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Courtesy of
American Art
Collector magazine.
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©2008
Cape Cod VIEW
Used with permission.
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Courtesy of American Art
Collector magazine.
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Award-winning artists from across the United States
and Mexico came together to paint and then decided to gather
their work at the AddisonArtGallery for a first-time-ever
show.
The impressive list of artists includes: Jeff Bonasia
(Charlestown, MA), Logan
Hagege (LA, CA and MA),
Peter
Kalill (Eastham, MA), Colin Page (Union, near Camden,
ME), and Paul Schulenburg (Eastham, MA).
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At the end of the day, the group would sit down to have dinner
and tell painting stories, share tips and techniques and generally
joke around and have fun.
Left to right: Frank Gardner, Jerome Greene, Jeremy Lipking, Paul
Schulenburg, Ernesto Nemesio, Logan Hagege, Eric Merrell, Peter
Kalill, Jeff Bonasia, Glen Dean, Colin Page
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“The creative stimulus was
high. For me, the challenge of painting different subjects in a
different light than what I am used to really pushes me creatively.
Being around a group of painters, many of them challenged by the
new environs as well, helps to push that creative energy even higher.”
Frank
Gardner
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 “Before
the trip started I thought the part about getting together and
talking with the other artists was going to be
the most important part of the trip. While that was a lot of fun,
spending a longer period of time in
Maine (I have been before for several short trips) really made
a strong impression on me. Port Clyde has
a different pace and a different lifestyle than most cities and
towns that I have visited in the past, so to have Port Clyde
as our base for the trip was great. It seemed like everyone in
town knew each other and we even spotted Helga, from the Wyeth
paintings, in front of us in line at the general store. All of
the
townspeople were very friendly and open to us painting in their
small fishing village. Our trip to
Monhegan Island made an even stronger impact on me. I have spent
a lot of time in New England over
the last 9 years and seeing the way of life on Monhegan just made
me feel like I stepped back in time,
into the old New England.” Logan
Hagege
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Painting on Bailey’s dock:
Colin Page, Jerome
Greene, Jeff Bonasia and Paul Schulenburg.
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“The trip was a melting pot of ideas, great camaraderie
and fun. Arriving in Port Clyde from points near and far, each
artist has a slightly different approach to working outdoors:
different color palettes, gear, and methods, etc., so seeing
what others were using to solve a particular problem proved insightful
on many occasions. Small groups of artists would leave the house
early each morning in search of locations, spreading out over
the local area and out to Monhegan. I love how different Maine
is from my home in California, the slower pace of life. Everyone
was extremely productive, by the end of the trip the house was
brimming with sketches — seeing how those works come together
to form the exhibition will be fascinating.” Eric
Merrell
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“I enjoyed meeting the east coast painters
and seeing their work. Everyone brought a lot of wonderful energy
and humor to the group on a daily basis.
I found the coast of Maine to be very similar to California
coastal light. What did feel different was the lack of people
and cars I’m used to. Maine has a wonderful cozy small town feel
and all the homes are beautiful and white. Maine felt like what
I imagine California to have been like 50 years ago. It is apparent
to see why Maine has been everlasting inspiration for artists
for so many generations. I could almost feel the history while
walking around Monhegan Island which has managed to remain untouched
by modern day. One of the highlights for me was seeing the NC
Wyeth’s summer studio he had built for himself, which immediately
recognized from his painting. I am a great fan of
the Wyeth’s family legacy and work.”
Ernesto
Nemesio
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Paul Schulenburg painting the studio used by NC Wyeth and
Andrew Wyeth at Eight Bells.
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Our trip to Maine at times reminded me of a fishing or hunting
trip. Sometimes we would get up in the morning and someone would
be gone early:
“Where’s you-know-who?”
“He went out early to ‘get
one’.”
“How many are you gonna get today?”
“Don’t know
but you should’ve seen the one that got away yesterday! I
had to wipe it out. I might have to go back again and try and get
it today.”
Paul Schulenburg
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“Painting is a solitary profession. We work alone in
our studios and out on location. This suits the artistic process
well, but it is nice to shelve this solitude for the energy,
inspiration and growth of working with and around other artists.
Many of us were meeting for the first time
in Port Clyde. We got along famously with the shared interest
in painting and the inspiring surrounding of the Maine Coast.” Peter
Kalill
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Jerome Greene and Peter Kalill
on the Ferry to Monhegan
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“Sunday morning we were
greeted with fog, mist and rain. Up at 5am, I was the first
out. I was able to complete under foggy conditions "Working
Barge" by 7am. Upon completion, the fog turned to mist.
Looking for some shelter to paint under, I spotted a tent left
up from some function the night before. I quickly got under and
succeeded in completing a pier scene now on display at Winstanley-Roark
Gallery. Later, some of the guys found me and quickly the space
filled. By then, the rain was blowing sideways and I gave up
for the day.
Monday morning I was the first out again. The weather that day
was bright sunshine and a strong breeze at about 40mph. I set up
along the side of the road near Marshall Point Lighthouse and finished
a nice view of the rocks and surf there. I was later greeted by
Colin Page and together the two of us went up to Tennants Harbor.
I completed one piece with him and he completed a masterpiece (that
dude can paint) and was back on the road by 1pm.
Painting together with others who have the passion to paint
outdoors is infectious. Though I spent most of my time painting
alone, I still felt the energy of the others. I always paint
best first thing in the early morning. I was on a mission to
complete as many as I could in the allotted time.” Lance
Walker
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“We met a man who happens
to be Andrew Wyeth's next door neighbor. He let us paint on his
property and hang out in his boathouse. He took a few of us sailing
one day in Port Clyde Harbor, up close to the lobster boats at
their moorings and out past the lighthouse and around Hupper Island.” Paul
Schulenburg
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Andrew
Wyeth’s Studio
Remembering Andrew Wyeth:
“During
our painting trip to Port Clyde this past September, we were conscious
of the Wyeth legacy and felt a little extra inspiration knowing
Andrew Wyeth might be coming around the next corner. We didn't
meet him but it was nice to know he was around. It will be sad
to go back knowing he is gone but we'll still be inspired by his
memory.” Paul Schulenburg
"Of course Wyeth was a hugely important
painter whose influence has been felt by all representational
practitioners. His very personal choice of subject matter and
design has lead his viewers to rethink the way they perceive
landscape. His gift is to reveal the extraordinary within the
ordinary. The work of the plein air painters now on view at
the Cape Cod Museum of Art, until March 22, gives the viewer
a glimpse of the Maine coast as seen through the eyes of twelve
different impressionist painters from all over the United States.
Each painter's view reveals reality seen through the individual's
temperament with particular attention to capturing on the two
dimensional canvas the look of light falling upon three dimensional
form in nature. It is a magical and restful exhibition celebrating
unity of effect and harmony of design."
Statement
from Elizabeth Ives Hunter,
Executive Director, Cape Cod Museum
of Art
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I think almost every one of
us painted an old shack with a dinghy leaning against it, next
to Larry’s dock. We all have our own interpretations. |
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Frat
House of Art |
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Jim Preston of the Cape Cod Media Group photographing
Debbie Forman,
Editor of the Cape Cod View, with five of the Paintapalooza
painters at the AddisonArtGallery. Seated: Debbie
Forman and Paul Schulenburg
Standing: Logan Hagege, Lance Walker,
Jerome Greene and Peter Kalill
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