About Naomi Wilsey
Naomi Wilsey is an artist and art teacher focusing on nature and the natural world.
Naomi Wilsey, a working artist for over 30 years, paints primarily in watercolors. Her subject matter, influenced by nature, includes traditional landscapes, florals and from-life paintings. She also uses watercolors and inks in the manner of Japanese brush painting known as “sumi-e.” Naomi’s work experience includes graphic design, marketing and art education. Judging art exhibits and teaching workshops are ways she shares her art experience and knowledge. She is a long-time resident of Needham where she paints and teaches art in her home studio. Her award-winning work has been shown in community, gallery and national exhibitions in group and solo exhibits.
Experience
Board member: Dedham Art Association and Needham Open Studios
Solo exhibits: Needham Library, Goddard Assisted Living, Wingate Assisted Living, Sweetwater Coffee & Tea, Bradley Estate
Juried exhibits: New England Watercolor Society, Rhode Island Watercolor Society, Rockport Art Association and Museum, Zullo Gallery, Twist Gallery, Quincy Art Association
Awards for watercolor and oil paintings and marketing excellence
Teaching: private painting instruction, adult education art and craft classes, public school art classes, painting and craft workshops, art demonstrations for art associations, Communications Management graduate course
Education: BA in Fine Arts and Education, post-graduate studio art and art therapy, MS in Communication Management
