Coos Art Museum selects three works by Linda Norton for
the 20th Annual Maritime Art Exhibit 2013.
Camden, Maine August 29, 2013 – For the fifth time in seven years, Linda Norton’s work has been selected for exhibition in the Coos Art Museum’s 20th Annual Maritime Art Exhibit 2013. This time, three of Linda’s recent works are on display from August 3rd to October 15th in the Coos Bay, Oregon exhibition. The annual juried exhibit of Maritime themed art features works from artists around the country and is sanctioned by the American Society of Marine Artists.
The paintings selected include:
Tender J. & E. Riggin – “I was entranced by the contrast between the soft tones of the drying sail against the brightwork and sparkling black of the tender. When studied closely one also sees the multiple reflections in the water, on the tender. Everything complements and mirrors everything else. The more you study the work, the more becomes visible, combining to make the entire picture an understatement of beauty in boatbuilding and the sea.”
Mending the Block – “The day breeze wanes and the ‘Angelique’ anchors off shore from one of the many islands in Penobscot Bay. One can hear the cook in the galley preparing for the evening meal. A crew member sits on deck and starts to work on a block which needs repair. Tools spread around him he concentrates on the problem, testing to see what is preventing the lines from moving freely. After several minutes he reaches for a hammer and some other items in the bucket and begins to work. It appears that progress is being made, in a short time the wheel within turns freely. He rises from the deck, fills the work bucket with the tools placed around him and prepares to place the spare block in its original location. The importance of keeping all the lines working smoothly is not lost on the crew or the passengers. In foul weather it is essential that everything be in perfect condition. Mishaps are prevented by the immediate attention to the details and every crew member is aware of the details of every working piece of rigging and gear. This is why replacements are kept for emergencies, this is why he was mending the block.”
Lobster Buoys & Traps – “The docks in any working harbor along the Maine coast are frequently piled with gear and equipment used by those who make a living on or from the sea. It is not uncommon to see traps hauled and piled waiting for repairs or to be checked before being put back in service. This is such a scene and I chose it to be part of my new series, ‘Along the Docks,’ which will depict the working waterfront and some of the people who earn their living either on the docks or at sea.”“I’m excited to be able to bring the beauty of Maine to other parts of the country through my paintings,” Linda said recently when learning of her most recent selection in this year’s Coos Maritime exhibit. “Our maritime heritage and the beauty of our coast are deeply important to me and it’s an honor for me to exhibit at the Coos Museum of Art.”
The Coos Art Museum’s 20th Annual Maritime Art Exhibit 2013 runs from August 3rd through October 15, 2013. More information on the exhibition is available at
http://coosart.org/2013/MARITIME2013/
About Linda Norton - Area visitors and maritime enthusiasts are welcome to visit Linda Norton’s Studio at 109 Bay View Street in Camden. The studio is open through the summer by appointment or by chance. When Linda’s not out sailing, she’s busy working in her studio. She currently has twelve pieces on the easel at various stages of development and many completed works for viewing in the Studio.
Linda has dedicated much of her life here to documenting the living history of windjammers in Maine and her maternal family’s involvement in Maine’s maritime life. Many members of the family made their living on the sea and Linda’s work strives to document the beauty of the coast and the ships and people that have sailed and continue to sail Maine waters.
Concentrating on entering national juried exhibitions, Linda attempts to show the Maine she loves, its maritime heritage and its beauty to people across the country. Her primary subjects of interest are windjammers, the working waterfront, boat building, and local crews and their personalities.For more information call (207) 230-0129 or visit http://www.lindanortonstudio.com/
Linda’s work can also be viewed at the Ducktrap Bay Trading Company, 20 Main St. Camden, ME.
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