Join Richard Boyd Art Gallery in welcoming Deena Ball to the group of artists represented by the gallery in Southern Maine.  A nationally renowned landscape painter she is known for her innovative use of watercolors in combination with textured ground and specialized surfaces.

Deena holds a BA in Art History and Studio Art from Colby College in Waterville, Maine and continued her studies at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art and Tyler School of Art. 

The majority of her work is painted en Plein Air or derived from sketches and observations while she was immersed in nature. She strives to create simple expressive paintings inspired by nature, capturing a moment in time and striking an emotional chord with the viewer.

Stop in Richard Boyd Art Gallery to see several of her original mixed media and watercolor paintings on exhibit in the annual ‘Holiday Offerings’ exhibition opening December 3 at 10:00 a.m.

About the Artist

Deena Ball is known for her innovative use of watercolors in combination with textured ground and specialized surfaces. Her love of nature, science and art comes together when she paints en Plein Air. She is a student of nature who is constantly amazed at the natural world. She paints to help others see, respect, and conserve the beauty in our natural world.

The majority of her work is painted en Plein Air or derived from sketches and observations while she was immersed in nature.  She strives to create simple expressive paintings inspired by nature, capturing a moment in time and striking an emotional chord with the viewer. 

After thirty five years of painting in the beautiful Brandywine Valley of Pennsylvania, Deena is excited to return to Maine and start painting scenes from the interior mountains to the coast of Maine.  She holds a BA in Art History and Studio Art from Colby College in Waterville, Maine and continued her studies at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art and Tyler School of Art. 

An active teaching artist for both adults and children, she is regularly invited to conduct workshops and presentations for artist’s organizations. Recent presentations where for the Philadelphia Watercolor Society, Onodaga Art Society and Salem County Art Society. She teaches workshops and classes on zoom for art organizations across the nation including RiverArts in Maryland, Mendocino Art Center in California, Community Art Center and Wayne Art Center in Pennsylvania, and Artascope in Maine.

Deena is a past president of the Philadelphia Water Color Society, co-founder and Artistic Director of the non-profit LandArt Events, a signature member of Philadelphia Watercolor Society, Baltimore Watercolor Society, Pennsylvania Watercolor Society, and is a Pennsylvania Guild Master Craftsman.

Her paintings are exhibited throughout the Northeast and can be found in “Watercolor Artist” and several annual publications of “Splash.”

About Richard Boyd Art Gallery

Richard Boyd Art Gallery is an owner operated fine arts gallery representing a diverse group of established and emerging artists. The gallery exhibits original paintings in a range of styles from multiple genres, limited edition bronze sculptures, and a select offering of works in clay. Exhibits change monthly so clients and visitors always discover something new and exciting when visiting the gallery.

The gallery is open year round. From the first of April through the end of October the gallery is open between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. From the first of November through the end of March the gallery is open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.  Additional days and times by chance or scheduled by appointment.

For more information about Deena and the exhibit contact the gallery by phone (207)-712-1097, email info@richardboydartgallery.com or visit the gallery’s website www.richardboydartgallery.com .

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