Maine Graphic Artist

Watch Maine Cabin Masters SEASON 7 Episode 2 (Henry) and take a picture of Alan Claude's Art appearing on the walls... then go to Alanclaude.com to find out and match the names or title of the featured art. Submit the Four names of the art pieces on instagram @alanclaude.com or on Facebook @alanclaudestudio or in person at 165 Water Street in Gardiner Maine. The first three correct answers on Instagram, Facebook and 3 visitors with the correct answers receive a free 2022 Poster Calendar signed by Ashley and Alan Claude. The Alan Claude Gallery will be open On Wednesday December 8th 10am -4pm and Thursday to Saturday 10am to 4pm •••• Winners are being notified - Thank you for participating!

Ashley from Maine Cabin Masters came by the Gallery filming for a future episode that first aired in April 2021. Ashley is as sweet and funny as she is on tv. It was a true pleasure to meet her and the film crew. DELETED SCENE. Unfortunately, the scene was cut but you can still watch it here. The art did make it as part of the big reveal. Check out some screen shots below.

Season 6 Episode 8

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https://youtu.be/J4_CesG8uaY

The Last Lightkeepers is a great visually stunning documentary about Lighthouse preservation that I am honored to be a part of.

Check it out on Amazon!

https://www.thelastlightkeepers.com/

 

Have you ever been to Race Point Light? Located among the sand dunes at the tip of Cape Cod , it is worth the two mile hike. Highland Light is halfway up the Cape is another worthwhile stop at Cape Cod National Seashore. These framed art prints are going to Ann in Oakland, California and Carrie in Randolph, MA

Race Point Light in Provincetown, Massachusetts was named for the challenging cross currents that are so prevalent at the edge of Cape Cod. A two-mile walk on the soft sand from the parking lot to the lighthouse gave me a true taste of the Cape. As I strolled along the beach, a curious seal accompanied me bobbing up and down in the water just past the crashing waves. It was ninety degrees, and my walk soon turned into an arduous hike. I was tempted to cut through the preserve of native beach grass to save the unintended exercise, but then noticed something intriguing at my feet. When the wind blows the culms of beach grass in a circular motion, it creates a unique ring pattern in the sand. It was nature’s way of saying, “take the long way and go around.” Finally, I arrived at the beautifully restored Race Point Light. After a couple pints of cold water from the generous keepers, I proceeded to sketch and photograph this truly stunning place. The volunteer keepers felt a little sorry for this road worn artist and gave me a ride back to my car.

Highland Light, on the Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts, has changed significantly since Edward Hopper painted the lighthouse in 1930. Several surrounding buildings no longer exist. The lighthouse was moved back 450 feet in 1996 due to coastal erosion. But to me, Highland Light has a certain permanency, a presence that provokes a little introspection. As Cape Cod’s first lighthouse, and at one time the most powerful in New England, Highland Light has witnessed many shipwrecks and to countless averted ones. As I walked across the golf course that hazy afternoon I thought of how Thoreau described this light as a “neat building, in apple pie order.” The occasional gold ball would soar overhead as I prudently searched for a promising angle to photograph. Suddenly, I heard a woman’s shrieking scream. Within a few seconds came the laughter of others as she had just made a hole in one!

Ashley Morill aka Ashley Eldridge, and her film crew from Maine Cabin Masters came by the art gallery in Gardiner, Maine on the first week in December 2020. I have been wishing to be on that show for over four years! Ashley was super sweet and funny as ever. I love that show! The episode is scheduled to air in March 2021.

Recently, Micheal from Camp Sunshine visited our new Studio to pick a few art pieces being donated to The Camp Sunshine Auction.

Wonderful progress is being made on the Gardiner studio space.

Alan Claude takes us on a tour of his under construction studio, and shares his plans for the future.

Graphic Artist Alan Claude introduces 9 year old Michael Ahern, who is raising $30,000 to send 8 recalibrated veterans and their families to visit the Travis Mills Foundation in Maine. Michael's mother, Rebecca Ahern, visits the art studio and picks up the donated artwork and recounts the inspiring story of how Michael was motivated to help our amazing veterans with Scoopsfortroops.org https://www.classy.org/campaign/scoops-for-troops/c234354

Update: November 7th 2019 - Michael reached his goal and raised $30k!

 

Cover idea for the 2020 Maine Invites You Travel Planner Bicentennial Edition

First draft

 

 

New England Emmy award winning journalist Rob Nesbitt did a great piece on my art

https://www.newscentermaine.com/video/news/local/207/graphic-artists-calendar-chosen-as-official-calendar-for-maines-bicentennial/97-9b361bfe-7ea5-4a21-8278-6d28d05540ab

Known for his nostalgic and dramatic interpretation of Maine lighthouses, Maine artist Alan Claude is releasing his latest rendition, this time featuring Lake Cobbosseecontee’s Ladies Delight Lighthouse which is also included in the graphic artist’s official 2020 Maine Bicentennial Poster Calendar, commemorating 200 years of statehood, its history, people and beauty. FARMINGDALE, Maine — A graphic artist from Farmingdale is looking forward to celebrating Maine's 200th birthday. Alan Claude moved to Maine 16 years ago, bringing his graphic designs with him. He takes his own photographs, turns them into graphic art on his computer, and then prints them. Claude chooses his 12 favorites each year to go in a calendar.