River Arts in Damariscotta features landscape paintings by midcoast artist, Ramone Hanley-Warren. Her solo show titled “Studio Work; Drawn to Solace” opened May 13 and runs until June 2. Working in her home studio, Hanley-Warren’s landscapes draw on the area salt marshes and estuaries for inspiration.

Her education in art included Parson’s School of Design, several extended stays in Europe including an intensive study of art history and painting in Florence, and fine arts studies at S.U.N.Y. Purchase. Continuing her artwork with watercolors and plein air painting for many years, Hanley-Warren also created works for Damariscotta Pottery which is well known for its colorful Majolica pottery. The shop closed last year and since then Hanley-Warren has been focusing on her paintings.

She speaks of her current medium, “I've expanded to acrylic, because it allows me to grow on the canvas. Changes occur regularly and color is more vibrant and malleable.” Her works are quietly serene and create a peaceful ambiance in the River Room.

River Arts is located at 36 Elm Street. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. For more information call the gallery 563-6868.