My initial introduction to painting was in oils by an artist/teacher who accepted me where I was at that time, never having put oil paints on a canvas. He helped me by pushing me to look. He would say, "Put down what you see, like that dark "s" shaped form in the shadow." "Forget the color, think value." "Value brings out the form, not color." These comments I heard over and over from Gregory Lysun at the Westchester Art Workshop in White Plains. NY.

My change to watercolor came after my move to Vermont and away from my dear teacher/friend. I explored watercolor with many teachers until I found the one best suited for me. I had come to realize that my professional background had been grounded in planning, preciseness, and control. I soon learned why some watercolor methods were not satisfying for me. My current teacher and mentor is Gerarde Doucette of Charlestown, NH.

I am happiest with all phases of my work when I take the time to plan and execute my project. My subject matter often involves people or places that create an emotional response in me. There is an irresistible appeal of a brief moment in time that I try to capture. My travels provide me with those intimate encounters. Bob calls some of my work "Nancy's International Doorway Series." I also love the grace and subtle colors of flowers, and painting my grandchildren.

Great artists of the past who have influenced me are Sargent, Homer, and Wyeth. I greatly admire Gretchen Rogers, Lillian Westcott Hale, and Cecilia Beaux.

Nancy DiMauro

Member of art organizations:
Saxtons River Art Guild
Vermont Watercolor Society
Keene Art Association
Southern Vermont Arts Center
Chester Art Guild

Exhibited with groups:
Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, VT, 11/03    Juried
Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, VT, 9/03   Juried
Newport Library Gallery, Newport, NH, 10/01, 6/03 Juried
Wood Gallery, Montpelier, VT, 6/00 Juried
Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, VT, 2/99, 12/01   Juried
Colony Mill, Keene, NH, 4/00, 4/02, 4/03 Juried
Zollikofer Gallery, White River Junction, VT, 9/02
Miller Art Center, Springfield, VT, 9/ 01
Hildene Peony Festival, Manchester, VT 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003

Exhibited solo:

Baber Gallery, Jamaica, VT, 8/ 02
River Garden, Brattleboro, VT, 8/ 02
Sojourns, Westminster, VT. 11/ 02
Four Columns Inn, Newfane. VT. since 2000