Stephanie Berry

Artist Statement:

Every painting is personal in some way to the artist alone, but I hope viewers of my work will experience some sort of remembrance, thought or connection that's uniquely theirs. I love the fluid process of creating with oils, always seeking a harmony of color, texture, and space. 

There is a wonderful tactile joy in pushing paint around- much like the finger paints we all loved as children. I love that if something doesn't work I can revisit it and try again.

Education:

Attended Portland School of Art
Attended workshops or classes with Janet Manyan, Colin Page, Debra Yoo, Carol Marine and Don Hatfield
Paint, paint, paint!

Awards & Distinctions:

People's Choice Award 2017 Lewiston Auburn Chamber of Commerce Gala

Exhibitions:

Multiple juried shows from 2005 on
solo show "A Look Back" 2014, Kimball Street Studios, Lewiston, Maine
solo show "Grown in Maine" 2017, Kimball Street Studios Lewiston, Maine
solo show "Near and Dear" 2019, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth, Maine
representation in Portland, Maine gallery

Artistic Influences:

The Impressionists; the 3 Wyeth generations of painters; John Singer Sargent.

Tags:

Maine, oils, landscapes, still lifes, people, cold wax.