Local Artist Showcased In August Ocean City Arts Center Gallery

OCEAN CITY, NJ — A South Jersey artist will be represented in August's gallery at the Ocean City Arts Center.

"Watercolor Paintings by Kathy Anne English" will be featured from Aug. 1 through Aug. 30. The exhibit includes a compilation of English's various original artworks, including wildlife, portraiture and interpretative pieces from the past couple years.

A “Meet the Artists” reception will be held on Friday, August 12 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Gallery is located in the Ocean City Arts Center, 1735 Simpson Avenue, 2nd Floor in Ocean City, open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Much of English's work reflects specific aspects of her life, from lighthouses to barns and farms, her grandchildren to “Sentimental Stills,” anemones to mountains, the Jersey Devil to her whimsical “Animal Castles” series. She was inspired to include marine life and vacation venues in her work through global travel and scuba diving experiences.

English is a self-taught watercolor artist who grew up in South Jersey. Her career started more than 40 years ago, starting her "Custom Artwork" business in 1987, offering classes and programs, custom framing, commissions, illustrations and much more.

English captures intricate details in her artwork, stemming from her early life experiences. Starting around the age 4, she described daily sightings to her blind father. This led to an appreciation for every color, contour, texture, contrast and line.

Her work has been recognized and awarded throughout the tri-state area and beyond. English has been featured in countless galleries, awarded dozens of school grants and helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for patient advocacy.