Gallery at Somes Sound

Gallery at Somes Sound Contemporary Fine Art, Furniture, Sculpture. Village of Somesville, Mount Desert Island, Maine

OPEN FOR THE SEASON
May 15 - October 31

Established in 2010 the Gallery at Somes Sound is located on Mount Desert Island, overlooking beautiful Somes Sound in the historic Village of Somesville. The Gallery represents contemporary artists of national standing while showcasing their fine art and sculptured furniture .. tucked away on the “quiet side” of the Island, this is a real treat for art enthusiasts and collectors alike.

1112 Main Street, Somesville, Maine

08/27/2026

It’s Not What You Look At But What You See

Featuring William Hoyt, Ernest McMullen, Rett Sturman and David Vickery

🙌🙌🙌🙌💫

08/22/2026

JEFFREY BYE | Paintings

Floater (Waterfront Portland)
22” x 36”, oil on linen

7th Ave (Times Square)
38” x 44”, oil on linen

Bowery (East Village)
24” x 48”, oil on linen

East Wing (Shenandoah, PA)
23” x 36”, oil on linen

Hangman (Shendandoah, PA)
24” x 36”, Oil on Linen

Rear View (Manhattan)
44” x 62”, oil on Canvas

Waterfront (Portland)
24” x 56”, Oil on Linen

New York City Doorway (East Bowery)
24” x 18”, oil on linen

08/22/2026

Ernest McMullen
NEH Fleet Racing Off Mount Desert Island
18” x 48”, oil on panel


08/21/2026

So much fun unwrapping paintings by a newly represented artist!! Welcome to the Gallery Jeff Bye Jeff Bye !! Looking forward to getting these pieces on display in the showroom .. you’re definitely in the right place. 💫🫶🙌❤️🙌

Stay tuned for more posts and updates ..

Jeffrey Bye (b. 1971) is a painter. He attended The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) for his undergraduate degree and spent a year abroad in Italy under the European Honors Program. He received his MFA in painting from School of Figurative Art, also known as The New York Academy. He is still the youngest Master to be indoctrinated into the Copley Society of Boston at 26 years old where he was given his first solo show.

Although Jeff’s subject matter has varied over the years, he has been consistent with his smart use of color and composition. Currently, he has been drawn to capturing and preserving images of our country’s urban decay as well as the people who inhabit the environments. Having lived in Brooklyn, NY for 15 years has fed this ongoing intrigue. Jeff seeks to demonstrate the beauty in the forgotten in a society where new industry draws our attention away from it.

08/20/2026

Special thanks to all who attended last night’s opening reception for “It’s Not What You Look At But What You See” featuring William Hoyt, Ernie McMullen, Rett Sturman and David Vickery. A perfect August evening to celebrate the start of this amazing exhibition. If you missed last night’s event, the exhibit is up until October 17. While traveling about, please stop by and say hello 👋 we’d love to see you!

A portion of sale proceeds donated to Land & Garden Preserve

08/16/2026

Please join us this Wednesday August 19 from 5-7 pm for the Opening reception of “It’s Not What You Look At But What You See” at the Gallery at Somes Sound.

This largest exhibit of the season Features WILLIAM HOYT, ERNEST MCMULLEN , RETT STURMAN and DAVID VICKERY. Four New England realists responding to the world around them, with the distinct observation of accurate detail (light, form and texture), while still capturing subjects often revealing the emotional depth beneath the surface of everyday life. It’s a disciplined practice of “seeing” rather than just looking, translating objective reality through personal perception.

We hope to see you there.. 🫶

David Vickery William Hoyt

AUGUST 19 OPENING RECEPTION Opening reception of “It’s Not What You Look At But What You See” next Wednesday evening, Au...
08/13/2026

AUGUST 19 OPENING RECEPTION

Opening reception of “It’s Not What You Look At But What You See” next Wednesday evening, August 19th. 5:00 - 7:00 pm Gallery at Somes Sound

Featuring four New England realists responding to the world around them, with the distinct observation of accurate detail (light, form and texture), while still capturing subjects often revealing the emotional depth beneath the surface of everyday life. It’s a disciplined practice of “seeing” rather than just looking, translating objective reality through personal perception.

WILLIAM HOYT William Hoyt
ERNEST MCMULLEN
RETT STURMAN
DAVID VICKERY David Vickery

Images:
Frutta, Pane, Pasta, Vino
20” x 24”, Oil On Canvas

Moon over Acadia
24” x 24”, oil on panel

Stretching Shadows
16” x 36”, oil on canvas

Tenant’s Harbor Attic
12”x 13 ¼ “, oil on panel

New work! 🫶👏👏 by David Vickery has arrived for the new exhibit: IT’S NOT WHAT YOU LOOK AT BUT WHAT YOU SEEAugust 19 – Oc...
08/11/2026

New work! 🫶👏👏 by David Vickery has arrived for the new exhibit:

IT’S NOT WHAT YOU LOOK AT BUT WHAT YOU SEE

August 19 – October 17, 2026

OPENING RECEPTION
August 19th, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Featuring:
William Hoyt, Ernest McMullen,
Rett Sturman and David Vickery

Please join us as we celebrate four New England realists responding to the world around them, with the distinct observation of accurate detail (light, form and texture), while still capturing subjects often revealing the emotional depth beneath the surface of everyday life. It’s a disciplined practice of “seeing” rather than just looking, translating objective reality through personal perception.

Paintings shown in this post:
Elliot Street Crossing, Thomaston
10 ½ “ x 10”, oil on panel

Marbles on Paper II
8 ¼” x 8 ¼”, oil on panel

Meeting House, Winter
18” x 18”, oil on panel

Moon and storm front
30” x 40 “, oil on aluminum panel

Museum Gables, Mohegan
20“ x 16”, oil on panel

Tenant’s Harbor Attic
12”x 13 ¼ “, oil on panel

5% of proceeds will be donated to the
Land and Garden Preserve Land & Garden Preserve

It’s Not What You Look At But What You See More paintings are starting to arrive for the next exhibition.. William Hoyt ...
08/10/2026

It’s Not What You Look At But What You See

More paintings are starting to arrive for the next exhibition.. William Hoyt just dropped off new work.. 👏👏🙌🫶🙌 🤩

August 19 – October 17, 2026

OPENING RECEPTION
August 19th, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Featuring:
William Hoyt, Ernest McMullen,
Rett Sturman and David Vickery

Please join us as we celebrate four New England realists responding to the world around them, with the distinct observation of accurate detail (light, form and texture), while still capturing subjects often revealing the emotional depth beneath the surface of everyday life. It’s a disciplined practice of “seeing” rather than just looking, translating objective reality through personal perception.

Paintings in this post:
Frutta, Pane, Pasta, Vino
20” x 24”, Oil On Canvas

Blue Wake
20” x 48 “, Oil on Panel

Acadia Evening
32” x 60”, Oil on canvas

Morning Swim
24” x 36”, Oil on Canvas

Burnt Coat Harbor
24” x 36”, Oil On Canvas

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1112 Main Street
Mount Desert, ME
04660

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(207) 610-4622

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