EXHIBITING ARTISTS
Cali Almy
ARTIST STATEMENT
My work represents an inquiry of nature at times depicting a macro or expansive view across a marsh or coastline, and at times intended to explore more intimate scenes. I am inspired by places I have loved my whole life. I primarily create in clay and enjoy making simple forms combined with expressive surfaces. I play with carving, printing, painting, applying and removing materials, among other techniques to achieve results. Encouraging our relationship to the natural world feels salient now as the threats on our environments and increasing disconnect to the planet a nd each other are having clear consequences.
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Cali Almy holds a BA in Studio Art from the University of Vermont and an MFA from UMass, Amherst. She has taught in school and community art spaces for over 3 decades. She moved away from full time teaching in 2019 and completed a two year Artist in Residence program at the Worcester Center for Crafts in ceramics. Since then Cali has exhibited her artwork at a variety of museums, galleries, and festivals. In addition to time in the studio, she continues to enjoy being in community arts and education spaces as a teacher, student, organizer, and artist.
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Cali Almy Ceramics 1138 Horseneck Road Westport, MA 02790
(401) 345-6882
https://www.calialmyceramics.com/
@cali.clay
Diana Azevedo-Carns
ARTIST STATEMENT
Diana Azevedo - Carns is a mixed media artist, with painting and printmaking in various media. Her abstract imagery exhibits a strong relationship to the natural world. Variations of natural rhythms and patterns provide a basis for color exploration using abstract and representational imagery. She is inspired by the challenge of creating art using mixed media and techniques in a kind of counterpoint.
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Diana Azevedo - Carns holds an MFA from UMass Dartmouth and a Doctorate in Educational Media and from Boston University. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is in private and public collections.
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88 Hatch Street, Suite 310
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 642-1443
https://www.hatchstreetstudios.com/diana -carns
Kim Maura Barry
ARTIST STATEMENT
My subject matter can often reference the human form, gesture, memory, emotion, sensuality or simply capture the energy of a time and place. My painting, “Red Pepper Autopsy” has been fueled by the culinary action of cutting into red peppers. I am viscerally excited by the disembowelment of peppers, their flesh, and seeds. I celebrate the red energy and plump life of this vegetable and savor its taste. I have an appetite for color and enjoy the manipulation of paint. I am compelled to articulate a fierce passion for life, female strength, and fecundity.
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Kim Barry is a painter, potter, sculptor, and art educator. She graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Sculpture and from University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth with an MFA in Painting. Kim has lived in the south coast of Massachusetts most of her life and is a member of Hatch Street Studios in New Bedford, South Coast Artist s , an exhibiting and teaching member of the Providence Art Club, Rogers Gallery in Mattapoisett, The Drawing Room in New Bedford, Westport Art Group, Marion Art Center, Kettle Black Collaborative Gallery, and owner of Clay Trout Pottery in Mattapoisett.
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67 Acushnet Road
Mattapoisett, MA 02739
(508) 397-6405 https://kimbarrypainting.com
@kimbarry55
Dot Bergen
ARTIST STATEMENT
These sculptures reference an undervalued ocean community, which could be pivotal in mitigating climate change, to prompt the question: What value do Immigrant and LGBTQ Communities add to our shared human existence? Carbonremoval is the value of this ocean community. The hollow tubes of encaustic paint refer to the animals. The intertwined pieces of lace, reflect the movement of the water, and represent their algae food source. An asset of Immigrant and LGBTQ communities is a strong economic engine driven by ingenuity and invention. Can we learn the value of marginalized communities while building a more compassionate future for all?
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I am a contemporary encaustic and mixed media artist. I leverage my advanced degrees in Invertebrate Zoology and Marine Ecology to inform my point of view. I often incorporate natural fibers such as lace and silk into the wax to create 3dimensional paintings. My work has been exhibited in Museums and Galleries including The Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA; Salmagundi Club, NYC, NY; Spring Bull Gallery, Newport, RI; Bristol Art Museum, Bristol, RI; Attleboro Arts Museum, Attleboro, MA. I am an exhibiting member of The Art Gallery (TAG), Boston, MA and at Imago Foundation for the Arts, Warren, RI.
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Dot Bergen Art 8 Sakonnet Trl Little Compton, RI 02837
https://www.dotbergenart.com
@dotbergen
Marianne Boucher
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am an oil painter known for my landscapes and scenic compositions. I enjoy creating art that captures the beauty and essence of nature and life using rich color palettes.
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Marianne Boucher is an oil painter known for her landscapes and scenic compositions. She enjoys creating art that captures the beauty and essence of nature and life using rich color palettes.
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The Vintage Barn Art Studio 4 Paquette Drive Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 990-3910
@vintagebarnart
Helen Bryant
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am currently exploring abstract painting with acrylics and watercolors. I am influenced by my connection with nature and excitement with colors and how they play with each other. I enjoy layering and texturing over a ground that provokes a sense of depth and mystery. I use a pallet knife and scrapers of various sizes as well as brushes to facilitate the less precise, more abstract shapes that I am often aiming for. I am working with varying sizes, shapes, values and saturations of color to add interest.
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Helen feels connected to the beauty and power of the Nature that surrounds us. It inspires her work. As a retired Oncology and Hospice nurse she has learned that endurance and growth in the face of continual change is the foundation of Life. Becoming more is the pattern. This knowledge has helped her to grow over the years and connect with her creative spark. It influences who she is and her artistic work. She attended Fine Arts classes at U Mass Dartmouth as a part - time matriculated senior citizen painting major/printing minor. The principles and techniques she learned guide her work.
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Dianne W. Burns
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My work is done on location, all around New England - be it coastline, landscape or mountaintop. I enjoy capturing all the familiar scenes that we all see and love, but don't always take time to appreciate. I try to represent those moments in my oil paintings through my brushwork, coloration and sense of atmosphere and time.
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Dianne Wilkins Burns (D W Burns) grew up in Taunton, a city that is a hub of southeastern MA. She loves to travel in all directions and capture the essence of the places around her. This beautiful area is abundant with imagery that inspires her paintings done on location, feeling the light and the air around her. She delights in the seascapes of our ever changing weather and the various terrain we have in any direction. Her brushstrokes capture the immediacy of the subject matter and her sense of style comes through in her chosen compositions.
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1167 Russells Mills Road Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 336-9933
https://www.bryangallery.org
Lisa Busnengo
ARTIST STATEMENT
Whether it be through dance, theatre, or film ; poetry, music, or painting, I have been a lifelong lover of art. There have been many times in life when I have found my Soul in need of feeding. During those times, I have turned to art, in all of its wondrous forms for nourishment and renewal. For me, to live and love through the art of creative expression and manifestation is the ultimate joy'.
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Lisa Busnengo is an abstract acrylic artist in Dartmouth, MA. Spiritual in nature, her work reflects her connection to all that lies beyond our Earthbound existence. Much like automatic writing, Lisa describes her work as 'automatic painting...the inspired and informed execution of Higher messaging'. She sits on the Board of South Coasts Artists and is a Signature Member of the National Assoc. of Women Artists as well as NAWAMA. Her work is showcased on her website www.lisabusnengo.com, The Mariette Gallery through Riverside Art, and Norton Gallery in So. Dartmouth, MA.
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14 Kevin Dr Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 274-7945
https://www.lisabusnengo.com
@lisabusnengo
Don Cadoret
ARTIST STATEMENT
Narrative paintings and detailed pollinator work speak to my passion for the life around me and the minute detail that can be achieved by looking closely
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A self - taught artist painting for over 50 years. Don has been exhibited in the United States, Canada and Europe, the Clinton White House, Cahoon Museum of American Art, Attleboro Arts Museum, Newport Art Museum, and le Muse d’Art in Montreal.
