Gaia, allegorical painting by Melody Phaneuf, in private collection ≈ Gaia, our earth mother  is heartbroken.  She has given us everything to sustain life and is mystified at our behavior. She is tired. She is considering abandoning us in the same way we have abandoned her. Gaia represents all that has nurtured us through the generations. During the 2020 pandemic closure I was inspired by how quickly the air cleared and the harbor cleaned its water. The quiet brought humming birds back. At last, we gave Nature a much deserved rest. I painted this image of Gaia with t ..read more

Yule Reflection by Melody Phaneuf, 20 x 24 oil painting ~ Welcome Yule, Light and Renewal • an exhibition of seasonal paintings by Melody Phaneuf On view December 6 through Jan 12 • The Guild of Boston Artists, 162 Newbury St, Boston December’s slant of light evokes a gentle, introspective quality. Northern European cultures of old marked the weeks approaching Winter Solstice as a time of silence, fasting, and self reflection. Diminishing sunlight gave way to firelight. Perhaps the flickering light drew them into a meditative abstraction. In Yule Reflection, a woman stands, ga ..read more

Melody Phaneuf’s Studio, Gloucester, MA ~ What’s on my easel? Glad you asked! Stop in some weekend. Open Studio, Sat & Sun, 12-6 through Christmas~ The post Weekend Open Studios • 3 Centennial Ave appeared first on ..read more

Autumn Beauty by Melody Phaneuf, 30 x 18 oil painting ~ May the Good Things in Life be Yours in Abundance Happy Thanksgiving! ~   Gloucester Studio 3 Centennial Ave Open Weekends through Christmas, 12-6 Also by appointment •  Voice/Text  617•236•4322     The post Thanksgiving Wishes~ appeared first on ..read more

The Pearl by Melody Phaneuf, 20 x 24 oil painting ~ I’ve always loved journeying tales, songs of the wayfarer, and poems of pilgrimage. Remember the Pearl was inspired by a Gnostic text, The Hymn of the Pearl. It is beautifully evocative, the story so resonant that it feels like my own distant past. The Hymn of the Pearl describes the descent of the soul into material form and the hazards of such an endeavor. Forgetfulness is a major consequence. After the journey, the little soul rests in the inn and meets a Kinsman. He eats and drinks, becomes dull, and forgets his mission. He worships the ..read more

Still Lifes, Whistler House Museum ~ My studio will be closed Saturday, Oct 8th, in order to attend the opening reception of Still Lifes. Please join me for an exhibition of paintings at The Whistler House Museum, 243 Worthern St, Lowell, Ma. The Reception is 2-4 & the exhibit hangs until Nov 12. http://bit.ly/MTA-Whistler The post Still Life Exhibition-Whistler House Museum appeared first on ..read more

The Guild of Boston Artists Interview Series Who are we? The Guild of Boston Artists was established in 1914 at 162 Newbury St, Boston. The Guild began chronicling Artist Members about their work in 2015. Melody Phaneuf, Vice President of the Guild, talks about her paintings, artistic viewpoints, and painting practice. Artist interviews are ongoing, several are included here~ Jean Lightman , Guild President Maris Platais Anita Johnson Fred MacNeill Alberta Geyer Dennis Sheehan Bill Bartlett ~   Touring Beacon Hill, Boston by Melody Phaneuf         The post Guil ..read more