Bayview Artists

Camden, Maine

Brunswick, Maine

The Artists
Bayview Gallery represents the best land and sea painters of Maine, long known the world over for fine paintings. Painters have come to Maine for centuries to capture its beauty and to paint the light so special in this land. While all our artists do not live in Maine, those "from away" travel here throughout the year to paint this idyllic landscape.
Click on the name or image for currently available work and information about each artist.

Thomas Adkins Subtle in color and strong in mood, the paintings of Thomas Adkins are characterized by the thoughtful process of composition using natural and man-made elements to evoke a true sense of place.
Barbara Applegate Inspired by the early American impressionists, Barbara Applegate paints the Maine coast, its villages and harbors and the foothills beyond. Her warm colors and classic design capture memories and evoke nostalgic moments in the life of the viewer.
Harley Bartlett A Copley Society Artist since 2004, Harley Bartlett honors the late 19th - early 20th century American School of Beaux-Arts. Bartlett approaches his subject matter with careful regard and artistic vigor.
William Beebe William R. Beebe is a traditional realist who is meticulous about detail and accuracy. His paintings are in major private and corporate collections in the US and abroad including the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine. His work has been featured in American Art Review magazine and published in the book The Art of Monhegan Island.
Vern Broe: Marine Paintings Vern Broe’s work has appeared in American Artist and other magazines, including three covers for Yankee. Broe, a noted marine artist, studied at the American Academy of Art and later attended the University of Illinois, Chicago’s Institute of Design, and the San Francisco Art Institute.
Vern Broe: Still Life and Landscape Paintings Although Vern Broe is well known as a fine marine painter, on occasion he finds time to paint different kinds of subjects. In the interest of sharing these works with Broe collectors, you will find a selection of these paintings on this page.
Elizabeth Caton Elizabeth Caton lives and paints in Mid-Coast Maine. Her rich landscapes and still lifes reflect her attraction to nature's patterns, colors, and inherent rhythmic qualities.
Robert Colburn Maine painter Robert Colburn combines traditional painting techniques with a contemporary vision to produce vibrant paintings that recall the works of Edward Hopper and Fairfield Porter. Balancing color, form, and line, Colburn strives to make the oft-painted landscape of New England fresh and new.
Arnold Desmarais A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Arnold Desmarais' paintings are narratives that tell stories from a life time living by the sea. Luminous and lovely, his images derive their beauty from the soft touch of the brush and a warm palette.
Anatoly Dverin Drawing primarily on the influences of Monet and Pisarro, Anatoly Dverin's skills as a draftsman coupled with a keen understanding of the harmonies of nature invites the viewer along on his rich, visual journey.
Laura Eden With paintings meant to trigger daydreams, Laura Eden's egg temperas recall a familiar feeling of place, giving the viewer a more intimate, yet, exaggerated perspective.
Denise Frazier Pettee A spontaneous painter, Denise Frazier Pettee produces work in a bold expressive manner. Her style and sensitive interpretation of her subjects have a strong foundation in impressionism.
George Goebel Taking inspiration from artists such as Maxfield Parrish, Maryland artist George Goebel transforms the rugged Maine landscape into glistening jewel-like paintings by applying multiple transparent glazes of color.
Louis Guarnaccia The marine art of Louis Guarnaccia has garnered critical acclaim throught the Northeast and the world. A member of the American Society of Marine Artists, the Portrait Society of America and the Salmagundi Club of New York City, Louis' painitngs capture the dynamic motion, color,and drama of sea and sail.
Suzanne Harden The vibrant palette of Suzanne Harden is reminiscent of the great French impressionists, Matisse and Cezanne. A former teacher of gifted and talented high school students, Harden paints the small villages along the Maine coast.
Bradley Hendershot Primarily a painter of coastal Maine and rural Pennsylvania - regions Hendershot knows well, he captures striking images with rich textures that have special meaning to him. He says: "In Maine, I paint the rugged shoreline of the mid-coast region and Monhegan Island where I enjoy the smell of the salt air and the feeling of sea spray. I hope this comes across in my paintings of the weathered clapboard lobster shanties and the granite towers of the lighthouses."
