Jo M. Orise - Art Update - August 2018 - 2 Awards!

71st Maine Lobster Festival Open Juried Art Show.

Sponsored by Camden National Bank, Rockland, ME

Woo Hoo! August 2, 2018 I was awarded two ribbons for my entries at the art show.

3rd Place ribbon

"Entering Deep Cove on the Maine Coast"  by Jo M. Orise

18x24" oil on canvas, framed 

Honorable Mention ribbon

"The Grace Bailey Anchored at Curtis Light"  by Jo M. Orise

24x18" oil on canvas, framed 

I've come close, so I have been told, earlier in my art career. So this is great to be recognized for two painting in one show. Thank you jurors. It feels great!

View the paintings at my virtual studio jomorise.com 

or

visit Orise Studio-Gallery here in Owls Head, Maine.

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Jo M. Orise - June, 2016 Art Update

English: Domestic crested duck (a variant of Anas platyrhynchos f. domestica) in the harbor of Camden, Maine. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

As you know, the Damariscotta, River Arts Gallery art show is still on until June 16. See my previous blog for more information.

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Today, I have cause to celebrate! My art is now displayed at the Ducktrap Bay Trading Company gallery in Camden, Maine. They have a terrific collection of high quality crafts and fine art. The focus: Marine Art.

The owner exudes positive attitude and is so energetic, one can't help being swept up in his enthusiasm. I am very pleased to have met him.

When you visit the gallery, you will fine a few of my pieces there. Come on in to the Ducktrap Bay Trading Co., on Route One, Downtown, Camden. You will be utterly impressed at the selection of marvelous works displayed throughout the shop.

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I entered one large painting, 24 x 18" Grace Bailey Anchored at Curtis Light, oil painting, into the 14th Annual Festival of Art, Senior College at Belfast, Maine. The 2016 showing is for three days.

Location: UMaine Hutchinson Center, 80 Belmont Avenue, Belfast, ME  04915
Date: Festival weekend June 9-12

     6/09 Thursday, 6-8 PM. Opening/reception and first viewing. Music by Belfast Bay Fiddlers
     6/10 Friday, The art exhibit 9-5 PM.
     6/11 Saturday, The art exhibit 9-5 PM. Noon - 1 PM. Harpist Nancy Schroeder. 1-3 PM, Presentation by guest artist, John Whalley.
     6/12 Sunday, The art exhibit 12-3 PM.

http://www.Belfastseniorcollege.org for more information.

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Thanks,

Jo

          

Jo M. Orise Art Update - August 28 to September 25, 2015

Main Street in 1921, Belfast, ME (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Hello. My next group showing is the Summer Stable Show in Belfast, Maine hosted by http://www.mainefarmlandtrust.org/ .

Date: August 28 through September 25.

Check the links to see what the organization and the show is all about.

You will see I am listed as an emerging artist. 

Perhaps some of you can make it!

http://maineartscene.com/summer-stable-show-at-mft-gallery-highlights-18-maine-artists/

http://cafedesartistes.bangordailynews.com/2015/08/16/summer-stable-show-highlights-18-artists/

The following pieces will be featured at the show: Belties and Berries by the Sea (water color) and Friendship - the Nudge (watercolor).


Visit my virtual gallery, http://www.jomorise.com

Belties and Berries by the Sea

Friendship - the Nudge

Smile in your mirror every day.

Jo M. Orise

www.jomorise.com

Jo M. Orise Art Update for June-July, 2015

Great news! One of my Belted Galloway water colors has been selected as the featured artwork for the Aldermere Art Show and Sale Poster to be distributed around the county to advertise the event. I was surprised and honored when I received the request via e-mail. The painting is titled: Friendship — The Nudge

Related articlesMCHT seeks artists for Aldermere Farms Art Show and Sale

 Click on the link above and read the article in the Bangor Daily News.

Saturday, August 1, 2015

English: Belted Galloways in Neukoog, Nordfriesland, seen at the Wikimeeting Westküste (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

I'll have several framed paintings hanging as well as many matted originals and prints in a bin for the one day show and sale.
Aldermere Farm in Rockport, which features the beautiful Belties, is a non-profit trust focused on farming and agriculture. We artists share a portion of our profits with the organization.

