Friday, November 11, 2016

Dennis Poirier oil painting demo (Sat, Nov 12, (2-3pm) Portsmouth Gallery.


Join us for an afternoon with a live oil painting demonstration by local Plein air painter, Dennis Poirier. Dennis Poirier grew up in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The colors, sights, and sounds of the busy port and fishing fleet inspired Dennis. His earliest memory is of his father drawing his portrait. Dennis says his parents always supported his art and that gave him confidence.
Dennis began to paint and soon became a part of the long line of Cape Ann’s contribution to American impressionist painters. He feels proud and fortunate to be part of the Cape Ann legacy. 
Dennis began his studies in high school and then went to Butera School of Art in Boston. He returned to Cape Ann to become the first student studying the Atelier System with John C. Terelak and Ted Goerschner at the newly formed Gloucester Academy of Fine Arts. Later he moved to New York City to study at the Arts Student League winning the Charles J. Romans Memorial Award at his very first national exhibit at the Allied Artists of America Show. 
He treasures his time, memories, and inspiration from artists Don Stone, David A. Leffel, John C. Terelak, Salvatore Fortunato Grasso,Tom Nicholas and Paul Strisik. This will be a blast, hope to see you. Refreshments, treats, arts and friends.


Tuesday, November 01, 2016

"Doggin it" (6x12") New Giclee (Win this giclee, raise funds for GPO)


"Doggin It" (6x12") Limited edition, signed and framed Giclee on canvas.

New Giclee
Raising funds for Greenland, Central School Parents Organization. Win this giclee for $5 and support my kids school.

I love my kids, the small New Hampshire town we live in and the school my son goes to; Greenland Central School.  The Greenland Parents Organization is raising funds for their program, as little as $5 will enable a chance to win this (6x12") signed and framed, limited edition giclee on canvas titled, "Doggin It".  How can you not get on board with the GPO mission:  "To insure that students have the opportunities to grow and develop as caring, active, enlightened citizens and civic leaders."...Simple as that!  Here is a link to the GPO web page where you can show your support and buy a raffle ticket to win this giclee or one of their other items in the fundraiser. CLICK HERE