Tom Hughes After spending many years working entirely on location in every kind of weather, Boston native Tom Hughes has developed a comprehensive and flexible set of mental references from which he can draw as he paints many of his landscapes and seascapes solely from sketches and memory. Yet, from time to time, he returns to New England from his California studio to gather fresh material and renewed inspiration.
Marieluise Hutchinson Marieluise spent her formative years in a bucolic 1820's homestead on the South Shore of Boston. Her work has a tone of thoughtfulness and solitude, and it is by a synthesis of these experiences that her work captures the quintessential simplicity and beauty of America.
Stapleton Kearns Even on the coldest winter days, Stapleton Kearns paints outdoors. Excited by working directly from nature, Stapleton chooses sites from which he knows he can make a painting with a poetic sense of place. His preference for working en plein air encourages a wide variety of subject matter, a great diversity of design and a high level of truth and adherence to the way light and color actually look in nature.
Frederick Kubitz Working in both oil and watercolor, Fritz Kubitz invites the viewer to look into his world and observe his impressions of traditional New England subjects. Trained as an architect, he has a keen eye for detail that is evident in his rendering of historic buildings that are often important elements of his compositions.
Janet Laird-Lagassee A Maine native, Janet Laird-Lagassee has received international recognition for her miniature watercolors. Painting with magnifying lenses and the sparsest of brushes, she captures the vivid colors of summer's harvest as well as the subtle hues of antique interiors.
Gayle Levee Levee's paintings convey a sense of season and mood. After studying with renowned still life painter, Robert Douglas Hunter, Levee developed a style which embodies symbolism and metaphor through extensive exploration of color and composition.
Scott Moore Contemporary impressionist Scott Moore lives, explores and paints the woods and coast of Maine. An avid canoeist and cross-country skier, his work reflects his deep love of nature. His bold, brushy paintings are the prize of many individuals and a number of corporate collections.
Donald Mosher A descendant of shipbuilders and farmers of Nova Scotia and Maine, Donald Mosher is drawn to the power of the sea and the tranquility of the New England countryside. A plein air master, Mosher visits Maine often to capture its beauty.
Charles Movalli Holder of a PhD. in English, Gloucester painter Charles Movalli uses dramatic brushwork to capture the essence of a scene. A student of Emille Gruppe, Movalli has received more than fifty awards for his vibrant work.
Wendy Newcomb Finding solace in nature with "the promise of life and harmony", Wendy Newcomb is a representational painter from Sebago, Maine. With commissioned paintings and numerous publications, she is an artist with a sensitive understanding of her subject.
Paula Raney Newman (1907-1991) Paula Raney Newman was an active contemporary New England and California artist of the 1950's, 60's and early 70's. She studied at prestigious art institutions in the Midwest, the Northeast and with prominent artists of her time including Aldro T. Hibbard, Harry Ballinger, Stanley Woodward and James K. Bonner.
T. M. Nicholas Whether working on location in the snows of January or sketching a rural landscape or urban setting for completion of his paintings back in the studio, T. M. Nicholas captures New England in magnificent colors and rich textures.
Tom Nicholas, N.A. Tom Nicholas is a member of the National Academy and has been painting on the North Shore of Massachusets for many years. The delicacy with which he paints is the hallmark of his style, which translates in his oils to an elastic richness exuding subtle atmospheric light.
Paul Niemiec Paul Niemiec's subjects are rooted in traditional American Realism. His country upbringing is reflected in his work, particularly in rural landscapes, coastal/maritime themes and wildlife images. His ideas are drawn from personal experience and works are titled carefully to reflect this personality.
