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Stephen Pace (1918-2010)
IN MEMORIAM-November/December 2010
by James Marshall
Stephen Pace lived in singular pursuit of the idea that making art was the most remarkable adventure that life could offer. Everything about him exuded his commitment to and passion for art. He was a man of few words who preferred drawing to talking and was almost never without his favorite Parker pen and sketch pad. His eloquence was the language of line, of form and color. His paintings—which first led him to international renown as a New York School abstract expressionist and later as a truly unique master of the American landscape (of Maine and Indiana scenes)—are works of visual daring created through a process of exquisite painterly choreography that defy their compelling simplicity. He was a painter’s painter whose body of work is stunningly beautiful.
Stephen was also a wonderful teacher. I was fortunate to first meet him in the mid-seventies as a student at American University in Washington, D.C. He was completely different from anyone I had known up to that point in life, and his impact on me was immediate and profound. His quiet self-confidence and practical approach to living a life that would focus on the making of art opened me to the possibility that I, too, could be an artist. His example was the greatest gift that a young person could receive and one for which I will always be indebted to my friend Steve.
Q+A with Midcoast Show Sponsor Katahdin Cedar Log Homes
MIDCOAST SHOW SPONSOR-2010
What is your business all about? How did you get started?
Katahdin Cedar Log Homes was founded in 1973 with a single vision in mind: produce the highest quality log homes in the most efficient way possible. In those days we did much of the hard work of turning Northern White Cedar logs into homes by hand. Two or three homes per year was the norm. These days we’re a lot bigger than we use to be. We have a staff of close to 100 skilled men and women working in manufacturing, design, sales and service, and more than 70 dealers throughout the US, Europe, Japan and Israel. Today, we are the largest cedar log home manufacturer in North America.
Q+A with Midcoast Show Sponsor Solaris
MIDCOAST SHOW SPONSOR-2010
Our business helps Maine businesses and families cut their fuel bills and reduce their impact on the environment.
Q+A with Midcoast Sponsor Camden National Bank
MIDCOAST SHOW SPONSOR-2010
What is your business all about? How did you get started?
Camden National Bank is an independent community bank, headquartered in Camden. What this means to our customers and communities is that all of our decision-making is done locally since we firmly believe that Maine people make better decisions for Maine people. This is the same philosophy introduced by our founding fathers when they established Camden National Bank in 1875. We now serve Maine residents through 37 branch locations, and employ over 425 people.
Q+A with Midcoast Show Sponsor Marc Herrick of Landmarcs
MIDCOAST SHOW SPONSOR-2010
What is your business all about?
Landmarcs is an award winning, Maine-based landscaping company seeking to break the common trends of the northeastern garden. We incorporate the informal and formal elements of soft and hardscape to transform homes into a functional, beautiful and unique setting. We try to meet the needs of homeowners, while offering new ideas to reach the property’s true potential.
Our goal is to combine texture, space, color and scale to create balance and comfort.
Q+A with Midcoast Show Sponsor Jula Sampson of AE Sampson & Son
MIDCOAST SHOW SPONSOR-2010
Photography by Trent Bell
Custom millwork and flooring. Working with wood. Paul and I are the second generation.
Q+A with Midcoast Show Sponsor Bettina Doulton of Cellardoor Winery
MIDCOAST SHOW SPONSOR-2010
Photography by Irvin Serrano
Why Maine? What about Maine inspires your business?
A confluence of events brought me to Maine and to learning of the Winery being for sale. A visit to the property in Lincolnville on a cold over cast day in December 2006 changed my life. I honestly didn’t know what I was getting myself into on many fronts, but in hindsight don’t think I would have been inspired to do this anywhere else.
The entrepreneurial spirit and the passion for the unique charms and challenges which encapsulate Maine life inspire us to evolve every day. The tightness of the community and ability to get instant feedback crate a great backdrop for trying new things at the winery.
On the Passing of Kenneth Noland
TRIBUTE-March 2010
by Paul Theroux, Photo by Jaime Ardiles-Arce
Mysteries: Primal Blue, 2002, acrylic on canvas, 60” x 60”. Gift of Kenneth Noland to the Farnsworth Art Museum. Art © Estate of Kenneth Noland/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY.
Paradise in the Garden
LANDSCAPE-August 2009
by Rebecca Falzano
Photography William Brehm
Two doors down from Stephen King’s house, in the heart of Bangor, sits a lovingly restored circa-1863 lumber baron’s home. While the architecture of the Victorian-era manse exuded great character, the backyard—a virtual wasteland of lawn, mulch, and neglect—lacked soul. The home’s generous inner-city lot presented the opportunity for creating a natural oasis where no ordinary terrace would suffice.
Lakeside Ledge
LANDSCAPE-July 2009
by Rebecca Falzano
Photography Todd Richardson
On a small cove, between an icy stream that trickles across the forest floor and steep granite cliffs that fall directly into the water, a camp is beautifully tucked into a small slope. Where the ledge ridge pulls away from the water’s edge, enormous broken boulders are left draped in moss and ferns. While the artfully crafted landscape gives the impression that the camp was built into this ledge, it was actually the other way around.
Collector: Bruce Brown
COLLECTIONS-April 2009
by Carl Little
Photography Irvin Serrano
For this Portland native, collecting is a happy obsession
Collector: Juris Ubans
COLLECTIONS-April 2009
by Suzette McAvoy
Photography Irvin Serrano
A “fantastic” art collection reflects a forty-year career in the arts
Collector: Sam Mitchell
COLLECTIONS-April 2009
by Suzette McAvoy
Photography Irvin Serrano
A big collection brings joy to a small home
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