This past week has been a scorcher
Its been near 90's every day for a week, and were told this is cool compared to the temperatures in New York, Philadelphia, and Boston. But for those of us who came to Maine to be cool, global warming is definitely happening in the Northeast corridor. Our problem is we don't have air conditioners..So much for the heat. The weather forecast is for much lower temperatures next week.
Our town is settling down now that our pink feathered friends have flown to find a cool place. However, Mount Desert Island is hopping with more events than we can attend and still get some sleep.
Phil's watercolor class at the Wooden Boat School this August still has two seats left. If you are interested, its not too late to call.
He's now teaching 4 classes at The Salty Dog Gallery this month. Classes are 9/12 each Tuesday, ending July 30th.
Our new exhibit in the gallery begins July 21st showing three artists from Mount Desert Island..They are Ed Elvidge, Mark Fink, and Gail Ribas.
Ed really pushes the envelope in retouching his photographs so they look like oil paintings. Mark makes etchings, and encaustic paintings on wood panel, and Gail is showing her beautiful transparent watercolors.. We still feature sculptors Jim Green and Greg Ondo. We have an additional whimsical piece by Sydney Roberts Rockefeller.
Below are resumes, photos, and images of their work.
Their paintings will be on display from Sunday, July 21st through Saturday, August 3rd.. A reception to meet the artists will be Tuesday,July 23rd at 5:00 PM.
Workshops Workshops
For more information about Phil's art activities
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You will see some new information and new images being offered for purchase.
When you see a painting you would like to have please call me, Joan, at772-465-8322, or 772-489-1156., summer and winter. Gallery phone number is 207-244-5918
New Workshops:
Phil will again be teaching at Wooden Boat in Brooklin, ME. this August Check out their website or call 207-359-4651 for more information about classes and schedules.
Phil is teaching one morning a week at The Salty Dog Gallery in Southwest Harbor this July. Classes are 9 to 12,
concluding July 30th.
Call or e-mail me for more information. 772-489-1156 or 207-244-5918
Television;
Phil and author/playwright Eva Murray have just completed a new book and play titled " On the Edge"
The plan is to air it on public television next spring and to do a live performance in The Neighborhood House,
Northeast Harbor, August 31st.
Golfing Poem;
Giva Fraisher and Phil completed a poetry book which is now published and will soon be available for purchase.. It is about golf. Giva wrote the poem, and Phil did cartoon illustrations.
For Salty Dog information, please contact me by e-mail or phone.
e-mail: philsteelartist@gmail.com
Thanks for taking your time to read about our world of art. We value your patronage and input..
