What are Vertical Landscape Paintings?

A vertical painting simply refers to a painting that has a greater height than width. How rare it i
. In the vast amount of landscape paintings, a vertical painting is a more modern expression of the landscape. No doubt, they are hard to paint because the artist has to rearrange the composition in a totally new direction. The usual art rules do not apply, to which the artist must step up in creativity.

Here are some reasons why a collector might choose a vertical format for a landscape:

• Highlight towering elements: Vertical landscapes are ideal for showing tall features like mountains, waterfalls, trees, or skyscrapers that reach up towards the sky. The vertical format draws the viewer's eye upwards, emphasizing the expanssiveness of these elements.

• Focus on a specific view: A vertical format can be used to frame a secluded scene, like a path winding through a forest or a dramatic trees close-up.

• Creative composition: Some collectors may choose a vertical format for a more unique composition, breaking away from the traditional wide-horizon view of landscapes.

The Local New England Art Scene

Buying local art from New England is a great way of helping local artists to sustain and promote the local arts community, contributing to its growth and vitality. Many artist that live in New Hampshire support themselves with being an entrepreneur artist. Vacationers or people who have moved away from the seacoast or the Mount Washington Valley love to buy local landscapes of these places to remind them of how scenic New Hampshire is.

Additionally, buying local art allows you to connect with the local artist and hear their story. New England has a rich artistic history, with its landscapes, traditions, and local narratives often serving as inspiration for artists. In particular, Mount Washington’s breathe taking views are a nostalgic of the what an epic mountain it truly is.

Buying local art supports the local economy. When you purchase artwork from New England artists, you contribute to the financial well-being of the artists themselves, as well as the local galleries, art organizations, and businesses that support and promote their work. This economic support helps to sustain the local arts ecosystem and its positive impact on the community

“Arts and culture are growing contributors to the New Hampshire economy, and that impact is seen locally, with arts/culture in the Seacoast region contributing $70.2 million in spending in 2022, according to a new study”, says the Keene Sentinel paper Jan. 2024.
So, While you are enjoying New England consider being an art collector and bring home a beautiful painting done by a local artist!

PHOTO by @joeklementovich

The Pink House

The demolition of The Pink House in Newbury, Massachusetts is said to be imminent. Everyone who cares about the iconic Pink House surrounded by the beautiful marshes of Newbury needs to do their part to stop it. Local artists Tina Rawson and Rebecca Klementovich are asking everyone to try to stop it by wielding their paintbrushes and adding their voices to the many who wish to save The Pink House.

The Pink House has captured the imagination of many. It is visually arresting, looking good in every season and in all weather. It stands alone surrounded by marshes that shift with the season, its pink color stands out against the sky and its silhouette is noticeable from afar, even at night. Visual artists such as Klementovich, Rawson and many others paint it and are able to then sell those paintings and cards or posters made from them. Many printmakers, photographers, and even oyster shell ornament makers have created works of art about this iconic place. People love The Pink House art.

It won the most Instagramable spot a couple of years on the North Shore of Boston. Diana Di Zoglio, State Senator states: 

"The Pink House is a local treasure and landmark that brings great beauty, history and culture to Plum Island, attracting locals, visitors and tourists alike. I am committed to working alongside our local, state and federal partners to ensure this beloved landmark is preserved for future generations to cherish."

The refuge is managed by Matt Hillman. The Town of Newbury Select Board, The Newburyport City Council, The Salisbury Select Board, and the Amesbury City Council have all voted to urge FWS to continue to look for solutions instead of demolishing The Pink House.  Support the Pink House, Inc., a non-profit group, 501(c)(3), has been working diligently for eight years to save The Pink House and has ideas on how to save it.

There is a myth that people love, that The Pink House was a spite house. It actually wasn't, but the thought that it had been built for a jilted wife out of spite caught people's attention. In 1925, The Pink House was bought by Gertrude W. Cutter from the widow Abbie K. Little. Fast forward, in 2011 it was purchased by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife/Parker River National Wildlife Refuge with the surrounding acreage. You can read the complete history here. The Pink House is owned by the Fish and Wildlife (FWS) which Hillman manages on just over a one-acre lot. Now they want to tear it down. But they will exchange it for land, so please reach out if you have some that you would like to sell near a refuge or flood zone.