The show is to be held on Saturday, August 1 from 9 am to 4 pm at the historic farmhouse located on the Aldermere Farm, 20 Russell Ave in Rockport, Maine.

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July 7 - July 30, 2015

River Arts Gallery, Damariscotta, Maine is having a member show. I'll be part of a group show. River Arts,  PO 1316, 241 US Route 1 (North), Damariscotta, Maine 04543. At this show, I'll have one framed artwork hanging (perhaps the Morning on the Docks, below) and you will find a few of my original matted artwork in the group art bin. Part of the profits are shared with the non-profit art group.
Opening reception on Friday evening 5-7 – on the first date of the exhibition.

If you are in the area, please do drop in and help support the local artists.

Morning at the Docks by Jo M. Orise, 16x20" acrylic on canvas.

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Jo M. Orise July 2013 Art Update

Last summer and winter found me painting up a storm. Still am. This is one of my paintings for the Black Falcon gallery in Thomaston, Maine.

Summer Art Event Theme - 2013 - Hunger for Art to benefit the St. Bernard Soup Kitchen, located in Rockland, ME.

Hosted by the Black Falcon Gallery 47 Main St. in Thomaston, ME.

July 4th (9am - 5pm)
July 5th (7pm - 9pm) - First Friday
July 6th thru July 13th (8am - 5pm) - Open
See details at: http://ourthomastongallery.com/
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In addition, I have one-man-show in the dining room of  The Brown Bag Restaurant / Cafe, 606 Main Street, Rockland, ME for the month of July.
This is one of my favorite places to eat when I am in Rockland, Maine. http://www.thebrownbagrockland.com/

People with a taste for great food flock the restaurant every day.

Come to the shows to support the other local artists and me. If you purchase a painting, part of the proceeds are donated to the Soup Kitchen. What a great excuse to buy a new painting—from me of course.



If you see my art on display at either location, drop a line, tell me what you think. 

Oh, I know the banana painting is 'different'. I let my imagination loose. Hunger for art and food—how do I tie the two together? Ah! Food on the beach of course! Therefore "Monhegan Bananas" emerged from the canvas. It is a 7x7" gallery wrap painting. That means the painting continues around the edges of the canvas.

The other painting, is Curtis Light. It is on display at the Small Wonder Gallery, Camden, Maine. It is a cute 5x5" gallery wrap painting as well. I just love ocean waves. They are so dynamic and difficult to paint. But I'm working at it. My work can be seen there for the season.

I also have art work hanging at the Store Upstairs Gallery in Port Clyde, Maine.

See more of my artwork at: www.jomorise.com


Enjoy!

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See you there.

Jo

I Have Things To Do

English: Belted Galloway Cattle, Bishopstone. The Belties of Faulston Manor waiting to be taken to there new field. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

"Can't do that just now, dear. Not possible, ask me later..." My  mantra this past year as I painted similar scenes over and over again. My goal was to create a series of belted galloway (aka: belties) paintings and ocean scenes of the Maine coast.

Hubby and friends repeatedly ask, "Why are you painting cows?" Why not? They are part of the same ecosphere I belong to. The more I look at them, the more I see what they are. I feel a sadness in their limited existence. We know the specter of slaughter looms ahead for the breed. Their eyes divulge innocence and desperation. Is the desperation in my mind? Are they able to decipher the reduction in population in their meadow could mean their time is coming up—never to be seen again? We get around that chilling idea as we focus on the beauty of their pastoral existence whereby observers with a sense of aesthetics stop to take notice or snap a photo.

Belties Red Glow
Artist: Jo M. Orise

One of my college professors chided a few students who claimed they could not finding proper subject matter worthy of their attention to paint from their 'limited' surroundings. Worthy subject matter? Open your eyes. Worthy subject matter is all around you.

Curtis Island Light
Artist: Jo M. Orise

Don't just look, see what you are looking at. You'll find something interesting for a painting or poem or story. Compose a few thumbnails, write a rough draft—do something then think it over. At least you've begun a process.

