Annual Art 2017

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Artist Profile: Frank M. Costantino, watercolorist

By Lisa Goodrich / June 5, 2017

For more than 40 years, Frank M. Costantino has translated his ability to see structure and detail into architectural illustrations. The highly acclaimed artist has taught seminars at the Rhode Island School of Design and for the Boston Society of Architects. Sharing his ski…

Artist Profile: Elizabeth Congdon, oil painter

By Lisa Goodrich / June 5, 2017

Elizabeth Congdon recalls always being “that kid, drawing constantly.” An art major in college, Congdon went to Florence for her junior year to learn how to draw and paint well. Today, whether she’s painting a home interior, still life or landscape, passion pervades Co…

Artist Profile: Paul W. Beebe, oil painter

By Lisa Goodrich / June 5, 2017

Though best known for his classic images of boats, Paul W. Beebe does not consider himself a historical painter. “My work is mostly about catching atmospheric effects and light,” he says. Because he is less concerned with historical accuracy and vessel details, Beebe is …

Artist Profile: Douglas AmEnde, mixed media artist

By Haley Cote / June 5, 2017

It’s easy to get lost in a Douglas AmEnde painting. Messages on postcards, notes in sheet music, and topographic map details are among the mesmerizing elements in the Connecticut native’s one-of-a-kind artwork. During the last three years, AmEnde has been combining his l…

Artist Profile: Robert Abele III, oil painter

By Lisa Goodrich / June 5, 2017

Robert Abele III traces his family ties to Cape Cod all the way back to his parents’ honeymoon in Provincetown. For many years, the family rented a house on Campground Road in Eastham. “I like the simple, old cottages there. Families have had these cottages…

Cultural Center of Cape Cod celebrates 10-year anniversary

By Matthew J. Gill / May 31, 2017

Organization in South Yarmouth offers art classes, exhibits, studio space and more! With its many classes and programs, and artists of all ages and skill sets coming and going, the Cultural Center of Cape Cod in South Yarmouth could be compared to a bank, trading…

Heritage Museums art exhibit looks at landscapes in a whole new light

By Marina Davalos / May 31, 2017

Exhibit presents traditional views alongside cityscapes, urban scenes and abstract works “Painted Landscapes: Contemporary Views” is an exhibit of landscape paintings that challenges traditional concepts about what a landscape painting is. The exhibit features not only c…

Organization profile: The Cape Cod & Islands Art Educators Association

By Julie Craven Wagner / May 31, 2017

CCIAEA has been supporting the region’s art teachers since 2003. Most people can cite a teacher somewhere in their history who touched and influenced their lives, perhaps even had a hand in determining the course of navigation. In “non-traditional” careers such as thos…

2016 BRICC Awards • Audio Video Design

By Cape Cod Life Publications / February 1, 2017

Outstanding Use of Smart Technology Designing a plan to seamlessly integrate technology throughout 8,400-plus square feet of living space—all while respecting the aesthetic of that space—is no simple feat. By utilizing a centralized control system, and keeping technology…