DAMARISCOTTA

Damariscotta River Grill is featuring work by two new artists, Susan Parrish Carter and Anne Cronin, for their Art at the Grill series. The show will hang from Oct. 24 through Dec. 4., with a reception to be held Oct. 25 from 4-5:30 p.m.

Carter uses a variety of techniques to capture the glow of color in nature. Rather than waiting for the perfect moment, more interesting images come from a fast glimpse, a memorable impression that cannot be collected by a camera or sketchpad, Carter said.

Cronin is a native of Maine and lives in Rockland. Finding inspiration in the natural world around her, Cronin’s watercolors and ink drawings are of the landscapes and gardens of Maine and Southern California.

“ I try to capture the beauty and character of nature by creating paintings and drawings that show the softness and tranquility of the world. Using the medium of watercolor, I can create more of an impression of a scene than of exacting detail, and use its natural flow to help build the completed work,” Cronin said. “Light plays a tremendous role in my work. I enjoy observing how the light and shadows play on the landscapes, trees, and flowers, bringing that fascinating dynamic into my paintings. Whenever I can, I spend time outdoors working en plein air which allows me to get closer to the subject and really see the colors and textures. I am quite inspired by what I find — driftwood by the shore, grasses and ferns at the edge of the woods, leaves scattered across a stream.”

Call the Damariscotta River Grill for more information at (207) 562-2992 or visit our Facebook page. The Grill is located on Main Street in Damariscotta.