COLOR IN THE LANDSCAPE
An exhibit of watercolors and collages by Hampton, New Hampshire artist Ethel Hills

August 1st through the 31st

Ethel Hills, who grew up amidst the orchards, fields and hills of rural New Hampshire and settled in Hampton, has been painting seriously for nearly 10 years. She has exhibited her works at a long list of Seacoast area galleries including solo exhibits at Blue Moon Market in Exeter, North Hampton Library and Ampers& Studio and Gallery in Newmarket. She has also participated in many group exhibits including the Mill Pond Center for the Arts in Durham, the Holyoke Gallery at Harvard University and, most recently, at River Tree Center for the Arts in Kennebunk, Maine.

She is currently involved in a group exhibit at the Coolidge Center for the Arts in Portsmouth, near New Castle Island. THIS PARAGRAPH – She is currently involved, etc. -- MUST BE REMOVED. It should not have been in this release – MY ERROR!

She has won many awards since 1999, including the Purchase Prize from Abstractions II at the Arts League of Lowell and a 1st Award in Watercolor at the New Hampshire Institute of Art Annual Student Exhibition.

Ms. Hills specializes in colorful abstract landscapes in both watercolor and collage. Her compositions are based on the simplified, almost decorative patterns she developed in earlier paintings of the salt marshes near her home. The lush, rich colors in her works reflect her fascination with the unique colors and effects possible in the watercolor medium.

All Franklin Gallery artworks are available for purchase. Please call the frame shop and gallery at 603-332-2227 if you have questions about this or future exhibits.

Ross Bachelder, Manager: 603-332-2227 or sthetx@gwi.net