Art

Item Description

"There is a Cod Out There" by Ruth Rooks

Medium: WATERCOLOR/GOUACHE (PROTECTED WITH ACRYLIC SPRAY)

Size: 19" x 8"

Artist Statement:

A funny thing happened on the way to painting a playful cod that had been brewing in my head. My husband and I took a ride around town in search of lunch. We detoured to Marblehead Neck and got caught with some powerful surf on the Causeway - this was April 19. We couldn't resist - we drove to the lighthouse. The sun was out, the surf was unexpectedly (to us) wild - I think a combination of winds and astrological high tide. I took some pictures, I came home, I painted my cod!

Artist Biography:

I have been in the arts literally all of my life - beginning as most children do by coloring and making things. I took this 'hobby' to a more financially lucrative level as a young adult when I became the arts and crafts director of a very popular day camp back in the 50's! I then followed it by teaching art to every age group but mostly and preferably middle-school aged students. When I left teaching, I pursued all craft options by going to classes at the De Cordova Museum in Lincoln, MA as well as the Barn Work shop in Danvers, MA. I did hand built pottery, wheel thrown pottery ,silver jewelry, silver forging, silk painting, weaving - all of them! However, I had to make a decision - my studio wasn't that big! I became a serious painter. I now paint in all mediums with a preference to gouache, or opaque watercolor. I have no preference as to what I paint - I just like doing it! I am a member of several art organizations and I have been very fortunate to have won several prizes,most recently at the Swampscott Arts ASsociation's Spring exhibit at ReachArts. It is my hope and desire that all will continue - with maybe more sales!

Artist Website: ruthrooks.com

Hosting Business: "There is a Cod Out There" is on display at Arnould Gallery, 111 Washington St., Marblehead, MA

Item Special Note

Pick-up of purchased cods will be July 9-14 at MacRea's Goods, 108 Washington St, Marblehead during normal store hours. The winning bidder will receive a notification email with information on pick-up time and location.

If winning bidder requires shipping, winner's credit card will be charged a separate $24.95 fee to cover USPS ground and handling. Shipping is available within the U.S. only and must be requested within 7 days after receipt of the notification email.

Any cod purchased via "Buy Now" will remain on display at the hosting business through the end of the auction, and will be available for pick-up as detailed in the winning bidder notification email.

If winning bidder has not picked up cod (or provided shipping address) within 30 days after the close of the auction, cod will become the property of Marblehead Festival of Arts, Inc.