Don is associated with the Museum of American Folk Art, the Visionary Museum and the Shaker Museum. He has been represented by the Miele Gallery in New York City and Gallery Americana in Houston and has exhibited at the Providence Art Clu b, Black Sheep Gallery in Toronto , and alongside artists Grandma Moses, Maud Lewis, Maxwell Mays and Howard Finster.
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https://www.doncadoret.com
Isabella M Carinci
ARTIST STATEMENT
I think what makes us human is uniquely individual but universally experienced and I often explore this idea within my artistic practices. My main source of inspiration is the human existence along with the emotions that come with it, specifically my own. These works then become a rough draft of sorts, taking what I know and broadening it, seeing if and how my own experiences relate to others and their experiences. I think of my art as a form of research, studying the ways that our environments connect and differentiate us.
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Born and raised in Massachusetts, Isabella Carinci is a 20 year old mixed media artist, working interdisciplinary between painting, drawing, and sculpture. Having had a passion for the arts since she was a kid, she is currently studying to get her BA at The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Her work is often figurative, using the human body and the things around it to explore themes of humanity, connection, and individuality.
Anne Carrozza Remick
ARTIST STATEMENT
There is an understated beauty that belongs to the solitude of simple objects. I see flowers as celebrations of life through light, shape and color. In my still life paintings, the objects become personified through vibrant color and optimism. Over the years, I have painted my life - my family and strangers and the lovely places I have visited. My ultimate inspiration comes from time spent in nature, specifically my garden. Painting flowers from my own garden plays an important part in my creative process.
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Anne Carrozza Remick is a professional artist living in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. She graduated with a BFA in Painting from Swain School of Design, a small art school in Massachusetts with a notable faculty that created a group of painting graduates who, through Professor David Loeffler Smith, can directly trace their lineage back to abstract expressionist Hans Hofmann. Anne received the Yale University Ellen Batell - Stoeckel Fellowship. Today, her paintings are collected throughout the United States and abroad.
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Dartmouth, MA
(508) 636-7778
https://www.annecarrozzaremick.com
@annecarrozzaremick
Celeste Chute-Wright
ARTIST STATEMENT
My paintings are inspired by nature, form and color. They are expressive and often whimsical or narrative. I enjoy oil painting and love the buttery qualities of this media. In addition to painting in my studio, I paint en plein air and enjoy being in nature as much as painting it while I am there. Many of my paintings include pet animals. I enjoy the challenge of finding the soul of the animal in the eyes and then painting it.
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Celeste is a dedicated artist living in RI. She paints the colors in nature and finds shapes in the clouds. Celeste paints landscapes, seascapes and pet portraits. She is an active member in many art groups and enjoys displaying her work in juried and non - juried shows.
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(401) 855-8581
Amanda Clauson
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am extremely excited to be part of this exhibit and to share my work with you. Currently, my focus has been on acrylics and oils on canvas. You can find me most days trying to squeeze as much time out of the day to spend a few hours in my home studio painting. My favorite subjects are still - lifes, floral and portraiture painting.
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Amanda, a new resident of the Southcoast, spends much of her time discovering the rich culture of our area. A life - long creator, Amanda is at her happiest when she is using her hands and her imagination. Whether she is sewing, refinishing furniture, throwing pottery, or taking photographs, Amanda always makes time to spend with her family and friends. These days, you can also find Amanda gardening, sailing and exploring her love of painting.
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77 Rotch St. New Bedford, MA 02740
(617) 306-3973
@amanda_clauson
Dan Connolly
ARTIST STATEMENT
With the rise of digital technology, photography was loosed from its concrete documentary foundations. I use long exposures, intentional camera movement, and postproduction processing tools to create unique, unreproducible images of the world around me. The spontaneity and energy of my photographs urge the viewer to let their minds wander and their emotions come to the fore. The color, shape, and line of these images dominate and command center stage. Jay Meuser once wrote about his painting Mare Nostrum, "It is far better to capture the glorious spirit of the sea than to paint all of its tiny ripples."
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Dan Connolly came to photography as an art form later in life. He had used a camera throughout his adult life to document his world, his travels, and his family. He made portraits for businesses and individuals. But using it as a means of expression, to evoke emotion and response, came later, when the existential threats of the last decade forced his hand. Clichéd responses to time and aging hastened his development. Dan is self - taught and takes inspiration from various forms of media in the art world, often drawing more from painting and sculpture than from photography.
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Dan Connolly Fine Art Photography 8 Pine Cone Dr. Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 474-8496
https://www.danconnolly.com
@danconnollyphoto
Cecilia DelGaudio
ARTIST STATEMENT
New to the world of color and two - dimensional work, I am enjoying the exploration of serene natural settings. Clearly, we all find peace and beauty in nature and the Westport River offers many opportunities to capture its varied appearances. These were taken both by dro n e imaging and my android phone. I am working on a series with the appearance of the Osprey in various positions in flight. The arrival and departure of the Ospreys are a big part of living near the river. The larger painting is #2 of 3 Osprey images which are superimposed in the drone image.
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Cecilia has a background in direct carving stone and wood , primarily figurative work. She continues to work in 3 D assemblages and smaller cold cast work and has been taking classes as she is able to at the Providence Art Club seeking to master the art of pastels. S he has a Master of Science in Art Education and has taught sculpture and carving to adults at the Worcester Art Museum.
Cecilia has shown work all over New England and currently belongs to the Providence Art Club as an exhibiting member and a participator in the South Coast Artists T our.
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ArtByCecilia
226 Old Harbor Rd Westport, MA 02790
(508) 820-6597
https://artbycecilia.com/
Iria DeValles-Vieira
ARTIST STATEMENT
When I paint, I think of nothing else except what I am doing at that point in time with the paint. It gives me the same calmness as when I work in my garden. I think about color, value, composition and textures just like gardening. I see my work as a way to get a reaction from myself and the viewer. I want to encourage a dialogue.
Iria DeValles - Vieira’s artistic journey has taken her from crayons to color by numbers, from watercolors to pen and ink, as well as charcoal, scrimshaw, and burning on wood. She has had an extended interruption and now is back experimenting with different mediums and textures, but focusing mostly on acrylics, mixed media, and collage.
Iria received an MS from UMass Dartmouth and BSN from Salve Regina University. Her career was in the nursing profession. While in college, she did attend some art classes. Recently she has taken online line art classes and locally in person art classes.
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33Bridge Art
33 Bridge St, 02748
(508) 951-2191
@iracnor2
Peter Dickison
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am inspired by natural forms; my paintings resonate with a love of nature. That inspiration finds its perfect expressive medium in oil painting. Its capacity for sensuality and story telling, with its tactile ooziness, has always captivated me.
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Native of Rhode Island, Peter studied painting at the Swain School of Design in New Bedford, MA, graduating in 1982. He continued his study at the Yale University Summer School for Art, and the Parson’s School of Design Graduate Program in Painting. Dickison worked as studio assistant to the artist Nell Blaine (1922 - 1996), as Assistant Professor for Drawing with the Cleveland Institute of Art in Lacoste, France, and has taught drawing and painting at Newport Art Museum.
Dickison's work is represented at Tiffany Peay Jewelry and Healing Arts of Tiverton Four Corners, and Manchester Interiors of Westport.