Ronal Parlin One of nine children, Ron Parlin was raised roaming the woods, fields, rivers and brooks around his parents' Kingsfield, Maine home. He graduated from the New England School of Art in 1975 and has been painting ever since. He says, " [With eight siblings] I found it necessary to escape to a peaceful place. I found it in art and working from nature. A sense of peace and quiet is one of the threads that runs through my work."
Stefan Pastuhov Descended from Russian grandparents who fled to America in 1917, Stefan Pastuhov is a devoted outdoor sportsman and a plein air artist whose paintings capture the landscape he loves.
Reverend Paul A. Plante Reverend Paul A. Plante's images are small in size, yet focused and reflective. Producing one to three oil pastels daily, Father Plante believes there is a direct relationship to art, nature, and the human condition. His work has been featured in dozens of shows in Maine, as well as articles in newspapers and magazines.
Dale Ratcliff Gloucester artist Dale Ratcliff travels to Maine frequently to paint the Maine coast and its many small fishing villages and harbors. A "plein air" painter, Ratcliff's work captures her subject in bold, brushy strokes as she seeks always to catch the fleeting effects of light.
Sergio Roffo Italian-born luminist Sergio Roffo has been especially inspired by American painters Inness and Bierstadt. One of the youngest ever to be designated a Copley Master, his painting trips to Maine bring him to our tranquil coastal villages and to Mt. Desert Island.
John Roush Kansas native, John Roush travels to Monhegan Island each year to paint and enjoy scenery that has remained virtually unchanged for over a century. Many of the artists he admires have painted there, including George Bellows, Edward Redfield, Rockwell Kent, and of course, the Wyeths.
Helen Rundell Long Island native Helen Rundell, who has lived in Maine for more than a decade, is perhaps one of America's finest realist painters. Whether landscape or still life, Helen combines a thorough knowledge of her subjects with exacting technical ability to produce truly remarkable paintings.
Robert Spring: Oils Multifaceted artist Robert Spring only began painting in oils in 1994, but he has achieved such status as to have his "Trawler in a Storm (2000)" accepted into the permanent collection of the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport. His oils are powerful yet subtle with thick impasto mixing with delicate glazes to create wonderfully luminous pieces.
Robert Spring: Watercolors Born in Racine, Wisconsin, then moving to Sarasota, Florida, Spring studied with the well known watercolorist Hilton Leech. He has won many awards for his works on paper, including the Purchase Prize at the Mystic International for "Ice Edge (1989)". Spring's watercolors recall the work of Turner and Homer, yet his style is unique. Whether depicting a raging ocean tempest or a serene New England landscape, Spring captures the best of old and new.
John Squadra Maine artist John Squadra is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, and has spent many summers studying in Europe, visiting the studios of artisans in Rome and Florence. A spiritual man, Squadra has been influenced by Eastern thought and his work has many Oriental influences. He says, "One must strive for the essence. The artist must be the shaman of the soul, serving not only outward beauty, but also the vision of the inner eye".
Caleb Stone Graduated from the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, Caleb Stone has been the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships. A landscape and marine painter, he continues to be inspired by Monhegan Island and the small coastal towns of Maine and Massachusetts' north shore.
Paul Stone Alternating between vibrant color and muted, tonal images, Paul Stone creates paintings that are as much about the sense of a place as they are about specific locations. His powerful brushwork and diverse pallette, give his work a hauntingly familiar feel.
Anthony Tomaselli Reveling in the joy and mystery of his surroundings, Anthony Tomaselli makes paintings that combine spirituality with imagery from his environment to create a visual presence that is thought provoking and stimulating.
Neil Welliver One of America's most renowned landscape painters, Welliver's work is in the permanent collections of this country's great museums. An ardent conservationist and naturalist, his love of the natural world is reflected in his paintings. Welliver (b. 1929) died on April 5, 2005 in Belfast, Maine.
James Wolford Contemporary realist James Wolford is best known for his sun-bathed lighthouses and scenes of working vessels and the commercial activities that sustain Maine's coastal economy.

