Audrey Bechler

The wonderful thing about years of painting is the knowledge I've accumulated, and the ability to express myself in new and exciting ways. I am established, but forever growing.

There is consistency in the way I work, that unifies the diversity of my paintings. I always think in terms of color, shape and value. My paintings are well composed and expressive, whether the subject is, leaves of a cabbage, the walls of a room, or the shapes of an abstract painting. My diversity tells you I am open to seeing all ways, that I am inspired by many things, and that I enjoy life, and express that joy in my work. Each painting is a challenge as the learning process never ends.

I am glad to be an artist, I live in a beautiful, quiet place, a place that suites my personality, and stimulates my creative nature. Though my eyes I have been able to observe nature, to marvel at it’s creation to see color and beauty in all things. To observe man, interact with man. To see the genius of man as a creator himself, to see the love, joy, hate, and sorrow that man can express.

My goal in life is to be happy, and I am happy because I have done what I like to do. I am a professional artist; I've spent my life becoming a better painter, and I have mad...

• Museum School of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
• Tufts University, BS in Education, 1958
• Traveling scholarship. Studied in Europe one year

One Person Shows:
• Newburyport Art Association each year from 1968
• Sea Studio Gallery, Tenants Harbor, ME 2000-2002
• Firehouse Center for the Arts, Newburyport, MA 1998
• Kristina's Restaurant, Bath, ME 1996
• Marblehead Art Association, Marblehead, MA 1996
• Audrey Bechler's Uptown Gallery, Waldoboro, ME 1994-1995
• Saint Botolph Restaurant, Boston, MA 1995
• Gallery at Le Va Tout, Waldoboro, ME 1991
• Roaring Lion Gallery, Waldoboro, ME 1990
• Gallery House, Nobleboro, ME 1988
• Jefferson St Gallery, Waldoboro ME 1987
• Art for America Gallery, Newcastle ME 1987
• Huston Tuttle Gallery One, Rockland, ME 1986
• Schooner Gallery, Edgecomb, ME 1985