Events

As you may know, here at the Freaky Bean, we are proud to feature local artists and their works on a continual basis. During the months of July and August, we are super excited to announce that our Westbrook location has teamed up with the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland to bring you artwork by our very own employees of animals that are available for adoption. Many of these pets are long-term residents of the shelter or have special health-related needs. All artwork is "for sale" on a donation basis, and all proceeds benefit the ARL. Stop by our 855 Main St, Westbrook location to take a gander, and while you're at it, visit ARLGP.ORG for more on their mission and to see available pets.

A collection of oil paintings.

A collection of Portland Sea Dogs & Boston Red Sox photographs

Artist’s Statement:

I graduated from Maine College of Art in 1996, where I received my Bachelors Decree in Fine Arts with a concentration in Ceramics

Working with wood is a new experience for me which stemmed from the desire to manipulate a material three dimensionally the way I had in the past with clay, but with a much quicker process and with the ability to hang it like a painting. I try to create a three dimensional feel in some of my pieces by using a wood burning tool to make deep impressions in the wood. l I use crackle paint, which reminds me of crackle glazes I used to use on my pots and I layer colors and spend a lot of time varnishing to just the right glossiness for my taste, depending on the piece.