Gossip Lady video interview with Artist Amy Palmer

Amy Palmer talks about why she creates her work. What a great interview!~ Collectors of Amy Palmer or even if you have been following her work, this is a must see video!

Palmer is the artist known for paintings of moms in boxes, staring up from the depths with alien-like eyes — bored, horrified, bedraggled or defeated. Sometimes there's a kid on a hip, a cigarette butt hung from the lips, a coffee mug or other beverage gripped in hand.

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Poetry Select "Winners"

We our proud to announce the winners of our "Poetry Select Award"; Susie Howard won the poetry select and Barry Hellman won our online voters poll. Read more poetry here>>>

Poetry Select Winner

Threads; Inspired by Sean Hurleys "Path to Ruin"

I know this place between rough walls
of toppling bricks burnished by time,
where puddling tears, shining like dew
flow through deserted alleys telling of
our lives, lived here in the laughter
of all poor working girls, wealthy in hopes,
earned through pennies for piecework.

Stitchers and buttonholers, rippers and
hemmers giggling of flirtations with
longshoremen and fools in the streets.

I was one of the many from distant homes,
our mended aches sewn in bleached-clean
cotton by our deft hands, turning fabric to
clothes while our voices lifted in joyful song
carried tenderly in our hearts’ memory and
gay flourishes spoke for our sadness and sighs.

I know this place where mirth was our supper,
where love was our safe shelter, and belief was
suspended by our piecework poverty.

by Susie Howard

Online winner

Madeira; Inspired by Darlou Gams "Early Morning"

Drawn in
by the soft edges,
the half light
of sleep or dream,
I’m looking through
the window
of a hotel
I visited
thirty years ago.
On one side,
the city of Funchal
at dawn—
lights turning off
as if
letting go
one at a time.
On the other,
the landscape
of Madeira
with suspended clouds—
and a hidden road
winding down
the mountain.
It’s 5 AM.
Time to talk
about what has been
ignored:
not the wanting
and striving,
but what to do
with the remaining days.

-by Barry Hellman

Provincetown International Film Festival and Poetic Approach

We have our "Film Festival" window up and welcoming all the movie buffs.

The International Film Festival is in its 11th year and takes place June 17 through June 21. Honorees- include Guy Maddin, Filmmaker on the Edge Award, Alessandro Nivola, Excellence in Acting Award and Strand Releasing, Lifetime Achievement Award.

Along with the Film Festival we have our Friday night opening featuring Darlou Gams and Stan Moeller as the focus to our Poetic Approach. Poetry readings starting at 7 with a wine tasting from Wellfeet Wine Cellar & Spirits. Stop on by to see this amazing exhibit running through July 2nd. We will be announcing the winner of our "Poetry Select Award" tomorrow night.
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The Picture Frame.

The frame. Some Tips.

This part of the process is over looked most of the time but it's just as important as a great composition. You could have the best painting ever but slap a cheesy frame on it and you just shot yourself in the foot. As a gallery owner and dealer our customers want the complete package, a great frame with a great painting. You combine the two to finish off the presentation and watch it sell itself.

The same is true with a so so painting, add a nice frame and you could be looking at a masterpiece.

So artists remember spend the extra money on a nice frame and or with a professional framer; you will see the results instantly. Here is one place that sells great frames JFM Enterprises.

The Poetic Approach highlighted in American Art Collector

Stan Moeller featured in American Art Collector's, Exhibition Previews of New Art, June 2009 issue.

Maine artist uses spontaneous brushwork and vibrant color to capture the "mood of reality" and the way light moves around and affects a subject. Read on>>>

We are very excited for Moeller and busy preparing for his opening.

Our opening "The Poetic Approach" will feature two of our best painters, Darlou Gams and Stan Moeller. Opens Friday, June 19, 7 to 9pm, with poetry readings and a wine tasting.

Darlou Gams, a renowned east coast artist, is known for her dreamy, almost ethereal landscapes and portraiture. Her work explores color, design, shape and texture. Influenced by tonalists Inness and Eaton, Gams pushes boundaries, weaving color and light to create a modern interpretation of the landscape. Read on>>>


Stan Moeller, an award-winning artist, is equally skilled, but places his emphasis on soul. He uses spontaneous brushwork and vibrant color to capture the way light moves around and affects a subject as much as the subject itself. Moeller will premier “Museum Series,” his latest collection, at the exhibition. Read on>>>

Help us! Vote for the "Poem Select Award."

"The Poetic Approach" is fast approaching us; featuring the works of Darlou Gams and Stan Moeller. Vote for your favorite poem and poet to win our "Poem Select Award." Featuring poets like Jose' Gouveia, which is one of our jurors, Ed Lambton and Bob Zappacosta.

Here is just one of 10 poems. You be the juror and vote for your favorite.

The Poet

From an unknown place
he rustles into town, like the wind~
carrying word seed, filling the ears
of those in the gallery.
Undauntedly moving are the
fingers, hand, arm of
an artist
who attempts to
paint him in a frame.
Yet, it is only an image
of the spirit which cannot be contained.
And he soon disappears
over the dunes~ to an unknown place.

-by Bob Zappacosta

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