Thursday, November 21st - Walnut Beach Art Stroll : A prelude to the Holiday Season

The Holidays are fasting approaching! And what better way than to enjoy a prelude to the Holidays as they do sneak upon us. . . . Looking for a house warming gift, a gift to give to the host/hostess of an upcoming holiday party, Thanksgiving dinner? Even gifts for your friends, family and co-workers can be found on The Avenue and Broadway in Walnut Beach, Milford, CT!  

Come join us in celebration of the Seasons of Giving and the Seasons of Thanks and walk The Avenue and Broadway – The Walnut Beach Art Stroll on Thursday, November 21^st! 

Starts at 6:00 pm at Firehouse Gallery, 81 Naugatuck Avenue with an opening reception of its final exhibit “Non-Themed” (anything goes) for the 2013 Season. You will see artworks submitted by local artists that will be judged by one of our own local artists, Rick Senft. Cash prizes are awarded for first, second and third place being announced at 6:45 pm. 

Meander on down the Avenue to Sobobo, 42 Naugatuck Avenue and meet November’s Artist, Patricia Brundage, photographer who captures that moment in time. You will also find artwork by local artists, Judy Ruskin, Ed Steinerts, Sheila Pite, Harold Davis, Mariana Furtney, Allan Dudek and more as well as jewelers Carlyne Labrecque, Sam Rawls, William Ahern, Claudio Altesor, Sally Ann Endelman, Laise and Anilese.  All artwork is available for purchase.  

Walnut Beach Creamery will be having samples of their gourmet ice cream for you to decide which one would be best for your Holiday Party, and dinners! Pick up an order form to place your order of your favorite flavor!

Stop at Seaside Wine and Spirits, 38 Naugatuck Avenue, taste the “spirits” of the Holidays. You can order your favorite too!

Continue on to Beach Gallery, 2 Broadway, where you will find a young newcomer, photographer, Christopher Haley whose surreal works reminds you of Dali. Enjoy listening to Christopher’s sounds as he plays acoustic guitar. Should you find that one interesting image of his to purchase you will receive a cd of accompanied music! Visit, listen and enjoy! 

Scoot and Paddle, 28 Naugatuck Avenue, will be open where you can make an off-season reservation to kayak, ride a bike and more. Gift certificates are on sale for that active person you may know!

Head down Broadway to Wild Expressions, 16 Broadway, to find Jennifer Harkey owner Creativimpulse. She melts glass from recycled wine, gin and vodka bottles shaping and transforming the melted glass into jewelry and decorative art pieces - Truly Amazing! A must see!  And there is more - you will hear Tom Ferrara – The Captain Rocks! play his tunes as you warm your belly on this cold night sampling the Chili Contest entries! If you decide to enter, your famous recipe should be brought in a crock-pot with a cord of course.  For more information on how to enter your chili recipe contact Wild Expressions 203-882-WILD. 

Taste & See what gourmet cupcakes to take home with you….Stop in at Taste & See, 17 Broadway, to discuss over coffee which cakes to include in your Holiday order!

Remember, as we look towards this festive time there are many who are in need.  A food drive will also be part of this month’s art stroll and it is asked that donations be made. Donations can be dropped off at businesses partaking in the Art Stroll. 

It will be a pleasure to see you!

Join Us Tomorrow Night - Thursday, August 15th

The days are bright and sunny -

Fall is in the air, it can be felt when a breeze stirs up.

The evenings are PERFECT for a stroll.

Let the moonlight guide you as you stroll

 

"Nocturnal Path" - oils - by Karen Macker

 

 

down The Avenue (Naugatuck) and

around the corner onto Broadway

at Walnut Beach on Thursday, tomorrow!

 

That's right just ONE MORE DAY! and

this joint (Walnut Beach) will be jumpin'!

The Walnut Beach Art Stroll begins at 6:30...

come for an evening of Art, Food, Dance and Music!

 

See you tomorrow night!

