From the provenance of an idea to applying the paint, then letting my piece flow to completion- I enjoy the entire creative process of painting. I like painting different genres; realistic, impressionistic and abstract. I first learned to paint with watercolor and now mostly paint in oil.
My inspiration come from nature, photos I’ve taken, small works painted on location and from other artists. Some of my subject ideas come from the lovely beaches and coastline of Maine. Sandy beaches, rugged coastline and quaint coastal towns, there are so many interesting and beautiful things to paint. Known as the pine tree state, there are just as many deciduous trees, lakes, rivers and wetlands that all make for lovely landscape paintings.
Juried Membership Painting Organization-
- Artist Member of the Art Guild of the Kennebunks, April 2025-current
- Active Member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon, 2016-2023 until relocated to Maine
Juried Exhibitions-
- May 1-May 31, 2019- “Fall Colors Clearwater Park” landscape selected for display at the Emerald Spring Exhibition National Juried Show, Springfield Oregon.
- September 27th-28th 2019- “Let your Love Flow” abstract selected for display at the Fine Art Show and Fundraiser, Buddha Eye Zen Community Temple, Eugene Oregon.
- March 5-April 11, 2021- “Fern Ridge” selected to show at the Galleria at the Smith in Eugene Oregon.
- July 18-August 31, 2025- “Mother’s Beach” invited to the Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk Maine to show at their “When I see the sea” exhibition.
Faye Wilkins Gallery 