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103 Fogland Rd Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 787-7451
https://www.peterdickison.com
@fogland.studio.pete
Kris Donovan
ARTIST STATEMENT
Whether working on location or in my studio in Little Compton, RI, I continually strive to capture the impression of the Sakonnet landscape and other magical coastal venues. My still lifes reflect my passion for expressing the light and feeling of the simple joys life has to offer. Working in pastel, watercolor, and oil allows me to capture the unique landscape in a special way depending on the mood, season, and subject. I paint what I know best with a keen eye for accuracy and detail blended with a balance of light and color.
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Kris Donovan is passionate about painting and teaching. As founder and director of the Donovan Gallery at Tiverton Four Corners, RI for 31 years, Kris had many opportunities to fuel that passion. Now in “retirement”, she paints at her waterfront studio in Little Compton, RI.
After a formal education in Art Ed, Kris developed a career as a painter and studied with some of the country’s finest instructors including Charles Reid, Skip Lawrence, Daniel Green, Thomas Sgouros, Joseph McGurl, Richard McKinley, and Donald Demers.
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Donovan Studio 9 Donovan Way Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 683-8308
https://krisdonovan.com
www.instagram.com/krisdonovanart/
Erica Driver
ARTIST STATEMENT
I started these paintings in a greenhouse, where I spent a few hours composing, blocking in shapes, choosing base colors, and getting the perspective correct. I then took it into my studio, where the story in each painting revealed itself and I made decisions about what’s in / what’s out. I returned to the greenhouse to complete each piece, usually within a day or two. With each one, I experienced a moment when I had been looking at the subject for so long that its complexity faded, like Novocain wearing off after a dentist visit, and the scene appeared straightforward. ABOUT
Erica Driver is an artist based in Little Compton, Rhode Island. She creates lively, vibrant paintings using acrylic paint markers and ink. She is a lifelong creator who credits her art foundation to passionate teachers and mentors through the years, as well as learning by osmosis from thousands of hours modeling for artists and art students during college. Erica is a juried signature member of the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA) and a member of regional associations including NAWA Massachusetts, South Coast Artists, Newport Artists Collective, and South County Art Association.
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Little Compton, RI
https://www.ericadriver.com/
@EricaDriverArt
Charles A Eastman
ARTIST STATEMENT
Photography: I specialize in black and white as well as color photography. My focus is on composition, using shapes, light, and shadow to evoke a human connection to the subject. I aim to capture the human experience and the story behind each image as a record of a moment in time.
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Charles is an architect, photographer, and artist. He grew up in central New York and developed his passion for photography at a young age. He studied painting and sculpture at Syracuse University and has received numerous accolades for his art, including a Ford Foundation Grant to study in Florence, Italy. Charles discovered his love for architecture during an internship at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum while pursuing his architecture degree at City College in NYC. Today, he works out of Belle Maison in Westport Point, MA, blending his love of architecture with fine art and photograph
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O'Donnell Eastman Design 1923 Drift Road Westport Point, MA 02791
(401) 339-0590 https://www.odonnelleastmandesign.com/ @ceastman1923
Heidi O'Donnell Eastman
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am an expressionist painter at heart, capturing movement in my art. Some of my paintings represent the moment when stillness and quietness emerge from movement. They reflect my interactions with nature, architecture, and interiors. Nature communicates with me through its colors and movement, while architecture and interiors inspire me with their lines and forms. Working with oil paint is a visceral experience for me. The texture, density, and pigment of the paint are as important as the inspiration I draw from the world around me. To me, the journey is just as significant as the end result.
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Heidi is an artist, designer and writer. She specializes in oil painting and mixed media. She was a marketing executive for Champagne Veuve Clicquot and cofounded The French - American School of Rhode Island. She is an instructor at the RISD and serves as a consultant for the University of Glasgow. Her Place - based learning program, Port to Port, is taught across the USA and Europe. Heidi received teaching fellowships from The Swiss Government and the Uberoi Foundation in India. She has degrees from the Université d’Aix - Marseille, the Ecole du Louvre, Paris, New York University, Rhode Island School of Design, and UMASS Amherst.
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Belle Maison Westport 1923 Drift Road Westport Point, MA 02791
(401) 368-5721
https://www.odonnelleastmandesign.com/
@bellemaisonwestport
Lindsey Epstein
ARTIST STATEMENT
My work serves to stimulate the imagination. I encourage the user to look deeper into the piece and wonder. For wonder keeps our imagination alive and allows us to discover things we would otherwise overlook and explore all the possibilities the world has to offer.
Through this work, I wanted to create pottery that serves a functional purpose but also acts as a reminder to slow down, take a breath, and appreciate the refreshing simplicity of the world around us.
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Lindsey Epstein resides in Tiverton, RI where she now creates work from her studio. She has always enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and nature. Over the past 22 years, she has enjoyed exploring the limits of clay only to find that there are few. She is constantly excited by new possibilities and glaze techniques. Nature and animals are a recurring influence in how the piece moves or is decorated. In her "spare" time, she tends to her gardens and vegetables, and trains horses.
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Lindsey Epstein Pottery 324 East Rd Tiverton, RI 02878
(508) 317-9292
https://lepottery.com
@lepottery
Nadine Flowers
ARTIST STATEMENT
My collages explore the interconnectedness of humans and nature, constantly shaping one another in both subtle and profound ways. With its endless cycles of growth and decay, nature offers inspiration and a constant source of beauty. Humans, in turn, interpret and shape this world, leaving marks of creation and destruction alike.
Through my art, I seek to mirror nature’s rhythms while considering how humans alter the landscape and push the earth’s boundaries. In this delicate interplay, nature and humanity are two sides of the same canvas, each leaving an imprint on the other.
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A New Englander through and through, Nadine has spent her life on the Rhode Island coast. Her artistic expression is a testament to a lifelong affinity for the shore. Inspired by the stunning beauty and intricate details carved by sun, wind, sand, water, and time her art encapsulates the endless variety the region’s coastline offers. Each piece embodies her meticulous craftsmanship, incorporating shells, driftwood, sea glass, pottery, seaweed, bones, and other found objects.
Nadine’s exploration extends beyond the tangible elements. She delves into the nuances of negative space, juxtaposition, scale, and the subtle interplay of texture, shadow, and colors.
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Nadine Flowers Fine Art Collages & Assemblages
62 Old Stone Church Rd Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 787-0541
http://www.nadineflowers.com
@nadineflowersart
Melinda Katherine Frederick
ARTIST STATEMENT
Calm Down Earthling 4 draws from familiar archetypal structures such as the skep, wasps’ nest, or mud hut, without referencing any one specifically. It offers a universal impression of something made from the earth in which any one of its inhabitants may dwell. Inside the sculptural ceramic vessel, a light activated recording of honey bees plays softly. The frequency of this sound has been known to calm the human being. I invite the viewer to consider how the earth has provided all we have needed to heal, build, and thrive until now. Perhaps it is time to listen more closely.
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Melinda Katherine Frederick is inspired by the use of clay accompanied by sound and light because together the three components create a connection between the physical and the ethereal. As this technological age takes individuals further and further away from living life as organic, spiritual beings, she is compelled to create art that reminds the viewer of their inherent relationship to both. Frederick earned her BFA in Ceramics from California State University Long Beach in 2021. She currently lives, works, and teaches in Southern Rhode Island.
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https://www.melindakatherinefrederick.com/
@melindakatherinefrederick
Kevin Garbarini
ARTIST STATEMENT
When I see an interesting landscape or structure, I usually know right away that I want to try to capture and hopefully enhance the feeling of where I was at that time. I’m interested in composition and how our eye moves through a piece. For me, this can come from value studies, under painting, shifts in temperature and the origin of the light source.