3rd Thursday Art Stroll - August 15th

3rd Thursday is approaching fast! Come join an evening walk from Firehouse Gallery down Naugatuck and around the corner onto Broadway.

Before you begin the evening walk enjoy the cuisines of the area restaurants, Lazy Lobster, pizza at Alfa's, Costa Azzurra, Aldario's.  A perfect time to go over your gift list as the Seasons of Giving have begun. Walnut Beach Merchants has those unique and yet sublime gifts for your friends, co-workers, family members ranging from original works of art, jewelry, gift certificates, art and music lessons and more!

And then begin a journey that will bring to you a world of art, music, dance and more food and drink.
Firehouse Gallery, 81 Naugatuck Avenue,

81 Naugatuck Avenue

while not having an opening reception they still might be open for a bit so check it out; head down to

42 Naugatuck Avenue

Sobobo to meet and greet friends and August's Artist - Stephen DiRienzo. Continue to Seaside Wines and Spirits to pick up that bottle of your favorite wine;

2 Broadway

head to Beach Gallery where you will find your way! Beach Gallery featuring old maps of Myrtle-Walnut Beaches showing what we were like before, Scoot & Paddle with utilitarian art.

28 Naugatuck Avenue

16 Broadway

Head down to Wild Expressions and see Liza Sivek from B. Enchanted Crafts who will be demonstrating her amazing art of paper crafting and of course wine and hors d'oerves will be served as well.

19 Broadway

Head across the street to Walnut Beach Creamery and Taste & See Confections and see what you can get to satisfy those sweet cravings.

17 Broadway

To end this evening a Salsa Party will be taking place at the park on the corner of Naugatuck and East Broadway....a wonderful way to end a perfect evening! Join Brian Smith, DJ, as he spins the vinyls for us!

All of this begins at 6:30 pm with the Salsa Party beginning at 8:00 pm. It will be a pleasure to see you!

Walk the Avenue - that is Naugatuck Avenue - to Broadway

The Walnut Beach Art Stroll will now be happening on a regular schedule – it takes place the 3^rd Thursday of each month and that begins on the Summer Solstice June 20^th. . . A celebration that can’t be missed!
 

Walk the Avenue, that is Naugatuck Avenue to Broadway! What a wonderful way to welcome Summer! Join us on a walk that will give you food for thought, to see and to eat, drink and be merry listening to and begin swaying to the music!
Beginning at 6:00 pm one can join in the food fare of the area restaurants – pizza, burgers, etc. at Alfa’s; deli sandwiches at New Town Market; Italian cuisine at Aldario’s and Costa Azzura…at Costa Azzura you get the view of the water how relaxing!

And last but not least,

The Lazy Lobster, 6 Broadway

 whose customers are served on the beach!

And to help your meal settle, begin walking the talk of the town.

Firehouse Gallery, 81 Naugatuck Avenue

 

will be open from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm this evening for you to see their new exhibit Flowers; meander down the avenue to

Sobobo Art Gallery, 42 Naugatuck Avenue

 

from 6:30 to 8:30 and meet Andrew Hungaski who shows us “A Tangible Vision”.  Saxophonist Addison Thompson will be serenading us as lively discussions begin, food and drink flow. See the art work of over 70 artists. 

You can head three doors down from Sobobo to

Seaside Wines & Spirits, 36 Naugatuck Avenue

 

for a wine tasting. An art by wineries that titillate your taste buds! Perhaps you will find a flavor of schnapps, or brandy to drizzle over your dessert that you decide you have to have at the end of the walk!

You must continue down Naugatuck to go to

Scoot & Paddle, 26 Naugatuck Avenue,

 

Yes, Scoot & Paddle has utilitarian art – totes! The company, Sea Bags offers retired sailboat sails another life by turning them into handmade one-of-a-kind nautical-inspired pieces in their shop right on the docks in Portland Maine.  The exquisite handmade, durable sail bags embody the previous life of the sail while promoting chic recycling and reuse.  AND they also have wearable art – sneakers!  The sneakers are handmade in Peru by skilled, artisans being paid above average salaries and in exceptional working environments using only authentic South American textiles from artisans that have been producing these beautiful textiles for generations.  Inkkas, a socially conscious company that donates 10% to protecting the Amazon rain forest and its inhabitants, promotes fair trade and opportunities for disadvantaged producers.   Both styles works of art that can be used! While you are there you might want to look at their other offerings  - perhaps you would want to plan to  rent the bicycle built for two, or a kayak for an afternoon.

