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Loretta Krupinski
'Acadia National Park'

Loretta Krupinski was born and raised on Long Island, New York. Imprinted by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and Long Island Sound on the other, her artistic talent gravitated towards marine art. After graduating with a B.F.A. from Syracuse University, Ms. Krupinski worked many years as a graphic designer and illustrator in the business world. She moved to Southeastern Connecticut and now pursues painting and writing and illustrating children's books. She has summered in Maine for 13 years. Prior to her first trip, she was working in pen and ink, the result of working for many years as an Editorial Illustrator for Newsday. Her first trip to Maine pushed open the door to working in color. Painting in Maine provides her with those images that are hard to come by in a more developed area like Connecticut.

A contemporary artist and long time sailor, "I believe that I am helping to preserve a part of history that is gradually disappearing- classic wooden sailing yachts, lighthouses, and working harbors. The elegance and beauty of a classic yacht has a sculptural look, done in wood and bronze. As big as a house, they glide noiselessly through the water like a giant sea serpent. I like the water in all kinds of weather. Any artist knows the importance of painting what you know. To be a marine artist you have to be a 'wharf rat.' You have to know clouds, wind, weather, lighting, water conditions, sailing experience, and yacht designs."