Bayview Gallery
art@bayviewgallery.com
33 Bayview Street, Camden, ME 04843
207-236-4534 or 800-244-4534
58 Maine Street, Brunswick, Maine 04011
207-729-5500 or 800-244-3007

The Artists Bayview Gallery represents the best land and sea painters of Maine, long known the world over for fine paintings. Painters have come to Maine for centuries to capture its beauty and to paint the light so special in this land. While all our artists do not live in Maine, those "from away" travel here throughout the year to paint this idyllic landscape. Click on the name or image for currently available work and information about each artist.

Thomas Adkins Subtle in color and strong in mood, the paintings of Thomas Adkins are characterized by the thoughtful process of composition using natural and man-made elements to evoke a true sense of place.
Barbara Applegate Inspired by the early American impressionists, Barbara Applegate paints the Maine coast, its villages and harbors and the foothills beyond. Her warm colors and classic design capture memories and evoke nostalgic moments in the life of the viewer.
Harley Bartlett A Copley Society Artist since 2004, Harley Bartlett honors the late 19th - early 20th century American School of Beaux-Arts. Bartlett approaches his subject matter with careful regard and artistic vigor.
William Beebe William R. Beebe is a traditional realist who is meticulous about detail and accuracy. His paintings are in major private and corporate collections in the US and abroad including the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine. His work has been featured in American Art Review magazine and published in the book The Art of Monhegan Island.
Vern Broe: Marine Paintings Vern Broe’s work has appeared in American Artist and other magazines, including three covers for Yankee. Broe, a noted marine artist, studied at the American Academy of Art and later attended the University of Illinois, Chicago’s Institute of Design, and the San Francisco Art Institute.
Vern Broe: Still Life and Landscape Paintings Although Vern Broe is well known as a fine marine painter, on occasion he finds time to paint different kinds of subjects. In the interest of sharing these works with Broe collectors, you will find a selection of these paintings on this page.
Elizabeth Caton Elizabeth Caton lives and paints in Mid-Coast Maine. Her rich landscapes and still lifes reflect her attraction to nature's patterns, colors, and inherent rhythmic qualities.
Robert Colburn Maine painter Robert Colburn combines traditional painting techniques with a contemporary vision to produce vibrant paintings that recall the works of Edward Hopper and Fairfield Porter. Balancing color, form, and line, Colburn strives to make the oft-painted landscape of New England fresh and new.
Arnold Desmarais A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Arnold Desmarais' paintings are narratives that tell stories from a life time living by the sea. Luminous and lovely, his images derive their beauty from the soft touch of the brush and a warm palette.
Anatoly Dverin Drawing primarily on the influences of Monet and Pisarro, Anatoly Dverin's skills as a draftsman coupled with a keen understanding of the harmonies of nature invites the viewer along on his rich, visual journey.
Laura Eden With paintings meant to trigger daydreams, Laura Eden's egg temperas recall a familiar feeling of place, giving the viewer a more intimate, yet, exaggerated perspective.
Denise Frazier Pettee A spontaneous painter, Denise Frazier Pettee produces work in a bold expressive manner. Her style and sensitive interpretation of her subjects have a strong foundation in impressionism.
George Goebel Taking inspiration from artists such as Maxfield Parrish, Maryland artist George Goebel transforms the rugged Maine landscape into glistening jewel-like paintings by applying multiple transparent glazes of color.
Louis Guarnaccia The marine art of Louis Guarnaccia has garnered critical acclaim throught the Northeast and the world. A member of the American Society of Marine Artists, the Portrait Society of America and the Salmagundi Club of New York City, Louis' painitngs capture the dynamic motion, color,and drama of sea and sail.
Suzanne Harden The vibrant palette of Suzanne Harden is reminiscent of the great French impressionists, Matisse and Cezanne. A former teacher of gifted and talented high school students, Harden paints the small villages along the Maine coast.
