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Online Art Gallery #265

Posted on May 10, 2025 | 1 comment

Artwork is coming out of the woodwork.

Nearly a dozen and a half pieces are shown today. As they do each week, they cover a wide range of mediums, styles and subjects.

All “06880” readers are welcome to submit art. No matter what style or subject you choose — and whether you’re a first-timer or old-timer — we welcome your submissions. Watercolors, oils, charcoal, pen-and-ink, acrylics, digital, lithographs, collages, macramé, jewelry, sculpture, decoupage, needlepoint — we want whatever you’ve got.

This feature is open to all. Age, level of experience, subject matter — there are no restrictions. Everyone can contribute.

Please email a JPG to 06880blog@gmail.com. And please include the medium you’re working in — art lovers want to know.

Untitled — Newman Poses Preserve (Michael Tomashefsky — Available for purchase; click here)

Untitled (Joanie Landau — Available for purchase; click here)

Untitled (Steven Parton)

Untitled (Duane Cohen — Available for purchase; click here)

“The Stillness, Inside And Out” (Nancy Breakstone — Available for purchase; click here)

“Peck’s Ledge” — watercolor on Fabriano paper (Kathleen Burke — Available for purchase; click here)

“Tony the Two Tone Pony” (Patricia McMahon — Available for purchase; click here)

“L’artichaut (The Artichoke) — acrylic on canvas (Moira Ratchford; Available for purchase, $650 framed; click here)

“My Abstact Quilt” — abstract digital painting (Ken Runkel — Available for purchase; click here)

“Enjoy a Pretty Pot” — watercolor and pencil (Ellin Spadone)

“Between the Birch Trees” — encaustic wax, handmade embellished frame (Dorothy Robertshaw; Available for purchase; click here)

“The Three Stages of Retirement” — oil paint pens on canvas (Will Luedke)

“Early Spring, Boatyard, Prop, Rudder, Poppets” (Peter Barlow)

“Tree in the Lava Field From Mt. Aetna” (Matt Murray)

“Love to All” (Lauri Weiser)

“Mom’s Love Tree?” — watercolor and inkblock (Steve Stein)

“Post Road Art Installation” (Lawrence Weisman)

(Entrance is free to our online art gallery. But please consider a donation! Just click here — and thank you!)

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Online Art Gallery #262 — And Now Our Art Is For Sale!

Posted on April 19, 2025 | 5 comments

You asked for it.

Now you’ve got it!

In the 5 years since we started our online art gallery — in the first month of the pandemic, so artists could share their work, and “06880” readers would feel less isolated — many have wondered if they could any works were for sale.

Starting today, they are.

Artists who wish to sell their pieces will let me know. I’ll add a link to the caption. Clicking the link brings up an email to the artist. Potential buyers can arrange the purchase — price, original or print, framed or unframed, shipping or pickup, etc. — directly with the artist.

It’s that simple!

Of course, artists can also send buyers info on their other work.

Artists will give “06880” a 25% commission. It’s a win-win-win: for our online gallery artists, our readers, and us. Happy shopping!

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Meanwhile, a reminder about our works: We invite submissions from all “06880” readers. No matter what style or subject you choose — and whether you’re a first-timer or old-timer — we welcome your submissions. Watercolors, oils, charcoal, pen-and-ink, acrylics, digital, lithographs, collages, macramé, jewelry, sculpture, decoupage, needlepoint — we want whatever you’ve got.

This feature is open to all. Age, level of experience, subject matter — there are no restrictions. Everyone can contribute.

Just email a jpeg to 06880blog@gmail.com. And please include the medium you’re working in — art lovers want to know.]

“When Lightning Strikes” (Patricia McMahon) – For sale; click here

Untitled (Duane Cohen) — For sale; click here

“Too Soon?” — digital illustration (Ken Runkel) — For sale, $125; click here

“Our Computer’s Passover Seder Plate” — pencil, watercolor and computer (Steve Stein)

“Squash and Squalls” (Werner Liepolt)

“Flower Power” (Ellin Spadone)

“Mill Pond” — acrylic on canvas (Dorothy Robertshaw) — For sale; click here

“Surf at Compo” — watercolor (Kathleen Burke) — For sale; click here

“Sea Lion” (Amy Schneider)

“Up Close on Fishers Island Sound” (Peter Barlow)

Untitled (Tom Doran) — For sale; click here

“Double Double Eage Power to Women” (Mike Hibbard)

“Fair Maiden” (Martin Ripchick) For sale — click here

“Cuisine” (Lawrence Weisman)

(Entrance is free to our online art gallery. But please consider a donation! Just click here — and thank you!)

