MARY BORSHARD EXHIBIT AT CUMMER MUSEUM

Local watercolorist Mary Borshard will be exhibiting her work at the Cummer Museum in Jacksonville, March 14 through April 9. The opening is scheduled for March 14 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Each year, the Jacksonville Water-color Society honors two member artists as Artists of the Year. A jury of society members looks at more than just the artwork. As well, the artist’s contribution to the Jacksonville Water-color Society, her support, participation, board service and national work is considered. Mrs. Borshard is being honored as one of two Artists of the Year of the Jacksonville Watercolor Society.

Honors and awards are not new for Mrs. Borshard. In the past, she has received many awards, including a purchase award by Florida National Bank, and has received other corporate recognition by AT&T and Seton Hall University. The Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club accepted Mrs. Borshard's work for its 99th Annual Open Exhibition in New York City. Her work has won awards at juried shows from the Jacksonville Water-color Society and the Hilton Head Art League as well as groups back home in New Jersey.

Collections of Mrs. Borshard's art may be found throughout the United States and in Nassau, Jamaica, England and France.

Like most admired artists, Mrs. Borshard's success has come from both the influence of talented teachers and her own dedication. She was able to study with several talented artists, including Don Stone of Maine and the late Edgar Whitney of Connecticut. At one period Mr. Whitney was the strongest influence in her painting style. One of his quotes has become a favorite of hers: "take care of the big pieces and the little ones will fall into place."

Mrs. Borshard's love for her work is reflected in her lively yet gentle flower portraits and landscapes familiar to Amelia Islanders. She also captures the sea and other maritime scenes with her watercolors. Perhaps unfamiliar to some are her more abstract pieces, including collages and monotypes, both full of color and life.

Visitors and residents of Amelia Island may enjoy her talent at The Waterwheel Art Gallery at 5047 First Coast Highway and downtown at 316A Centre Street and at the Island Art Association Cooperative

The works of local artist Mary Borchard will be on display at the Cummer Museum in Jacksonville from March 14 to April 9.
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Gallery at 205 Centre Street. Be sure to see her exhibit at the Cummer Museum, located at 829 Riverside Avenue in Jacksonville. For more information, please call (904) 356-6857. Since her opening coincides with Garden Club Week at the Cummer you are certain to see many beautiful flowers.