"DALY INSPIRATIONS" Watercolor paintings by students of Elaine Caliri Daly

“DALY INSPIRATIONS,” WATERCOLORS BY STUDENTS OF ELAINE CALIRI DALY,

TO BE EXHIBITED IN STETSON GALLERY THROUGHOUT MAY

“Daly Inspirations,” a group show by students of artist Elaine Caliri Daly of Marblehead, will be the featured exhibit in the Stetson Gallery at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead throughout the month of May. The exhibit will feature watercolor paintings by nine local women and by Daly. An opening reception with light refreshments will be held Sunday, May 5, noon-2 p.m.

The artists whose work will be exhibited are: Nathalie Binney of Salem, Winnie Burns of Charlestown, Corinne Commoss-Abercrombie of Marblehead, Lesley Cronan of Marblehead, Leslie Downie of Marblehead, Penny Paquette of Marblehead, Jo Ann Augeri Silva of Marblehead, Sherry Vernick of Swampscott, and Joan Whelan of Marblehead. All are Daly’s current watercolor students at the Marblehead Arts Association, and some have studied with her for several years.

 “It gives me great pleasure to show the art of my watercolor class,” said Daly. ”This is the first exhibition for many. They have shown their dedication and determination to learn this unforgiving medium with enthusiasm and awe! At our plein air locations, they brave the wind and cold or humid, hot weather, and never falter from their goal to keep painting. During the winter months, we are indoors at the Hooper Mansion, painting flowers and other still lifes.  Again, they forge ahead and produce art that not only encompasses the elements of design -- line, composition, color, value, and movement -- but art that represents their own unique individual style and personality. Their energy, spirit and budding talent are obvious in their art making ----and I am proud to say that I am the instructor of this wonderful group!”

Elaine Caliri Daly’s students are imbued with the spirit of her personal artist’s statement, which is reflected in their work:  "The world is made of many colors, many shapes, many feelings. Each is an experience, spontaneous and sensitive. My art seeks to capture a moment of beauty and make it a lasting memory."

Elaine Caliri Daly, well known for her portraiture, works her colorful, fluid style of watercolor and acrylic painting in land and seascapes. She teaches watercolor at the Marblehead Arts Association, and also conducts workshops and demonstrations for local organizations. Elaine is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art.  She is a member of the Copley Society of Boston and is affiliated with Marblehead Arts Association as a life member, LynnArts, North Shore Arts Association, and The New England Sculptors Association. Elaine works at the Brush Strokes Open Studios and Gallery and also shows her art at Arnould Gallery in Marblehead and at the Copley Society in Boston. For further information contact her at elainec.daly@gmail.com

Stetson Gallery showcases artist members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead and the wider artistic community. It is open during Church events, when Church staff are in the building, and by appointment. If lights are on and the door to the Gallery is unlocked, visitors may enjoy the exhibit. The Church Administrator and the curators can also make themselves available to show an exhibit. Please call the Administrator at 781-639-1215, or email the curators at stetson@uumarblehead.org to arrange an appointment.

Calendar: Sunday, May 5, 12-2 p.m.: Opening reception for “Daly Inspirations,” exhibit of the watercolor paintings by students of Elaine Caliri Daly, Stetson Gallery, Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. For information, call 781-631-1215.