2026 Artist Gallery | brunswickartsfest

2026 Exhibiting Artists

Fine Craft

Beatrice Abbott

I hand build my work out of clay coils and slabs. Hand building is a very tactile experience, and my work celebrates the imperfections and liveliness of human touch. Plants, rugged shapes, textures, and earthiness are inspirations that are visible in my work. I make tableware, lamps, cage fruit bowls, and vases.

Steve Doe

My art consists of the reuse of reclaimed and salvaged local wood, sourced from Maine, into unique, functional pieces. Works consist unique cutting boards, charcuterie boards, hand carved bowls, and other smaller functional pieces for the home. More recent works include wall hangings and mirrors. The pieces have a raw rustic look but are elegant in style and finish. I gather, cut, and mill most of the wood myself. After air-drying, each piece is then selected for its unique qualities and the piece evolves. Often board pieces are paired with a contrasting or complimentary woods and details.

Zachary Fields

We use dark brown stoneware clay to create functional works of art. Clay is either wheel thrown or hand-built, dipped in white slip, and decorated with a collage-like style using handmade stencils, stamps, and monoprint. Our imagery is a reflection of the nature we see every day at our homestead in Bowdoinham, ME. Alongside our functional ware, we raku-fire wheel thrown porcelain vases that are perfect for holding dried flowers.

Judy Gates

I create textile collages inspired by the simplicity and splendor of Maine’s native flora and fauna and the landscapes they occupy. Using primarily batik fabrics, individually cut pieces are overlaid into images that may be realistic or interpretive. Individual leaves, flowers, and features are cut from curated fabrics into intricate shapes, creating layers of color reflecting nature's order amid its seeming chaos. From a distance, these works read as paintings or drawings. Upon closer inspection, one can see the texture and tactile quality created by the combination of colors, patterns, layering, and stitching. Overlaying the collages with tulle and freehand stitching creates cohesion between each individually-placed shape and subject and results in texture that adds a third dimension.

Marc Lamm

I work with wood like a painter works with oils and a sculptor with stone.
From a distance, lines, shapes, contours, and shadows are easily seen but when you move from side to side, the change in perspective alters the image like the features of a face when it turns. If a light source moves, shadows in the piece move with it like the sun moving across a landscape.
As you approach the piece, shallow contours appear like swells on a lake and intricate patterns emerge.

Ann Melville

My creative process is driven by the visual and tactile joy I experience when combining wood and steel into new forms. While utilitarian, each piece has an aesthetic signature which reflects both my vision and the nature of the materials. My career as a farrier leads me to use steel in structural ways, often forming the base for a work. Much of the wood I use is salvaged and chosen for its beauty or unique character.

Graphics / Drawing

Kathleen Buchanan

I am a printmaker working in the collagraph printmaking medium. I build printing plates that are collages of cut watercolor paper shapes on mdf board, which are then coated with acrylic mediums to create surface texture. Once the acrylic is dry, I use an oil based etching ink and rub this onto the plate. Printing paper is laid on top, and the plate and paper are cranked through an etching press by hand. Multiple plates are used to print the different colors in an image. I create collagraphs of Maine wildlife and landscapes. All materials used are museum grade and archival.

Jewelry

Heather Atwood

Unique handmade silver and bronze lost wax cast jewelry; as well as repurposed copper jewelry and wall art.

Ellie Begin

Handmade botanical jewelry in recycled sterling silver and brass carved using the ancient lost wax technique. I create pieces using real ferns, ginkgo leaves, seed pods, and shells. I've also recently begun offering small-scale, functional ceramics. These include reusable, handmade to-go cups intended to reduce single-use waste, as well as small ceramic trinket dishes for holding jewelry.

