(Portland, ME) Richard Boyd Art Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of a solo exhibition of paintings by artist Jane Herbert on June 1 at 10 a.m. A year-round resident of Damariscotta, Jane responds to the ever changing colors, life and mood of coastal Maine by creating paintings in a traditional style. Her current series of paintings in acrylic are a visual expression of life along the coast and reveal her observation of the working waterfront, harbors and beautiful but rugged coast of Maine.

The public is invited to meet Jane at a reception at Richard Boyd Art Gallery on Saturday, June 4 between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. where she will be available to discuss her current series of paintings. The exhibit is open free of charge between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily through June 29, 2016.

About Jane Herbert

A gifted fine and commercial artist, when asked about her painting style and education Jane said, "I have an unstructured approach to art and life that has served me well. Instead of earning a formal education I gathered my brushes and toured Europe in a micro-bus, painting and learning as I went.

My painting style is born out of my experiences. The bold colors of the sixties have mellowed and blended with the background, along with the sometimes humorous, sometimes dark pen and inks left along the road. A year at Montserrat School of Visual Art, many sketchbooks and canvases, the commercial art jobs I was fortunate to have, and especially the doodling and dreams of challenging times, are part of the palette of my life.

Life has been a creative, do-it-yourself adventure for me. Through my life I have embraced my creativity, and painting specifically. I love painting and love sharing my work!"

About The Gallery

Richard Boyd Art Gallery is located on Peaks Island in Portland, ME at the corner of Island Avenue and Epps Street, in the first building on the right, on the first floor. The gallery represents established and emerging artists with a connection to the state of Maine creating original works of art in a broad range of styles from contemporary to traditional realism. Exhibitions change monthly and include solo, group and theme exhibits.

During the months of April through October the gallery is open between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. From November through the end of March the gallery is open between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Additional days and times can be scheduled by appointment.

For more information about the exhibit or reception please contact the gallery by phone at 207-712-1097, via email at info@richardboydartgallery.com or visit www.richardboydartgallery.com . For weekly news or updates please like the gallery on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RichardBoydArtGallery. 

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