As you head back to Broadway  –

Enter Beach Gallery on Naugatuck Avenue side, next door to Scoot & Paddle

 

and “Sea” the beauty of the area through the eyes of local artists and historical pieces by owner/artist Elizabeth Wright. Featured artisans Kim Fleming and Cathy Nolan exhibiting their SEA GLASS jewelry creations PLUS the spiritual found object jewelry of Judy Fryer Thompson who was recently featured in Jewelry Magazine. Other gems of found objects cherished and recreated by the artistic eye will adorn the gallery with few surprises as well!

Afterwards head down to

16 Broadway to Wild Expressions

 

where brother and sister musicians Suzanne and Brian, who call themselves The Light Hearts will be enlivening the evening with music from 7:00 to 8:30. There are surprises there too, art by local artists – the floral art by owner Tyyne Catapano envelopes you with the scents (sense)of nature – and Yes, the artwork on the floor is truly a find!

Now that you had walked off your dinner, it is time for dessert! And what better spots than

Walnut Beach Creamery, 19 Broadway
 

 

and Taste & See, 17 Broadway

 

where you can create your own dessert - perhaps Cupcake Ala mode!  You might think about getting schnapps, or brandy at Seaside Wines & Spirits to drizzle over your own culinary creation! A perfect way to cleanse the palette!

Before you head home you must stop off at the park on the corner of Naugatuck and East Broadway! A wonderful way to end the evening with a Salsa party! DJ Brian Smith will be on hand twirling the vinyls as music fills the air and dancing heats up the street!

Come enjoy food and drink, art, music, and dance! It truly is an amazing way to welcome Summer!

CELEBRATE! Holiday Festival Saturday, December 10th

Let's celebrate together as the Holiday Season is upon us!

Holiday Festival at Walnut Beach is on Saturday, December 10th from 2pm to 6pm with an Opening Reception for December's Artist - Loretta Mack following at SoBoBo - a wonderful ending to the day's festivities!

Stop in the different shops as you meander down the Avenue! Enjoy all of what each business has to offer!

Fire House Gallery has an exhibit that has an array of different art work. They have a gift shop too! Think about that someone special you are looking for to give a unique gift to. Fire House Gallery will also be hosting ornament making from 4pm to 5pm. A Tree Lighting will take place on their patio at 6:00pm.

Stop off at Alfa's Pizza! I heard that it is the best in the area! The New Town Deli has an array of sandwiches, coffees, sodas and snacks!

Next stop...SoBoBo Art Gallery. Stop in for many surprises...

Walnut Beach Creamery will be on hand offering their famous handmade ice cream. It will be served from an old fashioned push-cart! You can ask about ordering ice cream pies to serve as a special dessert for your family.

A new business has joined us in the area... Taste & See Gourmet Cupcakes and Confections - (they will be opening at SoBoBo's old space 17 Broadway - soon)

They, too, will also be at SoBoBo, offering their sweet treats...

...put in your orders for the upcoming holidays!

Alfa's Jolly Jug will also be offering different flavors of liquIt will add the special touch to your holiday festivities. Buy a bottle as a gift for the friend who has everything!

Bring your kids as you continue strolling down the Avenue and around the corner onto Broadway because...

...Painted You will be doing glittered henna tattoos! How cool is that!

Live music will be filling the air! Tim Payson will be at Wild Expressions Florist

A unique service - Tarot Card Readings - at Wild Expressions

Carolers will be joyously singing! Join in singing with them!

At 6:00 pm make sure to go back to Fire House Gallery! Tree Lighting Ceremony will be taking place!

