Elaine Packard
ARTIST STATEMENT
From a young age, I have found happiness in quiet little things; flowers, birds, animals and scenery and I have integrated them into my artwork. I took many art classes in my high school years and received an Art Scholarship to Rivier College (which wasn’t utilized). Later in life, time constraints of a full-time career and raising a family meant something needed to take the back seat. Life changes in recent years have allowed me the time to return to painting and crafting, which I am enjoying immensely!
I believe that continuous learning and being curious helps keep you young and I am currently discovering the beautiful subtleties and technical aspects of watercolor painting. I enjoy this medium very much, although I must admit; there have been some struggles along the way. It’s difficult for me to let go of my tendency towards realism, but it’s something on which I am working. Seascapes have become a favorite, although I am enjoying birds of prey and animals, as well!
I also paint in acrylics and have recently integrated some modern “paint pouring” techniques into my backgrounds, with some amazing results.
I hope you find a sense of peace and calmness in my artwork and allow your mind to slow down and enjoy nature, because that is what I feel when I am creating.
Backyard Butterfly | 8x10 | watercolor | 350
Betta Fish | 9x12 | watercolor | 350
Baby Humpback | 7x9 | watercolor | SOLD
Papa Goose | 8x10 | watercolor | 250
Mallard | 8x10 | watercolor | 350
Maroon Clown Fish | 9x12 | watercolor | 350
Attitude | 10x14 | watercolor | 300
Spring Magnolia | 10x14 | watercolor | 350
Red Rock Crab | 10x14 | watercolor | 300
Ursa Major | 16x20 | acrylic | 350
Fall Golden Leaf | 16x20 | acrylic | 350
Lilacs in Blue Vase | 12x24 | acrylic | 250
Who You Looking At | 5x7 | watercolor & ink | 100
Presidential Range | 8x10 | watercolor | SOLD
Short Eared Owl | 8x10 | watercolor | NFS
Peony Flower | watercolor | 8x10 | 200
Bouganvillea | 12x24 | acrylic | 200
Elk in the Meadow | 5x7 | watercolor & ink | SOLD
Early Winter | 18x24 | acrylic | 250
Lotus Garden | 12x24 | acrylic | 200
Carousel | 8x10 | watercolor | 200
Raven | 8x10 | watercolor | 200
Frog Prince | 5x7 | watercolor | 100
Snow Leopard | 5x7 | watercolor & ink | 100
Hedwig the Owl | 11x14 | acrylic | 200
Dory on the Lake | 8x10 | watercolor | 200