Deborah Ann Bacon is a New England Artist from the Lake Sunapee Region of New Hampshire.  She studied art at Keene State College and Colby Sawyer College.  After leaving the area for a number of years and building a commercial art career, Deborah returned to Sunapee with her husband and daughter and further her career in the Fine Arts.  In most recent years, Deborah has attributed much of her success to studying under a number of very talented artists. Although she has pursued a variety of media, Deborah has spent the past several years painting outdoors in oils.  She was first introduced to "en plein air" painting by Fran Weston Hoyt, a first generation Frank DuMond  student, By incorporating the techniques and palette of DuMond’s teachings to develop her own style, she has continued to explore, experience and capture on canvas the breathtaking beauty of our local landscape.

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I always look forward to a new challenge in painting, be it outdoors en plein air or in the studio from my reference material and on location studies. In my artworks I hope to express some of the important qualities that I find in landscape painting. I believe that light, atmosphere & mood are essential to my work. Painting outdoors is a good opportunity to respond to these qualities whether painting a simple value study or one that is more complete. I also feel that there is a better awareness of color perception by doing studies from life. Above all, I am very thankful to be able to paint what I see and to share that with others.

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I have always loved to create. As an artist I am always analyzing form, color, light and value. Preferring to paint outside in nature, I find inspiration in the constantly changing light and skies, embracing the time pressure to capture the moment on canvas. I paint mostly in oil because of the richness of color and the flexibility of this medium. Influenced by the great Impressionists, my goal is to capture light and atmosphere in every painting while creating a well composed, unique and interesting work of art. I want the viewer to see and feel the beauty, tranquility and wonder that exists in nature. Water is one of my favorite subjects.

I attended Massachusetts College of Art and have been fortunate to continue to grow and learn from some wonderful mentors such as the late Frances Weston Hoyt who was a Frank Vincent DuMond student, Gil Perry, John Traynor and Peter Granucci. I was an adjunct art professor at Colby-Sawyer College and often offer kids painting classes. I have participated in many juried shows as well as plein air events and competitions. I am a juried member of the New Hamsphire Art Association; a member of the Kittery Art Association, Library Arts Center, Newport and Center for the Arts, New London.

I am on the board of the Library Arts Center and a volunteer at Wags N Wiggles Dog Rescue.  I reside in Antrim, NH but travel all over New England to paint. I love the beauty of the mountains as well as the excitement of the sea.

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I have been painting off and on since the age of twelve, always hoping to spend more time toward my passion.  I am self-taught and have played with many mediums but find oil to be my favorite.  I love the richness of texture and color.  I am intrigued to paint any subject, such as still life, floral, landscape, coastal/marine, birds, and farm animals. Plein air painting is my favorite classroom, but most of my work is done in the studio from memory or references. I am not focused on one style or subject, rather always learning.  While painting, I am lost in the moment.  There is nothing greater than when one sees your creation and feels a connection and joy.  

I am drawn to the works of Monet and Sargent, along with many others, and love to visit galleries whenever possible.  I started sharing my work at a local gift shop/gallery I owned called Birch.  I will be forever grateful for the response received from friends and family; they inspired me to continue my art. 

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​Jessica Fligg is a nature-based artist who works primarily in oils, painting extensively both en plein air and in her studio. She also explores printmaking, drawing, watercolor, and poetry, often drawing inspiration from the natural world and our interactions with it. Jessica began drawing at an early age with her great-grandmother and later studied at the New Hampshire Institute of Art.
 
She remains active in the arts, participating in local, regional, and national galleries and exhibitions. Her work has received numerous accolades, including an Honorable Mention in the “My Best Art” exhibition at Roux & Cyr International Gallery (2019), “Best Work By Young Artist” at Bryan Memorial Gallery (2023), “Best Impressionism” at the NOAPS Associate Members Exhibition (2025), and The Anthony Watkins Artist Choice Award at Wet Paint Tamworth (2026)
 
“For me, the creative process is a way to connect deeply with nature. Through my work, I aim to highlight the importance of protecting our natural areas for future generations.” – Jessica Fligg

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I have enjoyed being creative all my life.  Even my career was to inspire and cultivate the creativity of young children.  Being a preschool, elementary teacher gave me the experience of constantly being creative and has certainly led me artistically to where I am in my life right now.

Having an innate desire to constantly learn, I was always interested in embracing new things and learning from other people. Being such a curious person has always kept me on the road of discovery. The artist in me cherishes the way painting can capture moments in time.  It is amazing what I have been able to witness over the years. My life experiences, places I've traveled to, people I have met, all inspire a desire for me to capture these things in my art. To create something that I can share both now and hopefully with others when time has long passed.

I love color, its use, and the way light and textures can express your emotions, and of course getting messy is always fun. All these elements led me to the pastel medium. I have an appreciation for impressionists and realists and try to combine some of these elements in my work. Art at every level is about self-expression. When I am painting everything becomes encompassed by the story I am telling. Each journey on canvas is a chance to share my feelings and vision.

