Cappuccino, Gallery and Gardens

Artist’s Statement

My love of people translates to a love of figurative work and portraiture.  For more than thirty years, I have painted and drawn the nude figure from life.  I have also attended portrait groups where models have sat for varying lengths of time.  Since coming to Maine, I have continued in this pursuit.  There is never a dull moment in the world of people, and I take delight in depicting people outdoors in natural settings as well.  Working in pastel and watercolor brings out the best in me and hopefully this shows in my interpretations.  It is the essence of the individual I am interested in; and in the fluidity of the mediums and immediacy of the experience, I find peace.

The Cappuccino Gallery and Gardens is pleased to present the freeflowing impressions of Paula Dougherty.  Her passion for life, nature and the human form are evident in both her watercolor and pastel works.  Paula has studied with prominent, internationally-known artist/teachers throughout her career and has generously shared her experience with her own students.  Her works have been the subject of more than a dozen solo exhibitions and featured in several distinguished publications.