Hope you come to a little town by the Kennebec River in Gardiner Maine. Artwalk Gardiner is a growing 3 times a year art event. Come and enjoy food & drink, music and art. Over 30 artists and 20 businesses participating ..read more

Cape Cod is a beautiful place...must of been even more beautiful when Edward Hopper was around. I set off on my Cape Cod journey in the hopes of being further inspired by seeing what Edward Hopper saw back in 1934 when the painter build his studio in Truro, Massachusetts. From Fisher Beach...(don't leave your car there -it's only for residents) I walked for 3/4 of a mile to view the studio. I did not have permission to visit the studio but I did try to get a little closer through a steep pathway and staircase when nearby contractor's abruptly screamed out, in a nice ..read more

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1901 Maine State Flag Controversy -  Which Maine Flag do you support? Blue flag or an updated version of the original Maine Flag. Mainers will get a chance to vote this November. Check out my version of the 1901 Maine Flag ..read more

1. 2024 Desk Calendar 5x7 size $19.50 each - The 2024 art calendar fits in an 5x7 Frame (not included) that you change out every month.This year's release is as popular as ever, as the 2024 poster calendar brings a little joy to all, making it a perfect gift for friends, family and even...for yourself. 2. Tea Towels - Best Teal Towels Ever $18.50 each  100% Cotton Tea towels, 19x28" rectangle / *Maine Flag is 27"x27" 130 thread count, Tea towels hemmed on all sides A corner loop for convenient storage or hang drying Machine Washable -Tumble dry low  3 ..read more

  What a little color can do at the Kittery Visitor Center, Maine. I had the honor to represent the great state of Maine with my art. Maine is the Way Life Should Be, coming from a San Francisco, California transplant. Featuring: Lobstering at Cape Neddick Nubble Light, York. Curtis Island Lighthouse in Camden, Kayaking on a Lake, Swimmers at Ocean Point and Spruce Head Island   ..read more

Cape Neddick Nubble Light York, Maine. Christmas at the Nubble It is rare to catch a perfect moment where a snow covered Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse shines in all its glory with the glow of Christmas. It happened to me in 2014 on a frigid 5 below afternoon. A time lapse of the Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse in York, Maine. From late afternoon until dusk when the Christmas Lights around the tower and house start to glow.     ..read more

This post comes from the WGME Channel 13 Website, view the original post here Despite the challenges created by the pandemic, one local artist is moving ahead with opening a new gallery. And the business is good. Alan Claude opened a new gallery located on Water Street in Gardiner. Claude said 2020 has been hard due to the cancellation of many festivals and fairs, which typically helps artists sell their work. Claude's gallery has been open for two weeks and so far he's pleasantly surprised by the response. "There hasn't been many people but the people who do come have bought a substantial am ..read more

It has been over two years since Graphic Alan first visited the abandoned buildings on Water Street, in Gardiner, Maine. Now, after pouring countless hours of hard work and dedication into this renovation, he finally opens the door to the public. "It looks great." Says Alan, smiling up at his newly displayed sign. The final step in a long journey to create his dream studio.  "When we first came in here it was cold, it was dark, no running water, no heat, no electricity, no plumbing, nothing. It was empty, it was just a shell." Alan and his wife Erin purchased the 165 and 161 Water S ..read more

Watch Maine Cabin Masters SEASON 7 Episode 2 (Henry) and take a picture of Alan Claude's Art appearing on the walls... then go to Alanclaude.com to find out and match the names or title of the featured art. Submit the Four names of the art pieces on instagram @alanclaude.com or on Facebook @alanclaudestudio or in person at 165 Water Street in Gardiner Maine. The first three correct answers on Instagram, Facebook and 3 visitors with the correct answers receive a free 2022 Poster Calendar signed by Ashley and Alan Claude. The Alan Claude Gallery will be open On Wednesday December 8th 10am -4pm ..read more