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Welcome to all the new artists!

We put a few ads on craigslist, a couple of emails were sent out, and the message was spread word-of-mouth that Mormor is looking for artists to fill it's soon to be spacious area.  The response we received was incredible!  Of course we knew the local area was brimming with talent, but we were so amazed at the variety and the breadth and depth of imagination.  The latest editions to the NEW shop this April include, but are not limited to: Photography, wire jewelry, oil paintings, and girls dresses, just in time for the season!

If you're one of the new talents, thank you, and welcome to our little world!

The whole experience of Mormor itself has been so refreshing; learning that, in a world of chain stores and corporations, there are still people who are inspired and driven to sell their handmade goods. What is even more exciting, is that there are still people out there, not only willing, but who are specifically looking to purchase handmade goods.

As the transition to the new space continues, we will keep you updated with news from our new artists, progress on Margaret and Ellen's studio and anything else new & exciting!

Featured Artist: Mountain Top Folk Art

Mountain Top Folk Art is one of the latest additions to the Mormor shop.  We were thrilled when Sandy, known as "Lee Gray," contacted us interested in showing her work.  The whimsical feel and bright colors in her prints fits in perfectly with the mix of other artists in the shop. 

Continue reading to learn more about her work and see her beautiful prints.

Last Days of Fall

                                                           Lee Gray's Artist Statement
I was raised on the family farm my grandparents owned in Western Massachusetts. As a traditionally large family, with frequent relatives as guests, I was often outdoors exploring with cousins and siblings. These adventures form the stories in my paintings.

Whether it be sledding down a hill, fishing on the pond, swimming in the brook, collecting sap during sugaring season, or making apple cider with a real press, I hope my joy in expressing these memories brings the delight of your own childhood to life.

Skating on Silver Lake

My father and his mother were both painters. Though I've had no formal training in the arts, the skills I learned from my grandmother combined with my passion, has driven me to pursue painting. I am self-taught. My themes are inspired by memories, old postcards, and colonial architecture. My style is inspired by Currier and Ives, and folk artists including Grandma Moses, Will Moses, Charlie Munro, Warren Kimball, Diana Card, and K. Kelleher.

The Dwight House - Old Deerfield, Massachusetts

I believe everyone will be able to identify a piece of themselves in at least one of my paintings. All works are in Acrylic, as I move towards using Oil as a medium.

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Visit the shop to see more of her work at a range of prices.  And many thanks to Lee Gray for her wonderful work!