tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71489459877119389572024-03-13T13:45:13.501-03:00John Ackerson Art ORIGINAL WORKS John Ackersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592808838107315883noreply@blogger.comBlogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148945987711938957.post-1393662485266499522018-05-05T11:58:00.001-03:002018-05-05T11:58:13.001-03:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Oil on gallery canvas 20" x 16"</span> </span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Oil on gallery canvas 20" x 16" </span></h2>
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John Ackersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592808838107315883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148945987711938957.post-35673200629659141792014-01-03T19:26:00.000-04:002014-01-14T21:08:25.118-04:00Magic<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">In winter, translucent, crystalline structures on trees, and branches can make for a stunningly, magical effect. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">These recent photos were taken from around the house and nearby fields, and woods. </span></div>
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John Ackersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592808838107315883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148945987711938957.post-80499305426855034522013-12-15T16:13:00.000-04:002015-01-24T21:57:10.481-04:00Hoodie<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="preview-local-desc">St. Martins, NB. Lovingly created in 2000
by a professional artist couple, this truly one-of-a-kind House and 11
acre property is being offered For Sale.<br /><br />Breathtaking views of
the Bay of Fundy coastline with its changing tides and the Village of
St. Martins below. 4400 square feet. Low maintenance. 10 foot ceilings
on main floor. Cathedral ceilings on 2nd floor.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="preview-local-desc"> Faces due south to take advantage of passive solar heating. Extremely easy and economical to heat and keep cool. Top of the
line Energy Efficient Casement windows, and Gothic Arch thermal-panes throughout. Lg. Artist's Studio. Attached 2+ car
garage. Separate large garage with workshop. Eleven acres of landscaped
solitude, yet a 2 minute drive to the beach and village. Must be
seen to fully appreciate what this property offers. <br /><br />Retreat from
a busy lifestyle up a winding, rock face drive and to a luxurious,
private sanctuary. 35 minutes to Saint John, NB. 25 minutes to the airport.
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<span style="font-size: large;">Newly christened, <span style="color: black; font-size: x-large;">"Mermaid's Haven"</span> Cottage.. this structure has several, unique characteristics.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Built
using post-and-beam construction; tall (11’3”) ceilings; open-concept;
completely renovated/winterized. A newly constructed addition includes a kitchen/stainless steel counter;
bathroom/one piece shower and Antique marble sink; laundry hook-up, and rear door to a new, south-west facing
deck and big backyard which stays sunny all day and evening till sunset, perfect for BBQ's, tenting and entertaining. Has large front yard too for lots of parking.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">... See below for pictures... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lot size is: 60’ x 230’ or (13,800 ft’). Square footage of structure: 840 sq.ft. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> Multi-Zoned Residential and/or Commercial. Floors: concrete and hardwood. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">New Panel/wiring (complete) New plumbing (complete). New septic (complete)
</span><span style="font-size: large;">New well (complete)</span><span style="font-size: large;">. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Fully insulated .....Easy to heat with a large, high-efficient wood stove, or use the 3 new,
thermostat controlled, wall-mounted, force fan heaters..... 1-3 cords of maple firewood included, all stacked.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Exterior is low maintenance cedar shingles, combined with cedar window and door trim /stained white (not painted).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">New roofing, including a full layer of overlapped, ice-and-water-shield under the new roofing.</span><br />
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long rock wall runs the length of the building, and behind, accessing
the new, rear deck by a charmingly curved, rock staircase. also a shady area in the sideyard under a Maple ...... Pea Gravel Patio in Front.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can be used as a self-contained year-round home. In village - Close to amenities and miles of public beaches - Water view of the Bay of Fundy.</span><br />
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winding hand-built stone wall encircles the cottage with filtered sunlight under the spreading Maple</div>
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Heavy Duty efficient Woodstove centrally located .... also Lots of walls space if a business is considered. We think it would be THE Perfect abode for a person with Artistic desires..