Brendan Davidson

Davidson Design USA is the studio of master jeweler and metalsmith Brendan Davidson, based in Bath, Maine. With over 30 years of experience, Brendan designs and handcrafts distinctive jewelry in sterling silver and gold, often incorporating natural gemstones, turquoise, fossils, and organic materials. His work blends traditional metalsmithing techniques with bold sculptural design, creating pieces that are both rugged and refined. Each piece is individually made by hand in his studio, reflecting a deep respect for craftsmanship, durability, and personal expression.

Carol Endicott

Contemporary handcrafted jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings) of Argentium Sterling Silver, often incorporating semi-precious gemstones. Designed and created in my Eliot, Maine studio. My work has evolved over the years and now leans toward the "melt and fuse" style with its unexpected results. All pieces are made from "scratch" and begin as Argentium Sterling Silver wire in various gauges from 8mm to 22mm.

Cullen Goodyear

Hand crafted sterling silver jewelry and accessories including bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings, and shawl & hair pins as well as petit coffrets. Incorporating a variety of metals, Maine beach stones & sea glass, gemstones, & beads, my jewelry reflects the fluidity of human life, adapting to diverse lifestyles and moods, transitioning effortlessly from casual daywear to elegant evening attire. My petit coffrets creations are delightfully elegant and designed to house hors d’oeuvre picks, matches, beach sand, loved one’s remains, as well as enchantingly uninhabited for secretive keepsakes of your choosing. At the heart of my craft lies a desire to create pieces that evoke joy, enhance self-confidence, and serve as symbols of individual expression.

Patricia Meisner

Necklaces, bracelets, and earrings made from a variety of materials: hand-stitched and embroidered fabric, upcycled vintage silverware (cut, shaped, drilled, polished or textured), metal clay (formed, textured, fired), and pearls, gemstones, metal, leather, glass, and more combined by stringing, wire-wrapping, gluing, etc. Examples may be seen in our Etsy store, current and sold items.

Elizabeth Miller

Fresh, modern jewelry designs rooted in nature, handcrafted in sterling silver and gold. The movement of rivers and tides, the architecture of trees and plants, breezy wildflowers, the shape of landscape; all of this can be found in my work. Minimalist in style and fluid in form, my pieces are often accented with semiprecious stones, freshwater pearls, and beach pebbles. They aim to inspire the joy and adventurous spirit that awakens when we embrace the rugged beauty and simplest details of the natural world.

Stephan Mitman

Silver Beehive Studio produces handcrafted sterling silver jewelry informed by natural forms and surface textures. Each piece incorporates impressions taken from materials found and documented in Maine—including sea urchin shells, lichen, beech leaves, and studio-grown mushroom mycelium—captured through non-destructive methods. All work is designed and fabricated by hand in Strong, Maine using 100% recycled sterling silver, emphasizing sustainability, material integrity, and a direct connection to the local landscape.

Jill Ross

I design one-of-a-kind jewelry in gold and silver, incorporating gemstones, semi-precious stones, and mosaic Roman glass. Using traditional metalsmithing techniques—including soldering, casting, chasing, hinges, and bezel setting—I create distinctive pieces of wearable art. I have been designing and creating jewelry for over 20 years. Born and raised in Maine, I draw inspiration from its natural beauty, now enriched by the vibrant influences of Florida, where I currently reside. As a self-taught metalsmith, I work intuitively, allowing skill, passion, and craftsmanship to guide each creation.

Andrew Xenos

Xenos Works are coastal inspired, wearable works of art that connect us to something bigger than ourselves. Each design is carved in wax with extreme attention to detail. Once the master model is carved, it is hand cast and finished in metal. I then create molds of the original for future reproductions. The finished creations capture the beautiful aesthetics of nature and become powerful reminders of time spent on the coast.

Mixed Media

Anne Alexander

I sculpt clay shells, starfish, acorns, seed pods, and more out of clay and often integrate them with driftwood or stone.

