Isalos Fine Art

That's right... the opening reception for our fourth annual Valentines show. But the show still hangs through tomorrow, giving everyone a last chance to get in here and make all their last-minute desperate Valentines Day purchases. As always, the reception was well-attended... with far more guests than any of our recent summer openings. It helps to have 37 artists in the show, most of whom came to the reception, some of whom even brought friends. And some even bought something. We appreciate the support; we couldn't be here without it. I've posted photos from the opening on our Facebook Page- check it out here.

This morning we awoke to find someone had left us a Valentine, taped to our front door.

This tradition has gone-on in Stonington for awhile- maybe every year we've been here. On the night of February 13th, someone leaves these hearts on a number of downtown doorways. We keep meaning to keep an all-night vigil so we can discover who does this, but it's like waiting for the Easter Bunny. I always fall asleep and wake-up to find that the mysterious heart-er has struck again. I have to admit, I really like it. Someone out there likes us.

Jennifer Lee Morrow, Look Into My Heart, mixed media, 4" x 4"

Valentines can be a rough holiday, best for greeting card companies, makers of candy... and of course art galleries. But like most holidays, it brings extra attention to something we should focus on every day. If you're with someone, I suppose you're supposed to overdo it, spend money and effort and make a big gesture. And if you don't, what does that mean? If you're not with someone, it could be great, awkward or just depressing. Back in elementary school, we pretty much had to give cards to everyone... and it was still awkward. But that's just me, I guess.

Susan Webster, Heartstrings, jute, ink, glue, 10" x 9"

But, being the recipient of yet another heart from the downtown Stoningon Mystery Hearter, gosh, I feel pretty good. I like this part of the holiday. And whether or not our "Red" shows make any financial sense, maybe they're like those mystery hearts- a way of putting it out there for anyone receptive enough to enjoy it.

Sarah Brandon, Crushed Heart, lead, glass, 8" x 8"

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Siri Beckman, The Riddle, oil on canvas, 8" x 10"

That's right- our fourth annual Valentines show at Isalos Fine Art. Once again, Isalos has brought a splash of mid-winter color to Main Street, Stonington with a red-themed show. The gallery is packed with the work of 37 artists who used all kinds of media to visit the themes. It's a fun show. The artists had fun and you will too if you drop by for our reception today.... that's right- TODAY from 4 to 7 pm. As always, we'll have some awesome refreshments for those who make the appearance on the red carpet. Wear your red if you want- you won't be the only one!

Stop by on your way to see "The Aliens" at the Stonington Opera House. Eat at one of Stonington's restaurants, put your toes in the sand and watch the sun set over the azure waters... (guess which of these statements is an exaggeration). We hope to see you.

Eric Hopkins, Rolling Fog Over The Islands, oil on wood, 10" x 24"

Eric Hopkins: Cutting Loose is now hanging, through August 14th, with an opening reception tomorrow, Friday, August 5th from 4 to 7. Come to the opening and then head over to the Opera House to hear Jason Moran and Kaoru Watanabe.

Images of all the work in the show can be seen on the link to the left.

You can download your very own E-Catalog for the Hopkins show- just click here!

Carolyn Caldwell's new show, Fields to the Sea is hung in the front of the gallery now. The hanging took place Monday night: yet another configuration of the gallery space. We moved the walls around until it all seemed to fit, and then the show came together. Then we stuck the couch in the front window- right where you can sit and take-in the show like you would at home.

Carolyn Caldwell, Unrest, oil on canvas, 20" x 20"

This spring, Caldwell, a Deer Isle artist, took a drive west in search of landscapes. Her travels took her to Texas, Montana, California, and many miles in between. In what might seem diverse scenery, Caldwell searched for what she calls “the universal landscape”, focusing on atmospheric skies and the interplay of light and dark over colorful hills, fields, and finally, as she returned home, Penobscot Bay. Local waters figure heavily into the show, but Caldwell has returned to them with a fresh perspective gained from her travels.

Carolyn Caldwell, Trade Off, oil on linen, 19" x 23"

The show will be up through July 31st, with a reception tomorrow, Friday, July 22 from 4 to 7. A catalogue is available. We hope to see you tomorrow!

Carolyn Caldwell: River to the Sea, oil, 24" x 24"

We've been keeping regular hours since Memorial Day, with work currently hanging from fifteen different artists. Within the next week, we'll be getting even more work, so we'll have a diverse selection until July 19, when Carolyn Caldwell's new show will be hung. Her show this year will feature atmospheric landscapes in oil. We'll have an artist's reception on Friday, July 22 from 4 to 7, and the show will hang through July 31st.

Eric Hopkins: Summer Island with Cove & Roses, watercolor, 22 x 30 

Next up is Eric Hopkins' show Cutting Loose, which will include work in his new series of oil on wood relief landscapes. Hopkins shapes wood into patterns similar to those he has been exploring in paintings for the last three decades, and paints the assemblage with his signature bright palette. Cutting Loose will hang from August 2 through 14th, with an artist's reception on Friday, August 5th from 4 to 7.