STEPHANIE BERRY
NEW WORK
As a life-long Maine artist, I find inspiration in the changing landscape of
of our state. Every painting is personal in some way, and I hope viewers of my
work will experience some sort of good remembrance, kind thought or warm connection that’s uniquely theirs.
I love the fluid process of creating with oils, always seeking a harmony of color,
texture and space. Although art can communicate in many different ways, I like to think my works bring joy and peace to a room.
~Stephanie Berry
"Night Time Visitor" oil on linen 24" x 20" $900
"Harpswell Marsh" oil on linen 24" x 20" $900
Maine is such a beautiful state and I love the subtle colors of the salt marshes.
"Cactus Garden" oil on linen 30" x 20" $1,000
This is a departure from my usual stuff. Gardens are a common theme but not the cacti type. Years ago we visited Judge Roy Bean's Saloon in Langtry, Texas. There was a garden there filled with prickly pear and all sorts of cactus. It had a charm of it's own but how does one weed a garden like that?
"Land and Sea" oil on linen 30" x 30" $1,600
This scene attracted me because of the American flag in the door window. Of course, most folks love the Maine coast with its rocky edges and many harbors.
This spot is on one of the many peninsulas of Harpswell.
This spot is on one of the many peninsulas of Harpswell.
"Winter Wash" oil on linen 24" x 36" $1,600
There are some of us from a different generation that remember the laundry got hung out to dry even in freezing weather. Amazingly it did dry but would be stiff when you first brought it in. Would you call that the good old days?
"Catalyst" oil and cold wax on linen 12" x 24" $750
Who knew mills and industry would offer so much inspiration? Catalyst is a paper mill in Rumford. The paper industry in Maine used to be much larger than today. Many mills have closed or been reduced in size but there's a good chance that some paper product in your house was made in Maine.
"Evening Commute" oil on linen 30" x 40" $2,000 sold
This is the first southern marsh I've painted. A while ago I did a series of the Scarborough marshes and Rachel Carson Preserve marshes of southern Maine. The reference for this came from a very old slide my uncle took.