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Emily Marsh’s Illustrations on View at Wolfeboro Public Library in February

Wolfeboro artist Emily Marsh exhibits a selection of her illustrative work this month at the Wolfeboro Public Library.

On view will be paintings from her 2016 calendar, poster illustrations, and early drawings from the children’s book, Too Hot for Santa, a work done in collaboration with area playwright Bryan Halperin.

Marsh is a 24-year-old illustrator who loves to paint mermaids, fairies, elves and almost anything else that she’s never seen. This whimsical style is reflected in her colorful paintings, even when the subject matter is a poster for an Italian opera or a plate of frosted Valentine’s Day cookies. Marsh’s work takes an imaginative look at charming and mysterious subjects from both the real and the fantasy world.

The exhibit opens February 1 at the Wolfeboro Public Library and continues through the month. You can view the paintings during regular library hours: Monday through Thursday 9:30 to 8:00, Friday and Saturday 9:30 to 5:00. For more information about Emily Marsh, or to see more of her work, visit emilymarshillustration.com.

The Art Place to Exhibit Calendar Paintings by Emily Marsh

The Art Place is preparing a special exhibit for Wolfeboro’s Art Walk on Friday, November 27 from 5-8pm. Local artist Emily Marsh recently published a calendar with whimsical illustrations of New Hampshire scenes. The original paintings from the calendar will be on display at The Art Place during this month’s art walk. Passersby are welcome to stop in for a snack, enjoy the vibrant acrylic paintings, and take a look at the printed calendars, also available at The Art Place.

The original calendar paintings on display at The Art Place are colorful and detailed, showing vignettes of New Hampshire’s varied seasons. They illustrate everything from llamas at a state fair to blooming apple trees and frosted Valentine’s Day cookies. “What started it all was a sketch I made after my first day skiing this past January. I decided to turn that into a full-color painting with fun Art Nouveau-style borders and many detailed framed scenes.”

The Nouveau New Hampshire calendar is Emily’s first self-published project but this 23-year-old illustrator’s work appears in Too Hot for Santa, a children’s book by playwright Bryan Halperin, and on programs and posters for several organizations including Opera New Hampshire. Marsh is a 2014 BFA graduate of New Hampshire Institute of Art and currently works out of her studio in Wolfeboro.

During the Art Walk on November 27, Marsh will be giving an artist demonstration at Winnipesaukee Chocolates, 53A North Main Street, where she is exhibiting some of her fantasy artwork. She will also be answering questions about her crowd-funded publishing process, acrylic painting techniques, and contrasting digital painting methods.

The opening reception at The Art Place for Emily Marsh is Friday, November 27, from 5:00-8:00pm, at 9 North Main Street, downtown Wolfeboro, NH. The Art Place is open year round, and Emily’s show will continue through December 17. Besides The Art Place, the printed calendars are also available at Artisans Corner, Black’s Paper Store and online at emilymarshillustration.com. For more information, please call The Art Place–603-569-6159 or toll free 866-569-6159.

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Opening of Figments

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Figments had a fantastic opening reception with something like 50-60 visitors! You can still come look at the work through July 31. The gallery is open Wendesdays and Fridays 2-6 and Saturdays 10-2, or by chance or appointment.

Figments at Azure Rising

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I am so excited to be having my very first solo show! It will include a wide range of my work, from portraits, to collages, to fantasy art, and several as-yet-unseen pieces from an exciting new project I’ve been working on. (More details later.) The gallery is a beautiful space, and has exhibited a lot of lovely, unique work. Take a look at their website.

Wolfeboro artist Emily Marsh exhibits a range of pieces from the fantasical to the whimsical to the seriously reflective in her exhibit “Figments: Illustrations of Fantasy and Reality” at the Azure Rising Gallery in Wolfeboro. The exhibit runs July 10-31 with an opening reception Friday, July 10, 5:00 to 7:00.

Marsh believes that, “When given the opportunity, viewers take very real ideas—hopes and fears and revelations—and translate them directly into what we call ‘fantasy art.’ Even if it’s unconscious, I believe this process can be very therapeutic, which is why fantasy books and movies feel so good to get wrapped up in.”

In addition to fantasy and science fiction pieces, her recent work includes a calendar series based on New Hampshire, and an unconventional collage series—a visual interpretation of issues that come up for young people in our culture. Her illustrations appear in Too Hot for Santa, a children’s book by playwright Bryan Halperin, and on programs and posters for several organizations including Opera New Hampshire.

 Marsh is looking forward to meeting the public and discussing her work at the opening reception Friday, July 10, 5:00 to 7:00 at the Azure Rising Gallery, South Main Street, Wolfeboro. Figments will be on display July 10-31; Wednesdays and Fridays, 2:00 to 6:00; Saturday 10:00 to 2:00, or by appointment. Call 603-630-1772 or check emilymarshillustration.com for more information.

New Voices, Visions, Views Exhibit

Sunday, July 18th, my most recent exhibit opened–New Voices, Visions, Views at Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough, New Hampshire. This show featured young artists who were enrolled in, or recently graduated from a college in New Hampshire. Several of my friends at New Hampshire Institute of Art had pieces in the show, including Amanda Gotham.

I am exhibiting two pieces in the show–a print of Drawing Dragons, and the original oil of Lightning Dragon. The artwork will be up through September 1, 2014.