I come from a family of painters and as a young woman, I was taught the basics by my aunt who already was an accomplished artist. This fed my desire to continue my passion for Art. I went on to take courses at Mass College of Art and studied with the Cape Ann artists. I was especially influenced by Helen Van Wyk of Rockport. I taught in the Continuing Ed Program at Lowell U, and other places. Received an Art Culture Grant. Exhibited from Maine to Penn. Won awards, give lectures. Paint almost everyday. Member of the Whistler House Museum in Lowell, MA. the Chelmsford Art Society. Former member of the Copley Society, the Northshore Art Assoc., Lexington, Concord and New Hampshire Art Assoc .Thank you for visiting my blogspot. I hope you are enjoying viewing my paintings. Any questions, you may e-mail me at hleenl@aol.com.