Not all creations are masterpieces. Learn your craft and learn to throw away work that doesn't meet your goal as a pretty good piece. Who decides a creation is a masterpiece anyway? Not the artist.

Paint, write, create whatever you wish, but do it with passion, don't be afraid to chuck it and start fresh. Keep learning as you go. Spend hours studying your artwork's progress, reading what you've written. Share with people of similar interests what you've done, listen to their comments. Don't take their critiques as personal indictments of your incompetence. Listen and learn from these comments and thank the person who critiques for having the courage to tell you what she/he thinks.

Decided what you are happy with and then leave it alone. Let time pass then return to your work and decide if it is still good enough. Go on to your next creation and you will see growth and greater understanding of your craft and your ecosphere.

Picture found at:
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Here is a pictures of egosphere and ecosphere, which I thought interesting and to the point.

What do you think.

Post a comment below. Love to hear from you.

Donation to the Town of Kittery,Mane

Official seal of Kittery, Maine (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Kathy Pridham accepting a donation of a
reproduction of Alisson's Restaurant from artist, Jo M. Orise.

Kathy Pridham, Deputy Town Clerk and Chair, Fuel and More of the Town of Kittery contacted me for a donation for the heating program in the town called Fuel & More.

Kittery assists eligible families with 100 gallons of fuel during the winter months and if any money is left, they can get another 100 gallons.

Kittery is planning one of their annual fund raisers, the River Dance, which is held at the Weathervane Restaurant on Badger's Island in September.

The dance features a band, food, cash bar, 50/50 raffle and a silent auction.

Donated items are put up for bid in the town office foyer in July and then moved to the dance and bidding ends at 9:00 PM.

I donated an "Alison's Restaurant" reproduction to help support the event. The restaurant is in Kennebunkport, Maine. Visit them at http://www.alissons.com/

Good luck Town of Kittery. Kathy is doing a great job in organizing this great event. I hope the winner enjoys the print. Keep warm this coming winter.

If you've never been to Kittery, Maine, take the time to visit. It is a beautiful area. I thought I'd take a shortcut from my home to Portsmouth one day. I decided to take the back roads, which meant I had to go through Kittery. I got lost and drove an extra two hours believing my Garmin. Don't ever believe your Garmin, it has a sadistic side to it. Anyway, as I traveled about I came upon the most gorgeous vistas. I wished I had my paints with me.

Also, when you visit, be sure to look for Kittery Point. It was described to me as one of Maine's best kept secrets—not anymore.

Camden, Maine (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

I am so excited! My artwork may now be seen and purchased from two galleries in Maine.

The Small Wonder Gallery
(Photo Credit: SW website)

The Small Wonder Gallery, 1 Public Landing,  Camden, ME

and the  

Store Upstairs Art Gallery, Port Clyde General Store, Port Clyde, ME.

Port Clyde General Store (Photo credit: Garrett Crawford)

All this happened this past weekend. You will see some of my original oil and acrylic paintings and limited edition water color and pen and ink prints of seascapes and landscapes, which include the popular belties.

Come to Camden and Port Clyde! Enjoy the ocean and friendly people who live and work in the area. Tom and I spend our summers in the area. Why? Because we love the Maine Coast—we were married on the Grace Bailey schooner in 1998 and spent six wonderful days out at sea for our honeymoon. We arrived unexpectedly and the other guests were elated at having a wedding on ship! We were all strangers when we arrived, we were a family when we left.

English: Grace Bailey (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

If there is ever a place to feel welcome, it is on the Maine coast. Rockland, Rockport, Camden, Port Clyde, St. George, and Cushing have so much to offer in the arts, lectures, restaurants, sailing, bicycling and so much more. We spend lots of time in the Rockland and Camden libraries. They have a fabulous collections of books and videos. You can sign up for a library card and start taking home books for your enjoyment.

When you come to Maine, send an e-mail and let me know what you thought of the area and if you did see my artwork in the galleries mentioned.

Here is one of my new paintings. Titled: "Wave", 8x10" oil on canvas with a silver frame. It is a crashing wave amongst boulders on the sea shore. A little jewel. Commission work is accepted. Just e-mail me at info@jomorise.com .

To see more of my art, visit my website: www.jomorise.com .

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