#60

5x7 card

Ever since the first edition of this card appeared in 1992, dozens of people have told Karen they recognized the man in the middle. 'That's my father,' many have said. Or 'He was my grandfather. ' Maybe you recognize someone in him too. It's a good feeling to be part of such an all-American holiday. When the bunting goes up, the store's Fourth-of-July festivities are never far behind.

Built in 1852 as a Universalist church, within a decade it had become a general store, and it has thrived in that role for over 135 years. 

The Brewster Store offers a visual and educational feast of antique fixtures, machinery, and memorabilia, with a wide variety of items to delight shoppers of all ages. The main floor features coffee and doughnuts, groceries, toys, and necessities. The Upper Hall is filled with fine gifts. The Brewster Scoop, underneath the store, is open summers to satisfy everyone's taste for ice cream.

#60

print:  13.5" x 9.5" (20" x 16" matted)

Ever since the first edition of this card appeared in 1992, dozens of people have told Karen they recognized the man in the middle. 'That's my father,' many have said. Or 'He was my grandfather. ' Maybe you recognize someone in him too. It's a good feeling to be part of such an all-American holiday. When the bunting goes up, the store's Fourth-of-July festivities are never far behind.

Built in 1852 as a Universalist church, within a decade it had become a general store, and it has thrived in that role for over 135 years. 

The Brewster Store offers a visual and educational feast of antique fixtures, machinery, and memorabilia, with a wide variety of items to delight shoppers of all ages. The main floor features coffee and doughnuts, groceries, toys, and necessities. The Upper Hall is filled with fine gifts. The Brewster Scoop, underneath the store, is open summers to satisfy everyone's taste for ice cream.

#32, watercolor

note card

Visitors, with the time to linger on Cape Cod beyond Labor Day, the traditional end of the season, are delighted to find that they have perhaps stumbled upon the best season of all! The sea is warm, the days are bright, and the subtle colors of a Cape Cod autumn have begun to appear. Combine all that with a visit to this well-loved landmark and you'll be sure you've experienced the best time of the year. 

The Brewster Store was built in 1852 as a Universalist church and was converted to a general store in 1862, selling provisions, general merchandise, and gifts ever since. 

Karen North Wells has painted the Brewster Store in all four seasons.

#32, watercolor

note card

print:  9.5" x 13.5" (16" x 20" matted)

Visitors, with the time to linger on Cape Cod beyond Labor Day, the traditional end of the season, are delighted to find that they have perhaps stumbled upon the best season of all! The sea is warm, the days are bright, and the subtle colors of a Cape Cod autumn have begun to appear. Combine all that with a visit to this well-loved landmark and you'll be sure you've experienced the best time of the year. 

The Brewster Store was built in 1852 as a Universalist church and was converted to a general store in 1862, selling provisions, general merchandise, and gifts ever since. 

Karen North Wells has painted the Brewster Store in all four seasons.

water color #2

5x7 card

The Brewster Store located at the intersection of Routes 6A and 124, proudly celebrates the annual Brewster in Bloom festivities. Built as a Universalist church in 1852, the structure was converted to a general store in 1862 and has been selling provisions and general merchandise ever since.

The Brewster Store offers a visual and educational feast of antique fixtures, machinery and memorabilia, in addition to a wide variety of items to delight shoppers of all ages. The main floor features coffee and donuts, groceries, toys and necessities. The Upper Hall is filled with fine gifts. The Brewster Scoop, underneath the store, is open summers to satisfy everyone's taste for fresh ice cream.

water color #2

print:  13.5" x 9.5" (20" x 16" matted)

The Brewster Store located at the intersection of Routes 6A and 124, proudly celebrates the annual Brewster in Bloom festivities. Built as a Universalist church in 1852, the structure was converted to a general store in 1862 and has been selling provisions and general merchandise ever since.

The Brewster Store offers a visual and educational feast of antique fixtures, machinery and memorabilia, in addition to a wide variety of items to delight shoppers of all ages. The main floor features coffee and donuts, groceries, toys and necessities. The Upper Hall is filled with fine gifts. The Brewster Scoop, underneath the store, is open summers to satisfy everyone's taste for fresh ice cream.

Image size 13” x 13” 

Mat size 20” x 20”

Original 24” x 24”  acrylic.  Painted in 2009

If you visit the quaint little town of Brewster, on Cape Cod, you will see a landmark called The Brewster Store.  It has everything including a potbelly stove to sit around while drinking coffee.   All the locals plus the tourists come here to see what to buy and to catch up on the local gossip. 

Besides coffee the store features penny-candy, T-shirts, donuts, cards, utensils, jewelry, books and prints of The Brewster Store… the center of the universe!

#56, watercolor

5x7 card

The Brewster Store, built in 1852 as a Universalist church, was converted to a general store in 1866. In 1993, the Brewster Scoop, an ice cream parlor, was opened in the old shed under the store. 

The Scoop features Historical Sundaes named after the owners of the store: 

The Knutty Knowles (William Knowles, 1866-1925)
The Cranberry Crocker (Henry Crocker, 1935-47)
The Doane Cone (Donald Doane, 1947-70)
The Dibble Dribble (Bob & Faith Dibble, 1970-87),
The 0'Boyd (George and Missy Boyd, 1987-present)

Brewster artist Karen North Wells has painted the Brewster Store in all four seasons and now has added this nostalgic scene to her collection of cards and prints. Go to the Store and get the Scoop!!!

#56, watercolor

print:  13.5" x 9.5" (20" x 16" matted)

The Brewster Store, built in 1852 as a Universalist church, was converted to a general store in 1866. In 1993, the Brewster Scoop, an ice cream parlor, was opened in the old shed under the store. 

The Scoop features Historical Sundaes named after the owners of the store: 

The Knutty Knowles (William Knowles, 1866-1925)
The Cranberry Crocker (Henry Crocker, 1935-47)
The Doane Cone (Donald Doane, 1947-70)
The Dibble Dribble (Bob & Faith Dibble, 1970-87),
The 0'Boyd (George and Missy Boyd, 1987-present)

Brewster artist Karen North Wells has painted the Brewster Store in all four seasons and now has added this nostalgic scene to her collection of cards and prints. Go to the Store and get the Scoop!!!

#3, watercolor

note card

Looking much as it looked when Henry Thoreau walked the Cape some 150 years ago, this village of artists nestles in the curve of land overlooking the harbor and its tidal marshes, seen here in their winter uniform.

In the distance, the Wellfleet landmark, Uncle Tim's Bridge, can be seen linking the town to Cannon Hill.

#36, watercolor

note card

To us, they may seem like boats with swan-shapes attached, but to a child, they are pages from a fairy tale as they glide over the silent pond of Boston's famous Public Garden. These swan boats have enchanted young and old for over 100 years. 

In 1877, "Admiral" Robert Paget concealed the new bicycle propulsion technique within a swan and offered boat rides to the public.

#32, watercolor

print:  13.5" x 9.5" (20" x 16" matted)

To us, they may seem like boats with swan-shapes attached, but to a child, they are pages from a fairy tale as they glide over the silent pond of Boston's famous Public Garden. These swan boats have enchanted young and old for over 100 years. 

In 1877, "Admiral" Robert Paget concealed the new bicycle propulsion technique within a swan and offered boat rides to the public.