• Artists At Work: There are many artists living, relaxing, and creating in Eastport. Some never display their creations in Eastport; others display their creations at such places as Fountain Books, The Tides Shop, the WaCo Diner, and The Quoddy Maritime Museum, but are rarely seen promoting their works. This section is devoted to those who openly display and sell their creations, but if you search, you'll meet our friend, a Georgia folk artist, who comes to Eastport in the summer to relax, a year round resident who lives in the most colorful house in Eastport where he crafts violins and grows sunflowers, and many others. ** Denotes those seen on the Eastport video available at The Quoddy Tides.
  
  CROW TRACKS, 11 Water Street, 853-2336. Roland LaVallee carves and paints the land and sea creatures of the area, plus people and fantasy figures. For your enjoyment the garden beside the walk to his home/studio contains some of his creations. Inside, the studio comes alive with lifelike birds and sea mammals. Roland can be found carving in his studio just about every day of the year.
  
  Dog Island Pottery, 224 Water Street, 853-4775. There is a sign in front of Barbara Smith's studio. Sometimes she opens this location for visitors, but you can admire and purchase her creations at 70 Water Street at the Quoddy Maritime Museum. Many of her items are created for household use in the kitchen, bathroom, or living room.
  
  Earth Forms Architectural Pottery, 5 Dana Street [behind La Sardina Loca], 853-2430. You can watch Don Sutherland take clay and create masterpieces, including birdbaths, bowls, and architectural forms. From his simple bowls to his most elaborate forms, each is pleasing to the eye. His colors are natural shades, including the various greens and blues that we see in our neighbor, the ever-changing Atlantic. Also see him at work on the Eastport video. **


Eastport Guitars, 20 Key Street, 853-9553. John Squibb handbuilds guitars at Ellerson Guitars. Because humidity and temperature affect the wood he uses, he creates the basic guitar and then must wait another year for similar conditions to complete the instrument. He sells new, used, and vintage stringed instruments and accessories and also teaches guitar.

Sarah Graves. Since this is a pen name, I won't reveal her identity. Her husband is another of these artists. Sarah uses Eastport as the location for her mysteries, published by Bantam and sold at Raye's Mustard Mill, Fountain Books, national bookstores, and at Amazon.com. Her dog "Maggie" is a local favorite.

Jade's Quilts, 52 Water Street, 853-4500. Doris Marshfield will complete your quilt or make a new quilt, off the rack or custom. Whatever you choose, you'll have purchased an heirloom.

Jim Levendosky, Schrimshander, can usually be found with a summer shop on Water Street. He escapes from Pittsburg to enjoy the summer in Eastport. Jim's artistic talents include working in a variety of mediums, expressing a variety of techniques and subjects. You'll find a menagerie of works: tugboats painted on weathered wood, pen and ink drawings, seashells with names engraved, small works, large works, animals, people. He has created a truly eclectic variety.

Nanette MacNaughton, 35 Clark Street, 853-6678. Her paintings, often displayed at the WaCo Diner, are of the scenic beauty in Eastport, emphasizing the transforming light of each season. The postcards that preview her larger works are available at The Tides Shop. Enjoy her paintings and her husband Tom's yacht designs and other ventures at the MacNaughton Group. Also see her at work on the Eastport video. **

David Orrell, 9 Shackford Street, 853-0706. See Eastport Gallery for a description of his paintings. He is often found at the Eastport Gallery. Also see him at work on the Eastport video. **

Peter Small, 8 Pleasant Street, 853-2953. A visit with Peter in his garage while he crafts his unique bird houses and feeders is enjoyable. His creations are displayed along the fence and in the gardens of his lovingly restored hilltop home. Peter is younger than most of the storytellers but his stories can help you see the Eastport of the past.

Pearl and Carl Young, North End Boats & Crafts, 190 Water Street, 853-4034, pearlpat@ptc-me.net. Pearl and Carl craft model boat Christmas ornaments and sea glass jewelry and lamps. Each is a reminder of Eastport's heritage. You can often watch Pearl at work in her home kitchen. Please call ahead.

You'll see actors and actresses performing at the Art Center and musicians such as pianist Greg Biss, organist Edward French, or violinist John Widelski** at the Art Center and in the churches. There are a variety of storytellers. John Pike Grady** may be the best known but there are others. John's nephew, Don Sutherland**, will keep you enthralled with his stories while he transforms raw clay into masterpieces at Earth Forms. Stop by the Blue Iris or the WaCo in the morning to meet and hear others. Many homes hide the talents of artists such as model builders, quilters, chefs, poets and writers. Some of our favorites are the men who don't even realize that they are artists. They possess a talent at handlining and filleting that is becoming a lost art. They know where the fish live; they were there when the area waters were filled with fish. Spend some time with the older fishermen such as George Harris, Reid Wilson, or Warren Cates. Hear the enthusiasm of younger fishermen like Angus McPhail in the Julie Ann who are learning the art of catching halibut. Visit with people you meet and your neighbors to enjoy their talents.

Many locations in Eastport have free copies of a map detailing the Eastport/Lubec Quoddy Loop vicinity. Carry one with you. This map details roads and ferry routes connecting the entire area. You'll enjoy each of these day trips more fully if you have a camera and binoculars always at hand. At every turn you have the opportunity for a moose to appear, an eagle to soar overhead, or some other breathtaking sight to awaken your senses. Many days you'll want a sweater or sweatshirt within easy reach. Bring along water and food so you'll have the freedom to explore in every direction.

Eastport, Maine: Easternmost City in the U.S.A.