Doris Rice’s “Step Into Doris’ Gardens”
and
Roberta Garrison’s “The Botanical Collection”
at the SAA Gallery in Exeter, NH
Doris Rice’s “Step Into Doris’ Gardens”
Garden Gate Mexico by Doris Rice
Gardens Enrich Us: A World Perspective.
Doris Rice’s paintings celebrate the universal love of gardens in communities across the globe, from Mexico to Italy to our own backyard.
As she captures the lush colors, delicate textures, and contrasts of shade and light on paper, she experiences a feeling of peace, tranquility, and completeness.
Doris invites you to immerse yourself in her works.
Exeter Bandstand by Doris Rice
Doris Rice is a watercolor painter from New Hampshire. She received her formal art training at the Moore College of Art, Philadelphia. She prefers to paint in plein air, finding her artistic inspiration from the great outdoors. Collectors would look for impressions of a location.
Roberta Garrison’s “The Botanical Collection”
Autumn Chill by Roberta Garrison
“My life, as well as my art is ever-evolving. When the pandemic first hit and we were in lock-down, I dedicated my time to expanding my gardens. Life in New England and its 4 seasons are so special to me. The cycles in weather and the constant change in what grows around us, inspired me to preserve botanicals. I am continuously collecting and pressing everything including flowers, leaves, and grasses. Even weeds can be interesting when pressed.
My current exhibit is named “The Botanical Collection”. As an Artist, I have loved challenging myself using different mediums. Somehow, while experimenting with my botanicals, my work evolved into focusing on ‘birds”. There is something about how their wings and feathers mimic organic movement. I and am captivated by their natural grace, and stunning poses. Inspired by photographs, I recreate the birds using only pressed botanicals. My subjects, have ranged from Herons, Eagles, Swans, Egrets, Hummingbirds, Ducks, to Exotic Birds, etc.”
Roberta has worked with a range of mediums including encaustics, oils, sculpting and now: Pressed Botanicals.
Waiting for Spring by Roberta Garrison
Growing up in a Diplomatic family for Panama, she lived in Vienna, Paris and traveled extensively. She received her bachelor’s degree from both the University of California and the Design Institute of California.
Roberta attributes her life and education abroad to the diversity in her styles of art.
Soar Like an Eagle by Roberta Garrison
Seven years ago Roberta and her husband, Peter moved here from California. She is also a Certified Interior Designer/Architect.