Summer in New England

Mixed Media work by Karen Rudnicki

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Watercolors by Roseann Meserve

June 4th - July 6th

Manna Island by Roseann Meserve
Watercolor, $50

 Dover watercolorist Roseann Meserve has created a selection of vibrant watercolors which capture the beauty of summer on the Seacoast.

Karen Rudnicki's Mixed Media Flowers

 Karen Rudnicki of Forest and Shore displays wreaths and flowers created from locally foraged treasures. Rudnicki enjoys searching for materials such as twigs, shells and seaglass.

18" wreath with mussel shells and sea star

Lucy's Welcomes Carey Armstrong-Ellis

Line Dance, Oil

It is impossible to keep from smiling when enjoying the artwork of Maine illustrator, Carey Armstrong-Ellis. Ellis brings a cheerful and humorous touch to everything she creates.

Carey is truly a multi-talented artist who masterfully divides her time between painting, illustration and whimsical fiber art. Her illustrations have been published in a variety of wonderful children's books including several written by Carey herself.

Happy Bees, Eating Swiss Cheese
from Happy Bees by Arthur Yorinks
Gouache & Colored Pencil

The show at Lucy's will feature originals in oil, gouache and colored pencil and fabric collage. Lucy's regulars will recognize Carey's homage to the Muppets prints as well as originals of  Line Dance and Attack of the Zombie Heads. In each of these pieces, Carey has set up a still life of action figures and toys and painted them as though they were living subjects. In doing so, she takes our childhood memories, adds a storyline and creates a charming piece of artwork.

Take a gander at Carey's website, www.slugworksrocks.com where she shares lots of her fabulous artwork, views of her studio and other fun treats!

September 4th - 29th at Lucy's

Carey's Homage to the Muppets Prints, 5" x 5", $10 each

Lucy's Under Construction

I've always thought that it's so intriguing and mysterious when new businesses block out their windows so you can't see the preliminary set up... and now I got to do it myself!

While Lucy's gets dolled up for the big opening, Statler and Waldorf will be catching the attention of those passing by. (These were actually our Halloween costumes this year!) If Lucy's can get two thumbs up from these old curmudgeons, we must be doing something right!

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Thanks to Matt for helping me to pull up all of the old carpeting even though he just got off a red-eye flight from the West Coast! What a good friend.