Ana Corrales

White Fawn is a fine arts boutique offering high-vibrational art and home decor that aims to bring joy to the world by celebrating the magic and beauty of nature. Each delightful creation is crafted with a sharp eye for detail and a refined and whimsical style. Although White Fawn offers a variety of work, the cornerstone of its offerings is its ‘Decoupage Mixed Media’ line. This unique process begins with tile or other, often repurposed, objects or surfaces, then adorned with carefully-cut found images using decoupage technique, and intuitively embellished with mixed media, to create one-of-a-kind works of art.

Catherine Worthington

I am a mixed media textile artist. I make textile “art quilts” for the wall & design textile fabrics that I sew into functional items such as zippy bags and pillows. I have a BFA in Textile design. Working with textile paints on cloth I create colorful, highly textured, one of a kind patterned fabrics using a variety of surface design techniques. My process allows me to create a unique palette of fabrics to work with. I use methods of collage to assemble my compositions, cutting & piecing the fabrics & then stitch the layers together. The combination adds line and gives depth and dimension. As I explore the medium of textile printing I am often discovering the balance between abstraction and representation. Inspired by the beauty of the natural world I am compelled to create and capture its color, texture, and charm. My textile art quilts are interpretations of real places, and I hope to capture the attention of the viewer by creating a feeling or familiar place to connect with.

Painting

Shirley Anderson

Paintings of New England landscapes, Seascapes, & florals. High pigment paint: Oil Paints & Acrylics, used on Canvas & Wood panels.
Sizes range from 3x3" to 48x48"

Erica Aubin

I am an oil painter, drawn to the landscape and the endless color it holds. I typically work on multiple paintings simultaneously because I incorporate glazing and associated dry time. Color palettes collaborate between works in this process. Larger pieces provide opportunity to include significant detail and varying textures; thicker, abstracted marks for leaves, clouds that mimic watercolors. In smaller scales, the layers take on a simplified form, and I often leave the canvas un-stretched, edges frayed, for a more intimate experience with the materials.

Lori Austill

My paintings are about joy and beauty, and it is my hope that they inspire ongoing appreciation for our precious planet. The natural world, music, dance, and the interconnectedness of all living beings including us humans are what feed my love of creating. I find my voice primarily through the magic of color. Many of my paintings are acrylic on canvas, sometimes including oil pastels or pigment sticks that are partially wax based. Some of my work is encaustic on wood panels. The subject matter is mostly abstract landscapes, florals, abstracts, and dancing figures.

Christine Chaffee

Art Inspired by the Coast.

My work is inspired by the quiet beauty of coastal Maine and the everyday moments that often go unnoticed—shells gathered along the shore, the calm rhythm of life near the water, and simple every-day moments. Working primarily in acrylic, I focus less on capturing exact realism and more on expressing the feeling of a place or moment in time. Through simplified forms, soft texture, and thoughtful composition, I aim to evoke a sense of calm, nostalgia, and connection.

Barbara Chase

Barbara Chase is a Waterville artist who paints exclusively with acrylics. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in printmaking. At one time, she had a business producing stained glass. After a long hiatus, she restarted her artistic life as a painter 15 years ago.

Barbara uses a full range of acrylic products, stencils, papers, and gels to create transparency and textures in her work. Her paintings often focus on animal eyes. “I look for animals, birds, and even bees that have distinctive eyes. Looking directly at the observer, they remind us that all living creatures have an equally special place in our universe.”

Larissa Davis

I am an abstract realism painter. In my artistic practice, I work to give form to what has remained unseen, making visible what has been hidden, lost, or buried beneath the surface. I draw from dreams, animals, and the relationship between humans and nature to create images that express inner states not immediately visible.

My process begins with writing—sometimes individual words, sometimes poems that carry intention and desire. These words inform the work but may be partially obscured in the final painting, reflecting the deeper meaning within. I use spray paint, inks, acrylic, gold leaf, oils, and markers to build layered surfaces where early marks remain present. Leaving traces of what lies beneath is central to my process and voice. Creation is where I meet myself honestly, following what wants to take form.