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Online Art Gallery #258

Posted on March 22, 2025 | 3 comments

Today’s online art gallery marks 2 milestones.

We’re beginning our 6th year of this feature. It started in the very early days of COVID. The goal was to encourage homebound residents a chance to paint, draw or photograph their feelings about the pandemic.

It quickly evolved into a gallery for art of all themes, and all genres. Submissios poured in, from Westporters and “06880” readers far away.

When the immediate crisis eased, we kept going.

Now — 5 years later — today’s edition includes the most number of works ever: 17.

Thanks to all who are represented today. And all who have helped make this a valued and much-anticipated feature of “06880,” every Saturday morning since March of 2020.

So, to reiterate: We invite submissions from all “06880” readers. No matter what style or subject you choose — and whether you’re a first-timer or old-timer — we welcome your submissions. Watercolors, oils, charcoal, pen-and-ink, acrylics, digital, lithographs, collages, macramé, jewelry, sculpture, decoupage, needlepoint — we want whatever you’ve got.

This feature is open to all. Age, level of experience, subject matter — there are no restrictions. Everyone can contribute.

Just email a jpeg to 06880blog@gmail.com. And please include the medium you’re working in — art lovers want to know.

“Go Outside and Play!” — digital illustration (Ken Runkel)

“Take Down These Barriers and Get Out of My Way!” (Mike Hibbard)

“Psychedelic Seahorse” — abstract acrylic (Patricia McMahon)

“A Helpful Friend’s Golden Retriever” (Eric Bosch)

“We the People” — fluorescent paint on canvas (Dorothy Robertshaw)

“Sheep Waiting for Spring” (Laurie Sorensen)

“First Signs of Spring” (Fred Cantor)

“In Your Easter Bonnet” (Ellin Spadone)

“Town Hall Steps” (Michael Chait)

“Cannonball at Keeler Tavern” (Amy Schneider)

“House at Avery Point” (Peter Barlow)

Untitled (Duane Cohen)

Untitled (Tom Doran)

“Dinner Time” — etching (Franklin Lockenour)

“The Lonely Lightouse” — pencil and watercolor (Steve Stein)

Untitled (Martin Ripchick)

“Four Hands” (Lawrence Weisman)

(Entrance is free to our online art gallery. But please consider a donation! Just click here — and thank you!)

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Online Art Gallery #251

Posted on February 1, 2025 | 1 comment

Our “06880” artists provide plenty of warm color, on this sunny-but-still-midwinter Saturday.

Yet no matter what style or subject you choose — and whether you’re a first-timer or old-timer — we welcome your submissions. Watercolors, oils, charcoal, pen-and-ink, acrylics, digital, lithographs, collages, macramé, jewelry, sculpture, decoupage, needlepoint — we want whatever you’ve got.

This feature is open to all. Age, level of experience, subject matter — there are no restrictions. Everyone is invited to contribute.

Just email a jpeg to 06880blog@gmail.com. And please include the medium you’re working in — art lovers want to know.

“Together” — watercolor and pencil (Ellin Spadone)

“Victoria in Bloom” (Patricia McMahon)

“Chaos” (Jo Ann Miller)

“Red, White and Blue” (Karen Weingarten)

“Under the Sea” — acrylic and resin (Amy Schneider)

“Night Bloom_03” — digital illustration (Ken Runkel)

“Canteloupe Island (Tribute to Herbie Hancock)” (Tom Doran)

“Four Seasons” — Zentangle (paper and ink) (Holly Tashian)

“Sparky” (Archie Grant)

Untitled (Duane Cohen)

“Vintage Close-up Yacht ‘Nisca'” — Peter Barlow

“Arrival” — watercolor (Steve Stein)

“Happy Hour” (Lawrence Weisman)

(Entrance is free to our online art gallery. But please consider a donation! Just click here — and thank you!)

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Roundup: Watercolors, River Dredging, Ice Hockey

Posted on December 22, 2024 | 4 comments

One of the joys of the holiday season is admiring the decorations on so many Westport homes and lawns.

“06880” is ready to honor them, in a special photo story.

Want to show off your home? Or your neighbor’s, or friend’s?

Nighttime or daytime views — all are welcome.

Please send a jpeg today to 06880blog@gmail.com. Be sure to include the location. Thank you!

Standing guard on Sylvan Road. (Photo/Karen Como)

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From the early days of the pandemic, Ellin Spadone’s watercolors have inspired “06880” readers.

For good reason: Ellin is a pro.

She has exhibited widely, in galleries and shows. Her work is enjoyed in private collections throughout the country (and one of her Easter eggs was part of the White House celebration). She specializes in gardens, landscapes and still lifes.

