Artist, photographer, writer, painter, crafter and entrepreneur Willow Oakes shares her stories and visuals with everyone while she discovers ways of learning to improve her crafts.
Diva Latte, a cherished companion with an incredibly compassionate spirit, has left an indelible mark on all who knew her. She leaves behind a poignant legacy of her final journey. We invite you to read this heartfelt tribute.
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These beautiful 16″x20″ paintings are completed with acrylic mixed mediums and are set in composit frames. They are currently on exhibit in the NSB windows on Main Street in downtown Norway, Maine. They will be available to purchase directly by the artist or at the Main Street Gallery, located at 426 Main Street in Norway throughout June and July 2026. Check out the beautiful artwork by local artists that is displayed every month in the NSB windows! I extend my sincere gratitude to the Western Maine Art Group and Norway Savings Bank for providing the invaluable opportunity to showcase and exhibit my artwork as a member of WMAG within the NSB windows on 426 Main Street in Norway, Maine. Also I have a couple of paintings on display during July at Matolcsy Art Center located in Norway , Maine. (The yellow building located at the end of Main Street) Everyone is invited to view the complete art displays from our local members of Western Maine Art Group. Thank you all for your support
Cynthia LWO Phinney aka Willow Oakes Western Maine Artist/ Author
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Glow & Guidance presents a tranquil coastal scene at sunset, where a large, radiant sun rests just above the horizon, casting a warm palette of gold and orange across the sky. The light gently reflects onto the calm ocean, creating a soothing interplay between sky and water. Anchoring the composition on the right, a lighthouse with bold black and white diagonal stripes stands firmly on a rocky shoreline, its illuminated windows signaling active guidance. The surrounding pathway, framed by textured rocks and patches of greenery, adds a natural complexity that invites closer observation. The artwork’s textured acrylic and mixed media approach enhances the tactile quality of the scene, emphasizing the quiet transition from day to night and evoking a sense of peaceful reflection.
Every piece of artwork displayed is an original hand painted one-of-a-kind piece of art that will bring a timeless creative visual to any room.