Noreen Schumann

This is a quote from DeWitt Jones, former National Geographic Photographer.  He has a weekly post that you can sign up for, which is a Celebrate photo he has taken.  I find myself looking for celebration subjects also.  I believe we are happiest when we are  mindful of our

Blessings.  February, 2015

Expressionistic oil painting inspired by marina reflection in Sausalito, Ca. This will be among the paintings Noreen
is exhibiting at the Pelican Bay Community Foundation on March 30, 2013. Stop by and visit her and her artist
friends.

Preparing for a group art show February 23, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Naples. I have been experimenting with a new style, come view work from over 100 artists.

Noreen will be painting the California landscape this summer, living on the Sausalito houseboat. Water, nature, and Mt. Tam in the background when its not fogged in!

Noreen is looking forward to a weeklong workshop with artist Peter Fiore in Bucks County, Pa. this summer, as well as her continued
plein air work with the Old Lyme artists in Ct.

My experiences have made me poignantly aware of humanity's plight in our seemingly broken world. I am intrigued and encouraged by man's ability to rise above his/her difficult circumstances. In my art, I strive to focus on what is beautiful about our broken world. I choose subjects
that have the ability to lift our spirits and bring an intentional focus on God's love of His creation. To this end, I work with oil using striking colors yet simplicity in composition to evoke a sense of peace and well-being.

After retiring from the world of finance in manufacturing, I was eager to study painting.Fourteen years ago I started taking Plein Air art classes in Old Lyme, Ct, the home of the American Impressionists. I continue to work with and exhibit at the Old Lyme Art Association, Clinton Art Association, and Essex Art Association during the summer, and the rest of the year I take classes and workshops in the Naples, Florida area.
Much of my former study has been done at The vonLiebig Art Center here in Naples. I am currently studying under Marco Bronzini in his Art Studio here and plein air in Sausalito, California.
I enjoy still life, seascapes, landscape, and portrait. I would classify my style as expressionistic. Having lived on and around the water all of my adult life, I am drawn to it. Please see my artist statement under philosophy.
Contact artist to arrange private tour of my studio in Naples, Florida, 34102.

PLEASE COME SUPPORT THE BONITA LITERACY COUNCIL WITH THEIR DECK THE WALLS EVENT . RECEPTION ON FRIDAY, DEC. 2ND, FROM 5-7PM. FINGER FOODS, WINE, MUSIC AND ART, INCLUDING JEWELRY TO PURCHASE.
EXHIBIT CONTINUES SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. 26820 OLD 41, BONITA SPRINGS, FL. I WILL BE IN THE AREA OF 4 PAINTINGS THAT I AM EXHIBITING IN THIS JURIED SHOW.

Noreen will have 5 of her recent oil paintings in the upcoming exhibit March 20 and 21st at the Pelican Bay Community Center
on Hammock Drive in Pelican Bay, Naples, Florida. Reception is 4-8pm on March 20. Open also on Sunday, March 21
from 12noon to 4pm. Public welcome. Please stop by and say hi.