"Harborview 2023" by Maura O'Connor

Medium: Fluid Acrylic and Ink

Size: 19" x 8"

Artist Statement:

This year I continue to experiment with replicating my watercolor and ink style on a larger scale. My inspiration for the Cod this year was a classic, iconic view of Marblehead, using the familiar scene as a way to experiment with technique. It was a joy Interpreting the bold colors of the coastal houses stacked endlessly atop one another like the rainbow scales of a fish interlocking. This painting technique experiments with adding blocks of color first and then drawing atop the color with ink. The most interesting parts to me are where the ink and color don't quite match up, revealing this process to the viewer.

Artist Biography:

Maura Oconnor is a multimedia artist and illustrator. After living 10 years on the North Shore of Massachusetts she has collected a large portfolio of Coastal New England inspired Watercolors and regards Marblehead Massachusetts as her second home. Her Husband Kyle was born and raised in Marblehead. They return to visit family and friends often and always make time for painting and drawing in the old town. Now located in Central New York, When she's not working on art you can usually find her in her garden and greenhouse. Her work has been featured on HGTV's "Farmhouse Fixer", College Humor, and The Boston Globe.

Artist Website: mauraoconnorillustration.com

Hosting Business: "Harborview 2023" is on display on display at Hip Baby Gear, 118 Washington St, Marblehead, MA
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