Maureen Van Nostrand - Visit Maureen’s home to see her serene oil paintings on canvases that range from small to large sizes. She has such a large body of work of so many different subjects that there is sure to be something for everyone.

Maureen is an oil painter who has been painting part-time for 6 years, and this year was finally able to make the leap into becoming a full time artist. Her dream of pursuing an art career is finally being realized. Although she was always interested in art, she pursued a bachelor’s degree in business instead to be more practical. She said having a knowledge of the business aspects of an art career certainly helps, but she should have known what a strong underlying passion she had for art as she sketched her professor’s portraits in all of her classes in her notes. After she left the work force after her second child was born, Maureen studied painting techniques at Coley’s Studio of Fine Art before she decided to launch her art career. Being able to paint full time has truly been a blessing for her because she ironically finds it exciting and yet relaxing at the same time. She truly looks forward to making a scene jump to life on the canvas, whether it’s a still life, a landscape, people or animals. She finds it a truly rewarding experience.

Maureen’s paintings are on display during the year at The Pure Pennsylvania Gallery and Store in Hallstead. Being an active member of the Hill Country Artists in Montrose has allowed her the opportunity to display locally at the Endless Mountains Health Systems Hospital, Pennstar Bank, the Courthouse Annex, the Rehab Center, and the Montrose House Inn and Restaurant. For half of this year, she will have some work up at Congressman Chris Carney’s Office in Clarks Summitt.

Her studio is located 1.3 miles out on Route 167 South from Route 706 East in Montrose. She can be contacted at (570)-278-4590, or at movanno@epix.net. She will be demonstrating oil painting on Monday on the tour. Maureen looks forward to seeing you!