A very special place
To celebrate their 40th Anniversary, Pine Shore Art Association decided to publish a fundraiser book "Guide to the Jersey Shore" illustrated with artwork from it's members. I received an email from them asking to submit some of my paintings to use as illustrations , which I gladly did. They also asked if any artists would be interested in painting one of the local restaurants that would also be featured in the book. I jumped at the chance! Painting a restaurant would get me out of my comfort zone (and out of the house) since I have never painted a building before.
The next email I received from PSAA asked : "Would you like to paint the Museum of New Jersey Maritime History? They are patrons of the art association." I cried. This is where my husband, Ron and I were married!!! When we were searching for a wedding venue, we looked on Long Beach Island and found out that Museum's owner, Debra Whitcraft, was also a wedding officiate, so we had our wedding there. What are the odds that I was chosen to paint it! Divine odds I think, a special gift from Ron.
If you are ever on Long Beach Island please visit the Museum. It is crammed, jammed full of photos, maritime memorabilia, amazing donated items from shipwrecks, paintings, murals and so much more! Since the Museum runs on donations, it is a great opportunity for you to not only learn about New Jersey's maritime history but to support a local business!! It is a very special place.
The fundraiser book "Guide to the Jersey Shore" is available at several local venues and on Amazon. All proceeds go to Pine Shore Art Association.
It is my honor to present to you a very special place in my heart, the "Museum of New Jersey Maritime History", 12" x 16" Oil on Canvas.