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Kevin Garbarini is a local Riverside, RI artist and has been a member of the South Coast Artists’ Community for 7 years. He served on the board for 4 years as Events Chair and still enjoys installing SCA Member Exhibitions and helping members with their show entries.
Catherine D. Hafer
ARTIST STATEMENT
“Capturing Personality and Bringing Feeling to Life ”
Everything in my pieces is selected to capture a feeling or personality. I go beyond what you see on the outside. I use Enchanted Sight© to access a way of seeing, insights into truths, identifying the main attitude/feeling of the subject. I connect with that voice, (wisdom, soul, God), inside. We are not alone when we create. One needs to “sense”; to listen, hear, see, and feel what to do. I let “sixthsensing” tell me what the painting needs. What pose, color(s), technique, what to add, subtract,….all aimed at bringing the personality/feeling to life.
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Catherine D. Hafer is an International award winning artist, in Westport, MA. She attended Elmira College, Antonelli Institute of Art and Photography, and DuCret School of the Arts. Hafer is a member of The PSOA, OPA, NOAPS, and earned signature status from the AAPL.
She's received many awards, including the Grumbacher Gold Medallion for a Painting of Exceptional Merit. Hafer won the Almenara Award for outstanding work at the AAPL"s Grand National. Her winning piece traveled to Spain for the Almenara Art Prize Exhibition, 2024. She has been accepted for the Almenara Artist in Residency Program in Spain for 2026.
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Catherine D. Hafer Studios 1464 Drift Rd Westport, MA 02790
(774) 320-5010
https://www.haferstudios.com
@haferstudios
Heide Hallemeier
ARTIST STATEMENT
Feeling very lucky to live in New England, my creative impulse is to show different aspects of life in this beautiful area of the Country
I am passionate about the medium of watercolor, love it’s fluidity and spontaneity and savor the joy of painting outdoors with it’s unexpected discoveries, especially in the New England Coastal landscape and boating scene.
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Having received her art education in Austria and Germany, Heide is now a signature member of the New England Watercolor Society , Rhode Island Watercolor Society and active in the Westport Art Group, the Marion Art Center and the Dartmouth Cultural Center. Her paintings have won numerous awards and were accepted in many national competitions, including in a show of the American Watercolor Society.
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23 Pardon Hill Rd South Dartmouth, MA 02748-1594
(508) 994-1312 https://www.heidehallemeier.com
Barbara Edlund Healy
ARTIST STATEMENT
I have a deep connection to the natural world that I see through the eyes of an artist. My paintings capture a moment or memory of wonder, joy, and beauty, something special that caught my eye. Paintings are inspired by the diverse colors of light, atmosphere, and nature in the coastal landscape where I live. I look for what is unique to convey a sense of place. Although often evoked by a fleeting moment, I translate in paint to transcend time. Brushstrokes over glimpses of color intentionally reveal some of the painting process.
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Barbara Healy is a contemporary, award - winning artist working in oils and acrylics. Her paintings are in many collections, including Tobey Hospital. A Connecticut native, Barbara fell in love with the South Coast, and her husband Shaun, while getting her BFA at UMASS Dartmouth and stayed. Her studio in Dartmouth, MA has been on the South Coast Artists Open Studio Tour for 14 years. She is a Juried Artist Member of The National Association of Women Artists, Cape Cod Art Center, and also teaches painting.
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61White Oak Run North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 717-2096
https://barbarahealypainter.com
@barbarahealypainter
Jill A Law
ARTIST STATEMENT
My work is in constant motion evolving as life’s journey twists, turns, and continues to inspire. Through my art I express transient moments abstracted, distilled, and translated for the viewer’s reflection. I offer an alternative perspective often not considered by the mainstream. Balanced on the cusp of figural representation and gestural abstraction I offer an intuitive visual connection. Multidisciplinary practices of painting, drawing, sculpture, and photography allow exploration, scrutiny, and immersion into the immediacy of thought, place, and awareness. Through my work I strive to invoke an internal response of inquisitiveness and realization.
Jill Law is an award - winning multidisciplinary visual artist and interior designer whose artwork has been exhibited in museums, universities, and galleries across the United States. She is the past Board Chair of South Coast Artists, Inc., a past president, and a 10 - year Board member. Law is a founding member, a past president, and the Gallery Director of the Dartmouth Cultural Center. She is an elected signature member of the National Association of Women Artists.
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J Law Design 17 Onyx Drive N. Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 951-8773
https://www.jlawdesign.com/home
@jlawdesign
Lynn Litchfield
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I am a multi - faceted artist who incorporates the love of calligraphy, which I learned as a child by my father's side, and decorative eggs in honor of my Grandmother. I often combine lettering, illustration and illumination. Calligraphy is often incorporated within the imagery, using the words that describe the subject as part of the image. The results are classical, evocative and unexpected.
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In the early 1990s lynn Litchfield graduated from what was then Southeastern Massachusetts University (now UMass Dartmouth) with Bachelors of Fine Arts in both Illustration and Art Education. You can see some of her work at Riverside Art in the Marriette Gallery, where she is a custom framing designer.
Carolyn Lock
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My paintings often feature large - scale structures such as bridges, built to integrate people with their landscape. I photograph my subject - matter on site, then compose and paint in the studio. I use a bold color palette to enliven the art and bring the viewer into places seldom noticed. In this piece, I enjoyed playing with the movement and color of the water over rocks, and minimizing the historic lighthouse in the distance.
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Daughter of an artist and a scientist, Carolyn's life - long passion for art and design was formed early. She studied fine art in college (Case Western Reserve) and graphic design at Massachusetts College of Art. She worked as a textbook designer for a Boston publisher; and freelanced as an architectural renderer for real estate marketing. She is a past President and Board Chair of South Coast Artists, and a member of Four Corners Gallery in Tiverton, RI, where she serves on the Board. Carolyn lives in coastal Rhode Island, where she finds a reservoir of ideas for her art.
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Turtle Pond Studio 153 Quicksand Pond Road Little Compton, RI 02837
(617) 823-6982
http://www.carolynlockart.com @carolynlockart
Jossy Lownes
ARTIST STATEMENT
Painting with an idea, but without a specific plan pleases me! I strive for the unpredictable mark and energy in my paintings. After using watercolor and acrylic for many years, I now concentrate on oil paint and mixed media using different tools.
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Jossy has happily returned to her native RI, after a lifetime in Arizona and Utah. She was President of Utah Watercolor Society and Park City Artists, and has received numerous awards including two Best of Show. She now resides in Bristol and works in her beautiful studio in Warren - daily. Her classes and workshops are held at her studio and at the Providence Art Club (and various art groups).
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20 Terrace Drive Bristol, RI 02809
(480) 580-3252
https://www.jossylownes.com
Azin Majooni
ARTIST STATEMENT
My work embodies the transformative nature of paper, where strength and fragility intertwine, and resilience emerges. Inspired by the life - giving rhythm of water, it captures memory and movement, flowing across landscapes to sustain life in the most delicate and barren spaces. Water and fibers merge in a dance of contrast and harmony, echoing cycles of transformation, endurance, and renewal where creation and survival converge to reflect the eternal struggle for balance, sustenance, and regeneration.
ABOUT
Azin Majooni is an artist and educator whose practice reflects a profound curiosity about the interplay between materiality and memory. With an MFA in paper and printmaking, she began her artistic career in graphic design before expanding into papermaking and printmaking. Her work explores the tactile and transformative nature of paper, bridging the tangible and intangible to weave themes of water, memory, and rhythm into a cohesive exploration of art’s ability to inspire reflection and discovery.
