Please join us on Thursday, March 27th, at Oak to Ember in Gloucester, MA, for a unique evening that pairs exquisite dining with the artistry of plein air painter, Dennis Doyle.
Dennis has participated in many of Cape Ann Plein Air’s paint out events, winning 2nd place at our Paint Out on the Rocks in June 2024 at the North Shore Art Association, Honorable Mention at our Motif Day Paint out in May 2024, and Judge’s Recognition at Cape Ann Plein Air 2024’s Quickdraw.
Dennis, a life-long resident of Weymouth, MA, was educated in public schools and at Massachusetts College of Art. He is a licensed merchant mariner working on tugboats, where he plies his trade upon creeks and rivers, bays and harbors, inland waterways and coastal routes, from Maine to Louisiana. Recent sea assignments have included dredging off of the Jersey Shore, Long Island NY, Outer Banks NC, Tybee Island Savana GA, Norfolk VA, and the Delaware River.
"I developed an early affinity for drawing that grew into a lifelong love for painting. My Mass Art tuition was paid with wages earned on the local clam-flats (Weymouth, Hingham & Hull), and from lobster and gill-net fishing on Stellwagen Bank in Massachusetts Bay. I've never had a traditional job and don't expect I ever will - I'm a water-man by trade, with a passion for paint. I have a small studio but I'm hardly ever there except to drop off or fetch some paintings. I prefer to work outside in the elements and before what matters. On the boat my paint bag is a stowaway, I'm prepared to chase the light and answer inspiration's call with a quick painting, anywhere anytime, up and down this entire coast. I'm fortunate. Art is interpretation and presentation of this life, and plein air painting is its body and sole."
To learn more and view his work, visit ddoylepaints.com
Located on Harbor Cove, Oak to Ember offers a variety of Coastal American cuisine dishes sourced from the Gloucester docks. A wood-fired grill and 500-gallon smoker add unique flavors to selected seafood and meat dishes. Homemade pastas and seasonal vegetarian offerings complement Oak to Ember’s menu. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience!
Reservations are strongly recommended.
Visit oaktoember.com to view the menu and make your reservations.
