Caution - "Wet Paint"

Mount Dora is known for its waterfront, antiques art and soon for Pamela Folsom.

Folsom has set up her easel and is out painting Mount Dora, and for seven days capture its people, places, and spirit on canvas.

Her show opens Friday March, 9th 6 to 8pm.

Corporate and Private Collections

Cincinnati Financial Center

Collection of author Stuart Woods, NY

Brown Forman Company

Collection of author, Steven Birmingham

Tidbit on Mr. Dennis Perrin

On my last visit to Perrin's studio, he showed me the location where he creates his masterful paintings. Once I saw the pond and location I knew there were pictures to be taken.


Dennis led me down a secluded path, suddenly I realized how quite it was you could hear the birds, crickets, frogs, and a slight rustle of the leaves. I could feel myself relaxing, merging myself into Perrin's world. Once we walked to the end of the path it opened up to an amazing and beautiful pond full nympheas all along it's edge. The colors were peaceful and soft just like his paintings. I wasn't ready to go back to Provincetown that's for sure, but I knew I had to get these masterful paintings to the gallery for you to enjoy.

Paintings>>>

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 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>>>

To Become an Artist

Some fun facts about our artists?

When and how did you first become interested in Art?

"I've always been an artist. I think it's something your born with. I can't imagine ignoring that part of myself to be someone or something else." - Darlou Gams

"I never 'chose' to be an artist; it chose me. It is not unlike an addiction- its what I have to do."- Michael Palmer

"I probably have been an artist my whole life. As a child I sketched with colored stones on slate and sculpted clay babies in nests while playing in the backyard. My mother kept me occupied with a flour/salt/water homemade clay and collage from her ladies magazines and sketched nonstop." - Christopher Gowell

"I grew up with art materials, books and gallery trips as part of everyday life. I can remember looking through my moms fine art books when I was for or five..." - Dustan Knight

What Economy?

I asked some of our artists this question; "Any advice for an artist just starting out in this current economy?" When I originally asked this question I had emerging artists in mind but after reading through the artist's comments, I realized this really wasn't about emerging at all. The question could be for any artist who is working in this current economy.

I became so energized after reading their comments; I knew they needed to be shared.

Any advice for an artist just starting out in this current economy?


"Just work! Get in the studio! This is a great time to focus on making better works, push, stretch, take risks, maybe fail, but explore new territory." -Kim Bernard




"I began sculpting full time during the 80's recession and has a very successful career which supported me as a sculptor for then years. You have to work hard and have a lot of luck (which you create for yourself), and have faith that your work is worth struggling for." -Christopher Gowell




"Sure- They are 2 non-related issues, so forget the economy and just paint! Your job is to work and improve." -Gail Sauter



"Just do it! Shine on and be thrifty. Creative people learn they need to take the time for thoughts to peculate from their unconscious. Allowing space for gathered reflection to come forward is part of the process of making art." -Wen Redmond
Check out "The Wire" just released today about this Obama piece.




"Being an artist is a lifetime lifestyle." -Dustan Knight




So I said "what economy" these artists have over three decades of experience, devoted their time and lives to their passion and not to mention they are extremely talented. So they must know what they're talking about.

More encouragement is Sotheby's and Art News Blog "But a Christie's auction in New York has blown my theory of an auction slowdown out of the water. The total for the night was an impressive $325 million, which is the second highest total for a post war and contemporary art auction." from Art News.