“Passion is contagious. My goal is to have people feel the experience, to imagine the stories, to connect to what makes living in Maine so incredible.

As an artist, it is my hope to ignite a spark in others and open their eyes to a new way of seeing.” - Kim Skillin Traina

Richard Boyd Art Gallery welcomes Kimberly Skillin Traina to the group of artists represented by the gallery in southern Maine. Kimberly’s images in pastels, entitled “Pine Point Rain Clouds” ~ pastels on paper, are included in the “Holiday Offerings – 2015”  exhibit opening Dec. 4, at 10 a.m. The exhibit is on view free of charge to the public every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through January 31.

Traina is a multi-talented commercial and fine artist with a BA in design and photography living in Edgecomb. Her career as a graphic designer and photographer spans more than three decades. Traina says her creative process evolved from developing images in the darkroom to creating on the computer.

 “As much as technology has opened a whole new world of creative tools for exploration, I still love working with my hands,” Traina said. “Three years ago, I started working with pastels. I love the intensity of color I can achieve with pure pigment, the ability to layer colors, and feel of the medium as I work.

“With both photography and pastels, for me, it is capturing the quality of light, feeling, and essence of nature. Creating works in pastels allows me to capture the magic of the moment. My creativity is my expression of my passion for life, for nature and of deep gratitude for this incredible place I live in.”

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Richard Boyd Art Gallery is a fine arts gallery located on Peaks Island in Portland. The gallery exhibits original works of art created by artists with a connection to the state of Maine, working in a broad range of styles from contemporary to traditional realism, covering an array of subjects, in a variety of mediums.

The gallery is located at 15 Epps Street, in the first building on the right, on the first floor.  The  gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Friday through Sunday. Additional days and times by appointment.

For additional information, contact Richard Boyd Art Gallery by phone at 207-712-1097 or email info@richardboydartgallery.com.