When a Gallery and Artist Collaborate.

 

 

 

 

Binoculars #185. View from East Boothbay, ME - 'Out for a Cruise'.

12" x 60". Oil on MDO Board. 2013. Copyright.

 

RESERVED for the Sylvan Gallery

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I have had the honour of being represented by the Sylvan Gallery since 2005.

And in 2012, the Sylvan Gallery relocated to Wiscasset ME, from Clinton CT,
and since, I currently lack a car, my travelling abilities are somewhat limited.

The owners of the Sylvan Gallery are a wife and husband duo, Ann and Rick Scanlan,
who are both a great pleasure to work with! And since their move to Maine,
there has been talk of me doing a few Binoculars of the area near their gallery.

Rick Scanlan, is also a professional fine art photographer
and he was kind enough to take a few photos of East Boothbay ME
specifically in the Binoculars format for me.

After taking elements from the photos that I naturally gravitated towards,
I came up with a largest Binoculars size yet, 12" x 60". The piece itself came together
relatively quickly because I had study the photos on/off for several weeks prior.

And the above painting is the final result of
when a gallery and artist collaborate!!

Please stay tuned for more what's new from the studio!!

Cheers, ~ Polly ~




 

From the Studio: Photo of the Week, plus update.

 

 

Photo of the Week: On the Easel: Binoculars #176 - almost finished.

 

Detail from: Binoculars #176 - Summer Sailing Lessons.

 

 

Binoculars #176 / View from Eastern Point - Summer Sailing Lessons.

7 1/2" x 60". Oil on mdo board. 2013. Copyright.

Reserved for Susan Powell Fine Art

 

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Time for an update from the studio, goodness it's been a while!

 

Since the blog post, which was a 'plein-air efforts' post, I haven't done

any plein-air painting and that's mainly due to the weather.

 

And that should rarely ever be an excuse for any plein-air painter,

but there are times when it can be rather difficult to muster the motivation

let alone find the inspiration where everything is a drab gray-ish brown,

and the sky is nothing, but a gray-ish white blanket, and it's cold outside.

 

So with the weather being as it has been for the last month

I've put myself back in the studio by working on a new batch of Binoculars

paintings for the nice set of gallery representation that I now have (and

also for inventory ... which is always a great challenge for me).

 

It is quite the contrast from last October where for a very short while,

I had no physical gallery representation what-so-ever. 

 

Among having the Sylvan Gallery (again) and Trade Winds Gallery (new),

 Susan Powell Fine Art of Madison CT, now represents my work as well.

 

It's also that time of year for Marine artists to give it their best shot

at trying for the prestigious honour of the 'Signature Membership' of the 

American Society of Marine Artists

which I will be attempting to do again this year.

 

So, even though it may be quiet from time to time here on the blog

rest assured there is always something brewing in the studio!

 

And speaking of which, I'm super excited about the next

'Artist on Artist' interview for next month!

 

Please stay tuned for more what's new from the studio!

 

Cheers, ~ Polly ~ 

    

 

 



From the Studio: Photo of the Week, plus update.

 

 

Studio Supplies and more! Sept 25, 2012.

 

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Two weeks ago,

I finally, finally, treated myself

to a 'Regular' Membership of the

American Society of Marine Artists.

(You can see my welcome letter and

Spring/Summer 2012 catalogs in the
upper right hand corner!) 

 

It's proper step forward for me in  

preparation for big leaps to come!!

 

Other news ...

 

My supplies in the studio had run so low

that it halted all progress in the studio!

About a week and half ago

I placed an order with Dick Blick

for some much needed studio supplies.

Now that all the supplies

have been replenished

it's now a matter of
getting back into the studio
and finding

that special groove, again!!

 

I will carry on with my blue phase,

and start some new pieces, as well, 

which I am all very excited about.

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The two Binoculars which I recently shipped to
the Sylvan Gallery in Wiscasset, Maine,
got there safe and sound, and are on display!

Binoculars #163/2012 - View from Avery Point

The USCG, Return Home from European Voyage.

10" x 60". Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.

 

Binoculars #171/2012 - View from Eastern Point - Sunfish Pals

8" x 48". Oil mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.

 

 For all inquiries 

please contact the

Sylvan Gallery.

 

Thank you.

 

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More updates to come

please stay tuned!!

 

Big Cheers, ~ Polly ~ 

 

 

 

 

 

Back in the Studio ....

 

 

In more ways than one! 

 

At this very moment,

the for first time in my artistic career

all of my work that was 'out' in galleries

is currently back 'in' the studio. 

 

Though that will change

in the next couple of days,

because two Binoculars paintings

are on their way to the 

Sylvan Gallery,

in Wiscasset, Maine.

 

In other news ...

 

The owner/director of the 

Cate Charles Gallery 

(which has been my 'staple' gallery

for the past 4 1/2 years),

has decided to close for a while

and re-open/relocate

to Providence RI,

at some point in the future;

leaving me without any

'local' representation

and in an odd state of Limbo,

which is rather perplexing to me.

 

Mind you,

I am not complaining

by any stretch,

the timing of it isn't all bad because

the tourist season is starting to wind down  

along with art sales.

 

As I mentioned in a number of posts ago,

I've been wanting to build an inventory

of work for long, long, while

 

And this is my opportunity

to get back into the studio

and stay focused, 

and paint, paint, paint!

 

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So, what's back in the studio!?!

 

Well, take a look down below.

 

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 Binoculars #132/2010. View from Avery Point - Lone Day Sailor.
8" x 48". Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.

 

 

 



Binoculars #134/2010. View from Ender's Island - Afternoon Cruising.
8" x 48". Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.


 

 Binoculars #134/2010. View from East Beach, Watch Hill - Last Light.
8" x 50". (6 panel) Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.