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594 SANFORD RD Westport, MA 02790- 4017
(857) 407-8081 http://www.majooni.com
@azin_maj
Michael Matheron
ARTIST STATEMENT
Born 75 years ago with a camera in my hands , I've always been attracted to capturing photos that tell or suggest a story, or catch a scene which presents something surprising. Often, I have no set idea of what I'm looking for, and, especially with street photography, I simply wait and see. Seldom am I disappointed, finding subjects, some joyful, some otherwise. The photographer, Saul Leiter, when asked if he could describe his philosophy of his process, answered, "I don’t have a philosophy. I have a camera. I look into the camera and take pictures." That's me, to a tee.
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The 75 year old photographer, Michael Matheron, has rarely since his early years been far from a camera, from the 1960s Brownies to today's digital kits. He says, "I've always been attracted to capturing photos that tell or suggest a story, or catch a scene which presents something surprising. Often, I have no set idea of what I'm looking for, and, especially with street photography, I simply wait and see." His subjects vary from landscapes to close - ups, from street scenes to wildlife. "I keep my eyes wide open," he remarks, "as wide as possible."
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Linger Awhile Photography 40 Bridge Street Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 207-0993
https://lingerawhilephotos.com
https://www.instagram.com/oldmanyoungcamera/
Beth McLacklan
ARTIST STATEMENT
I like metal, I like worn metal, I like metal that has changed color and shape, I like vintage pearls and chains, I like stones that are ocean’esque, I like mysteries and possibilities, I like mistakes, bravery, grace, and the knowing that there are always forces that are bigger than ourselves. This is my place of inspiration and expression.
ABOUT
Beth works as both a metalsmith and an upcycler of vintage jewelry, both of these components can be seen in her designs and pieces. Inspired by sunken ships and long lost treasure, she hopes her work reflects a look that belongs to the depths of the sea or maybe conjures up a pause or the triggering of a distant memory from the viewer. Carrying with it a grace and a style that belongs to modern adornment, but also remnants of the past. Worn but nonetheless brilliant.
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Elizabeth Lee
36 Bennett Road, Rochester MA 02770 Rochester, MA, MA 02770
(508) 345-7107
https://www.elizabethleeartistry.com/
@elizabethleeartistry
Susan J Meadows
ARTIST STATEMENT
I took up photography as a serious artistic pursuit after moving to Fairhaven a few years ago. Now I take pictures daily, often while walking the beach in the morning. I see magical colors and imagery in the skies and water and wildlife and am lucky enough to capture them sometimes. Maybe due to some years of art training I had when I was young many of my photographs look like paintings. I enjoy playing with the light in the images and typically crop pictures severely to draw the viewer’s eye to some action or motion in the picture.
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Sue Meadows had extensive art training as a girl and young woman. After a corporate career and a move to Fairhaven, Massachusetts, she now uses photography as her medium, taking photographs daily on the beaches and at the marinas of her new hometown. She also often pictures birds, especially water birds, and has written a children’s counting book featuring her bird pictures. She is a member of Marion Arts Center and has shown work there many times, as well as at Gallery X and pieces out of state at exhibits in New York and New Mexico. Her website is LingerAwhilePhotos.com.
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Linger Awhile Photography 40 Bridge Street Fairhaven, MA 02719
(443) 803-2102
https://lingerawhilephotos.com
https://www.instagram.com/finnime
Karen Melanson
ARTIST STATEMENT
I experience painting as an expression of all I love. Whether it be painting in my studio or my favorite, ‘en Plein air”, I am inspired to capture the felling of being outside... t hat feeling of air and sunshine kissing my skin, smelling the faint scent of the ocean or flowers, the sound of crashing waves, whispering reeds and singing birds...to bring those feelings to life on paper in order to transport others to fabulous places...of happiness, and peace.
ABOUT
Karen has painted in watercolor for many years but has found pastels to be an exciting medium that provides the brilliant color, and vibrancy to communicate the beauty that surrounds us. She has studied with famous artists both home and abroad in both watercolor and pastels. Her art can be found at Four Corners Gallery in Tiverton, Rhode Island.
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Exhibiting at Four Corners Gallery 3848 Main Rd Tiverton, RI 02878
https://www.karenmelanson.com
Mary Monteiro
ARTIST STATEMENT
After retiring from a successful illustration career I now devote myself to painting full time. I enjoy painting portraits, landscapes and inspirational images. The common thread in all my work is portraying the inherent beauty and presence of spirit in my subject. When I am painting I reach a place of peace within myself. It is my goal to share that inner stillness with my viewers, connect with our common center of peace, and serve as bridge to the way back when we lose it.
ABOUT
Mary attended UMass Dartmouth as a painting major in the early seventies. She left the University after two years to study with a classical painter in Rhode Island and then apprenticed with an illustrator for three years. At the age of 26 she started her own freelance illustration career, working primarily in book publishing and in the giftware industry. Several of Mary's giftware lines sold as collectibles nationally and internationally. Mary now focuses her art on oil painting portraits and landscapes with the goal of sharing the great sense of peace she experiences through art.
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Monteiro Fine Art 439 West Clinton St New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 951-6993
https://www.MonteiroFineArt.com
Carolyn Mulvey
ARTIST STATEMENT
I enjoy capturing New England’s ever - changing seascapes and landscapes, bringing the beauty and serenity of nature into my collectors' homes. My work leans toward an impressionistic style, with a focus on the interplay of light and shadow and the surprising bursts of color that appear in nature.
I often find myself chasing a certain kind of light or color that exists only for a moment. I'm especially drawn to the movement within a scene how the wind shapes the grasses or how the light shifts across water. Through brushstrokes, textured surfaces, and the use of color, I aim to convey not just what I see, but how it feels to be in that moment: present and grounded.
I hope my work invites the viewer to pause, take a breath, and feel connected to a memory, a place, or a moment they've known.
ABOUT
Born in Rhode Island and raised in Massachusetts, Carolyn Mulvey paints across New England, often drawing inspiration from time spent on Cape Cod and in towns like Westport, Tiverton, and Little Compton while continuing to explore new landscapes throughout the region. She earned her BFA in painting and actively continues her studies through workshops and classes.
Carolyn exhibits her work at regional art shows throughout the year, and her paintings are held in private collections. Her work is currently available at Hotpoint Emporium in Bristol, Rhode Island, has been featured in local galleries, and can also be found online through her website.
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Carolyn Mulvey Art 8 Briarwood Drive Taunton, MA 02780 (508) 369-5685 https://carolynmulvey.com/ @carolynmulveyart
Vania Noverça
ARTIST STATEMENT
As an artist one is often asked to provide a biography and an artist statement when invited to a gallery or show, I truly understand the intent; however I must admit that I personally feel that in order to know an Artist one must learn who we are through our reflections and look beyond our shadows. Who, what, when and why, how are we inspired; each and every creation is a mere reflection of these entire things collectively. Our perception of another’s interpretation can sometimes be misconstrued, we must not limit ourselves, study, be inquisitive, engage with one another; only then will we learn who we are beyond the shadows we cast
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Vania is an artist born in the Steep Brook section of Fall River, MA. She's an Oil Painter who is inspired mostly by nature and the human figure. She considers herself a realist with a contemporary flare. Her work is vibrant in color representing the vividness and form that can be found in nature. She is intrigued by the human figure in its expressive state; she conveys the emotions of her subjects within her creations sharing her experiences with her viewers! Her artist statement is one of which best describes her interpretive thoughts of being an Artist and should be considered if one seeks to know her
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Vania Marie Noverca Viveiros
324 Meridian Street Fall River, MA 02720
(774) 627--5977
Robin D Nunes
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am a palette knife painter. I marvel at nature, landscapes, and sea scapes and enjoy painting them as I see them. Usually, with a little bit of whimsical admiration. I love being an artist!