Now, Ellin has taken some of her most engaging works — all of them posted on “06880” — and collected them into a book.

Each piece in “Corona Bules: An Artist’s Visual Journey” includes a detailed description or comment, by Ellin.

For example, “And Miles to Go” notes:

The title is inspired by Robert Frost’s lovely poem, “Stoppy by Woods on a Snowy Evening.” We had come so far in the fight against Covid, but we still had many challenges ahead.

Not only was the loss of our loved ones profound — but due to hosptial restrictions many families were denied the comfort of last goodbyes.

No clasped hands, no last loving farewell.

Ellin published her book privately. If enough “06880” readers show interest, she will make it available to them. Email ecspadone@gmail.com to learn more.

“And Miles To Go” (Ellin Spadone)

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The VFW Post 399 dredging project continues, at the Saugatuck River marina behind the club. Deeper access will allow the VFW to expand its services.

The work is unrelated to the larger Saugatuck River dredging. After years of discussion, it’s still in the planning stages.

(Photo/Stacie Curran)

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Attention youth hockey players: Learn from local experts!

Varsity coaches and players from Staples High School’s boys and girls co-op teams will host 3 Sunday clinics this winter, at the Westport PAL Longshore rink.

Open to grades 4-8, the sessions will include skill drills and small games.

The dates are January 5, and February 2 and 16 (8 to 9 a.m.).

Full equipment is required. To register, email Staples boys coach Matt Bohn: mbohn@westportps.org.

Hockey at the Westport PAL Longshore rink. (Photo/Larry Untermeyer)

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When we hear “beach,” we don’t often think: trees.

But — as today’s “Westport … Naturally” feature photo shows, they are as important a part of Compo as the sand, Sound and sun.

(Photo/Mary-Beth Murray)

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And finally … with several of today’s stories being about water (in many forms), we present:

(From arts to sports — and all over Westport — “06880” is your hyper-local source for news, events, insights and much more. If you enjoy our 24/7/365 coverage, please click here to donate. Thanks!)

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Online Art Gallery #179

Posted on September 16, 2023 | Comments Off

This week’s art gallery includes several newcomers. They join our cadre of regular, looked-forward-to artists.

As always, submissions span a wide range of subjects. LobsterFest, Rosh Hashana, the end of summer — they’re all here, and much more.

As always, we welcome all kinds of art. Watercolors, oils, charcoal, pen-and-ink, acrylics, lithographs, collages, macramé, jewelry, sculpture, decoupage, needlepoint — whatever you’ve got.

Email it to 06880blog@gmail.com. Share your work with the world! (PS: Please include the medium you’re working in — art lovers want to know.)

Age, level of experience, subject matter — there are no restrictions. Everyone is invited (no, urged) to contribute.

“Persistence of Media” (Norm Siegel)

“Fifty Shades of Grey” (Amy Schneider)

“LobsterFest” — in honor of next Saturday’s annual Westport Rotary Club event (Lis Hisgen)

“Shalom for Rosh Hashanah: Peace for the New Year 5784″ — pencil and watercolor, 5″ x 8” (Steve Stein)

“Faceless” — acrylic, oil pastel on Bristol paper, 14″ x 11″ (John Waski)

Untitled (Kathleen Burke)

“Bluebird” (Ellin Spadone)

Untitled (Martin Ripchick)

Untitled triptych — oil paints on brushed aluminum panels (Cynthia McLoughlin)

Untitled (Tom Doran)

“I’m Open! Throw Me the Ball!” — Rapa Nui, indigenous people of Easter Island (Mike Hibbard)

“Fate” == lithograph 11″ x 14″ (Ann Chernow)

“Waiting” — #2 in a series (Lawrence Weisman)

“Modern Fireboat and a Vintage Chris-Craft” (Peter Barlow)

“Endless Summer” — Greenwich Point (Cohl Katz)

“And Just Like That, Summer Is Over” (Lauri Weiser)

(Entrance is free to our online art gallery. But please consider a donation! Just click here — and thank you!)

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Online Art Gallery #172

Posted on July 29, 2023 | Comments Off

The titles of many of this week’s artworks are as simple as their subjects.

Latches, wallflowers, bees, bulbs, clouds — they’re everyday parts of our world.

But, as always, our “06880” artists see and share them in many different, unique and thought-provoking ways.

That’s the magic of our online gallery.

Of course, we could not do it without you. Age, level of experience, subject matter — there are no restrictions. Everyone is invited to contribute.

All genres are encouraged. Watercolors, oils, charcoal, pen-and-ink, acrylics, lithographs, collages, macramé, jewelry, sculpture, decoupage and (yes) needlepoint — whatever you’ve got, email it to 06880blog@gmail.com. Share your work with the world! (PS: Please include the medium you’re working in — art lovers want to know.)

