Increase in Demand for Jean Swan Gordon Paintings

Hello from Harvest Gold!

We have an update for all of our customers regarding our collection of original Jean Swan Gordon paintings.

With the ever-growing popularity of Mrs. Gordon's beautiful paintings, we have been advised by her family that by Labor Day there will be a price increase to help keep up with that demand. 

Jean's paintings are among our very favorite here in the gallery, with their bold colors and beautiful lines. Each one invokes a strong sense of season and emotion, as Mrs. Gordon drew and painted flowers from her own gardens here in New England. 

There will be an $800 increase on the medium size (33"x26") paintings, and on the larger size (48"x34.5") the increase will be between $800 and $3000, depending on the painting. Lynda has already adjusted the prices on our website, but during the next 10 days we are offering our customers the original listing price. 

Stop by the gallery today to take another look at Jean's beautiful work, while it's still here. There are only a number of paintings left in her collection, and with the current popularity and demand we feel it safe to say that they won't be here for long. 

Over the years we have had many of Jean Swan Gordon's paintings in our gallery. We are grateful for having the opportunity to enjoy and share her art with numerous others. If you are as in love with these paintings as we are, don't wait.

Dog Days of Summer

Hello from Harvest Gold!

We are at the height of our beautiful summer here at the gallery, and embracing it, as we know of the chilly changes that lurk right around the corner. We've heard more than one customer comment this week how we are in the midst of "the dog days of summer". Why do we refer to this time as such? Is it because our dogs are so happy that they get to swim in the lake every afternoon?

"No, that's MY stick!"

In fact the 'Dog Days' of summer is an expression that derives from the early civilizations in North Africa. The weather turned hot and sultry coinciding with the rising every morning of the Orion's dog, the dog star Sirius. This association can also be traced to the Egyptians, and was recorded in early Greek poetry. 

Our Smiling Lab Earrings & Pendant in Sterling Silver

Our dogs are loving this weather. Between long naps under shady trees, trips to the ocean, picking green beans in the garden & chasing sticks into the lake, these pups have it made.

Scout and Morgan cooling off at Screw Auger Falls

Captain keeping cool in the air conditioned gallery with his moose friend

Scout enjoying the view while chewing on a stick

"What do you MEAN I had too many green beans?"

This past weekend while we were at the Rockland Maine Boats Homes & Harbors show we got to meet some of the amazing folks with the Pixel Fund, the non-profit organization that brought us our Scout all the way from Georgia back in February. The World Championship Boatyard Dog trials are held at this event every year, and a returning favorite is none other than Pixel himself, the brave little chihuahua that inspired the creation of the Pixel Fund. We had a nice visit with Scout's Maine foster family, and Scout absolutely loved the oceanside dog park in Rockland. 

The joy of a salty dog...

Stop by the gallery and see Captain & Scout enjoying these dog days of summer. 

How do your pups beat the heat this time of year?

For more information on the Pixel Fund, visit their website thepixelfund.org

Gone Fishing

"Many men go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after"

~Henry David Thoreau

Hello from Harvest Gold! While the gallery keeps us very busy in the summer, we still take some time for the important things in life, like fishing. Kezar Lake and its surrounding bodies of water offer some of the best fishing around, and it is our favorite way to get outside and enjoy the beautiful place in which we are so lucky to live. 

Our love of fishing is clearly exhibited and reflected in several different mediums in our gallery. Take a look at just a few of the beautiful examples our artists have created. 

Fisherman Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Fish Pendant with Maine Tourmaline

Don Drumm Metal Folding Greeting Card
(Yes its a greeting card. You must see these in person!)

Varvara Harmon's "Morning Sunshine", Glass sculpture by Burt Weiss, 

Brook Trout Wood Carving by Ron Bracy

Ceramic Fish Sculptures by Fish in the Garden

"Aluminum Canoe" by Terri Brooks

Glass Fish by Michael Hopko

Garden Fish Stakes by Fish in the Garden

"Trout on Board" by Tom Merriam (who is the king of fishing stories, by the way)

So next time you are wishin' you were fishin', pack up your rods and tackle boxes and head to Center Lovell. Stop by the gallery first and take a look for yourself at our amazing fish art. We can share some fishing stories (we have a few that you won't believe), and maybe we will even fill you in on our favorite secrets spots and techniques. 

"If more people concentrated on the really important things in life, there would be a shortage of fishing poles". We believe this with all our hearts. 

Happy fishing from Harvest Gold!

Welcoming you to our Plein Air Event, Saturday August 1st

     

Harvest Gold Gallery would like to extend an open invitation to our annual Plein Air event.  Come see some of our favorite artists in action painting our beautiful scenic view of Kezar Lake and the White Mountains on Saturday August 1^st beginning at 10AM.  

En Plein Air is a French expression that translates to “in the open air”, and is used to describe the act of painting outdoors.  While studio painting creates a fixed and mostly pre-determined outcome, Plein Air painting reproduces the actual visual conditions seen at the time of the painting. Here at Harvest Gold Gallery each new day looking at our majestic view is like looking at a new painting.  The colors of the mountains, clouds, and water are ever changing, providing an ideal backdrop not only for our gallery, but also for our Plein Air event.

This year among the very talented artists joining us will be Kristen Dill, Sandy Bell, Diane Scott, Varvara Harmon and our very own Thea Hart.  You don’t want to miss this event. See you at Harvest Gold Gallery on Route 5 in beautiful downtown Center Lovell beginning at 10AM on August 1^st.  For more information or to participate as a painter please call the gallery at 

(207) 925-6502

Still smiling from all of the fun at our Artist Reception!!

Hello From Harvest Gold!

     We would like to extend a huge Thank You to everyone who attended our Annual Artist Reception and Open House! 

Robin Taylor- Chiarello signing copies of her Blue Lobster series

     

We had a great turnout of friends new and old, as well as several of our favorite artists! The food was amazing, the wine was great, and the company was even better!     

Our stunning Maine Tourmaline Collection on display

Thea Hart all smiles and looking beautiful!

Bil Mosca with Ruth Moore signing copies of his book "Passing Along Our Dream"

Rainbow Fruit Skewers

Artist Ellen Nelson enjoying the art work

Refreshments Galore!

Goat Cheese Crostini with Mushroom & a Balsamic Glaze. Bill out does himself yet again!!

Lynda & Bill with artists Kristen Dill, Diane Scott & Gay Freeborn

This was our 14th Annual Artist Reception & Open House, and they just get more fun and enjoyable as the years go on! Thank you again to everyone who attended, and for those of you that couldn't make it, we missed you dearly.

 Next on the the agenda will be our Plein Air event August 1st, an amazing opportunity to see some of our artists in action painting scenes from our beautiful location.