Monthly Muse

Art Classes

There is still time to register for Stephanie McQuade’s art classes. The start on Tuesday, October 21st and run for 5-weeks.

Watercolor for Beginners

Tuesdays, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Intermediate Watercolor

Tuesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Introduction to Pastels

Tuesdays, 10:00AM - 12:00 PM

In the Frame Shop

Normally we would feature images of what Stephanie McQuade has been working on but not finished. Due to circumstances unknown at this time, those images have pretty much remained unchanged for a while, probably due to commitments to family and the Lakes Region Art Gallery where we both have art of the walls.

So this month we are featuring items that are in for digitizing and framing. These were hurriedly photographed in less than ideal lighting. The actual paintings are bright with more depth.

Yellow Sunset Birches is an 8”x 10” Acrylic on canvas mounted in a black float frame. Currently on display at the Lakes Region Art Gallery in Tilton NH

Symphony of Birch is a 24”x 18” mixed media piece featuring watercolor and acrylics on 300gsm watercolor paper. We have a black molding frame standing by ready to house this fine art piece.

Radiance is an 8”x 10” Acrylic on canvas mounted in a gold and black float frame. Currently on display at the Lakes Region Art Gallery in Tilton NH

Recently Sold

We are truly grateful for this past month in sales. Artwork found new homes across the country, from Littleton, New Hampshire, to Houston, Texas. It is an honor to have the trust of our buyers and collectors, and we deeply appreciate your support. Thank you for helping sustain and grow our small art business.

We also greatly appreciate those who acquire matted prints and greeting cards. Together, you all help put food on the table, gas in the tanks, in inks on the paper.

Coming Soon!


9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Mountain View Middle School
41 Lauren Lane, Goffstown, NH

November 1st & 2nd


Goffstown Lions Club

Annual

This is one of the most impressive shows of the year and timed perfectly for the start of the Christmas Holiday Shopping Season. We will be just inside the gymnasium doors to your left as you enter.

This show has the widest array of vendors of any show we have been to in New England.


Art on Display at the Wolfeboro Public Library

If you happen to be in the wonderful village of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire in October, stop by the Wolfeboro Public Library. The Lakes Region Art Association has adorned the walls of this amazing facility with art once again, and Stephanie has several pieces included in the exhibit. This is open to the public and will be up through the end of October.

October 24th

Calling all ghosts and goblins for Trick or Treating! Costumed children are invited to Trick or Treat on the "Tanger Streets," while candy supplies last. Our Lakes Region Art Gallery stocked up on mountains of candy and had lines out the door all evening long last year. Stop by, grab some good and and check out the art.

Trick-or-Treat at Tanger

New Art, Hidden Treasures & A Tribute in the Making

I’ll admit it—I’ve been a bit neglectful when it comes to updating the McQuade Fine Arts website. And in the digital world, stale content is a surefire way to slide down the search rankings. So, last month, I began rotating in new artwork and retiring a few longtime residents that had overstayed their welcome.

Each main gallery now features six to eight highlighted pieces available as original works, matted prints, or greeting cards. But let’s be honest—every artist and photographer has far more than a handful of favorites. That’s why we’re introducing Backstage Galleries—a behind-the-scenes look at additional artwork that’s not on public display but still available for purchase by email request. As of this writing, these new galleries are only available on Mike’s Landscapes page and Flowers page. A link button appears at the bottom of each of the galleries that will jump you over to the Backstage. More will be made available in the coming months.

Also beginning to take shape last month is a heartfelt addition: the long-anticipated Robert A. McQuade Memorial Gallery. My late brother Bob was not only a talented wildlife and landscape photographer but also a gifted painter. After retiring, he took to the open road in a 32-foot Class A motorhome, chasing 70-degree days and migrating birds across the American West. Even after being diagnosed with cancer, he continued his journey, drawing inspiration from every mile traveled.

While many of Bob’s photographs were captured for use as painting references and presentations—some too small for large-format printing—they’re still a joy to behold. In the coming months, we’ll be opening dedicated pages to celebrate his legacy, with select images available as matted prints or greeting cards.

Stay tuned—there’s much more to come.