By Way of introduction, Newburyport Today will be featuring a local resident every Tuesday with a Spotlight Post called Townie Tuesday. If you know someone who we should feature, please email us any suggestions – talk@newburyport-today.com. We are happy to be starting with local artist Alan Bull.
While Alan is originally from Maine, he has made his home here in Newburyport since 1992. He first moved to the area to work for Amesbury Glass Artist Dan Dailey. During this time Alan was spending more and more time in Newburyport and “pretty quickly” settled here. Alan says he was drawn to Newburyport because it already had a vibrant art community with an active Art Association. As a fine artist Newburyport also provides great inspiration. As Alan described it “It’s a perfect combination of city landscape surrounded by great rural character.”
Alan’s work is known for it’s diversified subject matter and his passion for rural motifs and landmarks.
In addition to working as an artist Alan also teaches through the Newburyport Art Association, and teaches private lessons. Alan also performs locally playing guitar and acting in local theatrical groups. He is going to be acting in Picnic which opens at the Actor’s Studio on April 24th. In addition, he has an upcoming show at The Carry Out Cafe, with an opening reception on May 15th. To see more of Alan’s work or to commission a piece Click HERE.
