Exeter Art Gallery awards two for ‘Sunrise, Sunset, and Moonlit Eves’
EXETER — “Sunrise, Sunset and Moonlit Eves” proved to be a very popular theme in June at the Seacoast Artist Association. Best In Show Award Winner was William Kramer for his work titled ‘Still Water #3.’ “This painting captures a salt marsh on Cape Cod found on the side of a road in Eastham,” commented Kramer. “I really feel drawn into these often-overlooked areas where stillness can be so easily found; the contrast of the rugged trees and grass with the mirror-like surface of the water. These are the scenes I want to capture within my new ‘Still Water Series.’ This painting is mostly oil, also acrylic, and epoxy resin. For the last few months, I have been testing and developing this original concept that embraces several mediums and has a unique ability to capture what I see so often day to day. I have become obsessed with reflective surfaces in nature, specifically how they can be such a contrast to the scene around them. The contrast of the rugged trees and grass with the mirror-like surface of the water. I am planning to create paintings from lakes and streams to the seacoast in this style all summer.”
A familiar name in the SAA’s People’s Choice Awards is Masako Buck who won again, this time with her Portsmouth painting ‘Night Out’. This award is voted on by attendees of the Second Friday reception where they were entertained by popular folk artist Jerry Short who will return in October. “I wanted to paint the city night scene so went to Portsmouth one night and took a picture. I added a moon before submitting it for June theme show! I’ve been painting with SAA artist and watercolor instructor Doris Rice for a long time, and I appreciate her suggestions and critiques on my paintings.”
Drop off for the July theme show “The Great Outdoors” is Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All artists are invited to submit work and to become members. Details and forms can be found at seacoastartist.org. The Second Friday reception will be held on July 14, from 5 to 7 p.m., with entertainment provided by SAA artist Cheryl Sager with her folk singing partner Peg Chaffee. Known locally as Nice & Naughty, the duo performs contemporary folk music playing stand-up bass, guitars, pennywhistle, and singing exquisite harmonies.
The Seacoast Artist Association is located at 130 Water St., in historic downtown Exeter. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 pm. See more at seacoastartist.org and follow updated artist news on their Facebook page.
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Exeter Art Gallery awards two for ‘Sunrise, Sunset, and Moonlit Eves’
