Toby Gordon lives and paints in Kittery Point, Maine. She studied with Stuart Shils, Wendy Turner, Tom Glover, and many other painters throughout New England.
“Painting, for me, lies between the abstract and the representational, the intention and the mistake. It lies between color and composition, what’s said and what’s not. It lies between what I see, what I imagine, and what happens when the paint and the canvas come into conversation with each other and take on a life of their own.”
Joseph Podlesnik is trained mainly in drawing and painting and it is this experience which seems to influence his approach to photography. For Podlesnik, the camera lens depicts perspective too easily, which is why he captures and makes photographs which often frustrate readable perspectival space. For him, the photographic image is not only a window…
Daniel Fiorenza Jones is a versatile illustrator, painter, and art educator currently residing in Lowell, MA. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Hofstra University, where he majored in Fine Arts and minored in Art History and Religion, graduating in 2015. Jones has collaborated with esteemed painters such as Jim Lee, Chris Martin, and Marylyn…
Creative Guts is thrilled to present Snarl, a duo exhibition featuring the captivating works of Heather Hernon and Raisa Tolchinsky. As two past guests of the Creative Guts podcast, their combined artistry promises an unforgettable experience for visitors to the Carnegie Gallery. Raisa Tolchinsky earned recognition as the author of “Glass Jaw,” securing the Lexi…
Sean Ware is an artist and educator based in Portland, Maine. He focuses on capturing the changing dynamics of everyday environments. His paintings highlight the nuances of fading light, passing storms, and the resilience of growing weeds, prompting viewers to find something new in the familiar. With a background in art education, Ware has taught…
Hannah Hirsch, a talented artist hailing from Biddeford, Maine, delves into the realms of obsession, memory, and the transformative power of art. With a passion for painting and woodcutting, she skillfully translates her experiences of anxiety and fixation into vibrant expressions of joy and relief. Guided by her deep appreciation for fantasy realms and mythology,…
Brandon Cable is a New England-based artist who has been drawing ever since he could pick up a marker. Art has always been his lifestyle and escape from reality. Growing up, Brandon received stacks of paper and loads of art supplies for every birthday and Christmas, which he eagerly put to use, striving to perfect…