A selection of Artist Gretta McGill’s work is on display at our Chatham studio, and we hope you’ll come see her framed paintings at our Open House and Artist Reception on June 27th and 28th. The public is invited to drop by between 10 am and 4 pm on Friday or Saturday to view Gretta’s fine art exhibit, enjoy light snacks, and learn more about Watermark Office Services. “Creating marketing materials with a backdrop of Gretta’s art inspires me,” Dawn Dinnan said. “I’m so grateful and proud to showcase our lifelong Aikman family friend’s talents.” A few of Gretta’s paintings have sold while on exhibit, and she will hang more of her pieces for next week’s exhibit at our Munson Meeting Way studio.
Gretta’s art shifts the lens to the seemingly mundane aspects of everyday life, forcing a more
profound appreciation of the little things and useful tools from America’s past. Her art looks “at objects or a setting from a different viewpoint, and hopefully brings a new appreciation to the ordinary.”
Gretta grew up on the South Shore and has devoted countless hours to observing, studying, and painting in various seasons when on the water, beaches, bogs, dunes, and wooded areas. She particularly loves the off-season here. When most people consider the Cape deep in hibernation, Gretta sees the lighting changing over the coastline and captures some of these forgotten moments
with beautiful detail. The vastness and power of nature have always served as a source of inspiration and passion for her work. Her wildlife and landscape paintings capture the essence of her travels and artistic journey, reflecting not only the places she has visited but also her explorations of style, technique, and the dynamic interplay of light and shadow. She works primarily in oil and graphite.
Gretta has always found a “home away from home” in Chatham and on the Cape, and, despite life taking her elsewhere, she returns several times each year. When not painting, Gretta enjoys hiking and exploring more quiet areas of the Cape. We’re excited to kick off the summer with this special event and welcome art lovers from near and far to stop by. Look for the “Art Sale” flags at both Munson Meeting Way entrances – we’re right in the heart of Chatham off Route 28 (behind ‘The CAEP’ and the Center for the Spiritual Journey), with ample parking.
While you’re out on Friday and Saturday, June 27th and 28th, it’s the last weekend of Historic Chatham month, so we encourage you to explore and celebrate Chatham! The Chatham Railroad Museum will run model trains from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the same Friday and Saturday, just up the street from our Open House. Visit historic-chatham.com for more information.
Blog by Afton Fay
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