ARTIST STATEMENT
ARTIST BIO
Maryellen Finan is a versatile artist based in New Jersey, whose passion lies in painting and drawing. As a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City with a degree in Illustration, she has been trained as both a designer and illustrator. Early in her career, Maryellen specialized in garment and textile design within the fashion industry.
Through her current paintings, Maryellen now explores the dynamic interplay of color, design, and composition. Maryellen's dedication to her painting has led to inclusion in group and juried exhibitions. To further refine her techniques, she has taken workshops with renowned artists like Charles Reid, Mel Stabin, and Eli Rosenthal.
Exhibitions:
New Hope Arts Center 2026 Members' Salon Exhibition ,
New Hope, PA
Makers Alley Art & Design Juried Exhibition, Lambertville, NJ
Mill Members Art Show , Phillips Mill, New Hope, PA
Maker’s Alley 5th Fall Exhibition, Lambertville, NJ
Art Center Of Northern New Jersey, New Milford, NJ
Morris County Art Association, Morristown, NJ
Morris County Hall of Records, NJ Watercolor Society Associate Members Exhibit.
Ridgewood Art Institute, Ridgewood, NJ
Oradell Arts and Business Coalition Annual Show , Hiram Blauvelt Museum
Romano Gallery @ Blair Academy, Blairstown, NJ
Awards:
People's Choice Award, Maker's Alley Fall Juried Exhibition "Overlooking Lambertville Station", 2025
1st Place Award, Acrylic Painting, “Tulips”
Art Center of NNJ, Focus Tri-State Juried Show, Summer Spectrum, 2024
2nd Place Award, Watercolor, Annual Members Exhibition, Art Center Northern NJ
Best In Show, Members Exhibition Watercolor Painting,”Three Hens and a Dish”, Morris County Art Association, Annual Juried Show