ABOUT
Robin Nunes is a full - time fine artist who uses a palette knife to create her art. The use of a palette knife enables her to use an abundance of paint, and creates an abundance of texture in her paintings. Her playful approach to art reflects the whimsical atmosphere and allows her to connect to her artistic expression.
Kristin Randall
ARTIST STATEMENT
Art is my love and my passion. I find the process of creating a form of therapy.
ABOUT
Kristin has always had a drive to create. Kristin started at the age of 7 taking private art classes. She continued through high school with her lessons. Kristin is a full - time working mother who creates in her spare time. Kristin creates for the love of creating. With regard to mediums she is always exploring and dabbling with any materials she can get access to.
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Taunton, MA 02780
@kristinrandallart
Marquelynn Raposa
ARTIST STATEMENT
Creating art with Encaustics involves a multi faceted process that includes heating a mixture of pigmented beeswax with damar resin. The resin hardens the wax giving it a glossy finish, throwing light over the surface.
I meticulously paint layer upon layer of pigmented hot wax fusing each with the last using a heat gun.
I may carve back into previous layers or add objects to the hot wax creating three dimensional effects.
This transformative nature of working with the hot molten wax, the spontaneity, and all the possibilities are what fascinate me, propelling me into new discoveries everyday ABOUT
Marquelynn is a resident artist at The Narrows Center in Fall River. She received her BFA from Swain School of Design and an MAE from Rhode Island School of Design. Marquelynns' focus on landscape and and natural objects reveal her intent to delve into the essence and mystery of nature. Her chosen medium is the ancient art of Encaustic, made with beeswax and damar resin. From this molten wax she explores new materials and techniques, creating pieces that invite the appreciation of the relationships between art, nature, and spirituality, Hoping to encourage a deeper connection to our natural world.
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56 Prospect Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 965-6661
@marquelynn
Stephen Remick
ARTIST STATEMENT
I’m painting my back yard and beyond.
I gravitate toward the landscape but am not limited to that. Tangents pop up once in a while when they’ve stayed on my mind too long, needing to be realized - like working out an abstraction, political and social issues, or a self portrait.
I aim to give empathy and understanding to whatever subject is on my canvas.
ABOUT
Stephen Remick, president of South Coast Artists, was born and raised in Vermont. He earned a BFA in Painting at Swain School of Design in New Bedford, MA, where he met his wife, artist, Anne Carrozza. They raised two children while Steve owned a painting and paperhanging company. He mostly paints landscapes influenced by their inhabitants. Winter used to dominate but other seasons are catching up, including plein air painting, as well as abstracts, politics, and self portraits. Steve’s paintings are in private collections throughout the US and abroad, and locally at Four Corners Gallery in Tiverton, RI.
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Dartmouth, MA
(508) 264- 9345
https://www.stephenremick.com
@stephenremickart
Eileen Riley
ARTIST STATEMENT
My art is a vivid journey through Surrealism, Symbolism, and bold color, uniting diverse media into a cohesive vision. "Life of Riley" (2023) showcased my love for collage, evolving painting, and sculpture. My scumbling oil and encaustic works layer texture and emotion, exploring identity and memory. Collages, built over decades from magazines and artifacts, blend precise cuts and rips under "Little Stories and The Big Picture," using animals as symbols. Sculptures of steel, ceramics, and handmade crepe paper flowers fuse nature and industry, while bronze and plaster casting deepen my narrative - driven practice, inviting viewers into my creative world.
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Eileen Riley’s artistic journey began amidst rural Massachusetts’ landscapes, where ocean, woodlands, and farmlands fueled her creativity. At the University of Massachusetts, she explored sculpture, later diving into pottery, mentoring, and teaching. As an art educator at Bishop Stang High School, she taught 3D design, photography, drawing, and painting, while designing sets for drama. Today, Riley exhibits in galleries, takes commissions, and teaches privately. Her passion drives her to pursue further education and draw inspiration from galleries and museums worldwide, refining her craft across diverse mediums with a deep commitment to artistic expression.
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Eileen Riley Fine Art 838 ROBESON ST Apt.#2 Fall River, MA 02720
(774) 301-5058
https://www.eye- rye.com/
@eyerye333
Beth Russo
ARTIST STATEMENT
Abstract art for me is a chance to invoke a wild, primal and unconventional expression of color.
I start each work with no real direction or plan. As the paint hits the canvas the story comes to life. Whether that story comes from a real life experience or something affecting the world today, each work will become a window into a narrative once completed. My wish for whomever glances upon my art is to temporarily leave the conventional and glance into a gateway of a vibrant story.
ABOUT
Reflecting on her childhood, Beth’s earliest memories were of playing with color. She intuited her lifelong passion would be the life of an artist. Now as a mature artist, Beth welcomes the powerful transformation of the unknown as it eventually evolves into a finished work. Beth revels in the individuality of each painting myriad vibrant colors and textures lead the way, shaped by subtle nuance of marks. She roughs up the canvas with her brushes, tools and fingers, each contributing to her freedom of expression. Beth’s journey included photography and jewelry making. She currently works with acrylics and mixed media.
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(781) 249-1640
https://www.bethrusso.com
Ara Sadaniantz
ARTIST STATEMENT
I view images as a journal of the past, a retelling of today's events, and a foretelling of the hopes and fears for tomorrow. I devote most days to storytelling with oil, embedding the elements of time, individuality, and society within. The inspiration for my favored subject matter of coastal landscapes and seascapes comes from en plein air adventures, dreams, and memories.
ABOUT
Ara Sadaniantz is a retired cardiologist based in Little Compton, Rhode Island. He initially began painting with acrylics in 2005, but now uses mostly oil. He has taken classes at the Providence Art Club and he completed the RISD certificate program in 2024. He is a current member of South Coast Artists.
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https://www.arastudio55@gmail.com
Kadie Salfi
ARTIST STATEMENT
My art is inspired by environmental and political issues. However, to maintain balance in my work and heart, I also create pieces that are lighter in subject often focusing on my personal history, or simply capturing the beauty I see in the world.
A recurring theme in my work is perspective both conceptually and physically. I explore subjects that require a variety of viewpoints to fully grasp their depth and complexity. Physically, my pieces are designed to look different up close than they do from a distance, employing techniques like halftones, blurred imagery, and shifts in scale to invite multiple interpretations.
ABOUT
Salfi has a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and maintains a dedicated studio practice in Little Compton, RI. She has exhibited her work in solo shows across both coasts, including A.I.R. Gallery (Brooklyn), Cornell University, and Corners Gallery (Ithaca, NY), Arnot Art Museum (Elmira, NY), Mark Wolfe Contemporary Art (San Francisco), and BCA Center (Burlington, VT). Her work has been featured in the eCORNELL Keynote Series, Of Note Magazine, City Limits, Out of Bounds Radio, The Cornell Daily Sun, Chapter89 Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and Artscope.
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9 Crandall Road
Little Compton, RI 02837
(415) 595-2114
https://www.kadiesalfi.com
@kadiesalfi
Carol Scavotto
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am a female Western multimedia artist. I create silk thread paintings influenced by Shunga and Chinese Silk Embroidery. They are displayed from magnetic teak bars or within bamboo embroidery hoops. My Western viewpoint adds humor while honoring the two ancient art forms. A Westerner presenting this body of work raises questions. This creates an educational segue bridging east and west.
