A new customer.. received his his custom painting today !!! Jesse says "Such an AMAZING painting!!!! Its hanging on one of my wall" Jesse, enjoy our painting All Life adventures should be remembered in special ways like this!
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Hello, to my longtime friends, new friends and valued customers. Happy New Year!
It's been quite a year! With new and exciting adventures on the horizon for me and my expanding art business, I thought I would let you know what's going on and how you can stay in touch with me. I have been working on lots of custom work for special orders. It is always such a joy to create something capturing someone's vision. I have also been working on new pieces that you may view in my Art For Sale portion of this site. You can find my current workshops, artwork, gallery events and my travels (that have been inspirational ) here on my website, FB and Instagram. I would love to be updated on where you are now, or if I can assist you with any art and design needs you may have. Here is hoping that the new year brings peace, reflection and reconnection to us all. I try to live a life filled with gratitude because I have much to be thankful for and as always…“Everyday is a great day to paint”. Marie Marie Dyer Facebook Mariecdyer Instagram July 2nd I’m on the water in Bath Maine having dinner…today I decided to take a chance, to take a detour, to take a risk … to take whatever exit. called to me… and this is how my day unfolded.
This morning I decided to start out early from Hollis, New Hampshire and drive north. Thought I would find places I had yet to discover. I had been up the Maine turnpike in summer for many years on my way to Doverfoxcroft Maine. This year was different. I was traveling north to get painting inspired. To breath. To create new memories and stories I alone had. It is not a bad thing though people might think it is. When your life belongs to you alone you have a choice… what will you do? Today, I decided I would head toward a small spot in Maine called Georgetown. Some may say they know it because of Georgetown Pottery. I had never been, but had seen some photos on line and as a painter… it was calling to me. My first detour… exit 15 to 115 to Yarmouth. It just felt right. Off the exit in town there were houses with heart signs , no words , …so I continued on and though map quest asked me to take a u turn I knew I needed coffee. The restaurant at the marina was great. It had amazing metal bonefish sculptures in the entrance and though I rarely eat in a nice restaurant alone I figured no time like the present. Late breakfast, crispy hash browns and the view …paint worthy! Outside the restaurant was the marina ,boat sales and repair… This is where I captured the best photos of multicolored sailboat jacks…. And boats waiting for their final touches before they hit the open water. On the road again… Georgetown pottery not far away, of course, had to stop. A small (3 buildings) rustic art pottery shop makes you feel as though you were the first person to discover it. Potters at work, beautiful and unpretentious . The shop allows you to wander without even seeing a sales person. Then pick out one small piece that feels like it was hand crafted just for you. I choose a small cup with earth tones and smoky blues that I will drink from forever. The price … a little more than a wine glass at Home Goods. Continue on, I thought. Though the road was winding, I had no idea where I would end up …MapQuest said 4 miles to my destination… that’s a sign. End of the road… 5 Islands visible from the marina, Lobster Shack bustling with business (even though it was spitting rain.) and the end of Georgetown. Picturesque does not adequately describe this place. I should return tomorrow. I can only say if you have seen the Popeye movie with Robin Williams it so reminded me of that town …and in a good way. Little cottages scattered in every crevice of the rocks with the fragrant smell of Rosaragosa. Looking down over Fishermen pulling huge bins of fresh fish and lobster off their boats onto the dock. Children and parents laughing and enjoying their time away …in this timeless village. So … I haven’t figured out who lives in this little marina village … looks like all homes are private but maybe there is a Airbnb situation possible…I am also going to further research the five Islands just off shore. So I thought it best to find a place to stay for the night early because it will soon b the 4th. I drove back to Bath Maine… I had never been there but it is a hoppin little town on the fourth. I have checked some great galleries, a local coffee shop and some eateries. The sales lady told me in one of the shops, It seems people don’t often just “take the Bath exit because it feels right “. But it was worth it. One of my favorite shops was a secondhand bookstore that had rare books. They were piled floor to ceiling with some dust though some in clear sleeves and very little room to walk through. Gentleman owner of twenty years said he loved books and had bought someone’s collection 20 years ago … and knew nothing about antiques or collectibles at the time. He opened his shop and it just grew and there he still is 20yrs later. His place is certainly a story… though he says he can’t …he probably could tell you about all of the thousands upon thousands of books he has in there. I of course could not resist and bought three. Two Have floral illustrations for work and one is a book about the extinction of animals for a grandchild who needs to know everything. My day is done .. and though I think how , when and where I will launch tomorrow… only time will tell. Marie It’s a beautiful night for outside dining, so I will be live painting tonight in the Barn in Bloom gardens in front of Buckleys Great Steaks
Back in NH... . Back to painting!!!!look for live postings! I will be painting live evenings in June at Barn in Bloom in Merrimack... look for my schedule in future posting on my Facebook Page marie dyer.
Spent an amazing weekend paintiing on Captiva Island. Such a beautiful place to work. Pictures to follow.
Things have been a challenge this past year for all of us, although I have used my love of art to continue to interact with my clients, give some inspiration by holding some zoom classes and provide enjoyment and a little bit of competition by creating an Art Auction using Instagram to display and bid on my work. This weekend I taught a Class at Edison Ford Estates. It was a magical day and I met some wonderful people. The gardens were in bloom with the most beautiful blossoms! Finished my Instagram Art Auction titled "Journey" of 18 paintings. They are all sold so now it's packing them up to ship for delivery. My thanks to all who bid on my work. Since some of you did not win your bids, if you would like you may contact me and I can do something similar to what spoke to you in the piece you were bidding on.
Next weekend, I will be heading off to Captiva Island to work on a Custom Design. Such a beautiful place, I am so fortunate to be able to create what I love in such beautiful settings. It is definitely paradise here. Will share pictures when I get back. I will be updating you weekly on what's happening with me and hope that you will follow my journey and share yours as well. Remember, " Every Day is a Great Day to Paint". With much love and gratitude, Marie Hello, this is Marie of Marie Dyer. This blog is for sharing my love of art, my ideas and my love of teaching to help inspire you to get in touch with the artist in you. Remember, as always - Every Day is a Great Day to Paint!
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