Naomi Wilsey
Naomi Wilsey paints primarily in watercolors with traditional subject matter. She also paints in the Japanese brush painting style called “sumi-e” which means “ink painting.” Naomi is an art teacher and has a background in graphic design and marketing and communications. She majored in Fine Arts and Education at the University of Colorado and holds a master’s degree in Communications Management from Simmons College where she taught graduate school after graduating.
“A special part of painting to me, is to get lost in the ‘flow.’ That is, to be focused and in the moment of the process where time and place disappear. Florals, landscapes and seascapes are among my favorites for subject matter. Plein air painting is my way to connect with nature. It’s peaceful and gives me time to appreciate natural beauty,” comments Naomi.
She adds, “One quirky type of painting I do is to sketch watercolors in moving vehicles – planes, trains, cars and boats. Don’t worry. It’s when I’m a passenger. I sometimes use pen and ink before or after painting. It’s good practice because when I paint in my stationary studio or at our Dedham Art Association weekly Painting Group, it feels easier!”
In the past couple of years, Naomi has been invited to display her artwork in solo exhibitions at Goddard House Assisted Living in Brookline and Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, Natick. Her paintings have been juried into national and member exhibits with New England Watercolor Society and Rhode Island Watercolor Society and exhibits at the Rockport Art Association & Museum, Gallery Twist and Zullo Gallery.
Communicating through art and about art is important to Naomi. She enjoys participating in Needham Open Studios to be able to talk with visitors about her art and processes. She’s given demonstrations / workshops and served as a juror for art associations and loves meeting other artists as a result.
Naomi is the current Programs vice president of the Dedham Art Association and a past president. She belongs to local art associations and participates yearly in Needham Open Studios.
Her career roles include public school art teacher, Advertising Manager at Prentice Hall publishing, Senior Marketing Manager for IBM and Marketing Director for Optum (United Healthcare Group.)
She paints and teaches art lessons in her home studio in Needham, MA and is married to kind and patient David, who is a member of Dedham Art Association.
Website: https://naomiwilseyart.com/