Grace Burr was born in 1971, in Brockton, Massachusetts, she resided on Cape Ann for many years, until relocating to New Hampshire. Sketching and painting has been a lifelong passion. Through the years she has exhibited her work in several galleries in New England. She works in a realism tradition, focusing on commonplaces, and emphasizing visual interest than would often go unnoticed.
In addition to her art, Grace holds a 30 year career as a custom framing designer, and owns Creative Framing Solutions, located in Manchester, NH.
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Artist Statement
Growing up in Brockton, Massachusetts it was during my high school years where I first experienced painting in a studio. I was instantly drawn to the light of the room and the echo of the space. Finding an easel, setting up my brushes, palette, and building the canvas that would hold my creation felt like home. I learned from this point on how very important painting was, as a part of me. No matter where life brought me, from cities to coastlines I always had a studio space where I could create. Within that space, amongst the easel and brushes, were objects that had meaning to me, art books, artwork, and another piece of driftwood. Of course a chair for a cat or myself, and music playing in the background. If these four walls could talk, they would tell a tale of trials and tribulations that any artist could relate to. The coast, in all its everchanging beauty feeds my soul. For me, its a place you never leave the same as you arrived. It resinates, inspries and heals. It truly is a gift, and a place I find inspiration as an artist.
Thank you for being a part of my creative journey.
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The Awakening
The Guild of Boston Artists
September 1st - October 3rd
2022 New England Regional Juried Exhibition
The Littlest Starfish
Plymouth Center for the Arts
55th Annual Juried Art Show
September 17th - October 23rd
1st Prize- Oil & Acrylic
The Littlest Starfish
2022 North Shore Art Association-Exhibit New England Regional Juried Show
The Awakening
2022 NAA-Regional Juried Show
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Between the Lines
2020 NAA-Winter Members Juried Show, Part 2
Newburyport Bank Award for Best in Acrylic
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