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“This was the inspiration for the larger painting “Late December Light, Gull Rock, Monhegan.”- Don Stone, N.A. Tomorrow check back to see Don’s larger image- “Late December Light, Gull Rock, Monhegan”.

“Winter Fishing” was done from Alfred’s boat looking at Lexi’s boat shortly after Trap Day. Ever since I first painted on Monhegan in 1956 and still today, I have challenged myself to find subject matter beyond the obvious.  I believe “Winter Fishing” exemplifies that challenge.”- Don Stone, N.A. A 30X40 oil on canvas.

” The painting is a small sketch of laundry done from Fish Beach and showing the Island Inn in the background.”- Don Stone, N.A. A 10X12 oil on canvas. See more artwork and information on Don at DonStone.com .

“The painting depicts gulls scavenging for their food.”- Don Stone, N.A. A   30X36 oil on canvas.

“This painting shows us the constant battle between the sea and the land.”- Don Stone, N.A. A 30×36 Oil on Canvas.

“A winter trip around Monhegan on Route 1.  The snow adds a dimension that summer visitors never see.”- Don Stone, N.A. Please enjoy this 30×36 Oil on canvas by March’s Artist of the month, Don Stone. Don has been painting on Monhegan since 1956- it is an honor to be able to share his work […]

Splash by Kevin Beers “Washer Woman- another 6X8 pochade. It’s fun to do quick  little studies”- Kevin Beers Many Thanks to Kevin Beers for allowing us to feature his amazing work, pictures of his wedding and his beautiful wife, Amy and also her portrait of  him on the site this February. To see more of […]

“Another little pochade. Fun!”- Kevin Beers

“Down To The Wharf – another fave. It’s a biggish one- 27X36- It’s another favorite motif. Two summers ago I painted 16 canvases of exactly the same view with the same composition,  The only thing that changed was the light and time of day. They started at 5:30 AM and went to about 8PM. When […]

“The Library in the Shadows – I love the mottled light of the shadows and I love the light hitting the intense red flowers” – Kevin Beers

“This one combines a bunch of my favorite things- Monhegan trucks and panoramas. I like that it gives you a sense of  ‘downtown Monhegan’. “- Kevin Beers

“Up to The Light (Again)  I couldn’t tell  you how many times I have painted this scene. This is another one  I return to over and over. There is something about walking up the hill and suddenly the trees open up and you turn to the right and there is the lighthouse standing regally at […]

“People like the night time paintings. It’s something you don’t see a lot. I like painting night paintings on Monhegan because it’s one of the few places where you feel totally comfortable doing it. Not only do you feel safe but you don’t feel like people will think you’re nuts doing it- and nights on […]

“I am crazy about Manana. It has a mysterious presence. I sometimes say that I am compelled to paint Manana the way Richard Dryfuss’s character was compelled to sculpt the Devil’s Tower out of mashed potatoes in Close Encounters.”- Kevin Beers