November 2016- Serenity an Annual Exhibition of Visual Arts(Portland, ME) Richard Boyd Art Gallery opens Serenity an annual exhibit of visual arts created by gallery artists on Friday, November 4 at 10:00 a.m. The exhibit features a selection of paintings in a variety of mediums and styles that evoke feelings of tranquility or calmness in the viewer. Featured in the exhibit are works by artists’ Amy Bickford – paintings in acrylic based gouache and watercolors; Randy Eckard – paintings in watercolors; Rabee Kiwan – paintings in oil and watercolors; and images in pastel by Bob Santandrea. The exhibit is open free of charge between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through November 27, 2016. Additional days and times can be scheduled by appointment.
About the Artists  Amy Bickford ~ White’s Island” ~ Acrylic Based Gouache 16″ x 20″ Amy Bickford creates paintings in a traditional style that are her interpretation of the timeless beauty and essence of Maine. Whether depicting a landscape, old pilings, or a familiar coastal scene, Amy’s paintings are a response to the experience and to everyday life. She graduated from the Maine College of Art (MECA) in 1983. Since graduating, Amy has held a variety of jobs while continuing to create works of art for individual clients, corporations, and small businesses, including painting murals for the Children’s Museum of Art in Portland and recreating the artworks on the ceiling of St. John’s Cathedral in Bangor, ME.
 Randy Eckard ~ “Stories Told” ~ Watercolor on Paper 21″ x 15″ Randy Eckard studied art at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida and the Haywood School of Craft in Clyde, North Carolina. Randy says. “My approach to watercolor painting is nontraditional, in that I try to avoid the limitations and trappings of traditional watercolor techniques. Although traditional washes are an integral part of the painting process, I rely more on the layering of color with glazing and dry brush work. Light plays an essential role in my paintings, it reveals the character, color, and texture of objects, whether man-made or natural. Subject matter has always been of paramount importance to me, especially with its tendency to come unexpectedly. Quiet, patient observation will almost always reveal the life of a subject, although frequently, the focus of my impression will change through the course of a painting. The paintings’ titles offer clues to the experiences behind an inspiration.”
 Jane Herbert ~ “Moonrise” ~ Acrylic on Canvas 18″ x 24″ A year-round resident of Damariscotta, Jane Herbert responds to the ever changing colors, life and mood of coastal Maine by creating paintings in a traditional style. Her current series of paintings in acrylic are based on her observation of the working waterfronts, harbors and beautiful, but rugged, coast of Maine.
 Rabee Kiwan ~ “Snow and Fog” ~ Watercolor on Paper 13.5″ x 9.5″ Rabee Kiwan, MD is a certified Internal Medicine Specialist practicing in Portland, ME who has created art on and off again for many years. Rabee grew up in Lebanon, where his art was influenced by the sounds, tastes, and diversity of cultures in the area. Kiwan moved to the United States in 2002, moving from Ohio to Maine in 2006. When asked about his love of art Rabee said, “Art is not only an escape mechanism, it is a passion. I see paintings and colors in everything around me. Even ordinary things can make magnificent paintings when you put your feelings into it.”
 Bob Santandrea ~ ‘Window View’ ~ Pastels on Paper 9″ x 12″ A semi-retired patent attorney and chemist by training, Bob Santandrea’s images in pastel are a means of self-expression. For many years his primary artistic interests were the human form and portraiture. After moving to Corning, NY he became interested in landscapes and re-discovered his love of pastels. Santandrea is drawn to the colors and spontaneity that the medium allows. Weather permitting Bob prefers to work outside to capture the natural colors and light of his surroundings.
About the Gallery Richard Boyd Art Gallery is located on Peaks island in Portland, ME at the corner of Island Avenue and Epps Street, in the first building on the right, on the first floor. The gallery represents established and emerging artists with a connection to the state of Maine, creating original works of visual art in a broad range of styles and mediums. During the months of April through October the gallery is open free of charge between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. From November through the end of March the gallery is open free of charge between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Additional days and times can be scheduled by appointment. For more information about the exhibit or gallery please contact the gallery by phone at (207)-712-1097, via email at info@richardboydartgallery.com or visit Richard Boyd Art Gallery . Like the gallery on Facebook . Copyright©2016 Richard Boyd Art Gallery All Rights Reserved. Tags: Art Galleries, Art Galleries Along Coastal Maine, Art Galleries in Maine, Art Galleries in Portland Maine, Art Galleries Maine, Art Galleries Peaks Island, Art Galleries Portland, Art Walk, Fine Art Gallery, Richard Boyd Art Gallery, Visual Arts |