sort of a loft at ground level in a much desired vacation resort village... one part cozy and one part spacious to let
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antique marble sink with ornamental handmade trim.... one piece tub/shower with delta fixtures
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Stainless counter and backsplash, adjustable shelves on both sides of the kitchen... includes New Fridge, Microwave and toaster oven.<br />
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... the double antique doors are painted a warm Robin's Egg Blue and have insulated glass inserted.<br />
The Cottage has a wide open interior space to accommodate any furniture placement... has a casually elegant feel.<br />
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The cottage is much larger and loftier than it looks from the road. Everyone is always surprised by the spacious feeling.<br />
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The antique window moldings used were saved from an 1867 residence belonging to a Justice of the Peace in Guysborough Co., NS. This alternative furniture arrangement was done when we had the gallery set up and we enjoyed it this way too.<br />
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... decorative hand-cut cedar shingles and hand-forged door-knocker.... other rows of little triangle shingles have been applied on most sides of the exterior.<br />
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Beautifully created Front Entrance that is so welcoming.. The set of Double doors makes it very easy to move things in and out... Notice the ornamental design repeat treatment that ties the whole Cottage together.</div>
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hand-built curving stone staircase... very solid and built with much care.<br />
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St. Martins provides a multitude of natural places to explore.... quaint harbour, large public beaches, hiking trails, art studios, The Fundy Trail... just to name a few.<br />
...the rugged beauty of the area attracts Artists, Photographers, Writers, Birdwatchers, Hikers and anyone who wishes to absorb the awe inspiring views and coastal living.</div>
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The famous Sea Caves carved by the sea... easily reached at low tide<br />
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The freshest Lobster and Scallops can be purchased from the local fisherman,<br />
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The harbour at Midnight<br />
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this gorgeous saltwater marsh attracts migrating birds and bird-lovers...<br />
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The beach at Beach St.<br />
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This Flower Pot Rock is easily reached on foot at low tide from St. Martins public beaches or kayak at high tide.. <br />
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...experience mystery and magic when the fog drifts in...<br />
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Walk on the Ocean floor of the Bay of Fundy... there is plenty of time to explore as the tide takes 6 hours to go out and another 6 hours to come back in again.<br />
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Rock-hounds delight in the wave-tumbled stone and sand beaches.<br />
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Solitude, beach-walks and beach-combing while experiencing vast views towards the Fundy Trail and across the Bay of Fundy.<br />
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Gorgeous sandstone outcroppings to explore on the West Quaco beach... <br />
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**** Real Estate, Cottage, House, Property, Business, St. Martins, New Brunswick***<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another quick study. A little too dark on the shadow areas on either side of the neck. I could use white-out, or white gouache to bring some light back to the section, and then draw back over it, but I think I'll simply let it be, and use it as a lesson to be more careful in the future. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In-between making innumerable jewelry parts, and working on short stories in recent weeks, I got doodling away on imaginary characters again...here's one of them. I think my pen got stuck in his beard, and couldn't get back out until it created a small forest.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is my pen sketch of an Allori painting. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Cristofano </span><span style="font-size: large;">Allori was an Italian painter and lived 1577 - 1621.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> My sketch does not perfectly capture the sitter's features as in Allori's painting, but I'm more concerned in the freedom of practice, and personal expression. I simply wanted to use Allori's painting as a jumping off point. There's a simplicity in not being overly strict with yourself. I believe Allori's painting is titled, 'Portrait of a Man'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Notice, I sketched this with a common, ballpoint pen from Staples.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Every community has at least one. A would-be 'Philosopher King'. You may know who he is. He's eccentric. He's wide read. At times he has a wild, unkempt look about him, as if he can't quite believe he's here on Earth...</span></div><br />
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<b>J<span style="font-size: large;">ane Addams</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> -1860 - 1935 was a philosopher, sociologist, author, and woman suffrage leader.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> She was a prominent reformer of what was called the Progressive Era and brought national attention to issues of concern to mothers, such as the needs of children, and public health.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> She believed women could aid in making their communities better places to live, but they would need the vote to be effective. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Addams became a role model for middle-class women who volunteered to uplift their communities. She also believed world peace could eventually be achieved.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In 1931 Jane Addams received the Nobel Peace Prize for her works.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I chose to draw Jane Addams because she reminds me of my grandmother on my father's side.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Jane Addams would fall under anyone's definition of what a 'hero', or 'heroine' is. What would she think about where we are today? Any thoughts?</span></div></div></div>John Ackersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05592808838107315883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148945987711938957.post-6034133463101405712012-03-05T09:08:00.007-04:002012-03-06T11:49:26.511-04:00"After A Hard Day's Night" - Portrait Pen Drawing and Sketch series continued<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yf2rZV08bIY/T1S4uulZMhI/AAAAAAAABA0/X-g8egdCk0c/s1600/IMG_2206.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yf2rZV08bIY/T1S4uulZMhI/AAAAAAAABA0/X-g8egdCk0c/s640/IMG_2206.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I have to admit this dude was fun to draw. So much hair.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">He went a bit too far last night...as usual.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">He rocked a poetry slam taking extreme literary license. He mixed politics into his art, and had the people on their feet ready to take to the streets in revolt.</span><br />
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I'm working on a new series of portraits simply done with pen on paper. Here's one of the sketchbooks I'm using. It's a Robert Bateman. - acid-free - 11" x 14". The pen has indelible ink.<br />
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As a visual person, I find I'm constantly noticing how faces are 'assembled'. There's a myriad variety of contours, intersecting planes, and surface textures, They range from the shallow depth of skin stretched over a forehead and skull, to the softer, pliable surface of nostrils, eyelids and jowls.<br />
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This particular aging, but still hairy fella was not taken from any existing art, but inspired from contemporary life. <br />
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