ABOUT
Carol Scavotto is a conceptual visual and performing artist based in Rhode Island. Her decades - long artistic practice has included sculpture, painting, needlework, fine jewelry design, and performance pieces. Her work is both highly autobiographical and deeply relatable. Her work has been shown and collected Nationally and Internationally.
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Carol Scavotto-Artist 41 Charles Dr Unit #1 Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 835-4029 https://www.carolscavotto.com
Kitt Shaffer
ARTIST STATEMENT
I first explored the figure in college drawing courses, but later my focus shifted to landscapes and ceramics. For many years I have taught Anatomy, and find that this informs my interest in the figure. Only recently since moving to Westport, I have taken up figure drawing again through the Westport Art group, working in colored pencil and pastel. I also am an occasional participant in a figure painting group in Tiverton, and have begun experimenting with use of the palate knife. I am drawn to color and find the rich vibrancy of pastels particularly suited to my esthetic.
ABOUT
Kitt Shaffer came from a family of artists and craftsmen. In high school, she won awards for her portraits and still life paintings. In college, she minored in Fine Arts, pursuing drawing, particularly figure drawing, as well as sculpture. Later, she took up pastels, watercolors and colored pencil, producing small vibrant landscapes from her travels. She has been a participant in the Westport Art Group figure drawing sessions for several years. Her many shows in New England and Italy, and examples of her work can be seen on her website: www.shafferarts.com
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shafferarts 1 Monument Drive Westport, MA 02790
(617) 312-1543
https://www.shafferarts.com
Taylor Smith
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am inspired by moments and places relating to the spectacle of nature that is experienced emotionally. The process of deconstructing a visual subject is informative and fulfilling.
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Taylor Smith has been painting for seven years showing as a member at the Plymouth Center for the Arts and the Provincetown Art Association. He had a solo show at The Narrows Center For the Arts for two months in the winter of 2024. He participated in the South Coast Art Studio Tour in 2024 and is preparing for the tour this summer.
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TaylorSVisualart
31 South of the Commons Little Compton, RI 02837
(781) 934-2108
Michelle Smith
ARTIST STATEMENT
My artwork is informed by relationships. A therapist/healer by trade, I naturally strive for my work to touch a part of myself and the viewer in a way that will evoke thought and a sense of peace. All of life is in movement and no place is ever the same. Change is the only constant and I hope to capture a moment in time reminding us we have the ability to stop, think and create our realities.
ABOUT
Michelle's journey with painting started by taking lessons with local painter June Angier from her home town of Marshfield, MA as a teenager. After she had her son and was living on the Back River in Duxbury, MA , she honed her photography skills. Photography gave her the opportunity to develop her sense of composition and an understanding of light and reflection.
Her works have been accepted in juried shows including the Provincetown Art Association and first place at the North River Art Society Festival of the Arts.
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Heartsrock Healing Arts 49 West Street Plympton, MA 02367
(781) 812-3950
Galen V Snow
ARTIST STATEMENT
As the creative process takes over, I feel a stronger sense of purpose; a renewed focus at the center of my being where making art is my breath, nurturing my listening heart, my core of strength. Staying open to the elements and putting them down the way I'd like is in itself a challenge!! When I gratefully let in the beauty of each day - watching the hawks soar, noticing the ripples of light on a wave or a flowers' grace nodding in the wind, I find peace in this moment, and the inner energy that keeps me moving forward.
ABOUT
Galen began her journey with nature as her compass in the Pacific Northwest. Growing up there, she used it as her go - to place for peace and regeneration and her art has always reflected this. When she moved to Little Compton in 1983, her senses were awakened to the beautiful surroundings of nature in her new environment. At 52, she enrolled in the Certificate Program at RISD, graduating with a Painting and Drawing Certificate in 2010. She and her husband; their son and his family, live in Little Compton , appreciating nature and creating art every day.
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Galen V Snow, Fine Art
220 W. Main Road
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 499-3586
https://www.gvsart.com
@galensnowstudio
Nicole St-Pierre
ARTIST STATEMENT
During the last 3 years, my main focus has been of painting with dry pastels, under the tutelage of Sarah Brown, a well known pastel artist in the South Coast region. I paint mostly from nature, inspired by my photography or found objects. I love the directness of working with pastels to create bright colors and textures.
ABOUT
After being a seamstress creating mostly window treatments and slipcover s in the 80's and 90's, Nicole St - Pierre graduated with a MFA diploma in Fibers in 1997. Until recently, Nicole dyed her own fabrics, creating scarves and jackets, inspired by the traditional Japanese techniques of shibori. Subsequently, Nicole knitted and felted elaborate hats, embellished with knitted and felted flowers and vintage buttons, as well as needle felted designs.
Nicole is now focusing on painting. She has been studying pastel painting with Sarah Brown. Lately, she has also been experimenting with watercolor and oil painting. Pl e in Air and photography her main inspiration.
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11 Bridge Street South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 717-7430
@nicolestpierre1
Heather Stivison
ARTIST STATEMENT
“Oceans Rising” speaks of climate change and the power of rising seas. As an intuitive painter, my process responds more to the paint itself rather than rigidly adhering to a preconceived plan. I pour translucent washes, smear thicker layers of viscose paint, and dab at the surface with crumpled rags. When I pause, my hands are covered with colors, my palette is a mess, rags and opened tubes and jars of paint are scattered in chaos. This is when I need to sit with the work. To be with it, live with it, to listen to what it is saying.
ABOUT
Heather Stivison is a painter whose work has been exhibited in museums, universities, and galleries across the United States and in juried shows in Europe and Asia. She is a Signature Member of the National Association of Women Artists and serves on their Board of Directors. Stivison is a former museum director, former president of both the New Jersey Association of Museums, and the Mid - Atlantic Association of Museums. She is a published author and also writes occasional art reviews for Artscope Magazine. She is represented at Pleiades Gallery in NYC and creates her work in Hatch Street Studios, New Bedford.
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Heather Stivison Contemporary art Hatch Street Studios #315, 88 Hatch Street New Bedford, MA 02745
https://www.heatherstivisonart.com/
@heatherstivison
Stephanie Stroud
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am a fiber artist who “paints with wool,” creating felt landscape paintings, inspired by scenic New England, using both needle and wet felting techniques. I work in fiber because I am a maker; I enjoy the process and tactile experience involved with assembling to create while appreciating the forgiveness and immediacy that the wool allows. Texture and tactile experience are important in my process. Painting with fluffy bits of unspun colored wool involves a delicate and deliberate layering of color to capture light, texture, and depth in soft impressionistic scenes, incorporating an element of the unexpected.
ABOUT
Stephanie Stroud received a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design majoring in illustration. She is a represented artist at the Plumb Gallery in Rhode Island and The Drawing Room in New Bedford, and shows at regional art shows including the annual South Coast Artists Open Studio Tour. She was awarded Best in Show for her interpretation of Vincent Van Gogh’s “Wheat Field and Cypresses” at the 33rd annual Fakes and Forgeries exhibit at Spring Bull Gallery. Stephanie is a Custom Framing Designer at Riverside Art in Somerset Massachusetts and is currently the Membership Chair for South Coast Artists.
