In The Company of Austen

In The Company of Austen

In The Company of Austen
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In The Company Of Austen

Oil Painting (ID: A184558)
Designed by B. St. Marie Nelson
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This painting celebrates the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. It is an oil painting on a wood panel, with the sides painted and protected with an archival varnish. The piece comes signed on the front, ready to hang.
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B. St. Marie Nelson

"The inspiration for my painting comes from books. I believe they can possess qualities beyond their text. A beautifully bound book, even if worn and old, can become an artistic object by itself. I hope that the viewer will find a sense of calm and beauty illustrated in these quiet moments of everyday life."

Nelson finds inspiration in favorite books, libraries and writer's spaces. Her work is a very personal perspective of the ordinary book, reflecting her ideas and interests. She believes that viewing art like reading, allows us a greater understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

Each piece is created on a cradled wood panel. Her process begins with an underpainting. The oil paint is then applied in thin layers till desired color is achieved. The sides of the panel are painted to match. Each painting is finished with archival varnish.

Nelson has a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art. She has exhibited extensively throughout the U.S. and has paintings in both private and public collections.

Awards
Womens Caucus for Art, Ceres Gallery, NYC New York, 2017
Womens Caucus for Art, Ceres Gallery, NYC New York, 2017
Elizabeth Horman Memorial Award, NAWA Gallery, NYC New York, 2014
Art2021, Harlow Gallery, Hallowell, ME, 2021
Enormous Tiny Art Show, Nahcotta Gallery, Portsmouth, NH , 2021, 2020, 2019
Grand Visions: We Are Here, Grand Central Library NYPL, New York, New York, 2020
Small Works Winter 2020, NAWA Gallery, New York, New York, 2020
Tea Time, Brick Store Museum, Maine, 2018