J. Elaine Senack - Bio


Ms. Senack is a Member of the International Guild of Realism, an Elected Member of the American Artists Professional League, a member of the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society, and the Lyme Art Association.


J. Elaine Senack has received awards in international, and regional competitions and shows. Two of J. Elaine Senack’s paintings are published in “AcrylicWorks6 - The Best of Acrylic Painting”, a book featuring some of the world’s best acrylic paintings.


Senack has exhibited at the Salmagundi Club in New York City, NY, the Museum of Art and History in Santa Cruz, CA, the Denver Botanic Gardens in Denver, CO, Red Fox Gallery in Wilton, CT, Mills Pond Gallery in St. James, NY, The Lyme Art Association Gallery in Old Lyme, CT, the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. and The Eisele Gallery of Fine Art in Cincinnati, Ohio, Mary Williams Fine Arts Gallery in Boulder, CO, and the Sugarman-Peterson Gallery in Santa Fe, NM, among other locations.



Artist Statement



I’ve always found creative inspiration in the beauty of the natural world. From my native woodlands in New England, to the towering mountains of Montana and the rocky coastline of Maine, the plants and wildlife I encounter provide the backdrop and subject matter for my art.


More than anything else, it’s the undisturbed beauty of a landscape; the quiet moments of birds and animals that I seek to capture and share. I find myself drawn to observe the world more closely, perceiving the dynamic variety of hues in nature. It’s often this careful observation, the more intimate settings, that reveal beauty in even the most commonplace scenes and wildlife.


In a world that is fast paced and often far removed from natural things, I aim to provide a peaceful reminder of the beautiful creatures with whom we share this earth. I hope that my paintings will help build appreciation for the natural world, and a desire to preserve and protect it.