April 2025

James E. Mahoney Foyer

Martha C. Doolin

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857-231-6463

marthacdoolin.com

I draw inspiration from a lifetime of living in New England, and love the changeable seasonal nature of our surroundings. My paintings are done primarily in oil “en plein air”, captured quickly outdoors and often completed in my studio. I work directly from life with an eye toward observing and expressing the evanescent effects of light and atmosphere. Although I style my work after the Boston School painters and their deep foundation in impressionism, I frequently refer back to the Dutch Masters and particularly appreciate their way of presenting a story within a painting.

I am a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with a degree in Illustration, and spent a number of years as a graphic designer and Illustrator before focusing on painting . I studied painting with Robert Douglas Hunter and David P. Curtis.

My work has been included in a number of juried shows throughout the area, and I have received prizes from the Guild of Boston Artists, the Weston Arts and Crafts Association and the Newton Art Association. I am a juried member of the Rockport Art Association.

Recent paintings have been shown at:
The Rockport Art Association

The Guild of Boston Artists

The Cape Cod Art Center

Newton Free Library

Newton Open Studios

Wakelin Room

WSA Show “Gratitude” at the Wellesley Free Library
April 1 @ 8:00 am – April 30 @ 5:00 pm
The Wellesley Society of Artists presents its spring show “Gratitude” April 1-30 at the Wellesley Free Library in the Wakelin Room. Member artists are asked to explore the theme of gratitude. The judge for this show is artist Nancy Deveno and awards will be given for first, second and third place and up to four honorable mentions. In addition the Nancy Payne Memorial award for the best watercolor will be given in memory of long time WSA member Nancy Payne. Viewers can expect to see a variety of genres and styles of art. Awards will be announced on April 5, at 1:30pm, just before the artist demonstration with Nancy Friese.

Lucky U Display Case

Aesop’s Fables by Nancy Schon

Nancy Schon is a Boston-based sculptor, celebrated for her warm and evocative representation of human and animal figures. Her work, characterized by a profound sense of empathy and detail, captures the essence of her subjects — making them relatable and endearing to viewers of all ages. She is best known for her iconic Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in the Boston Public Garden, which brings to life the beloved characters from Robert McCloskey’s classic children’s book. This charming installation has become a cherished landmark, delighting generations of visitors with its playful depiction of a mother duck leading her ducklings.

Schon’s Aesop’s Fables sculptures are a masterful series inspired, of course, by the ancient, previously enslaved Greek storyteller, Aesop. With a collection of twenty-four sculptures, each piece corresponds to one of the twenty-four letters in the Greek alphabet, creating a symbolic link to the origins of these timeless tales. Schon’s imaginative approach not only pays homage to the cultural heritage of Aesop’s fables, but also serves as a tribute to the universality and enduring relevance of these stories. Learn more about Nancy Schon and her work at schon.com.

New Area, Jackie’s Room, Commons Entry

and Commons Interior Display Cases

Wellesley Free Library displaying Tenacre student artwork during the month of April!
Tenacre artwork can be found all over the walls at the Wellesley Free Library during the month of April. Art teachers, with the help of room parents, staged the exhibit. There are close to 200 items of art, representing most Tenacre students in grades 1-6. The exhibit will be up through the month of April.