Bio and Artist Statement

BIOGRAPHY
Stacey studied art and interior design at the University of Mississippi in Oxford and worked for architectural and design firms for 20 years before starting SDL Designs a full service building and interior design firm. For the past 10 years she has been concentrating primarily on expanding her art practice.

Stacey is a founding member of the Meetinghouse Arts gallery in Freeport and served on the board of directors from 2020-2024. She is still active as the gallery director and show curator.

Her work is currently showing at Meetinghouse Arts on Maine Street in Freeport and the Maine Art Collective gallery on Moulton Street in Portland.

Stacey lives in Freeport where she works from her full-time studio on the mid coast of Maine.

ARTIST STATEMENT
My paintings are inspired by Maine’s saltwater marshes, land and seascapes. I enjoy exploring the relationship of objects to define shapes, qualities of light, color and pattern. My process involves the use of brushes, pallet knives and sometimes scrapers to abstract. My palette is traditional, I combine warm and cool colors and pay close attention to values to create richness and interest.

I enjoy trying new techniques, styles and media including printmaking, ceramics and fiber arts. I regularly participate in live and online workshops and classes including those with Philip Frey, Patty Molica, Scott Gellatly and Liz Prescott. My art is always evolving, the exciting journey contnues.