May we Introduce --

Brunswick

 "As I explore the medium of textile painting I am often discovering the balance between abstraction and representation. I love the colors, patterns and textures in the landscape and strive to capture it’s essence as I paint, creating a rich surface. My process of cutting, piecing and stitching adds abstraction,depth and dimension. My textile art quilts are interpretations of real places and I hope to capture the attention of the viewer by creating a feeling or familiar place to connect with." 

Topsham

Deborah's ultimate desire is for the viewer to feel joy from her stained glass creations. She believes art is magic for both the artist creating it and for the admirer seeing it. She most often works with abstract shapes, merging intention with serendipity, with playful and eye-catching results. Sometimes, though, a project comes along with such active, graceful curves, it can't be resisted!

Brunswick

My jewelry creations are inspired by the natural world around me here on the beautiful coast of Maine. I hope to bring delight to each person who wears my jewelry.

My passion for working with silver started 7 years ago with a class at Maine College of Art. I have been working hard at developing the skills of soldering, annealing and hammering silver ever since! Many of my pieces feature the technique of fold-forming which involves heating the silver to make it pliable enough to be folded, then shaping, reheating, and unfolding. I use finely polished hammers to apply texture to the surface of the metal to imitate the shimmering light on the ocean, the subtle veins of a leaf, or the textures of a flower. The tiny snips and scraps from the metalworking process are heated with a torch, hammered, and polished, to create recycled solid silver pebbles which become yet other jewelry pieces. Freshwater pearls, seaglass, and semiprecious stones accent my work.

Brunswick
 

 For the past few years I have divided my time between Florida and Maine. Having started silversmithing and lapidary work in about 2011 after a long medical career, I now have 2 studios. While in Maine I am inspired by the natural beauty of the area and have been creating botanically themed pieces in addition to my other hand fabricated work.  I like to incorporate stones, some of which I have cut myself.  Although I may not be physically present during part of the year, my work will be available through the Lemont Block Collective, and I am happy to collaborate with you to design custom pieces.  

North Yarmouth

I find endless inspiration in all that nature has to offer in Maine. My paintings record passages in time, while examining how sunlight illuminates the landscape. Maine's varied scenery is brought into focus by intensifying the natural colors and using bold brush strokes in my work. 

This diverse landscape begs to be captured, and highlights Maine's undeniable beauty. I also enjoy painting still life subjects that embody quintessential coastal Maine. Typically, these objects are found on my daily excursions. My intention is to provoke fond memories of the viewer’s past where the landscape or still life connects them to a time and place they hold dear to their heart.

Yarmouth

 Joanna Morris (aka JoMo Pottery) is a ceramic artist based in Yarmouth, Maine. Working from her home studio, she creates pieces primarily from stoneware clay fired in an electric kiln. Her wheel thrown functional pieces are durable and feature clean lines and colors ranging from earth tones to deep jewel shades. Her whimsical hand-built ornamental pieces are inspired by the shapes and colors of Maine’s wild places, plants and creatures. 

 Bath
Many will know Chris as an accomplished chef and cooking instructor, or perhaps as an international educational consultant, or as a Registered Maine Guide. Fewer are familiar with his tea lights, driftwood sculptures, and shore-themed mobiles and stabiles (tables-standing mobiles). These delicate and mesmerizing works, made of driftwood, shells and other found materials, are contemplative, and beautiful -- and popular items here at the Collective. Chris also offers several of his cookbooks here. All are signed and if you come by when Chris is working at the Collective he will gladly personalize them for you! 

West Bath

 Jonathan Lavan is a freelance nature photographer, naturalist, and a wildlife expert who helps document scientific research for a variety of different environmental organizations. He also leads diving and photography trips all over the world. Besides the state of Maine Jonathan’s artwork is also shown in galleries in Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, and Barcelona. He is a staunch environmentalist and often educates young people in Maine regarding environmental topics. He is committed to and passionate about making a difference in the world. He hopes through his artwork, both underwater and above, he sends a message of goodwill to all creatures. 

Portland

Artist Cinnamon Brûlée harnesses the power of flame to craft captivating pieces that embody resilience and innovation. Mx. Brûlée blends the ancient art of Yakisugi with modern creative expression to bring you a transformative experience like no other. Through this captivating process, Mx. Brûlée unlocks the potential of wood, crafting protective layers of carbon and turning nature's elements into works of art. Join us on a journey of self-discovery, where the alchemy of fire meets the canvas of your soul, and emerge with a profound connection to your inner core. 

Brunswick
 

Abby's fish are decorative, whimsical, and biologically accurate. Working in her father's Brunswick woodshop, Abby selects a species and fires up the scroll saw, reproducing each dorsal and every caudal. "I had no idea until I began how many trout species there are, even here in the U.S.. Most of them are gorgeous!" Of course, the experienced eye will note not all Abby's fish are trout -- because all good artists stretch and experiment from time to time...

