Born and raised in Massachusetts, Maureen received her B.F.A. degree in Painting and Design from Massachusetts College of Art (“Mass Art“) in Boston (1971). It was there that she discovered her appreciation, awe, and natural affinity for the medium of watercolor.

Throughout the many ensuing years, she has enjoyed the continuous, fulfilling development and growth as an artist by studying with some of the most inspiring and eminent watercolorists in the country including Edgar Whitney, Barbara Nechis, Mel Stain, and Jean Spicer. And, over the last several years, she has found a new source of pleasure, inspiration and growth in teaching a limited number of workshops throughout the year.

Over the past 35 years, her work has been exhibited in numerous solo and group shows and included in various select, juried competitions and invitational exhibitions. Various works of hers are now on view in a permanent collection at the University of Pennsylvania. And, Maureen is pleased to have just recently become a member of the Home Fine Art Gallery.

Having lived in Anchorage, AK for 6 years (during the ‘70s), it was then that she became an elected full member of the Alaska Watercolor Society. She is also a full member of the Garden State Watercolor Society, and for several years had served on the board of the Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Annual show. One of her greatest pleasures and accomplishments has come from her experience as one of the “Rittenhouse Artists”, having just finished her 13th year exhibiting in this prestigious juried annual show (which has just celebrated its 78th year). Other local organizations that she is affiliated with include Willingboro Art Alliance, Burlington County Art Guild, Center for the Arts in Southern Jersey and the Philadelphia Water Color Society.

Maureen shares her artistic credo:“In approaching my work, I always try to reach the poetry in the subject matter of what I am painting. The fluid kaleidoscopic nature of watercolor allows me to capture this emotion, essence and energy. Consequently, I prefer as little detail as possible so as not to interfere with the freshness and directness in my experiencing both subject and medium. Watercolor is such an exhilarating and challenging medium, and I often feel like I have barely scratched the surface!”

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Email: mgass@hotmail.com

Phone: 609-835-2716