Artist
Statement
“Living in rural Maine, a few miles from the sea and the mountains, I am surrounded by nature. Whether painting a landscape, a seascape or a still life, I try to capture the quiet beauty that I see all around me.
I am a representational artist working in oils. I paint both in my home studio and outdoors, en plein air. Whichever method or subject matter I choose, I hope that my paintings are expressive and full of emotion, reflecting my appreciation of nature and simpler times.
I want my paintings to be more than just a picture. I want them to rekindle a memory - of a person, a place or a certain time. When my viewer says "This reminds me so much of .....," I know I have been successful
I am extremely pleased to be chosen as one of the top artists in Waldo County, Maine, by both The Republican Journal and The Waldo County Citizen's, "Best of the Best People's Choice Awards." It is an honor I will always treasure and I sincerely thank all those who make this possible.
I taught oil painting classes in both my Belfast, Maine art gallery and my home studio for over 15 years. I wish to thank all my students for helping me to grow as an artist.
We all worked very hard and my reward was seeing them reach
a new and deeper understanding about the theory of painting. And in
teaching, I continued to learn. It was a great partnership and I miss you all. Thank
you so much.”
About
Over the years Celene has continued to be listed as one of the best artists in Waldo County, Maine, by both The Republican Journal’s and The Citizen’s “Best of the Best” People’s Choice Awards.
The gallery retired in 2013 and Celene is enjoying more time for painting. Her work may be seen in local galleries, on her website and in her Ebay Store.
In January 1999, Celene and two other Maine artists established The Working Art Gallery in Belfast, Maine. The name was chosen because the three artists maintained their studios at the gallery. Visitors were encouraged to watch and ask questions. Celene served as manager as well as a participating artist and taught art classes and workshops at the gallery.
When the local newspaper began its “Best of the Best” People’s Choice Awards Competition in 2007, the gallery was voted the top art gallery in Waldo County, Maine. When the Artist Category was added to the competition the following year, Celene was voted the top artist in Waldo County for 2008 and again in 2010.
Over the years Celene has continued to be listed as one of the best artists in Waldo County, Maine, by both The Republican Journal’s and The Citizen’s “Best of the Best” People’s Choice Awards.
The gallery retired in 2013 and Celene is enjoying more time for painting. Her work may be seen in local galleries, on her website and in her Ebay Store.
Her
landscapes are influenced by her love of Maine - it’s mountains and forests, the
sea, her quiet rural life and the people around her.
The
old world influence of the Chiaroscuro style of painting can be seen
in her still life – strong lights, dark shadows and saturated
colors, especially in her paintings with copper and transparent
glass.
She
is also an avid plein air painter and a member of The Plein Air
Painters of Maine.
A
retired health care professional, Celene grew up in a small town in
Connecticut. The surrounding farms and rolling hills instilled in her
a love of nature and an appreciation of simpler times. A Maine
resident for more than 45 years, Celene and her husband reside on
their farm in Morrill, Maine and today she’s still painting,
teaching and exhibiting.
Her
quiet life is reflected in her paintings.