After the Tree Lighting join in at SoBoBo to end the days event by attending the Opening Reception for December's Artist - Loretta Mack! Meet Loretta and learn more about her style! the reception begins at 6:00 and ends when everyone decides to leave!

Please donate to "Koins for Kids" as we try to make the Holiday Season one of Joy for the children at Boys and Girls Village of Milford - an emergency service for the safety of children. Sometimes due to circumstances children are away from their familes over the holidays. So, please help us help them have a joyous holiday during a sad time in their lives.

Holiday Festival at Walnut Beach a wonderful way to celebrate the Holiday Season!!

Usher in the Holidays Strolling Down the Avenue...

Thursday, November 10th - Last Art Stroll of 2011! Join us as we wind down the year and the Avenue enjoying an evening of good cheer and wonderment! New artists, new exhibits and perhaps you will meet new friends!

Starts at 6:00 pm that evening at Firehouse Gallery, 81 Naugatuck Avenue....with an opening reception celebrating a new exhibit and the last one for 2011~ they will re-open in 2012!...

Meander down Naugatuck to SoBoBo and meet with Rick Senft who is November's Artist and Joyce Densmore who is November's Artisan! Both creative works leave you thinking about how they would look in your home and how they would look on you! (respectively that is)

Also at SoBoBo Kitty Olsen and Mary Anne Lagana, both are fibre artists...try on their scarves, there are styles to suit the winter or for an evening out perhaps New Year's Eve! Warren Bryant brings a new abstract side to art, Matt Roe as usual brings contemporary and modern art to a new level, Matt Hester, Angelina Scott and Kimberly Pisco - photography to a new level. Arlene Capozzi brings nastalgia back with her paintings of Savin Rock and Walnut Beach amusement parks, while William Gallagher hand carved Santas. Stephen Fortier, a wood turner, designed an array of bowls from reclaimed wood! Besides jeweler Joyce Densmore we have Analiese, Sam, Lara, Teru, Patti, Carlyne and Keelin...a beautiful array of adornments!

We have a surprise at SoBoBo --- Alfa's Jolly Jug will be hosting a wine tasting at the Gallery! There is going to be some very interesting flavors....and what a way to find that fine wine or liquer for the Holidays!

Painted You will be open and you must stop in Wild Expressions at Collected Stories and enjoy the merriment!

Come enjoy an evening of merriment and a friendly gathering!!

Art Stroll is Happening! Thursday, October 6th.....

Autumn has fast approached us. The trees are just starting to change their color, but with all of the rain and heat we had so late into the summer, you wonder if they are going to change at all...but you know what ...October's Art Stroll will be happening on Thursday, October 6th.

Enjoy an evening around Walnut Beach area via horse and buggy! Patti Clark (artisan of SoBoBo) and her husband of Maple View Farms, Orange, CT will be joining us that evening...WEATHER PERMITTING that is...if it rains, the rides won't be taking place.

But you know the route, just head to FIRE HOUSE GALLERY, 81 Naugatuck Avenue and see the four seasons change before your eyes! Their new exhibit is "Four Seasons" and the opening reception begins at 6:00 pm. A juried show so awards will be given...don't forget to choose People's Choice Award!

Meander down to SOBOBO and check out October's Artist, Elizabeth B. Wright's exhibit. The vibrancy of her work, the energies, a breath of fresh air you feel is stunning. Besides Elizabeth, we have new artists Warren Bryant, Simone Doroski, Kimberly Pisco, and Karen Macker...new artisan, a wood turner - Steven Fortier. Steven works in reclaimed wood only! The wood carvers, Bill Gallagher has returned with his Santa Clauses all hand carved out of bass wood as well as William Brill. The intricacy of each stroke in the wood is amazing. We have jewelers, Sam Rawls, Patti Clark, Carlyne LeBreque, Simone Doroski, Analiese, Lara, Susan Frey, and Teru Rexroad, Keelin Brett....SO MUCH TO SEE, SO MUCH TO CHOOSE FROM TO GIVE AS HOLIDAY GIFTS, even birthdays, anniversaries, new home...

