Adam Tice is L/A Arts’ current exhibitor in the Art & Ale window at Gritty’s for the month of September. A Lewiston resident, Tice is self-taught and has a studio in his home. The paintings are of richly lit scenes, locally as well as scenes from the coast of Maine. The dramatic rocky coast first inspired him to move here from Pennsylvania almost 20 years ago, though he still finds inspiration in familiar rural and woodland scenes here in Maine. The paintings strive to balance a pursuit for nostalgia and narrative with technique, color and composition. Above are photos of his paintings titled “Sabattus Pond” and “Custom House Wharf.”