What's been happening since 2009?

Our last post was in 2009. Why has been so long? Well, to be honest, we have been concentrating on the local community for selling some of our inventory. In addition to that, sales at American Frame are up; as well as our full size canvas reproductions through LawrenceBaker.com. Our most popular is "Freeport Town Landing."

This seascape depicts Lawrence's three daughters and two grandsons in their boat after taking off from The Freeport Town Landing in the Harraseekett River. What folks love about this painting is the detail of all the activity of the waterfront. The Marie L ferry is offloading passengers from the routine trip out to Bustin's Island. The Lunch and Lobster restaurant is serving seafood fresh off the boat. Our trash man, Danny, is even in the background hauling trash! The colors in this painting are vibrant and will compliment most any room. Full and smaller size reproductions of this gorgeous painting now adorn many homes and offices. Please contact me to order yours.

"Bayside" by Lawrence Baker

"Bayside" painted in 1985 by Lawrence Baker is a common scene this time of year on the coast of Maine.  Lobstermen are getting their boats and gear ready for this year's fishing season.  The low tide in the cove allows the man easy access to his stern so his sanding and varnishing can be completed.  You can see the detail in this painting quite easily - the strands of seaweed clinging to the rocks, the reflection of the piers in the water, and even the different wind currents on the surface.   This painting is available in print through our affiliate, American Frame, for less than $50!  

"Signs of Spring" by Lawrence Baker is this season's featured painting.  Painted in 1983, this oil painting is of two lovers holding hands walking down the railroad tracks.   The melting snow is typical of New England this time of year.  Lawrence's talent and style of taking subjects from different places and combining them into one painting is evident here.  The old train station is in Weston, MA, and one of the subjects is actually me!   We posed in Waltham, MA by balancing on a driveway and curb to get the heights right.   This print is available through our affiliate at American Frame.  Other paintings are available through our gallery.   Enjoy.

"The Alley" by Lawrence Baker was painted in 1977.  This is a self portrait of him sitting alone in an old alley behind some buildings, close by where he used to work by the Charles River in Waltham, Massachusetts.   This painting is a reminder that we must always look forward during tough times and work hard to avoid ending up like this - wearing old battered clothes, alone, with a bottle nearby.   The details in this painting are so amazing that you can imagine him standing up, brushing himself off, and walking right up that hill toward the sunshine and brighter days.  

Typical of Lawrence's talent, this painting looks like a photograph.  You can see the unique bricks on the wall, the trash and leaves on the ground, and the details of the clothes he wore.   The original painting (as most of them did) took several months to complete as he used fine sable brushes and oil paint.   While "The Alley" is owned by a private collector, fine art prints of this are affordably priced (less than $50) and available through our gallery or at American Frame.

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Cooler temperatures and snow have finally arrived on the beautiful coast of Maine. 

This season's feature is Lawrence Baker's "The Bourne Farm", painted in 1977.  This painting depicts freshly fallen December snow barely covering the ground.  The high detail of the grass, stone wall, house and barn make you feel like you're actually standing on the side of the road just waiting for some wildlife to stroll by.  Let your imagination run with this and add it to your collection.  The natural colors used in this painting coordinate well with most rooms.  Fine art prints of this popular painting are available through our gallery or American Frame and is affordably priced (less than $50).

For more information about this painting or our others, please contact us.

"Pleasant Hill Farm"

This summer's featured painting is Lawrence Baker's Pleasant Hill Farm.  A working cattle farm in Brunswick, Maine, it symbolizes life in the New England countryside.  Seeing the green grass, grazing cows, and a barn in the background is like taking a step through time away from the hustle and bustle of daily life in the city.  It's a bright and relaxing scene for sure.  

Typical of Lawrence's eye for detail, his works remain in demand and are available in various formats both at the House of Frames in South Portland, Maine, as well as on his web site www.LawrenceBaker.com.  Save on gas and create your own serene getaway at home or in your office.  Simply hang a Lawrence Baker today!

Feature at Artspace2000

We're happy to announce the new inclusion of Lawrence Baker's "The Crossing" at Artspace2000.  This new addition to our online presence features a wonderful international collection of art in a gallery format.  All artists in the Artspace2000 galleries are juried, so it includes the best of the best from around the world.  As all sales go directly through the artist rather than a typical gallery, time and money is saved for everyone.  Check it out!