Asian Influence

941.358.4931

Sarasota, Florida

bpgaines@verizon.net

I always knew that I wanted to be a painter, but life got in the way…

Thirty years ago I began to study and paint seriously. After experimenting with various mediums, I fell in love with the challenge of watercolor. Today, painting realism in an impressionistic way drives me to capture my subjects on location. My love for the outdoors inspired me to become a plein air painter. The beauty of nature continually provides me with an array of subject matter.

Over the years I have studied with leading watercolorists including ten years with Lucille Geiser, and watercolor workshops with Betty L. Schlemm, Nita Engle, Zoltan Szabo, Tony Couch, Bridgett Austin, Judy Betts, Max Muller and Judy Wagner.
 

A native New Yorker, today my paintings are featured in group, invitational and solo exhibitions in Florida and New Jersey. The recipient of many awards, I continue to be active in Art Center Manatee, Venice Art Center, Art Center Sarasota and the Women Contemporary Artists organization. I exhibit regularly at the Guild of Creative Art and at the annual Monmouth Festival of the Arts both in Monmouth County New Jersey.