An Artist’s Life-Long Learning: a collection of works by Maureen Gordon with mentors Rene Leopardi and Sue Rau.
Maureen Gordon, Linwood resident, has been drawing and painting forever, starting as a child growing up in Somers Point she was surrounded by art supplies and given opportunities by her parents to attend art classes and to experience informal art activities. Maureen attended Somers Point Schools and Mainland High School where she experienced excellent art programs and dedicated teachers. Maureen attended Radford University where she graduated with a degree in elementary education and a minor in art.
While in education, Maureen continued to work mostly in watercolors as her medium of choice. After retiring from her teaching profession after 33 years, she began again to further develop her relationship with art, reconnecting with Ocean City Art Center where she first took lessons as a child. With the encouragement from an art teacher colleague, Maureen dove into the world of pastels, attending various local art classes and workshops with her friend.
In addition to Ocean City Art Center, Maureen has studied at Pine Shores Art Association and Stan Sperlock Studio in Goshen, learning new techniques to express a variety of subjects including portraiture, still life and nature. Maureen has continuously found inspiration with well-known mentors, pastel artist Rene Leopardi and watercolor artist Sue Rau who join her in this exhibit. Maureen Gordon is truly a life-long learner of the arts.
A Meet the Artist reception will take place on Sunday, Aug. 11 from 4-6 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. The event is open to the public and all are welcome. Art work is available for purchase.
Great Bay Gallery is a fine arts gallery located at 829 Bay Ave., in the Bayfront Historic District and is open Wednesday – Sunday 12-7 p.m. with additional hours available by calling ahead. The gallery accepts cash/checks only. Call 609-653-499; email katharleth@hotmail.com; www.greatbayartgallery.com
