Another fun Paint Night at the Art Loft!

Painting the sky has fascinated mankind since cave painting days. In this workshop, we will take easy-to-work-with everyday materials to create dramatic but simple-to-produce renditions of the sky, be it day, night, full of stars, or full of the moon. Acrylic paints are a fun medium to express yourself, and with Frieda’s guidance, you can find a way to create effects that you didn’t think possible. Using paper as a background, we will apply paints with brush, palette knives, brayers (printing rollers), credit cards (yes!) and anything else you can think of to create a result you’ll love. We’ll start with some practice paper and finish with a piece worthy of framing. $35 All materials provided. All levels welcome. Please register in advance online at https://artloftrockland.org/event/paint-the-sky-2/

Our next Paint Night features the night sky and it's scheduled on the night of the Rockland Festival of Lights. It's always a fun night out in Rockland. Come early and visit the galleries during Art Walk and then after Paint Night you can stroll down the street to see the famous Lobster Trap Tree all lit up. Bring a couple of friends and some beverages for a great night out! Make sure to register in advance to secure your spot. We must have a minimum number of attendees registered the day before to run the event. Register online at https://artloftrockland.org/event/paint-night-moonlight/ $35 included all supplies. This event is for everyone. No experience at all necessary.

Watch Larissa Davis explain her upcoming workshop that promises to free your creative mind, connect you to your inner guidance, and get you grounded and inspired!

There's still time to sign up for 'Indomitable!' Larissa Davis, creator of Soul Path Art Workshops has a great workshop prepared for you. This Saturday afternoon. https://artloftrockland.org/event/indomitable-soul-path-art-workshop/

Coming up next weekend . . . This looks like a fun one . . . Check it out!

This great writing workshop is happening tomorrow. You can take a half-day or a full day and it's open to all levels. Even if you never wrote before you will still enjoy this creative day. More info by clicking below or message us. Hope to see you there.

Make sure to stop by the Art Loft tonight for our Art Walk gallery opening. We have a must-see show, 'Tension: The Work of Nanfei Wang.' Open from 5-8 pm.

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Our inner spirit is indomitable. Even when we ignore our intuition, our soul remains steadfast, indomitable, and everlasting; calling us to our highest path; igniting our imagination and desire. We begin this workshop with exercises to quiet the left brain, get our creativity flowing, and connect with our dreams and desires. And then, with all this rich information and inspiration, I will gently introduce you to the canvas where we will create a dream painting using a fun 4-step process (I use it for all my paintings!) Keep it abstract or create a mandala, butterfly, or other focal image expressive of your dream with my guidance and support. There is no pressure to “complete” your art because it is all about the process, not the product. The painting is a supportive, playful, meditative experience which will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed, aligned and connected with your indomitable soul. This workshop will loosen left-brain restrictions, free your creative mind, connect you to your inner guidance, and get you grounded and inspired! Workshop cost is $55. All materials will be provided. All levels welcome. No experience necessary. Register at https://artloftrockland.org/event/indomitable-soul-path-art-workshop/

Please join us for this intriguing gallery show at our next Art Walk gallery opening, November 3rd, from 5-8 pm. The show will be on display at the Art Loft through the month of November. Tension – The Work of Nanfei Wang Because of my travels between and within the United States, China, and Europe over the last decade, I have deepened my commitment in my work to exploring how changes in contemporary life affect individuals and their environments. The advances of contemporary civilization, particularly in China, dazzle us with constant change: gleaming new skyscrapers that replace temples and single-family residences; wide boulevards named after what were once foot trails or winding alleys; and high-speed trains speeding through once tranquil rural valleys. This kind of change leaves no society, no individual untouched. Modernization and urbanization has brought hope for a better life to hundreds of millions of people around the world. Still, sometimes there is disquiet, often suffered alone by people who find the rapid change surrounding them unsettling, perhaps even corrupting. As old cultures wane, some cling to the consolation they once found in them, creating a constant tension between the old and the new, the winners and the losers, the weak and the powerful. I find this constant push and pull fascinating, and a consistent theme in my art. Some people take change for granted; I don’t. Still, there are many different ways to confront it, including humor, which I employ. In June 2011, I established a studio on edge of Rockland Harbor in Rockland, Maine, moving there permanently in 2014. I live in a century-old New England federal-style house; its surroundings intrigue me and feed a strong sense of curiosity. The fog that envelops the house and a nearby lighthouse, the humid air, wormy apples, spring and summer flowers and even the lobster traps and sailboats captivate me. In summer, though a small town, it’s a city of strangers from around New England and the world: amazing and exciting. All this inspired a new series of paintings along my consistent theme. Maine’s beauty and serenity contrasts with the noise and constant bustle of Beijing; they are two completely different worlds, but both feed my sense of being an external “I” viewing the world, observing my surroundings and considering people’s lives. Both environments give rise to, perhaps, unreasonable feelings that I will continue to explore. I appreciate the hustle and bustle of Beijing, but Maine is a place where nature forms a dream world for me. Living in any one place provokes thoughts of another that I miss and love and that I can neither dismiss nor avoid. ��Seeing a lot makes me want to see more. My intent is clear. Nanfei Wang

Join us at The Art Loft for a fun night of painting and socializing. Our leader, Justin Kinney, will guide us step-by-step through painting one of his original works, this fall scene. Without the need for any painting experience what-so-ever, you will be amazed at what you are capable of creating. In just two hours your canvas will transform before your very eyes. Snacks will be served during our leg-stretching break and please feel free to bring your own snacks and/or beverage, wine or beer is fine. The party starts at 6 PM and to reserve your spot, please be sure to register in the box to the left. Drop-ins only accepted as space permits. $35 includes all supplies and some snacks. Register online at https://artloftrockland.org/event/paint-night-gone-with-the-wind/