I have a love for the beauty in nature – everything from rocks, shells, flowers, sea glass/pottery, feathers and landscapes. These little wonders of nature inspire me to challenge myself and share the beauty with others.

~Gloria Coulston~

Gloria Coulston, a native of southern Maine and newly retired to Boulder City, Nevada in 2020 from California, has been creating art for most of her adult life; specifically, watercolors for over 20 plus years. Her love of watercolors was a result of attending a workshop instructed by the late Master Artist Maddie Lou Chaplin of Maine.  Gloria also loves capturing moments utilizing photography.

Gloria enjoys incorporating nature, which includes sea glass, pottery, turquoise into her eclectic paintings.  She has had many juried pieces in the Florida Watercolor Society art shows in 2006 - 2008, the Orange County Fair in California 2001 - 2005, receiving an Honorable Mention on her “Orchids and Onions” watercolor.  Most recently a participant in the April “Artist in Action” show sponsored by BCAG.  Gloria’s artwork has been well received at the Boulder City Art Guild (BCAG) in Boulder City.  

Gloria has been elected to hold the seat of Secretary for the BCAG beginning 2022-2023 fiscal year.  She has done commissioned work and has taught a variety of art workshops. As a lifelong artist and learner, Gloria continues to explore new techniques and mediums.

The artwork exhibited for July is incorporating some pieces of Varioquoise, sea glass and pottery into my artwork.  Searching for the perfect piece has been an important part of the process in my subject matter.  I also thought of July 4th, especially living in Maine – were blueberries and strawberries, which I included as well.