Art, Art Show, Art Lessons
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BUDS & BEASTS Art Show Opening
BUDS & BEASTS Linoleum Block Prints, Watercolor Paintings & Oil Paintings by SARA CANNON July 1 - August 2 Buds & Beasts includes 10 – 20 colorful prints and paintings exhibiting Maine’s flora and fauna. A Peaks Island native, Sara currently works as a freelance artist in South Portland, ME, having left a formative, 12-year... Read more »
REBECCA GREEN “An Illustrator’s Story: Making Friends through books, posters and postcards”
REBECCA GREEN “An Illustrator’s Story: Making Friends through books, posters and postcards”
Attend a presentation and postcard illustrating workshop with renowned illustrator Rebecca Green, author/illustrator of How to Make Friends with a Ghost! Draw your Message on a Vintage Maine postcard and send it to a friend! Free, all are welcome Check out our website for more information: https://www.illustrationinstitute.org/summer-2025-events and a link to our full list of... Read more »
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Drawing for Fun with Daisy Braun:
Drawing for Fun with Daisy Braun:
Drawing for Fun with Daisy Braun: Wednesday, July 2 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Come join Daisy Braun in several energetic drawing games such as creating new creatures and characters, posing to draw one another in fun and narrative poses, and working on large paper, drawing from observation and imagination. Participants will explore using... Read more »
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Comics & Characters with Artist Daisy Braun
Comics & Characters with Artist Daisy Braun
Comics & Characters with Artist Daisy Braun: Wednesday, July 9 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Come join Daisy Braun as she guides participants in creating their own comics and characters. Inspiration for the characters and comics will come from fun drawing games, everyone’s imagination and group collaboration. Participants will explore using different pencils, chalk,... Read more »
NORA KRUG “Illustrating Personal History & Current Events”
NORA KRUG “Illustrating Personal History & Current Events”
Nora Krug is an internationally acclaimed author and illustrator, known for her graphic novels including her memoir Belonging. Join us at Mechanics’ Hall for her artist presentation about her life and work. Free, all are welcome. Signup required through eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nora-krug-illustrating-personal-history-current-events-tickets-1400071855609 Check out our website for more information: https://www.illustrationinstitute.org/summer-2025-events and a link to our full... Read more »
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STEVEN GUARNACCIA “An Illustrator’s Journey”
STEVEN GUARNACCIA “An Illustrator’s Journey”
Steven Guarnaccia is an esteemed author/illustrator whose work has appeared in numerous magazines, greeting cards, and books, including his Goldilocks and the Three Bears: A Tale Moderne. His unique perspective and whimsical style in person and on paper will delight those who attend his presentation! Free, all are welcome. Check out our website for more... Read more »
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COLORS and PAGES of PEAKS ART SHOW and RECEPTION:
COLORS and PAGES of PEAKS ART SHOW and RECEPTION:
COLORS and PAGES of PEAKS ART SHOW and RECEPTION: Friday, July 11 at 6 PM and Saturday, July 12 at 9 AM Mark your calendar for TEIA’s annual Color and Pages of Peaks event where island artists, illustrators, and authors come together to share, show, and sell their works. The event’s reception will begin on... Read more »
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COLORS and PAGES of PEAKS ART SHOW and RECEPTION:
COLORS and PAGES of PEAKS ART SHOW and RECEPTION:
COLORS and PAGES of PEAKS ART SHOW and RECEPTION: Friday, July 11 at 6 PM and Saturday, July 12 at 9 AM Mark your calendar for TEIA’s annual Color and Pages of Peaks event where island artists, illustrators, and authors come together to share, show, and sell their works. The event’s reception will begin on... Read more »
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ABSINTHE ARTIST SALON
ABSINTHE ARTIST SALON
ABSINTHE ARTIST SALON: Sunday, July 13 and August 10 from 7-9 PM Garman Lounge The second Sunday of each month, Liz Rollins will be hosting a salon-style gathering. Artists of all sorts are encouraged to share their original works in progress, accept and offer constructive critique, read some favorite poetry, prose or plays, sing or... Read more »
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Watercolor Magic with Artist and Teacher Tory Millar
Watercolor Magic with Artist and Teacher Tory Millar
Watercolor Magic with Artist and Teacher Tory Millar: Wednesday, July 23 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Come join Artist Tory Millar to paint independently or to complete a watercolor study of wildflowers or small found objects. If you are new to watercolors, bring yourself and experiment with basic watercolor techniques. Basic supplies will be available.... Read more »
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Plein Air Painting- Simplified with Watercolor Artist Deena Ball
Plein Air Painting- Simplified with Watercolor Artist Deena Ball
TEIA Plein Air Painting- Simplified with Watercolor Artist Deena Ball: Wednesday, July 30 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Unleash your creativity in the great outdoors by painting in watercolors outdoors with internationally known artist Deena Ball. This plein-air hands-on workshop offers a supportive environment to develop your skills in composition, capturing the changing light,... Read more »
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A Midsummer Peaks Eve!
A Midsummer Peaks Eve!
Illustration Institute cordially invites you to our July 31 benefit night, A Midsummer Peaks Eve! Enjoy an evening of summery drinks and refreshments at the beautiful MAZZA studio, and tour the grounds of the magical Faison residency. Watch local illustrators draw your most creative, ridiculous, or challenging requests in a 'Draw - Off' led by... Read more »