The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) will host May Phillips for a demonstration of painting a watercolor on rice paper during its next meeting, on Wednesday, October 25, beginning at 1:30 pm.

The program will be in the lower level of Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street (at the flagpole). It is not necessary to be a member of SCAN to attend. Admission is free.

Ms Phillips's love of painting is expressed in her work. The freshness of color is revealed in her watercolor and acrylic paintings.

Well-known artists such as Jack Flynn, Timothy Clark, Carlton Plummer, and Al Stine have influenced her painting style. In 1994 and 1998, her original designed and painted Christmas ornaments were selected to hang on the White House Christmas tree.

Her work has also been exhibited at various juried arts show where she has received awards.

Ms Phillips is a member of Connecticut Watercolor Society. Her paintings can be seen at PS Gallery in Litchfield, and Center Frame and Art Gallery in West Hartford.

Her latest murals can be seen in Nino's restaurant in Waterbury, and at The Shriner's Children's Hospital in Springfield, Mass.

Reservations are not needed for SCAN programs, but additional information is available by calling 203-426-6654 or visiting SCANart.org.

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