Author Archives: artisan
From the Studio: Deb Schradieck
Rockport: September 2023
Both the paintbrush and the pen have been busy as the summer comes to a close. Watercolor painting continues to be something of an obsession with me. I think of it when I wake up and I paint every day. Pen and Ink home portraits, long a staple of my business, have also been taking up a great deal of time... From the Studio: Cynthia Curtis
Queen Anne’s Lace
Every summer when the prolific Queen Anne’s Lace is in full bloom everywhere I look, I get busy! Queen Anne’s lace, Daucus carota, is in the carrot family and a common sight in fields and on roadsides... MEDIA ADVISORY: Cape Ann Artisans Offer a Robust Itinerary Surrounding Fall Tour
Media Advisory: September 7, 2023
Inquiries:
jackie@capeanndesigns.com 978-283-8333
or info@capeannartisans.com
Cape Ann Artisans Offer a Robust Itinerary Surrounding Fall Tour
… Read the restSpecial 40th Anniversary Events taking place in collaboration with
From the Studio: Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco
Taking in the Pink Craze? We’ve got you covered!
Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to pull out all the “pink stops!” From a girlfriend’s trip to see “Barbie” to participating in several wonderful “Play for Pink” breast cancer fundraisers – I’ve nearly exhausted my pink wardrobe! ... From the Studio: Pam Stratton – Summer
A lot has happened these past two months. The panel is up in the tree!I completed three new sculptures combining the glass threads that I hand pull with new sculpture techniques... (more) From the Studio: Rob Diebboll – Summertime
July 31 - It's summertime! We swim daily and often hang at the beach, so I bring my “work” with me. It could be an oil painting, a watercolor, an ink brush, or some of each. Here's a little bit about my approaches to these... From the Studio: John Abisamra
July 2023In the past several months, I have had the opportunity to visit and photograph the Smoky Mountains along with continuing to expand on my landscape and wildlife photography on Cape Ann and New England. MEDIA ADVISORY: Cape Ann Artisans Announce Summer Mini-Tour Participants
Media Advisory: August 1, 2023
Inquiries:
jackie@capeanndesigns.com 978-283-8333
Cape Ann Artisans Announce Summer Mini-Tour Participants
Art tour coincides with Mass Tax Free Weekend
The Cape Ann Artisans invite the public … Read the rest
From the Studio: Danette English
The summer has now officially started for me. I just ordered clay and glazes as I get underway on some new work in the studio in Lanesville... From the Studio: Marcie Rae
The Cape Ann Artisans are delighted to announce the next workshop in a series of workshops that are part of an ongoing partnership with the Cape Ann Artisans as they … Read the rest
From the Studio: Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco
Sea Glass Creations “Take Flight” this summer!
My summer news is really about getting my work out there. One of my special “Anchor Collection” lariats was chosen the “Cape to … Read the rest
From the Studio: Rebecca Anne Nagle
I am excited to have my collages at the Rockport Art Association & Museum:
EG – EXPERIMENTAL GROUP SHOW
UNEXPECTED 21
Saturday, June 10 – Sunday, July 9, 2023
Martha … Read the rest
From the Studio: Cynthia Curtis
Mugs, mugs, and more mugs!
It’s been a very busy several months getting ready for our June 3-4 Studio Tour. I’ve made many new items for the season. One of the top sellers these last couple of years is MUGS... From the Studio: Rob Diebboll
May 30th. This week I'm getting ready for our open studios this weekend - finishing new paintings, framing, organizing,... it's a long list. I'm looking forward to old friends and new faces coming in to take a look. The weather's looking good too. Here's what I've been up to... From the Studio: Pam Stratton
Happy spring!
Another panel from the Dreamtime tree is completed! The theme is fish and birds as it represents my koi pond and a passion for bird watching. I really … Read the rest
From the Studio: Deborah Gonet
I’ve been wanting to try some three-dimensional work and this year I’ve started! Not only am I working on a series in my studio, but I’m also working on a collaborative project for Cape Ann Blossoms with a few other artists from Cape Ann Artisans... MEDIA ADVISORY: Cape Ann Artisans in Full Swing for Spring Tour and More
Media Advisory: May 1, 2023
Inquiries:
jackie@capeanndesigns.com 978-283-8333
or info@capeannartisans.com
Cape Ann Artisans Announce 2023 40th Year Anniversary Celebration Schedule
Special Events taking place in collaboration with the Cape Ann … Read the rest
Invitation to former members of the Cape Ann Artisans – Join us for the 40th Celebration Exhibition
Dear Former Members of the Cape Ann Artisans,We are excited to announce the 40th Anniversary celebration of the Cape Ann Artisans in conjunction with the celebration of Gloucester’s 400th Anniversary. Our Exhibition, an historical retrospective, will take place September 28 - October 29, 2023, at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center. As a former member of the Cape Ann Artisans, we invite you to join us by participating in the Exhibition... (more)
From the Studio: Beth Williams
30/40/400: Lots of news to share!
The stars have aligned; it is going to be an exciting year!2023 is shaping up to be a busy year with several milestones to celebrate... Trash Art Workshop with Sinikka Nogelo, Sat., April 22nd!