When you leave make sure to stop in ALFA'S JOLLY JUG at 38 Naugatuck Avenue...start stocking up for the holidays! They may even have something for you to taste...and perhaps you will add it to your favorites...

Don't know if LAZY LOBSTER will be open since it is the end of the summer season...but check them out anyway...

PAINTED YOU is a wonderful place to stop at...see the beauty in the work...no it is not tatoos, it is body painting, very different...there is also the possibility of making arrangements for face painting at an upcoming event you may have....

WILD EXPRESSIONS, oh the scents that envelope you as you enter... the floral art that Tyyne Catapano designed...EXQUISITE!!..maybe musician Tim Payson will be on hand to play his wonderful sounds...

COLLECTED STORIES, of course has that book or books you couldn't find elsewhere...think about the Holidays!

And last but not least stop at WALNUT BEACH CREAMERY....they will be closing for the season on Halloween - October 31st (and will re-open next Spring)....which means the Walnut Beach Witch will be arriving soon!

So much to do and have fun in the mean time....think about the Holiday Season, as it, too, is fast approaching...house warming gifts, hostess gifts, Christmas gifts, Kwanzaa gifts, and Hannukah gifts...

See you soon!

August's Surprise!

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise! We can't have a month go by without an art stroll! Thursday, August 11th will be one of surprise and wonderment - an added genre of art -- poetry!



Visit Firehouse Gallery and see the exhibit "From the Sea." Enjoy as you "swim" from piece to piece, becoming part of it. Meander down, maybe stop off at Alfa's and have pizza...

Next stop -- SoBoBo, where August's Artist, Joanne Watkins is showing a "third" world through a "third" eye. You step into each photo feeling the energy of life that was taking place at that one moment in time.

"Passage" - photograph by Joanne Watkins

Poets D'Antonia and Sara Eliza Johnson will be exhibiting their writings. Both are amazing, their writings leave you breathless! Take a peek below...

D’Antonia is adjunct professor teaching at Quinnipiac, Yale, and Southern Connecticut State University. She is an accomplished poet and photographer, who after a ten year hiatus has come home to hone her passions. Her work has been published in Verdad Magazine, El Ojito, American Poetry Anthology, Beanfeast Magazine, and includes a self published poetry compilation, entitled, “No One To Blame But Yourself. “ Several of her poems have also appeared on-line.
D’Antonia is working on a book of poems and is the CEO of two internet businesses, currently scheduled to go live in January 2012—stay tuned…; excerpt:

Sara Eliza Johnson whose poetry has appeared in a variety of places online and in print, including the New England Review, Shenandoah, Iron Horse Literary Review, and Best New Poets 2009. She is the recipient of a Rona Jaffe Foundation Writer's Award, a Winter Fellowship from the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, a work-study scholarship to the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, and an AWP Intro Journals Project Award. She holds a BA from Cornell University and an MFA from the University of Oregon.

Read on to see what she says...

While there, you will see works by Carlyne and Patti both new jewelers; new artists Wes Swanson, Susan Frey, Mary Anne Maier, Alice Fredericks, Ben Casiano, William Ahern; and new works from our family members - Betty Geller, Lisa Saerno, Betsey Wright, Rick Senft, Michael Brotschul, Matt Roe, Paige Miglio, Cindy Rifkin, Frieda Howling and many more.

Alfa's Jolly Jug will be having a wine tasting - you should stop in for it just might be your favorite and don't forget to pick up what you need for your upcoming celebration!

Lazy Lobster should be open, you truly must try the pulled pork sandwich, even the ribs - oh and the shrimp...

and make sure to stop in Painted You the newest member of our community...

See the works of Melissa quite AMAZING!




