Manchester-By-The-Sea

nce upon a time, I missed my beautiful Long Island, where I grew up.



Beaches seemed to bookmark my childhood. Picnics at Jones Beach, a ride at Steeplechase Park in Coney Island and who can forget those sandy shoes, walking the boardwalk with a cup of the famous Coney Island french fries?



There were the surfing days when I sat with friends on cold beaches bundled up in blankets as I watched my beau surf in early spring at Long Beach. Finally, my mom's sweet home in the Hampton's as my sister's and I spent time at Cooper's Beach.



New England is also home to magnificent shore scenes. Maine was the backdrop to my Cottage of Abundance oil painting. I took a ride to Manchester-By-The-Sea to visit Beach Street Studios. I had given a lecture recently on blogging, networking and etsy at a Salon Night hosted by Susan Fader of Ditto Editions. I am working on publishing a price list of the different sizes on canvas and watercolor paper.



Susan Fader and her husband create beautiful giclee' prints, and because of their printers, which are the newest technologies, I am able to get the Cottage of Abundance ordered in any size, stretched on canvas or printed on fine art papers. Ditto Editions prints my giclee' prints, and creates a magnificent watercolor version of my Cottage of Abundance oil painting. A cottage by the New England seaside.



During the lecture at Salon Night, I noticed sitting In the front row were two lovely ladies. I liked them immediately and when I was given their card at the end of our talk, I knew I just had to pay them a visit. Susan wrote about it on her blog.



Beach Street Studios is made up of three talented artists. This photo is from their beautiful web site, under the Gallery section.




Margie Florini showed me around their lovely gallery overlooking the sea. An idyllic setting for any artist, especially one whose creative muse dances in beach scenes. I found Margie's portfolio to share with you.



Joan van Roden White was painting a new work and was so kind to spend time chatting with me. She extended an invitation to be part of their Manchester Art Festival. Joan's work is a magnificent and if you would like to have a peek, just click HERE.



Kathy Connolly is another artist at their gallery. I did not get to meet her, but I did take away some of her cards. her work is lovely and Kathy's portfolio compliments Margie and Joan's work perfectly.

Their gallery is gorgeous. The front door welcomes you up the stairs and into sunlit spaces covered in artistic pleasure.

Cape Ann is filled with events and festivals that truly inspire any artist. Exploring the history of Cape Ann, I found a beautiful video about Cape Ann that gives you a glimpse into the magic I find there.



Manchester-By-The-Sea, my new favorite place. New England is wonderful, and I never get tired of the many towns speckled along the shore, each one bringing new ways to frame the sea.

Cottage in the Beaches, originally uploaded by bluebirdsandteapots.

This little watercolor was painted at another favorite Beach community in Toronto. If you would like to read more posts about the Beach, just click HERE. The song for this post is The Romantic Sea of Tranquillity.