. It was pretty basic. I took a wood carving class with Leonard Cave. At the time there was a consortium between the various colleges and universities in Washington (D.C.). I was fortunate enough to stumble upon Frank Wright's drawing class at George Washington University. The waiting list to get into Frank's class three years. I think he sensed my eagerness and took pity on my naiveté'. In any event, he squeezed me in. Except for three months a the Leo Marchutz School in Aix-en-Provence, that drawing class was the extent of my formal art education. For the rest I looked and experimented. I looked at thousands of paintings in hundreds of museums and galleries. I learned the hard way, but it was a good way for me. However, every once in while a friend would say 'Why don't you try this.' It would help and I'd think, 'Why didn't someone tell me this ten years ago?' Still, I believe the best way to learn to paint is just to paint. Get started and you'll figure it out. Writers write. Painters paint. You have to be willing to make mistakes and try it over again."” --Kirk Moore.
Call: (207)323-6244 or e-mail raymondkirkmoore@gmail.com