Bradley Hendershot Primarily a painter of coastal Maine and rural Pennsylvania - regions Hendershot knows well, he captures striking images with rich textures that have special meaning to him. He says: "In Maine, I paint the rugged shoreline of the mid-coast region and Monhegan Island where I enjoy the smell of the salt air and the feeling of sea spray. I hope this comes across in my paintings of the weathered clapboard lobster shanties and the granite towers of the lighthouses."
Tom Hughes After spending many years working entirely on location in every kind of weather, Boston native Tom Hughes has developed a comprehensive and flexible set of mental references from which he can draw as he paints many of his landscapes and seascapes solely from sketches and memory. Yet, from time to time, he returns to New England from his California studio to gather fresh material and renewed inspiration.
Marieluise Hutchinson Marieluise spent her formative years in a bucolic 1820's homestead on the South Shore of Boston. Her work has a tone of thoughtfulness and solitude, and it is by a synthesis of these experiences that her work captures the quintessential simplicity and beauty of America.
Stapleton Kearns Even on the coldest winter days, Stapleton Kearns paints outdoors. Excited by working directly from nature, Stapleton chooses sites from which he knows he can make a painting with a poetic sense of place. His preference for working en plein air encourages a wide variety of subject matter, a great diversity of design and a high level of truth and adherence to the way light and color actually look in nature.
Frederick Kubitz Working in both oil and watercolor, Fritz Kubitz invites the viewer to look into his world and observe his impressions of traditional New England subjects. Trained as an architect, he has a keen eye for detail that is evident in his rendering of historic buildings that are often important elements of his compositions.
Janet Laird-Lagassee A Maine native, Janet Laird-Lagassee has received international recognition for her miniature watercolors. Painting with magnifying lenses and the sparsest of brushes, she captures the vivid colors of summer's harvest as well as the subtle hues of antique interiors.
Gayle Levee Levee's paintings convey a sense of season and mood. After studying with renowned still life painter, Robert Douglas Hunter, Levee developed a style which embodies symbolism and metaphor through extensive exploration of color and composition.
Scott Moore Contemporary impressionist Scott Moore lives, explores and paints the woods and coast of Maine. An avid canoeist and cross-country skier, his work reflects his deep love of nature. His bold, brushy paintings are the prize of many individuals and a number of corporate collections.
Donald Mosher A descendant of shipbuilders and farmers of Nova Scotia and Maine, Donald Mosher is drawn to the power of the sea and the tranquility of the New England countryside. A plein air master, Mosher visits Maine often to capture its beauty.
Charles Movalli Holder of a PhD. in English, Gloucester painter Charles Movalli uses dramatic brushwork to capture the essence of a scene. A student of Emille Gruppe, Movalli has received more than fifty awards for his vibrant work.
Wendy Newcomb Finding solace in nature with "the promise of life and harmony", Wendy Newcomb is a representational painter from Sebago, Maine. With commissioned paintings and numerous publications, she is an artist with a sensitive understanding of her subject.
Paula Raney Newman (1907-1991) Paula Raney Newman was an active contemporary New England and California artist of the 1950's, 60's and early 70's. She studied at prestigious art institutions in the Midwest, the Northeast and with prominent artists of her time including Aldro T. Hibbard, Harry Ballinger, Stanley Woodward and James K. Bonner.
T. M. Nicholas Whether working on location in the snows of January or sketching a rural landscape or urban setting for completion of his paintings back in the studio, T. M. Nicholas captures New England in magnificent colors and rich textures.
Tom Nicholas, N.A. Tom Nicholas is a member of the National Academy and has been painting on the North Shore of Massachusets for many years. The delicacy with which he paints is the hallmark of his style, which translates in his oils to an elastic richness exuding subtle atmospheric light.
Paul Niemiec Paul Niemiec's subjects are rooted in traditional American Realism. His country upbringing is reflected in his work, particularly in rural landscapes, coastal/maritime themes and wildlife images. His ideas are drawn from personal experience and works are titled carefully to reflect this personality.