 

 

 

Binoculars #145/2011. View from Avery Point - Sunset Cruise.
10" x 48". Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.

 

 

 

Binoculars #162/2012. View from Avery Point - Evening Cruise.
8" x 48". Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.


 





 Binoculars #165/2010. View from Avery Point - Just Cruising.
8" x 48". Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.


 



Binoculars #166/2012. View from Avery Point - Summer Fun!
10" x 60". Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.


 



Binoculars #167/2012. View from Eastern Point - Before the Storm.
7" x 60". Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.

 

 

 

Binoculars #168/2012. View from Eastern Point - Bound for Fisher's Island.
8" x 48". Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.

 

 

 

Landscape/Plein-air: Barn Island Summer Fog.

8" x 48". Oil on mdo board. Floating frame. Copyright.

 

 

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If you are interested in purchasing

or learning more,

about any of the above paintings

please feel free to email me

with your inquiries.

 

Thank you!

 

As always,

stay tuned for more!!

 

Cheers, ~ Polly ~ 

From the Studio: Photo of the Week, plus update.

 

 

Photo of the Week: Sketch Book Kitty - Sept 2, 2012.

 

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Shadow,

aka 'She-Sho'

much like her namesake

is always close-by, 

no matter where

or what I'm doing,

she's Shadow!

 

Good thing I don't need to use the

sketch book at the moment.

 

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Production at the easel 

has been slow, but steady

and the paint supply

is getting a bit low

so, an order will be made

later this week.

 

Right now, in the studio

there are 2 Binocular paintings

being packaged up for shipment 

also for later this week bound 

for the Sylvan Gallery.

up in Maine.

 

 

 

I'm using a very simple and cost effective

technique for shipping the paintings.

 

Normally I use 

DOW 4'x8',1", blue foam insulation,

which is cleaner when cutting

and is a bit harder for impact,

and since time is of the essence,

I'm using a slightly different foam.

 

The paintings

are wrapped in shrink wrap,

stacked face to face with

a cardboard spacer,

then sheathed with the foam

held together with yards

of heavy duty packing tape, 

and

then a heavy duty cardboard skin

is made for extra measure along with

more yards of heavy duty packing tape.

 

This packing technique takes a while to do

but, it's super compact, very light weight

and overall very effective

for shipping larger paintings.

 

And speaking of which

I need to get into the studio

and

finish packing the paintings!

 

Stay tuned!

 

Cheers, ~ Polly ~

 

 

 

 



The Binoculars Series 2011 Retrospective!

 

A look back,

a posteriori collection,

a retrospect

of the

Binoculars Series

produced this year

of 2011.

Binoculars #139. View from East Beach, Watch Hill, RI.

8" x 48". oil on mdo board. 2011. © Copyright.

Available at the Cate Charles Gallery.

Binoculars #140. View from Giants Neck, Niantic, CT.

10" x 60". oil on mdo board. 2011. © Copyright.

Private Collection.

Binoculars #141. View from Avery Point, Groton, CT.

8" x 48". oil on mdo board. 2011. © Copyright.

Available at the Sylvan Gallery.

Binoculars #142. View from Avery Point, Groton, CT.

3" x 36". oil on mdo board. 2011. © Copyright.

Private Collection.

Binoculars #143. View from East Beach, Watch Hill, RI.

8" x 48". oil on mdo board. 2011. © Copyright.

Private Collection.

Binoculars #144. View from Avery Point, Groton, CT.

6" x 48". oil on mdo board. 2011. © Copyright.

Private Collection.

Binoculars #145. View from Avery Point, Groton, CT.

10" x 48". oil on mdo board. 2011. © Copyright.

Available at the Cate Charles Gallery.

Binoculars #147. View from Avery Point, Groton, CT.

6" x 48". oil on mdo board. 2011. © Copyright.

Private Collection.

Binoculars #148. View from Stonington Point, CT.

8" x 48". oil on mdo board. 2011. © Copyright.

Private Collection.

Binoculars #150. View from Eastern Point, Groton, CT.

8" x 60". oil on mdo board. 2011. © Copyright.

Available at the Sylvan Gallery.

Binoculars #151. View from Avery Point, Groton, CT.

3" x 36". oil on mdo board. 2011. © Copyright.

Private Collection.

Binoculars #152. View from Avery Point, Groton, CT.

2" x 12". oil on mdo board. 2011. © Copyright.

Available at the Cate Charles Gallery.

Binoculars #153. View from Avery Point, Groton, CT. 

3" x 36". oil on mdo board. 2011. © Copyright.

Available at the Cate Charles Gallery.

Binoculars #154. View from East Beach, Watch Hill, RI.

3" x 24". oil on mdo board. 2011. © Copyright.

Private Collection.

Binoculars #155. View from Eastern Point, Groton, CT.

3" x 30". oil on mdo board. 2011. © Copyright.

Private Collection.

Binoculars #160. View from Weekapaug Point, RI.

10" x 60". oil on mdo board. 2011. © Copyright.

Private Collection.

Binoculars #161. View from Eastern Point, Groton, CT.

7" x 60". oil on mdo board. 2011. © Copyright.

Private Collection.

For available pieces please contact the respective Galleries

Cate Charles Gallery

147 Water St.

Stonington, CT. 06378.

860.245.5213.

or

Sylvan Gallery.

121 West Main St.

Clinton, CT. 06413.

860.669.7278.

...

Well, by the looks of it, 

it certainly was a very productive

and succesful year for the Binoculars Series

which I am extremely grateful for!

For 2012,

my studio mission will be 

to garner a greater level of energy,

for a more productive 

and successful year!

Already I can't wait!!

Cheers!