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These photos show gems hiding in plain sight throughout our town-if you are like me, you’ve probably driven past them without a second glance - dozens of times.Together, let’s slow down, look for these pockets of charm and light, and remember to always seek beauty, near and far as we return to a more busy life. I am grateful to AVIS and the Conservation Commission for maintaining these habitats and trails to ensure that even though humans are spending more and more time in them, the animals and plants continue to thrive and stay safe in their homes. This pandemic brought fear and pain to my family, as it did to many others, but I found the silver lining-a sense of peace and calmness while I explored nature trails near my house. All of these pictures were taken between March 2020 and March 2021 within 5-12 minutes of my home.
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The places we had rushed by on our way to school, practice and playdates beckoned, silent treasures waiting to be explored. Long hikes with my children in my hometown, Andover, revealed beauty hidden around every corner. I realized that some things have changed in many senses but with those changes we can create normalcy. My family’s busy-ness came to an abrupt halt, and my work as a documentary photographer became nonexistent. However, like everyone else, my “normal" changed in 2020. Visit to see what I’ve been working on!Īs a documentary photographer, I used to travel long distances to find pretty sights. It has been so much fun to rediscover art and share it with others. Now retired, I am once again able to dedicate my time to the craft of painting and growing my small business. This was in the 1970s! After graduating, life took a practical turn, raising a family and an interesting career in medical ultrasound. One of my fondest memories is passing through a secret door behind a medieval tapestry into a hidden studio to learn to replicate the techniques of master painters. There I studied painting, drawing and print-making with a special emphasis on the techniques of the old masters. I attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts. I hope you will visit and enjoy seeing my work. I have my own website where more of my work can be seen at, an Etsy shop called ElenaCroninArt, and a Facebook page where I share my process and everything that goes into painting. After retirement in 2020, my new adventure is to become an entrepreneur.
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I enjoy playing with composition and often use diagonals and swirling patterns to create the feeling of motion. The luminosity of watercolor makes it the perfect medium for working quickly and capturing the light in natural landscapes. They are perfect for En plein air painting (painting outside). There I grew to appreciate the natural beauty of the land and seascapes around me. I grew up in New England and spent my summers roaming the woods and coasts of Maine. We will do this for ourselves, our planet and for future generations to come. Together, we will draw out the best in human nature. It is my sincere hope that these pieces inspire all people to embrace and act with love, kindness, acceptance, and peace. My drive and passion are reaching others through the symbolism in my pieces. The focus of my work is creating pieces that express emotion and provoke contemplation within the human self. I’m an emerging artist in the area, and excited to share my vision with you. As an artist I ask and explore the question: How do we as human beings observe the evolution of our own souls? I use colorful lines, space, and landscapes to depict moments (grand and simple) of our lives where spirituality and personal growth takes place. I’m fascinated and inspired by how spiritual growth changes the soul over a lifetime. Many people throughout their lives undergo multiple transformations of self.