Meet Photographer Pam Landry as Wild Expressions is exhibiting her work. You must see her fine art. Pam, born on the shoreline in New Rochelle, New York and now living on the shoreline in Milford, Connecticut, one of Pam’s favorite photo subjects has always been anything beach related. Pam has had photo exhibits at 116 Crown in New Haven and Café Atlantique, and contributes a daily “Morning Meditation” photo to Milford Patch.com. Her work is a must see! and enjoy the floral array that Tyyne Catapano so eloquently designs and exhibits and...


















pick up that book of verse that Collected Stories has! Music abounds for Tim Payson and friend will be playing! Food and drink flowing wow, couldn't ask for anything more...ENJOY!





Make Walnut Beach Creamery your last stop for the evening and see what flavor will be there for the tasting. Don't forget to pick up your favorite flavor to take home!

Come join us, beat the heat and have a wonderful evening!

A Message From The Sea....

As you put the conch to your ear you can hear the ocean...however, there is a message from the sea, just listen very, very closely for it is telling you something about tonight's event....

"You must get out and come to the shore this evening, come to Walnut Beach and see the works of local artists and artisans at Firehouse Gallery, 81 Naugatuck Avenue. Enjoy "seaing" how differently each artist has perceived our home. From reality to euphoria, from actual to mystical using modernism, contemporary, abstract, collage, realism, and impressionism! Each piece has you delving in and you find yourself visiting us at the bottom of the sea!

Go with the flow as you float down to SoBoBo Art Gallery, 42 Naugatuck Avenue and sea paintings by Paige Miglio, Benjamin Casiano, Rick Senft, Cindy Rifkin, William Ahern, Matt Roe and must not forget artist for the month, Janet Ruskin; mixed media pieces by Jan McLean, Susan Frey, Betsey Wright, Wes Swanson; photography by Karen Allen, D'Antonia, Angie Scott, Hedi Minnow-Pike; sculptures by William Brill, Michael Brotschul and Rosemary McClain; and artisan (jeweler) for the month, Kate Davoli, plus Susan Frey, Lara Sendich, Sylvia, Sam and Keelin Brett.

So much to sea! To give yourself a change of venue, stop at Alfa's for pizza or the Alfa's Jolly Jug for a taste of the vino, Lazy Lobster for the lobster roll you have been craving and top it off with ice cream from Walnut Beach Creamery!

Then you must continue the flow to Painted You, 12 Broadway - a fresh new gallery exhibiting face and body art and of course, Wild Expressions at Collected Stories, 16 Broadway who might have Tim Payson playing sweet melodious music! Pick up a bouquet of flowers from Wild Expressions designed exclusively with you in mind by owner/designer Tyyne Catapano...

Come to the shore, come to Walnut Beach and enjoy an evening from the sea!"

This message was brought to you by "Conch" by Paige Miglio and "Precious" by Jan McLean

SAVE THE DATE - THURSDAY, AUGUST 11TH

Can't go a month without something happening soooo, take a peak below and see what will take place (an art stroll)...on Thursday, August 11th

Firehouse Gallery will be joining us they will be open from 6pm to 8pm so you can enjoy the art that is on display..."From the Sea" Enjoy "seaing" how differently each artist has perceived the title of the exhibit. From reality to euphoria, from actual to mystical using modernism, contemporary, abstract, collage, realism, and impressionism! Each piece has you delving in and you find yourself at the bottom of the sea!

Photographer Pam Landry will be exhibiting at Wild Expressions/Collected Stories. You must see her fine art. Pam, born on the shoreline in New Rochelle, New York and now living on the shoreline in Milford, Connecticut, one of Pam’s favorite photo subjects has always been anything beach related. Pam has had photo exhibits at 116 Crown in New Haven and Café Atlantique, and contributes a daily “Morning Meditation” photo to Milford Patch.com. Her work is a must see!

Artisan, Joanne Watkins will be at SoBoBo for the month of August. Come on an excursion throughout the world! You will have a different look into a "third" world!

Also, a new genre or it should be said old genre of art will be exhibiting at SoBoBo Art Gallery. Local writers of prose and poetry will be displaying their works.

