Art
Lanny McDowell took a break from painting in 2007 to focus on his bird photography, which appears in a variety of publications and videos. One can often find his work accompanying the bird column or other articles in the Gazette. His photographs also stand alone and are in private collections around the country.
Bella the puppeteer has exchanged the stage for some crayons. Her new activity coloring book for children is called Arakataka and it is a take off on her puppet show.
Beginning Oct. 1, the Martha’s Vineyard Museum began began accepting entries for the second Island Faces contest. Entries will be accepted through March 1, 2015, with the winning portraits debuting next summer on June 12, 2015.
In his new book Fighting for My Life, Michael Blanchard recounts the story of how he hit rock bottom, and how he returned to the living through his pictures. Mr. Blanchard's numerous photographs evoke the beauty and serenity of the Island.
Combine dancing, painting and Moroccan refreshments and you’ve got an artists’ reception at Lola’s on Beach Road in Oak Bluffs.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, Featherstone is hosting an artists’ studio tour to provide an up close and personal look at the creative process.