Nina Douglas Nina Douglas discovered her love of art in high school. She earned her B.A. in Art Education at New Jersey City University, and went on to teach art at both the high school and elementary levels. She continued her education at Kean College and at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. Nina studied portraiture and figurative painting with Enrique Flores-Galbis at the N.J. School of Visual Arts. She is currently with master artist Grace Graupe-Pillard. Nina is a member of The Monmouth County Arts Council, Art Alliance of Red Bank, Belmar & Freehold Arts Councils, and the Guild of Creative Arts.

Nina's work has been exhibited throughout Monmouth County, in numerous juried and one-woman shows. For the past three years she was included in the prestigious Annual Juried Show at the Monmouth Museum. Her focus is primarily on portraits in oil; capturing her subject's likeness, spirit, and emotion. Recently, she has expanded her scope to include seascapes and pet portraits.

Artist Statement

"Painting is my passion and I am fascinated by faces. The inspiration for my work is often family members and friends, portraying them during happy times. The grandfather asleep in his chair or the child picking her first puppy; these are moments that transcend time and place. In this way, the viewer is emotionally connected to the work through common experiences and memories. I hope you enjoy my paintings as much as I enjoy creating them."

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