As part of the Cape Ann Artisans 40th anniversary I invite you to join artist Rebecca Nagle and me at CAM Green as we celebrate Earth Day through a Trash Art Workshop. All manner of recyclables and found objects will be provided for creating collective art or individual pieces, and participants may also bring things they themselves have collected... From the Studio: Danette English
A Studio in LanesvilleI am looking forward to showing my work in my first open studio this coming June. I have been coming to Gloucester ever since I moved to the Boston-area in the 1980s. I recognized it as a special place and always dreamed of being able to live here... From the Studio: John Abisamra
February 2023My real passion is to capture the beauty and uniqueness of our world through the eye of my camera. I moved to Gloucester eight years ago as I have been drawn to the magic light and beauty that exists on Cape Ann and it's wonderful coastline for a long time... Rebecca Anne Nagle – Kingston Gallery Exhibition
Embodiment of NatureI am excited to be exhibiting at the Kingston Gallery in Boston the month of March. The work speaks to the spiritual and metaphysical within nature... From the Studio: Melody Phaneuf
February 2023: Painting WinterCape Ann’s coastal landscape and spectacular light has long captivated artists. What a pleasure it is to live and paint here... From the Studio: Deb Schradieck
January 2023: Working in a Winter Wonderland!The new year starts with winter; and the upside to winter is that I have a lot of time to paint. Snowy days are perfect for painting in my studio! ... From the Studio: Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco
Ready. Set. Go. 10/20/40/400!
When I look out at the sign on my studio, it says Cape Ann Designs EST. 2002, but that’s just because my mother had the sign … Read the rest
MEDIA ADVISORY: Cape Ann Artisans Announce 2023 40th Year Anniversary Celebration Schedule
Media Advisory: January 13, 2023
Inquiries:
jackie@capeanndesigns.com 978-283-8333
or info@capeannartisans.com
Cape Ann Artisans Announce 2023 40th Year Anniversary Celebration Schedule
Special Events and Exhibitions with the Cape Ann Museum and … Read the rest
Media Advisory: Cape Ann Artisans Invite you to “Pop-In” for the Holidays!

Media Advisory: November 9, 2022
Inquiries: jackie@capeanndesigns.com 978-283-8333, or info@capeannartisans.com
Cape Ann Artisans Invite you to “Pop-In” for the Holidays!
One Day Open Studio on Saturday, December 3rd, 10-4
For … Read the rest
From the Studio: Rebecca Nagle
Spending close to three weeks traveling around Tuscany I have returned with a fire in my belly to start painting all that I experienced. From the fabulous art of the Uffizi Gallery to the hardcore street graffiti strewn throughout Rome, Florence, and Bologna... Heads Up! Sinikka Nogelo at Maudslay Outdoor Sculpture show
The Maudslay Outdoor Sculpture show is now open through October 1st. The Opening reception is Saturday, September 17th, from 2-5, and is an opportunity for folks to hear from the artists during a group tour of the exhibit. From the Studio: Rob Diebboll – The Meditation Series
For the past year or so I've been working on a "meditation" series that's more directly about our connections with nature, as well as introspection... (continued) MEDIA ADVISORY: Cape Ann Artisans Prepare to Welcome Fall Visitors!
Media Advisory: September 12, 2022
Inquiries:
jackie@capeanndesigns.com 978-283-8333
or info@capeannartisans.com
Cape Ann Artisans Prepare to Welcome Fall Visitors!
Open Studios Announced for October 8-9
For the 39th year, the … Read the rest
From the Studio: Sinikka Nogelo
The heat wave that’s happening as I write is influencing my art is a number of ways. I’m not outdoors in the yard making an oversize stain painting or working on a sculpture for Maudslay State Park as are my recent annual August habits. Instead, I’m indoors busily recycling paintings and painting fresh, in order to produce more vases like the one I improvised for a special exhibit in Rockport this spring... MEDIA ADVISORY: Cape Ann Artisans Announce Summer Mini-Tour Participants
Cape Ann summers bring many visitors to Gloucester and Rockport and the Cape Ann Artisans are pleased to welcome everyone into their studios for a mid-summer event called the Mini-Tour. For this special event on Saturday, August 13th, nine studios will be participating between the hours of 10AM and 5PM. From the Studio: Rebecca Nagle
Materiality is ever prominent in my creative process and I often use it to define the why and how of a piece. What excites me is that through the material’s properties certain issues and challenges arise and as they are resolved they give a soulful birth to a body of work... From the Studio: Marcie Rae
Inevitably, no matter how much work you’ve made in the past few months, one morning you wake up and say “Oh my God, is there only THAT much time left before the show?” And then, whatever kind of artist you are, you hustle down to your studio to see what’s what, hoping for more and expecting less... From the Studio: Sallie Strand
I recently returned from a 2 week trip traveling from Denver back to Gloucester in a Sprinter van. I spent time hiking, visiting artist friends and gathering inspiration for new work! Now that I’m back... (continued) From the Studio: Pam Stratton
I have been enjoying the wonderful world of smalti. Smalti is the hand made glass that I fell in love with when I first started doing mosaics. I love the sculptural texture, the deep color, and it’s amazing reflectivity. I used it in my most recent work “Ravenna Dreams”, a 24”x24” mixed media piece using smalti and encaustic wax plus lots of 24k gold! ... MEDIA ADVISORY: New Energy Flows into Cape Ann Artisan Tour
Spring Open Studios Tour Just One Month Away!It’s right around the corner. Literally, you can walk or drive down the street or up the highway and enjoy some of the most engaging artists in the region. It’s the 39th year of the Cape Ann Artisans Open Studio Tour and 16 artists spread across 15 studios are looking forward to welcoming art lovers from near and far... From the Studio: Sinikka Nogelo
I just made this piece for the Rockport Art Association & Museum’s Experimental Artists Group show, “Unexpected 18 - Jacki’s Flowers.”... 