About the Artist
Nan Quintin grew up on a farm in New England, and the family homestead continues to inspire her. It is still an active farm with horses and the usual farm activities, including gardening and haymaking. The beautiful scenery has inspired Nan to paint the rolling hills and fields, the pond, and the woods which are teeming with wildlife, as well as the farm animals, activities and structures that each have their unique stories to tell.
Nan’s acrylic and watercolor paintings reflect farming methods still in use today. She combines her first-hand knowledge of day-to-day farm life with her photographs, sketches and other research to produce paintings that offer a pleasant escape from everyday concerns.
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Artist Statement
“I grew up on a farm in New England, and many of my paintings have agricultural themes.
We rode horses, kept cows, chickens and other farm animals. We also had a large garden, built the barn and other structures, and made hay. We enjoyed simple activities such as making scarecrows, sledding, skating or playing with our friends and pets out of doors.
By painting from my memories, as well as on location, I am able to share not just an image or record of how things were, but also the rich feeling of being there.
It brings me great pleasure to be able to share my talents with others.”
Awards
Second Place. Painting. Chelmsford Art Society, 4th of July Festival, Chelmsford, MA
Honorable Mention. Painting. Parish Center for the Arts, Annual Art Exhibit, Westford, MA
First Place. Painting. Parish Center for the Arts, Annual Art Exhibit, Westford, MA
Honorable Mention (and purchase). Paintings (2). Graham Headache Center, Migraine Art Exhibit, Jamaica Plain, MA
First Place. Painting. Groton Bicentennial Art Exhibit. Groton, MA
Scholarship. Excellence in Art, Groton High School. Groton, MA
Past and Current Exhibitions
Ken's American Café, Littleton, MA:
- Americana Show (July & Aug 2007)
- Water in New England Show (May & June 2007)
- New England Flowers Show (April 2007)
Grotonfest 2007, 22nd of September, Groton, MA
Chelmsford Art Society, 4th of July Festival, Chelmsford, MA
Beaver Brook, Annual Fall Art Show, Hollis, NH
Fitchburg Art Museum, Annual Regional Art Exhibit, Fitchburg, MA
Gallery 10, Miniature Art Exhibit, Rockford, IL
Del Bello Gallery, Miniature Art Exhibit, Toronto, ON
Graham Headache Center, Migraine Art Exhibit, Jamaica Plain, MA
Septemberfest, Fall Festival, Groton, MA