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370 Cummings Road Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 493-0789
https://www.stephaniestroud.net
@stephanie.stroud.artist
Christine D. Tansey
ARTIST STATEMENT
My photography has been exhibited in galleries in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Washington DC, and Maryland, with recognition from the National Museum for Women in the Arts. I received an undergraduate degree from Stanford University and worked for many years as an editor and speechwriter. I am delighted to be a new member of South Coast Artists.
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Tansey's photography has been exhibited in galleries in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Washington DC, and Maryland, with recognition from the National Museum for Women in the Arts. She received an undergraduate degree from Stanford University and worked for many years as an editor and speechwriter. She is delighted to be a new member of South Coast Artists.
Paul Vien
ARTIST STATEMENT
Hi ! I am a watercolor artist and I especially enjoy plein air painting. New England provides me with an endless supply of subject matter. From seascapes and ships to mountain scenes and trees, I am inspired by the colors and changing seasons found in this area. I am passionate about color and love the effects I get with watercolor to capture atmosphere and mood in my paintings.
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Paul Vien, a native New Englander, currently resides in Westport, MA. Although skilled in the use of oils and acrylics, Paul primarily paints in watercolors. Paul has exhibited in many private and public shows and has won numerous awards. His paintings can be found in collections in the United States and in Europe. He is currently a signature member of the Rhode Island Watercolor Society, a member Westport Art Group and South Coast Artists, and former member of the Society of Marine Artists.
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5 Primrose Ln. Westport, MA 02790 (508) 642-9494
Amir Viskin
ARTIST STATEMENT
The island of Kaua'i conjures untamed nature, deep canyons and gorgeous coastlines. We sometimes forget the people that live, work and support the tourist industry.
Hale Ku'ai means "store" in Hawaiian. This simple storefront, the shimmering light and tropical colors reminded me of the simple pleasures of life. It is physically in the US, but seems and feels like another world.
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Amir was born in a kibbutz in Israel, and grew up in Mexico and emigrated to the US in 1989. He has a degree in Architecture from the Israeli Institute of Technology. His works explore the interplay of light, color and composition and search for unique perspectives on natural and man - made landscapes. They are imbued with a sense of optimism.
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Amir Viskin 580 River Road Westport, MA 02790
https://www.amirviskin.com
Michael Walden
ARTIST STATEMENT
“The longer you look at an object, the more abstract it becomes…” – Lucian Freud
The serendipity of printmaking – its quick, intuitive activity – produced unexpected interactions: overlapping images, collage, and layered shadows. These inspired ambiguous starting places for new works.
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Michael Walden is an artist based in Coastal New England. A BA from Framingham University and a year abroad lead to an MFA from Boston University in 1996, specializing in art education. In 2014 Walden was awarded a second MFA from Mass Art. In 2019 Walden attended the Cuttyhunk Island Artist Residency. In 2018 and 2023, Walden completed a month long residency at the Vermont Studio Center. He was named two - time recipient of the Returning Residency Program at the Fine Arts Work Center. He is represented by Prince Street Gallery in New York City.
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Michael Walden Art 42 Drift Road Westport, MA 02790
(978) 807-1123 https://www.michaelwalden.net
Pat Warwick
ARTIST STATEMENT
My abstract landscapes and collages endeavor to share my perspective on the Rhode Island coastal environment that has become my inspiration. Often times it is the broader view of the beaches, sea and marshes, but just as often it is the small things that catch my eye as in the flotsam and jetsam that washes ashore or collects in the sea grass.
Since graduating from RISD, Pat has enjoyed a career of visual art. She began as a graphic designer working with oceanographers in Woods Hole compiling their scientific lab work into maps and illustrations for publication. Along the way, clay found it's way into her hands and a 36 year business was born making tiles, mirrors, tables and commissioned backsplashes in homes and restaurants across the country. In 2017, itching to satisfy a long time desire to make abstract art, she closed her tile business and set to work painting. Since then, she has exhibited in many shows throughout New England.
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30 Cutler Street Warren, RI 02885
(401) 481-0721
https://www.patwarwick.com
@patwarwickart
Anne P. Wert
ARTIST STATEMENT
My paintings celebrate my love for nature. I use watercolor or oil to create an impression of the light, movement, or stillness around me. My work is inspired by my travels, and by the coastal landscape that surrounds me.
I paint from nature because it is such a calming and centering force. I think of the outdoors as the poet Mary Oliver did, with reverence and awe. Rather than words, I attempt to use paint to convey this wonder. I hope people feel a sense of joy and peace when looking at my work, that is my experience creating it.
ABOUT
Anne P. Wert is an artist and educator. Her work focuses on landscapes. Her background is in oils, but she is also captivated by the immediacy and unpredictability of watercolors. Anne teaches painting in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Anne is an Exhibiting Artist member at the Providence Art Club, the Rhode Island Watercolor Society, and the Art League of Rhode Island, she is also a member of the New England Watercolor Society, South Coast Artists, and the American Watercolor Society. Her paintings have been shown and juried into galleries around New England, and are in private collections around the world.
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200 Arlington Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
(646) 479-3862
http://www.annepwert.com
@annepwert
Nancy R.M. Whitin
ARTIST STATEMENT
Walking along the beach I watch the sandpipers run across the wet sand, pursuing food. It has become a welcome challenge to portray what appears to be real joy, the shimmering sand, the atmosphere and their constant motion. They are on a mission and I am along for the ride.
ABOUT
Nancy R.M. Whitin, former publishing V Pres, has studied at the Silvermine Guild, RISD, and extensively with private instructors. She has been juried in as a member of the prestigious Pastel Society of America and is a Member of Excellence with the Southeastern Pastel Society. Her rabbit painting "Go Ask Alice” and her donkey painting “Not So Blue” received Honorable Mentions in Pastel Journal’s International Pastel Competition. Nancy was invited to participate in the invitational exhibit Our Shared Planet, examining animals as the inspiration for art, at the Parsons Gallery, at which time her artwork was featured in the Boston Globe’s Art Section.
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462 River Rd Westport, MA 02790
(774) 930-5802 https://www.nancywhitin.com
Carol Way Wood
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am besotted by the animal world. I love creating characters in pencil and watercolor. This regal hare is celebrating Spring as only a hare can , with joy and abandon. This particular design has become a birthday card.
ABOUT
Carol Way Wood is a third generation artist. She grew up drawing and painting. She graduated from Colby- Sawyer College, attended the Boston Museum School and then received her BFA from the Swain School of Design. Carol has illustrated children's books, designed greeting cards and other items for children. She lives on the South Coast with her parrot, her cat, two bunnies and her partner.
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Carol Way Wood 25 Memorial Avenue South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 843-2250
https://www.carolwaywood.com
@carolwaywood
Jim Wright
ARTIST STATEMENT
I think the iconography, or language of drawing and painting are infinite. Although I've spent many years studying and rendering the world outside, I yearn to address the common dilemma of our mortal condition and the language of realism feels too constraining to express all the dimensions I see when testing the limits of my visual language.
ABOUT
Wright has lived in four different countries and has collected works in Spain, France, Belgium, and the U.S. Ironically although invited to London, England to exhibit, he never sold any work there, not for lack of trying though!
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121 Beebe Acres Rd
Falmouth, MA 02540
Brenda Wrigley Scott
ARTIST STATEMENT
My work is a celebration of color, texture and movement in nature. My backgrounds are suggestive abstractions of natural environments
ABOUT
Brenda Wrigley Scott has spent her fifty year career interpreting her passion and fascination for the natural world through her mediums of ceramics and painting.
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Wrigley Studio & Gallery
3852 Main Rd Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 339-9676
https://www.wrigleydesign.com
@wrigley_studio