D'Antonia, an adjunct professor of English, teaches at area universities - UNH, Quinnipiac and, Sara Eliza Johnson whose poetry has appeared in a variety of places online and in print, including the New England Review, Shenandoah, Iron Horse Literary Review, and Best New Poets 2009. She is the recipient of a Rona Jaffe Foundation Writer's Award, a Winter Fellowship from the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, a work-study scholarship to the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, and an AWP Intro Journals Project Award. She holds a BA from Cornell University and an MFA from the University of Oregon.

A new gallery and studio just opened at 12 Broadway - Painted You. A new form that the area has not seen! A new venue that has been added to the strolls.

Alot to see, and much to eat and drink...The Lazy, Alfa's Pizza, Alfa's Jolly Jug, Walnut Beach Creamery....Oh, my!

SAVE THE DATE, MARK YOUR CALENDAR! COME ENJOY AN EVENING WITH US!

Thursday, July 28th - From Sea Shells On The Sea Shore To...

"She sells sea shells on the sea shore;
The shells that she sells are sea shells I'm sure.
So if she sells sea shells on the sea shore,
I'm sure that the shells are sea shore shells."

Let's see, can you it say 3X's fast! Remember when you could do just that? If you join us on Thursday, July 28th for the Walnut Beach Art Stroll, you will have to try to say it 3X's fast in order to enter -- just kidding....

Make sure you bring your snorkel and flippers because you just might need them as you enter The Firehouse Art Gallery, 81 Naugatuck Avenue, at 6:00 pm. You will find yourself exploring the ocean with a new exhibit “From The Sea,” that was juried by Bridgeport native, painter and graphic designer, Bob Perkowski.

Mr. Perkowski, a Paier School of Art graduate, majored in fine art and illustration. He started his own graphic design company in 1991. An award-winning painter, he is a signature member in the American Society of Marine Artists, The Hudson Valley Artists, The Northeast Watercolor Society, The Connecticut Watercolor Society and The New Haven Paint and Clay Club. His love for the sea and New England is reflected in a majority of his recent works. He paints seascapes, still life and landscapes. He is represented by The Gallery at Firehouse Square, New London, CT.

Artists entered works of art that are of or pertain to the ocean and the variety of life it supports, either real or imaginary.

Enjoy your snorkeling adventure and when you come up for air, swim down to SoBoBo and see a very different genre of art by Janet S. Ruskin the Artist for the Month.



Meet with Judy & Jill Ruskin to learn all about our colleague. You will also see many other artists' works and might bump into a few creators -- new artists, Paula Rogers who works in sea glass, Rebecca Krassner sea glass chimes, Alice Fredericks watercolors bring you to the shore, Edie Francoeur's photography in a shadow box, Karen Allen, Angie Scott, Hedi Minnow-Pike, Dale Pombrio to name a few William Ahern adds to the Modern side as does Matt Roe, Cindy Rifkin and D'Antonia -- New jeweler, Susan Frey and must not forget Jeweler for the Month Kate Davoli!

After visiting us continue your sea fairing journey to Alfa's Jolly Jug to add flavor to the evening, even pick up a bottle of your favorite wine or whatever your heart desires and

head to the Lazy Lobster and "sea" what they are offering up for dinner.

You just might want to stop there first to begin your evening ...

A new gallery and studio just opened at 12 Broadway - Painted You. A new form that the area has not seen! Body art. A must see!

Check out Wild Expressions and Collected Stories to "sea" what is happening, don't know what they have planned but they may have musician Tim Payson playing music as they have many times before, and...

perhaps they might be receiving the walkers or "swimmers" who will mill about enjoying the evening. You can even pick out a bouquet of flowers so exquisitely designed by Tyyne Catapano for that someone special! Make sure to view the many different works of arts that are pleasantly decorating the space and you can purchase some of them, even read an excerpt from a book

End your evening swim at Walnut Beach Creamery who will have wonderful gourmet ice cream flavors for you to try.

A cool way to wind down the evening before heading home!

She sells sea shells on the seashore...

"Sea" you there!