Born into a family of musicians, Elaine began her own artistic journey at the age of 10 with her first set of oil paints. She has been studying art and painting ever since. Landscapes have always been her love, where shapes, textures and lighting always offer an endless source of subjects and challenges.
Living in England (1983-1986) gave Elaine the opportunity to study watercolor with a private instructor from
Oxford
. It also provided her the opportunity to visit the National Gallery of Art in London and the Louvre in Paris and traveled extensively throughout Germany and
Holland
. This period was very inspiring for her and developed a love for English and European landscapes. It was in 1985, that she began her professional art career, selling her works.
Moving to
Georgia
(1986-1996), Elaine became active in the Warner Robins Artist Assoc., serving as President in 1989-90 and as Chairperson for several art shows. She also served as member-at-large for the Middle GA Artist’s Assoc. In 1990, she began teaching art classes at local art stores and through various Artist Associations. She owned and operated her own art gallery, Art Expressions, from 1991 through 1996, leaving it behind to return to her native
New England
.
Elaine has a deep connection to the natural world around her and enjoys taking part in translating natures’ inspirations to canvas. Her current body of work focuses on the New England landscape with emphasis on historical settings throughout the
New England
area. She holds the Hudson River Valley Artists in high regard for their valuable studies en plein air along with their classical academic approach to painting. She strives to remain faithful to this process when creating her own art by experiencing the mood of the landscape en plein air, and walking off the beat and path to render small drawing or painting studies, usually for use on larger studio pieces.
Elaine continues to provide art instruction in her studio, is an active member in a number of art organizations and an active advocate of the fine arts.
AWARDS
4/03 Honorable Mention -Liberty; Oil -
Lawrence
Heritage
State Park
-
Lawrence, MA
2/03 2nd - Sailing Massabesic; Pastel & People’s Choice Award -
Derry
Art
Festival-
Adams
Memorial
Building
;
Derry, NH
2/02 People’s Choice Award - Derry Art Festival -
Adams
Memorial
Building
;
Derry
, NH
9/01 3rd - Woodland Birch; Oil - Andover Art In The Park -
Andover, MA
5/01 2nd -
Slater
Park
Swans; Oil - Salem Art Show - Kelly Library -
Salem, NH
3/01 People’s Choice Award - Derry Art Festival -
Adams
Memorial
Building
;
Derry
, NH
6/00 1st - Moonlight; Watercolor - Art In The Park -
Manchester, NH
6/00 2nd -
Lake
Winnipasukee
From
Mt.
Major
; Acrylic - Art In The Park -
Manchester, NH
6/99 1st - Birch Trees; Acrylic - Art In The Park -
Manchester, NH
1995 Honorable Mention - Jungle trip tic; Acrylic - Georgia National Fair -
Perry, GA
1995 Honorable Mention - Welsh Farm; Watercolor - Georgia National Fair -
Perry, GA
1992 2nd - Economics; Acrylic -
Georgia
National Fair - Perry, GA
1991 1st - Eagles Perspective; Acrylic -
Georgia
National Fair - Perry, GA
1991 2nd - Wellston Train Depot; Watercolor - Arts &
Crafts
Center
- Robins AFB, GA
1991 3rd - Tornado Warning; Acrylic - Arts &
Crafts
Center
- Robins AFB, GA
1990 3rd - Tornado Warning; Acrylic - Georgia National Fair -
Perry, GA
1989 Theme Award - Wellston Train Depot; Watercolor -
International
City
Festival -
Warner Robins, GA
1989 3rd - Farmyard; Watercolor - Warner Robins Art Association -
Warner Robins
; GA
1985 3rd - Covered Bridge; Watercolor - Art Contest - Upper Heyford,
England
MEMBERSHIPS
Juried Member - Oil Painters of America - member since 2007
Juried Member - New Hampshire Art Association - member since 2004
Juried Member - East Colony Fine Art - member since 2006
Juried Member - Manchester Artists Association Gallery - member since 2004
Manchester
Artists Association - member since 1997; Gallery board member since 2005
Newburyport
Art Association - member since 2003
NH Plein Air Artists - founding member since 2004
PUBLICATIONS
ACCENT magazine - March/April 2008
New Hampshire TO DO magazine - Article on Plein Air Artists; September 2007 pg. 20
Plein Air Magazine - Solo Photo; April 2005 pg. 58
Plein Air Magazine - NH Plein Air Group Photo; February 2005 pg. 78
Bed &
Bath
Magazine - Painting Published - Winter 1994
OTHER AFFILIATIONS/PROJECTS
Art Instructor since 1990 - Currently offering art instruction & workshops - Adults & Children
Judge for Art Competitions:
The Art Institute Group of the Merrimack Valley, Inc.: 10/07
Salem Spring Art Show: 5/03, 5/06