Mary Worcester Newell
Artist's Statement/Quote
"I believe a painting should evoke an emotion of some kind, and I hope
mine exude a sense of energy and beauty through the excitement and
explosion of texture and color.”
Mary Worcester Newell grew up in Ohio. Although she did not declare
herself an artist until well into her teens, she recalls an early event
that started her thinking about art. Her family was discussing the art
of John Singer Sargent, who was her great grandparents’ cousin. The
question asked, “Did Sargent waste his talent by painting portraits?”
She did not have an answer at that time, but never forgot the
conversation or the question.
Mary studied at the Columbus
College of Art & Design in Columbus, Ohio. Following graduation,
Worcester Newell entered the world of commercial art, balancing family
and work as she raised two children and freelanced in illustration. She
continued her career as her children grew and eventually relocated to
Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she started a successful career painting
and illustrating for an impressive list of corporate and personal
clients. Newell is now painting what she selects, comfortable working
in watercolor or oil.
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