FREEPORT

Artist Jon Byrer will display his poured enamel paint landscapes at Freeport Community Library for the month of July.

A graduate of Maine College of Art with a degree in photography and the fine arts, Byrer creates enamel oil paintings, experimental photography, and watercolor illustrations for a children’s book series. He has been living and working in the Midcoast area for the past 15 years.

From bodies of water to country roads, Byrer strives to capture the movement in each scene. His art is inspired by Maine’s raw natural beauty. The landscape is constantly changing with intermingling light, color, and shadow that evolves with time. His objective is to convey this sense to viewers through his painting style and technique.

Byrer is interested in experimenting with alternative techniques, especially painting beyond brushes. One technique he applies is pouring layers of enamel paints onto the canvas to create fluidity. These mixing colors are set in place when dry but seem liquid. The dry paint leaves permanent eddies, whirls, and swirling images on the canvas. His artistic vision reimagines familiar scenes and encourages the viewer to see the splendor in the everyday.

For questions or directions to the library, visit freeportlibrary.com or call (207) 865-3307.