The Martha's Vineyard Times Art

Art Highlights

In this issue

Snap judgments: Two photographers share their visions - Edited by CK Wolfson

Ray Ellis, the picture perfect life: The joy of an inspired artist - By Duncan Pickard

Reflections on inspiration: A painter shares her artistic muse - By Rose Abrahamson

Show time: Behind the scenes at a gallery - By Jessica Pisano

The Willoughbys: Going back to the future - By Heather Curtis

Through a looking glass: Richard Lee's paintings on glass - By Heather Curtis

Thinking inside the box: Finding the right frame - By Danielle Zerbonne

Forging a future: Anthony Holand's path to success - By Tamar Russell

Vineyard state of mind: Gallery owner Chris Morse on Island art - By Duncan Pickard

Coming Events
Art Highlights
Fine Art Galleries, Antiques & Collectibles

Posted August 2, 2007

Home is where the art is

Contemporary oil painter Anne Grandin, who shows her paintings at various galleries on and off the Island, hosts an open studio evening at her home on August 16 from 4 to 8 pm. Ms. Grandin paints scenes on canvas and on wood (boxes, cabinets, etc.). Her paintings reflect the Native American tradition of connecting sky, land, and sea. Live music and refreshments will accompany the art. 68 William T. Hagerty Drive off Franklin Street near Mink Meadows Golf Club in Vineyard Haven. Call (508) 693-0416 or log on to www.grandinart.com.

At the Fisher Gallery, Heidi Wild's "Ganges River, Varanasi, India," 2006. Photo by Heidi Wild

In good company

The Old Sculpin Gallery in Edgartown features the watercolors of Sandra Lothrop, including her whimsical paintings of Vineyard water scenes, along with the work of artists Rosali Ripaldi Shane, Fred and Harry Messersmith, Sharon Rosenfeld Scott, Ned Reade, Ann Howes, and Ben Cabot. The show runs from August 11 to 24. Call (508) 627-4881.

Floor model

Island artist Molly Lesnikowski returns to Abode on Aug. 11 with a showing of her canvas floor carpets. Meet the artist at the gallery from 11 am to 3 pm, and at an opening reception from 7 to 9 pm that night. The show runs through September. 42 Circuit Ave. in Oak Bluffs. Call (508) 696-7600.

Barney Zeitz in front of his 15-by17-foot leaded glass window. Photo by Ralph Stewart

Newcomer

The latest entry in the Edgartown fine art scene is The Fisher Gallery, on the Vineyard Haven-Edgartown Road. The gallery is featuring Island native Brandon Fisher's oil seascapes and still lifes through August. Photographer Heidi Wild shows her series, "Images of Martha's Vineyard & Beyond." 585 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd. Call (508) 627-7711.

Pane relief

This month, Island artist Barney Zeitz opens his home studio to display a 15-by 17-foot leaded glass installation before it is installed at the Center at Maple Groves in Queens, New York. The studio, at 67 Deer Hill Rd. off State Rd. in Vineyard Haven, is open every Wednesday in August, from 2 to 5 pm. Call (508) 693-9421.