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John Leo Loughlin (1931-2004)

Upcoming exhibit will feature the works by nationally acclaimed artist John Loughlin of Massachusetts.

This unique exhibit will start on Saturday, June 18, 2011, and will be on display through July 2011. Opening of this exhibition is schedule for Saturday, June 18th from 2 to 4pm. Light refreshments will be served. There will be over 40 pieces on display, mostly oil paintings of various sizes, about 10 watercolor paintings. His works are limited; this is the first opportunity to see this much available in one place.

John Leo Loughlin - artist, teacher, lecturer, and illustrator - was born on April 11, 1931 in Worcester, MA and died on May 23, 2004 while residing in Lincoln, RI. Highly proficient in both oil and watercolor painting, and known for his fine drawing skills, he once said his preferred medium was watercolor. Well known for his New England scenes, Loughlin spent many hours painting outdoors with fellow artists and good friends Bernard Corey, who passed away in 2000, and Michael Graves.

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