Author Archives: artisan

You never know when something unexpected will appear, it seems, out of nowhere, to influence your art. I've been decorating table tops and birdbaths with stained glass mosaic for a number of years. And here's what happened to bring a welcome change...

Several of us artisans were juried into the 2014 7th Annual seARTS Art Loan Program at Bass Rocks Golf Club.

In 1885 Mason Walton came to Cape Ann hoping to find fresh air to treat his tuberculosis. The future “Hermit of Gloucester” arrived with only fruit and a tent...

Downloand the new 2014 brochure and map here now, or anytime using the link to the left.

It seems goofy but the found object is essential to my collagraphs. I find old clothing intriguing, particularly those suggesting a remembered moment or treasured event...

"New year, new beginning".....cliché or not, the start of a new year feels a bit like "clearing the decks", starting fresh...

At the end of 2012 I moved to Rockport and opened a working studio called Pen & Brush...

How did I get "hair"? A reflection on seaglass barrettes, jewelry, & inspiration...

2013 was another interesting year on Mussel Point.

2013 was an exciting year for new adventures...

After a successful 30th Anniversary year, the Cape Ann Artisans welcomed three new members to its group for the 2014 Tour...

2013 was my first year out of my home studio and into the beautiful little yellow barn at 16 Langsford St.

Cape Ann Report, the local cable news program on Cape Ann TV, interviews Marty Morgan and Rob Diebboll in Rob's studio discussing the Tour, its history and its members. Watch the video here.

Gail McCarthy writes about the studio tour in the Gloucester Times: "Cape Ann tour takes you where the art is this weekend"