Sunset Lighthouse, acrylic, 20×16

Nita is the granddaughter of a commercial artist; her family instilled in her a love of creation and observation. Art has been a constant in her life, and she has been painting for as long as she can remember. Upon entering college, she was torn between the world of academia and the world of art. Ultimately, she chose to earn her Masters in History and work in education, forgoing any formal training in the arts. As such, her artwork took a backseat to her career and young family. It is only recently that she has begun to set aside time each day to pursue creating art. Nita’s preferred medium is acrylic, and she enjoys upcycling old canvases that are no longer wanted. She often paints landscapes, seascapes, and florals, and her latest interest are birch trees. Nita has recently exhibited works at the Mystic Museum of Art, The Slater Museum in Norwich, and Gallery 25 in New Milford. Currently, she shows her work at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, CT. Nita works at Capital Community College as an educational assistant, as well as a private tutor, and a commissioned artist.