Maureen Simpson

Maureen Simpson

Artist

Watercolor – Oil – Acrylic

I first studied art as a college student at LSU but it didn’t become part of my life until after I had raised my family and retired from teaching. Retirement gave me the opportunity to pursue my love of painting. I began my study of watercolor while in New Jersey and continued after moving to Arizona. While there I expanded my studies to include Oil and Acrylic. The vibrant art community in Scottsdale was exciting and motivational. I began showing and selling my painting at local shows.

While there, I worked with the Alzheimer’s Associations Memories in the Making Program. I facilitated an art class for a group of about 12 residents for 8 years at Encore Senior Village in Paradise Valley. We had yearly Art Exhibits and Auction of residents’ work. I was commissioned by the facility to create a mural in an outside garden area which involved the resident’s participation. This was a great source of joy and pride for the residents. I also presented a Memories in the Making workshop for the Alzheimer’s Association to foster awareness of the program.

After moving to Ocala, I became a member of FAB, VAS and MCA. I received Second place awards at the FAB’s Santa Fe College Show in 2017 and 2019. A VAS merit award in the Best of the Season show in 2018.

I first studied art as a college student at LSU but it didn’t become part of my life until after I had raised my family and retired from teaching. Retirement gave me the opportunity to pursue my love of painting. I began my study of watercolor while in New Jersey and continued after moving to Arizona. While there I expanded my studies to include Oil and Acrylic. The vibrant art community in Scottsdale was exciting and motivational in for my art. I began showing and selling my painting at local shows.

While there, I worked with the Alzheimer’s Associations Memories in the Making Program. I facilitated an art class for a group of about 12 residents for 8 years at Encore Senior Village in Paradise Valley. We had yearly Art Exhibits and Auction of residents’ work. I was commissioned by the facility to create a mural in an outside garden area which involved the resident’s participation. This was a great source of joy and pride for the residents. I also presented a Memories in the Making workshop for the Alzheimer’s Association to foster awareness of the program.

After moving to Ocala, I became a member of FAB, VAS and MCA. I received Second place awards at the FAB’s Santa Fe College Show in 2017 and 2019. A VAS merit award in the Best of the Season show in 2018.