Ronal Parlin One of nine children, Ron Parlin was raised roaming the woods, fields, rivers and brooks around his parents' Kingsfield, Maine home. He graduated from the New England School of Art in 1975 and has been painting ever since. He says, " [With eight siblings] I found it necessary to escape to a peaceful place. I found it in art and working from nature. A sense of peace and quiet is one of the threads that runs through my work."
Stefan Pastuhov Descended from Russian grandparents who fled to America in 1917, Stefan Pastuhov is a devoted outdoor sportsman and a plein air artist whose paintings capture the landscape he loves.
Reverend Paul A. Plante Reverend Paul A. Plante's images are small in size, yet focused and reflective. Producing one to three oil pastels daily, Father Plante believes there is a direct relationship to art, nature, and the human condition. His work has been featured in dozens of shows in Maine, as well as articles in newspapers and magazines.
Dale Ratcliff Gloucester artist Dale Ratcliff travels to Maine frequently to paint the Maine coast and its many small fishing villages and harbors. A "plein air" painter, Ratcliff's work captures her subject in bold, brushy strokes as she seeks always to catch the fleeting effects of light.
Sergio Roffo Italian-born luminist Sergio Roffo has been especially inspired by American painters Inness and Bierstadt. One of the youngest ever to be designated a Copley Master, his painting trips to Maine bring him to our tranquil coastal villages and to Mt. Desert Island.
John Roush Kansas native, John Roush travels to Monhegan Island each year to paint and enjoy scenery that has remained virtually unchanged for over a century. Many of the artists he admires have painted there, including George Bellows, Edward Redfield, Rockwell Kent, and of course, the Wyeths.
Helen Rundell Long Island native Helen Rundell, who has lived in Maine for more than a decade, is perhaps one of America's finest realist painters. Whether landscape or still life, Helen combines a thorough knowledge of her subjects with exacting technical ability to produce truly remarkable paintings.
Robert Spring: Oils Multifaceted artist Robert Spring only began painting in oils in 1994, but he has achieved such status as to have his "Trawler in a Storm (2000)" accepted into the permanent collection of the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport. His oils are powerful yet subtle with thick impasto mixing with delicate glazes to create wonderfully luminous pieces.
Robert Spring: Watercolors Born in Racine, Wisconsin, then moving to Sarasota, Florida, Spring studied with the well known watercolorist Hilton Leech. He has won many awards for his works on paper, including the Purchase Prize at the Mystic International for "Ice Edge (1989)". Spring's watercolors recall the work of Turner and Homer, yet his style is unique. Whether depicting a raging ocean tempest or a serene New England landscape, Spring captures the best of old and new.
John Squadra Maine artist John Squadra is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, and has spent many summers studying in Europe, visiting the studios of artisans in Rome and Florence. A spiritual man, Squadra has been influenced by Eastern thought and his work has many Oriental influences. He says, "One must strive for the essence. The artist must be the shaman of the soul, serving not only outward beauty, but also the vision of the inner eye".
Caleb Stone Graduated from the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, Caleb Stone has been the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships. A landscape and marine painter, he continues to be inspired by Monhegan Island and the small coastal towns of Maine and Massachusetts' north shore.
Paul Stone Alternating between vibrant color and muted, tonal images, Paul Stone creates paintings that are as much about the sense of a place as they are about specific locations. His powerful brushwork and diverse pallette, give his work a hauntingly familiar feel.
Anthony Tomaselli Reveling in the joy and mystery of his surroundings, Anthony Tomaselli makes paintings that combine spirituality with imagery from his environment to create a visual presence that is thought provoking and stimulating.
Neil Welliver One of America's most renowned landscape painters, Welliver's work is in the permanent collections of this country's great museums. An ardent conservationist and naturalist, his love of the natural world is reflected in his paintings. Welliver (b. 1929) died on April 5, 2005 in Belfast, Maine.
James Wolford Contemporary realist James Wolford is best known for his sun-bathed lighthouses and scenes of working vessels and the commercial activities that sustain Maine's coastal economy.