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>>>

Fast, Fast, Fast

Wow, what a fast summer. Sorry for the long hiatus folks, but this summer has kept us on our toes, with some fabulous openings and an amazing new artist added to our stable.

I just wanted to post a quick update. More to come...

We are proud to announce artist / painter Nancy Depew as part of our stable of artists, we will be debuting her with Sydney Bella Sparrow on Friday, September 3rd for our annual still life exhibit.

Nancy Depew<<<

Sydney Bella Sparrow>>>

For the Love of Food at Childrens Museum of NH

Ok, as you know I hardly ever talk about my own art work, but I am pleased to be part of "For the Love of Food" Exhibit in Dover, at the The Children's Museum of New Hampshire.

This summer, Gallery 6 has partnered with noted dietician Eileen Behan of Rye, NH, in For the Love of Food, an art exhibit featuring nutritious foods – especially fruits and vegetables – depicted in attractive and irresistible ways. Read More>>>

Stop on by to see these wonderful works and check out the three pieces, by yours truly, on show curated by Tess Feltes. My career as a painter started in seacoast New Hampshire over 10yrs ago and it's very exciting to be back in the area.

More than a dozen New Hampshire artists have been invited to contribute to this visual smorgasbord with artwork – in mediums such as painting, photography, and illustration – that celebrates food. Fosters Daily Democrat>>>

Need another way to convince your kids to eat their fruits and veggies? A new exhibit at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire aims to help parents do just that. The Wire>>>

There’s been a lot of attention of nutrition and children lately. I happened to watch one episode of Jamie Oliver’s show Food Revolution a few weeks back and had some flashbacks to my own experience in the school cafeteria. Seacoast Online>>>

Art for the Generations

As your children grow up wouldn't it be nice to pass on the one gift, that keeps on giving... Art!

Investing in art early can be rewarding, enjoyable, a conversation starter for both you and your children and it can be handed down to them to boot!

Here is how you can easily get started;

First, find a piece of art that you love then do some research on it.

Second, ask some questions; the questions you want to ask are:

• How long has the artist has been paintings?
  
• What does the artist's resume / biography look like and reveal about their artistic style?
  
• What key information does the resume / biography reveal about the artist's motivation and artistic direction?
  
• What is the educational background and who have they studied under.

Some other points to consider:

• Check out what museums and colleges and museums are collecting your favorite artist. Colleges invest in art for the future and museums invest not only for value but to bring in the largest crowd.
  
• Finally, ask yourself "why do I want to start collecting/investing in this artist?"
  

You can ask the gallery for this information and any reputable gallery will be happy to provide you with this information.

For instance, William Thomson's art is collected by Marietta College and The New Britain of American Art, whom just pulled his work from their private collection for "The Great American Watercolor" show.

Also watch who is collecting the artist, for instance Michael Palmer has collectors such as Danny Devito and Bill Cosby.

So remember when your investing just don't buy anything, make sure you love it and know why your collecting it.

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Season Begins

We have our second show “Wild and Wonderful” coming up, an excursion into the worlds created by two distinct artists that have the technical skill to convincingly create alternate places.

The exhibit featuring Erin McFarland and Lauren Pollaro opens at the Bowersock Gallery,with a reception on Friday, May 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. The show runs through June, 15.

McFarland is a woman of vision, with an individual style that convincingly creates a world inhabited by unique creatures. Women with dreamy and haunting eyes move freely in an ethereal wilderness among the animals. The fluidity of McFarland’s style enhances the other worldliness of her uniquely representational imagery.

Pollaro's assemblages of created and found components are deftly worked, and yet appear to have always been in the finished state – always meant to be. Her work appears effortless and predestined. The use and manipulation of medium, and applied paint places Pollaro’s assemblage squarely in the realm of art.

This Man is Important!

William Thomson is showing with Master Artists, John Singer Sargent, Andrew Wyeth, Winslow Homer, and Edward Hopper just to name a few; at New Britain Museum of American Art, their exhibition; The Great American Watercolor, folks this is HUGE!!!

I highly recommend paying attention to artist William Thomson, if you have always looked at his work and wanted a piece now is the time. I truly believe he will be an artist that will go down in our art history books, as a master painter of our time. To back that up, New Britain Museum of American Art, has an exhibition coming up; The Great American Watercolor Apr. 24 - July 3, 2010 Opening Reception, 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 25, 2010.

New Britain Museum stated in Art New England, this is the first time that they have pulled out their private collection for a show such as this; "Never before shown as a group, 130 of the most distinguished examples will be featured in The Great American Watercolor."

Spectacular 2010

"Sneak Peak" opens today, highlighting new artists in our 2010 season. It promises a look at what’s to come during Bowersock's 11-exhibition year including a new “feature” wall and an introduction to the gallery’s newest artists; guests and signed. Read More>>>

Diane Kirkpatrick came on board as a guest artist at the end of last season, creating an immediate impact. She is now a signed artist.

Having toured our artists’ studios throughout the winter months, witnessing the work each is doing, the season could only be dubbed “Spectacular."

Jane Adams was also brought on board at the tail end of last season. She too immediately resonated with collectors. Adams focus is the figure.

Other artists joining us this season, still life painter - Christopher Pothier, sculptors, Carol Roll and Trisha Coates.

Swing on by the gallery, this exhibit is up through May 14th.