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Betsy Holmes is an oil painter with a passion for nature – seasons, weather, light… all of it is inspiration. Recognizing that we are often too busy to notice the beauty around us, Betsy creates paintings to remind us of the splendor that is our environment- at all times of the year. For the past six years, Betsy has painted outdoors (almost!) every day, capturing the New Hampshire landscape as few artists have experienced. She is a regular participant in plein air events when not carrying her gear into the field to capture a moment with her oils or gouache paints.

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Mary Iselin’s paintings are luminous and filled with light. She paints draft horses, sheep, cattle and landscapes the way some artists would paint a bowl of fruit: to explore light, color, and atmosphere—especially spiritual atmosphere.

A professional painter in oil, Iselin is represented by several fine art galleries, including 3 Pears in Dorset, VT; Vermont Artisans in Brattleboro, VT; and Hannah Grimes in Keene, NH. She is the recipient of numerous awards, has been featured on Rural Heritage TV, and is collected both in this country and abroad. She is a former faculty member of the NH Institute of Art. And, on a light note, last year she received the Gold Award for “Best Artist” in both local newspapers!

“The longer I paint, the more I feel that the point is to just keep painting. Techniques can be learned, but it is my job as an artist to be standing there with a paint brush in my hand when Inspiration comes through. And painting is all I really want to do.”

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Molly Petersen Leith is a visual artist and educator raised in the seaside village of Watch Hill, Rhode Island.  Located at the southwestern tip of the state, Watch Hill is renowned for its beautiful shoreline and historically rich harbor. Her early connection to the ocean fostered a deep appreciation for the natural world, which continues to inspire and inform her artistic practice.

Leith's contemporary paintings incorporate patterns, textures, and bold colors she discovers throughout New England, the California Coast, and as far as Bangkok, Thailand. Her use of gold leaf, initially inspired by the golden Buddhas, brings a luminescent quality intended to elevate the viewers' experience. Her work has been exhibited locally, in San Francisco Galleries, and can also be found in several private collections. One of her paintings, “Just Right”  was recently featured in Architectural Digest magazine. 

Leith holds a Master of Fine Arts from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Presently living in Andover, NH, with her artist husband and three daughters, Molly curates art exhibits and is a Learning Specialist at Proctor Academy.

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Corbett Leith strives to recapture a singular exhilarating and dynamic experience by layering bold, expressive marks of hand mixed oil pigments on the surface. Through these movements and expressions of color, he relives a sense of place and happening in nature.

Leith received his bachelor's degree from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado before relocating San Francisco, California to earn his M.F.A. in painting from the Academy of Art University. Leith has exhibited throughout the United States and currently lives and works in Andover, New Hampshire.

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I’m an artist living in the quiet of Goshen, New Hampshire, where nature and creativity intertwine. My work is rooted in the belief that art has the power to heal, to ground, and to bring us back to ourselves.

Whether I’m creating or simply observing, I find that art forms a deep connection between mind and body. It soothes the nervous system, restores emotional balance, and offers a calm space in an often chaotic world. Art is more than a beautiful image — it carries intention, story, and spirit. I believe each piece holds a part of each artist’s truth, touched into the canvas with every stroke.

Sometimes, art brings comfort. Sometimes, it challenges us. Both experiences are valuable. I see art as a medium not only for self-expression, but for reflection and growth — for both the artist and the viewer.

My creative practice is also a personal ritual. By showing up to make something each day, I find purpose and presence. But I’ve also learned not to hold too tightly to outcomes. Life is busy, and creativity doesn’t always follow a schedule. I believe in creating with grace — allowing space for both discipline and rest.

Thank you for being here, and for allowing art to meet you wherever you are on your journey.

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“I was born in 1952, went to various art schools in the 70’s and 80’s, and focused exclusively on drawing and printmaking. In 1989, Fran Weston Hoyt, introduced me to the painting principles as taught by Frank Vincent DuMond and landscape painting. A noted American Impressionist painter (1865-1951) DuMond developed new techniques such as utilizing a carefully controlled prismatic palette to capture the effects of light in nature. I have been painting in the landscape tradition of working en plein air for over 25 years, exploring new ways to express the poetry of light through the changing seasons.”

Sara Rae received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2004 from Plymouth State University. She has lived in NH her entire life and currently works out of a studio in Bradford. Her work is mainly comprised of still lifes and the local flora and fauna. Recently she has started to work en plein air, capturing fleeting moments with her use of expressive, and thick brushstrokes. Sara is a member of the NHAA and has exhibited her paintings in juried regional shows and galleries along the East Coast.

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Chris Reid is an internationally respected New Hampshire artist known for her plein-air landscapes and still life paintings. Her work is noted for “its intense color and masterful use of light”. Art New England described Reid’s work as being “rich in color”, and her landscapes have been praised for their “powerful abstract elements”.  

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My artwork explores the natural world, wildlife and the cosmos through the mediums of watercolor, plein air sketching and acrylics.

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