“Sunset Sail” (Ken Runkel)

“Bumble Bee” — pencil on paper (Clayton Liotta)

“Banff, Alberta” (Diane Yormark)

“Wallflowers” (Ellin Spadone)

“Bulbs” (Tom Doran)

“Latches” (Peter Barlow)

“Water Magic” (Jerry Kuyper)

“Clouds” (Ellen Lavigne Flug)

“Flaws 5” (Santiago Lozano)

Nepal. “He is a pillar of the community,” says photographer Mike Hibbard.

“Sir Walter Raleigh 2.0” (Steve Stein)

“At Rest” (Lawrence Weisman)

“Sunset at Falmouth, Massachusetts” (Laurie Sorensen)

(Entrance is free to our online art gallery. But please consider a donation! Just click here — and thank you!)

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Online Art Gallery #160

Posted on May 6, 2023 | 3 comments

Peter Barlow was a young man in Westport when Queen Elizabeth was crowned.

Today — older, but still quite active, in his eastern Connecticut home — he celebrates King Charles’ coronation.

Peter’s painting is one of a baker’s dozen works of all kinds in today’s online art gallery. As always, the range of subjects and mediums is both wide and impressive.

This is your feature. Everyone is invited to contribute. Age, level of experience, subject matter — there are no restrictions.

“King of Diamonds” (Peter Barlow)

“Channeling O’Keefe” (Amy Schneider)

Untitled (Ellin Spadone)

“Old Mill Solitude” (Fred Cantor)

Artist Ken Runkel says “Lighthouse Man_2” was “inspired by the great Surrealists of the era (a touch of Dali, a dash of Magritte).”

“Whoa! Judge Not That Ye Be Not Judged” (Mike Hibbard)

“Flamingo: The Only Bird Not Seen in ‘Westport … Naturally'” (Steve Stein)

“Fais Do Do” — abstract acrylic resin epoxy (Patricia McMahon)

“Pablo’s Girls” (Ann Chernow)

“Dancing Musical People” — encaustc wax (Dorothy Robertshaw)

“Marlboro Man Still Smoking” (Karen Weingarten)

“A Colorful Sail” (Anne Bernier)

“Nocturne” (Lawrence Weisman)

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Online Art Gallery #152

Posted on March 11, 2023 | Comments Off

A couple of colorful abstracts, a collection of work by 1962 Staples High School graduate (and online art gallery newcomer ) Holly Miller Watts, and regular contributor Steve Stein’s 11-year-old granddaughter’s water color highlight this week’s submissions.

This is your feature. Everyone is invited to contribute. Age, level of experience, subject matter — there are no restrictions.

“Heron” (Ellin Spadone)

Collected works of Holly Miller Watts (Staples High School Class of 1962)

Steve Stein’s 11-year-old granddaughter Esther Lichtman painted this water color after a recent visit to Westport. She calls it “Over the River and Through the Woods — Off to Grandma in Westport We Go” — even though, as Steve notes, “there are no mountains and no truly pristine river views here. She either has a great imagination, or is wishful thinking!”

“Espuma de Mar (Sea Foam)” — acrylic abstract (Patricia McMahon)

“On the Fence” — Peter Barlow explains, “This photo anticipates spring, which we may get after the April blizzards.”

Untitled (Tom Doran)

“I’d Like to be Under the Sea” (Amy Schneider)

“OMG” (Lawrence Weisman)

Untitled (Mona Brown)

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Online Art Gallery #148

Posted on February 11, 2023 | 1 comment

Hearts on rocks, a heart on a deer statue — and a piece called “Sweethearts” — are this week’s artistic nods to Valentine’s Day.

The other works showcase the usual broad range of our weekly online art gallery.

Remember: This is your feature. Everyone is invited to contribute. Age, level of experience, subject matter — there are no restrictions.

Untitled. Artist B. Tlush’s work can be seen in the Westport River Gallery at the Riverside Avenue/Post Road West corner (as seen above). Look closely at this acrylic on board: the windows include paintings of the Westport Country Playhouse, Levitt Pavilion, Pecks Ledge Lighthouse and Cedar Point Yacht Club.

Needlepoint by Lucy Johnson.

“Sweethearts” (Ann Chernow)

“Love Rocks” (Amy Schneider). The hearts are made with thin strips of washi tape.

“Brown Barred Owl Out on the Stump!” Artist Steve Stein says: “Hoo knew the 3 rules for owl/raptor encounters: Keep your distance. Don’t try to feed an owl, ever. They can attack if threatened.”