STORY OF AN ARTIST

Madeline L. Reamy  began drawing as a very young child, capturing remarkable likenesses of people and animals when she was only three years old. Encouraged by family and friends, she later studied painting at Philadelphia College of Art (now University of the Arts) and in Paris, France where she earned her undergraduate degree in art and art history. She continued to paint after college in her free time, while pursuing a career in museum work, earning a Masters of Fine Arts from Syracuse University on a full scholarship. Her museum career provided a creative outlet in developing a variety of education programs incorporating art and music. She was often asked to design event invitations and printed material to promote museum exhibits and events. In the late 1990s, Madeline developed a side career as an animal caregiver and at the same time – her desire to return to painting and specifically pet portraits – was rekindled. She began doing commissions of pet paintings for others and this work has continued to the present day.

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About the Paintings

 

Madeline's pet portraits imbue the warmth of the pet's environment and capture each unique personality. While they are often realistic, she has a keen eye that expresses, with each brush stroke, the very essence that defines the animal's beautiful spirit. Painting commissions typically take from four to six weeks and range in size from 18 x 24" to 20 x 30" inches.  Other sizes may be available.

 

In addition to her pet portraits, Madeline is a very accomplished landscape and still life painter. Since 2022, she has been exploring paintings of the moon, clouds and the drama of the night sky.  She has also  done many commissions which often reference nature and the environment. Madeline has a strong connection to nature, especially to the woods and native wildlife. Having worked in the environmental field for more than 20 years, there is always a feeling of nature in her paintings. The vibrant, fresh colors and textures are authentically tied to her interpretation of nature and her love for all of its beauty.