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

9/07   Juried into the Paint the Parks national competition - Mt. Bernard; Acadia, ME; Oil

6/04   Best In Show - Quiet Road; Oil - Saco Sidewalk Art Show - Saco, ME

6/04   Purchase Prize Award - Quiet Road; Oil - Saco Sidewalk Art Show - Saco, ME

2/04   3^rd - Quiet Road; Oil - Derry Art Festival - Adams Memorial Building , Derry, NH

4/03   1^st - Pulpit Rock; Acrylic - Lawrence Heritage State Park - Lawrence, MA

4/03   Honorable Mention -Liberty; Oil - Lawrence Heritage State Park - Lawrence, MA

2/03   2^nd - 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   2^nd - 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   1^st  - Moonlight; Watercolor - Art In The Park - Manchester, NH

6/00   2^nd  - Lake Winnipasukee From Mt. Major ; Acrylic - Art In The Park - Manchester, NH

6/99   1^st  -  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  2^nd - Economics; Acrylic - Georgia National Fair - Perry, GA 

1991  1^st - Eagles Perspective; Acrylic - Georgia National Fair - Perry, GA

1991  2^nd - Wellston Train Depot; Watercolor - Arts & Crafts Center - Robins AFB, GA

1991  3^rd - Tornado Warning; Acrylic - Arts & Crafts Center - Robins AFB, GA

1990  3^rd - Tornado Warning; Acrylic - Georgia National Fair - Perry, GA

1989  Theme Award - Wellston Train Depot; Watercolor - International City Festival - Warner Robins, GA

1989  3^rd - Farmyard; Watercolor - Warner Robins Art Association - Warner Robins ; GA

1985  3^rd - 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

Producer/Director for Documentary Art Forms aired on Public Access TV 2005

Gallery Owner/Manager; Art Expressions 1991 - 1996

BSA Art Merit Badge Councilor 1999-2006

Warner Robins Children’s Theater - Set design, set painting & poster design 1995