Freeport

In addition to supplying most of the furniture in the gallery, "ARL" occupies the basement of The Lemont Block Collective, where you'll find much more furniture, barware, used records, lamps, mirrors, rugs and great collectibles. Throwing a party? Come by for vintage glassware, or silverware. Updating a home or camp? Come by for an antique desk, a solid set of kitchen chairs, a trunk, or a bureau. 

Be sure to visit our website, by clicking the image above!

Brunswick

Artistic Tins were born from an idea I had over 20 years ago. They have morphed throughout the years into a form of changeable artwork that speaks to my thirst for expression, variation, and innovation.

The original photographs and pastel paintings are inspired by the rich and diverse mural, that is Maine. I find the challenging medium of pastels to be a perfect reflection for the eclectic series of contradictions our state embodies. I continue to explore and evolve as an artist and find great joy in the process.

Portland

Rita has been weaving for 35 years, and she is always searching for the perfect combination of color, texture and structure. She blends fibers, including yarns from Maine, to give her designs a richness and elegant drape. Hand painting the yarn brings an element of variety and surprise. Whether weaving a wearable scarf or shawl or something for the home, Rita enjoys setting up a warp on her loom, while listening to the blues.

Brunswick

Retired OR nurse Sally Hipsher bases her work on floral paintings done by Middy Thomas. Middy is not only a well-known local artist but also Sally's mom --  and they make a great team. Sally has the paintings printed on high quality cotton-linen. Then she free-motion quilts each one and adds a zippered back. Each pillow is washable, completely unique, and the work of four skilled hands. Sally and Middy also collaborate on dishtowels, placemats and table runners, all of which are available at the Collective.

Cumberland Foreside

Victoria's striking jewelry incorporates sterling silver, gold leaf, pearls, mica, and resin -- among other materials. Depending on the piece, she employs a range of skills and techniques from CAD design, 3D printing and acid baths to delicate hand-assembly and hand-polishing. The result is a unique range of bold, and eye-catching jewelry --fun, elegant and timeless.

Victoria has brought a large number and a wide variety of pieces to Lemont. Come in to see and try them -- and meet her as well! 

In addition, be sure to check her website by clicking the photo above.

Freeport

Sara Hayes (aka Three Sisters Scarf Co) is a Freeport based fiber artist and photographer with a passion for creating things of "luscious colors, lavish textures and supreme funkiness." While it's never been her "day job" it's definitely become her day passion to turn fiber into beautiful wearables. 

Her hats and scarves can each incorporate 20-30 yarns, and her "kiddie kimonos" are just as cute as a spotted pig. She's also rather addicted to taking pictures, many of which turn into wall and desk calendars.

Check her Etsy page by clicking on the photo above and see what else she has to offer!

Woolwich

A serious and prolonged woodworking hobby began in 1975 when John started building a house for his family. Learning by trial and error as he went, the home was eventually finished, and the next logical step was getting it furnished.   Over the years, has made 44 pieces of furniture for his house.

He describes himself as a “compulsive maker” working almost daily in his spacious workshop, constantly perfecting his methods.

John tries to use native wood as much as possible.  While he makes many wooden pieces, small to large, making tables and cabinets are his favorite projects. The table pictured here took 2.5 weeks of 8 hour days yet is a very affordable piece. 

“I’m not in it for the money,” he says. His greatest satisfaction is having people appreciate and use what he makes.

He’s always happy to do special orders. Contact him at (207) 208-0816 or rogersjn@comcast.net.

Portland

"I've done almost everything else so I chose the most expensive hobby in the world," says Greg, smiling. Greg has been working with glass off and on for two decades. He's also a skilled woodworker and multi-tradesman equally at home with carpentry, tiling, wiring and -- you name it. 

About his inspiration, he says "I enter the studio with a pattern in mind, or I see what colors are available and I go with that. Each one is unique -- I do whatever pleases me in the moment. But I'm happy to make a set if someone likes something." You'll see his vases and glasses a-plenty at Lemont. He also makes glass pendant shades.

Decades ago Greg wrote code for IBM, but he now lives completely computer-free. That may explain his laid-back demeanor. It definitely explains why you can reach him by phone alone! He's happy to hear from you at 

(207) 408-6800

Brunswick

Lynn Bolduc is a stained-glass artist, dietitian and living organ donor mentor whose love of glass was born during her commutes to the University of Maine in the 1980’s; Driving through Canaan, Maine she discovered an antique store full of vibrant windows and colorful stained-glass panels. 

Twenty-five years later, during her nutrition career and while nearing an empty nest, she participated in an adult education class that fueled this long dormant passion. Her instructor later would say Lynn was one of the most prolific, talented students she had taught.

Lynn likes to incorporate objects into her pieces such as vintage plates, bicycle parts and agates and loves to make panels of the fruits and vegetables that she spent years trying to get people to eat more of. She frames special pieces in 200+ year old Stetson Maine barn board shared from a dear friend. She loves that glass is constantly changing in different light settings and looks different with each season brightening any room it occupies.