Jeanelle Demers

Jeanelle is a fine artist and graphic designer based in Portland, Maine. Her creative journey is marked by a passion for exploring the outdoors, which deeply influences her work. Specializing in acrylic paint, watercolor, and ink, Jeanelle blends these mediums on canvas and paper, pushing the boundaries of traditional art through innovative techniques and constant experimentation.

Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, Jeanelle’s art is an invitation to experience nature in a new way. Her pieces are characterized by splashy colors, intricate linework, and a sense of playful vitality. They infuse any space with a soft yet dynamic energy, creating a harmonious balance between organic elements and modem living. Whether it's a serene landscape or an abstract exploration, each artwork is a reflection of her love for and connection to the outdoors, and her dedication to bringing its essence into homes.

D.L. Duda

I am a self-taught artist who has learned primarily by looking at the work of others and giving it a go. I work in three primary mediums--oil, watercolor, and pencil--depending upon my subject and the emotions I wish to convey. All of my work relates to women, social class, and the environment; as a part-time farmer, my hands are in the soil and my eyes on land, water, and sky. Sometimes, my focus leads to plant portraits; other times, it leads to farmscapes, landscapes, or seascapes.

Kim Ferreira

My artwork features animals doing human things, specifically the things I love including but not limited to, and in no particular order: baking, flowers, music, gardening, books, pastimes, teatime, traditions, dreams, gazing at the stars and moon, my memories. These small-scale oil paintings feature an array of anthropomorphic woodland animals against an idyllic backdrop nodding to French rococo landscapes. I call the series “Joie de Vivre,” the French term used to describe simple pleasures and the exuberant enjoyment of life.

Julia Johnston

My work comes to life from a love of intense colors coupled with delight in the shapes and configurations of the natural world around me. I work in both acrylics and oils, predominantly on canvas, though I occasionally use other bases as well. I am forever trying different techniques and styles, so my paintings vary quite a bit one from the other, though I am perpetually drawn back to birds, leaves, and landscapes.

Lisa Kyle

Whether my paintings are created in the field or in my studio, I try to capture the beauty of the Maine landscape. I am interested in the the quality of the light, the simple yet compelling forms of the vernacular architecture, the subtle colors of the meadows, the magic at sunset, and the ceaselessly changing blues of the ponds, rivers, and ocean.
The more that I paint, the more convinced I am that ART IS IMPORTANT--quite simply, it feeds our souls. My calling is to lift up nature by creating beautiful objects so that others can live with the beauty and serenity of nature.

Tracy Levesque

Tracy Levesque’s chromatic acrylic paintings blur the line between fine art and illustration. Reminiscent of stained glass, each painting is constructed of translucent layers of paint, three dimensionally sculpted and carved palette knife texture and delicate fine line brush detail. Levesque's stunning visual style creates a dramatic interplay between fantasy and bold realism inviting viewers to engage with the intricacies of the natural world and the profoundly spiritual nature of landscape.

Photography

George Baines

Fine-art photographs created of local scenes using natural light and careful composition to capture quiet atmospheric moments in the landscape. Images are produced as archival giclée prints on museum-grade matte canvas and paper in appropriate frames.

Tom Kretsch

Tom's Peaceful Places Photography captures the quiet poetry of the land and sea and places in-between. From misty harbors to sun-drenched porches, to abandoned structures on the plains, to old barns that ooze with texture, his compositions often feel like memories, soft, still, and filled with a sense of place. With a painter's eye for light and balance, he brings an artful calm to everyday scenes, making the ordinary, extraordinary. His work is soulful and serene.

Ronnie Rodriguez

I am an emerging wildlife photographer that has discovered my passion in capturing images of wildlife in their natural habitat. After serving 33 years in the fire service, I have retired and traded answering the call of those in need for capturing the call of the wild. I take photographs of wildlife in their natural habitat. The majority of my pictures have been taken in Maine. I have a wide variety of photography interests, including aerial, landscape, and wildlife. Some of my wildlife photography includes loons, eagles, osprey, herons, puffins, and seals.