Please join us in our wish to preserve The Pink House. LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD
Email Congressman Seth Mouton and Matt Hillman at parkerriver@fws.gov

You can also reach out to Senator ED Market, and Senator Elizabeth Warren and Governor Healy in Massachusetts.Tell them why The Pink House should be saved. Read more at https://www.supportthepinkhouse.com and if you have land to sell or trade please contact Support the Pink House at info@supportthepinkhouse.com

In order to learn more about the artists visit tinarawsonart.com and klementovich.com, or write tina.rawson@gmail.com or Rebecca Klementovich at rklementovich@yahoo.com. We hope that fellow artists and others who enjoy The Pink House and its beauty will help stop the demolition.

Modern Homes Brighten Up with Art

Modern art can be a great way to add personality and style to your home. Here are a few tips on how to improve your home with modern art:

Choose art that reflects your personal style. There are many different styles of modern art, so take some time to explore and find pieces that you love. Don't be afraid to mix and match different styles to create a unique look.

Consider the size and scale of the art. When choosing art for your walls, it's important to consider the size and scale of the piece in relation to the space. You don't want a piece that's too small or too large for the space.

Pay attention to the colors of the art. The colors of the art can have a big impact on the overall look of the room. Choose colors that complement the colors of your furniture and other décor.

Frame the art properly. A well-framed piece of art can make all the difference. When choosing a frame, consider the style of the art and the overall look of the room.

Don't be afraid to experiment. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to decorating with modern art. The most important thing is to have fun and experiment until you find a look that you love.Some

List of Art Styles you can use

-Modern Art like Matisse

-Expressionism like Kandisky

-Surrealism like Dali

-Impressions like Monet

Www.klementovich.com

https://www.artnews.com/ has some great ideas on finding painters and artists.

Judy Pfaff's Show in Portsmouth

If anyone wants to escape reality of the New England winter run to the show. It is phenomenal. I went with my talented friend Kris Lanzer. She is a great artist in our own right.

Judy Pfaff’s installation is of water rising and also receding, themes of the sea, ice, especially Icelandic—Smokkfiskur, the Icelandic word for “squid”, serves up mysteries that hint at submerged life counterbalanced by life made newly visible.

For me personally/ the show brought me back to my childhood in the 70s, with Light Brite, candy necklaces, plastic beaded fruit, and homemade Stain-glass art projects baked in our oven. The New England tired neutrals are alongside neon brights, which triggered all of those brightly colored kids crafts from the 70s in my youth.

smokkfiskur: a tale » MONA

monaportsmouth.org

Kris Lanzer

krislanzer.com

#judypfaffshow #judyfaffmona #monajudy. #Smokkfiskur #Smokkfiskurshow. #krislanzer

#rebeccaklementovich #litebrite 

https://www.monaportsmouth.org/ is a contemporary museum in New Hampshire. The artwork is mostly modernand fantastic.

For the Love of Strawbery Banke

When I was eight, our school went to a field trip to Strawbery Banke.

I fell in love with it then, the gardens, the crowded turn of the century houses. It was such a beautiful escape. Now I live close by and I paint such an amazing part of Portsmouth. Strawbery Banke is the oldest neighborhood in New Hampshire to be settled by Europeans, and the earliest neighborhood remaining in the present-day city of Portsmouth. It features more than 37 restored buildings built between the 17th and 19th centuries in the Colonial, Georgian and Federal style architectures. The darkest colored house is the oldest house in the group.

I hope to become the painter people turn to when they want a Strawbery Banke painting. I plan on researching more historical stories and viewpoints of the Banke.

There is nothing more exciting than bringing modern and contemporary style to the gradational New England world. To bring expressionism to the area is a thrill.

https://www.strawberybanke.org/ is is art in itself. Many of my contemporary paintings are of the buildings there.

Corporate Art Buy

Recently I was lucky enough to have a large corporate art sale. The corporate art buyer was from Fidelity Bank. This part of the bank buys local art in the New England area. Corporate art benefits the local community in that local sales circulates more money and the community. Corporate art sales also benefit the financial institution and in that the art value goes up each year. What is corporate art? The corporate art collections are made up of works purchased by organizations such as banks, companies, and governmental and semi-governmental bodies. The kind of art each organization collects depends on its identity, when it started buying work, and how it manages its collection. Most collections are compiled by curators with backgrounds in art history.

https://theartcenterdover.com/ my studio is at the Art center, a place for local artists work and hang out.