Meet Sarah S. Harvey

Coming from a family that worked with its hands, I have always been involved in creating objects. I worked in clay while raising children and working as a psychiatric nurse for the early and middle parts of my life. I threw pots and then moved on to slab rolling porcelain, and made cylindrical vessels with sea forms in porcelain attached as ornamentation. I attended Haystack School of Crafts in Deer Isle, Maine several times to develop my skills, and to learn something new in the clay realm.

Clay vessel with porcelain ornamentation

Clay vessel with porcelain ornamentation

in the 1990’s I came to an impasse with my career and with clay and enrolled in the University of Southern Maine art program. Most appealing to me were the painting and bookmaking arts, which I continue to pursue. Rebecca Goodale, Department Head of the Book Arts Program, remains a mentor for me.

I painted in a variety of mediums until I attended a workshop in casein tempera with Alan Bray, one of my favorite Maine artists. Since that time casein tempera has been my medium of choice. Casein, a milk-based medium, is one of the oldest forms of paint. I particularly like the luminosity that comes from the layering of color and the selective details I can create. The fact that it dries quickly and is nontoxic is an added bonus.

A Marsh in the Woods

A Marsh in the Woods

I continue to make artist books, one of a kind or limited editions. These books often describe a personal experience, such as walking trail or observing wildlife. Watercolor is the medium I use in my books with text handwritten or printed from a computer. I belong to a group of book making artists associated with the Kate Cheney Chappell ‘83 Center for Book Arts at the University of Southern Maine. Meeting once a month we discuss and critique each others work and help raise awareness and funds for the Center.

Island in the Summer

Island in the Summer




My studio in Woolwich, Maine.

My studio in Woolwich, Maine.

Much of my work focuses on the natural world. I am drawn to the seashore, woods and surroundings of my home in Woolwich, Maine. I cannot imagine what I would do with myself if I did not have the skills to paint and create books. These activities help me observe and experience the world in an intimate way.







John Gable Murals

John Gable

John Gable

John Gable

 

John Gable has created murals and paintings for public and corporate accounts throughout his career. His commissions have included portrait work for the Smithsonian Institution, historic paintings in the Willard Continental Hotel in Washington and murals for high-end restaurant groups.

Centre St Arts Gallery is pleased to have Jack as a member and to share images of his latest commissioned mural.

Christopher Cart, muralist and painter, assisted John with this project. Chris is known for murals he created in Bath, Brunswick and Hallowell.

This project, commissioned by a client in Tyson, Virginia, includes two 15 by 30’ murals and five 6’ paintings. The murals were are designed to give the perception of a stained class window. A carnival scene employing vivid color, plentiful detail and theatrical drama was created to achieve the client’s desire and to reflect high drama.

One of the 15 feet by 30 feet murals.

One of the 15 feet by 30 feet murals.

These murals grace the ends of a newly constructed 25,000 building.

These murals grace the ends of a newly constructed 25,000 building.

The acrylic on canvas murals were created in John’s Bath, Me studio. For ease and installation each mural was created in two sections.  This type of installation is more convenient for both artist and client than painting on site.

The acrylic on canvas murals were created in John’s Bath, Me studio. For ease and installation each mural was created in two sections. This type of installation is more convenient for both artist and client than painting on site.

It takes a team to hang and adhere these murals!

It takes a team to hang and adhere these murals!

Almost done! John and Christopher at work.

Almost done! John and Christopher at work.

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A close up of the vivid details.

John in front of one of the murals.

John in front of one of the murals.

New Show

Centre St Arts Gallery has made it easier for you so see work by your favorite artists!

In this show each artist’s work is grouped together. This arrangement allows the style and interests of individual artists to shine. Thank you to the hanging committee, Lea Petersen, Judy Conlan, Daniele Lambrechts and Judy Conlan!

Meet the artists at a reception on Friday, March 15, from 5:00 to 7:00.

Here is a peek at some of the new work.

Page O’Rourke

Page O’Rourke

Lea Petersen

Lea Petersen

Ed McCarten

Ed McCarten

Judy Conlan

Judy Conlan

Sarah Harvey

Sarah Harvey

Sharon Bouchard

Sharon Bouchard

Shelby Paton

Shelby Paton

Jane Rosenfield

Jane Rosenfield