About the Art

 I enjoy creating landscapes and seascapes using vibrant colors working mostly from my own photographs and plein air.  My favorite media are acrylics and pastels. I am self-taught for the most part; however, I have taken instruction from award-winning artists, namely Tania Amazeen-Jones (acrylic and pastel) and Claudette Gamache (pastel).  I have also attended many various art workshops in both the Southern Maine area as well as in Arizona. 

Barn and Silo

Three Dories at Kennebunkport

Cabin on the River

Frenchman Bay

Into the Apple Orchard

About the Artist

I became interested in art at a very early age starting with drawing and taking a few lessons in oil painting.  I did not pursue this interest until much later in life when it became apparent that, after raising a family and co-operating a family business, time would finally allow me to develop this ability that turned into a passion.

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On the Edge of Wolfe Neck State Park

Time to Bale

I am self-taught for the most part; however, I have taken instruction from award-winning artists, namely Tania Amazeen-Jones (acrylic and pastel) and Claudette Gamache (pastel).  I have also attended many various art workshops in both the Southern Maine area as well as in Arizona.

I am a member and Board Treasurer of the Sanford Art Association.  I am also a member of Maine Women in the Arts in Kennebunkport exhibiting in several shows per year.  The winter months find me in Arizona as a member of a close-knit group of eclectic artists who meet weekly.  I am also Secretary of that organization.

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