Peninsula Gallery

Our July exhibition celebrates the beauty of our region with over 45 original paintings that capture the sights, colors, textures, and sensations of Delmarva’s natural environment.

One of the artists included in the exhibition is Michelle Marshall, who is a regular resident artist at our gallery. Michelle says of her work, “My work is primarily focused on landscapes. Living at the beach affords great inspiration for my work. The numerous state parks of the Delaware Bay Watershed and the glades, marshes, and estuaries of the mid-Atlantic region beckon to me. I always begin with a specific place in mind, working both from photos and from direct observation, but my philosophy and technique are that the painting will evolve in its own unique way. The work is impressionistic and tonal, meaning that I am taking into consideration and seeking to evoke a sense of feeling and atmosphere through color and value.

My process has evolved from my early experience in painting and in teaching others in transparent watercolor. With my love of color and texture, it was necessary to do a lot of experimentation to get the effects I desired. I bring the results of this experimentation to my paintings today by using different techniques to put the paint down on canvas or paper: glazing, splattering, scraping, spraying, using cloths and tissues, palette knives, and fingers (utilizing these techniques both in the painting itself and in preparing the gessoed surface as well, prior to painting in color) all in pursuit of a multi-layered and rich painting filled with color, atmosphere, and spontaneity.”

Local Horizons is on display through July 26, and features Michelle’s work plus 8 other artists. Preview the show online now at https://www.peninsula-gallery.com

"Thru the Dunes" (22" x 28") off to a new collection. I hope this painting brings years of enjoyment to the owners as they complete thier stories inspired by the Brushwork. Thank you to Peninsula Gallery for your work promoting my art.

We have brand new watercolor paintings from Joe Milligan, and they all feature a splash of red!

Joe’s paintings typically embrace more monotone shades of grey, but in these new pieces, he brought in rich tones of maroon, burgundy, and blood orange. All the while, these pieces still stay true to Joe’s nautical subject matter and moody atmospheres.

If you’re at the beach this weekend, make sure to stop in to see these stunning new paintings from Joe... And maybe make one a part of your permanent art collection!

Learn more about Joe and his work by visiting his page on our website: https://www.peninsula-gallery.com/joe-milligan

🌊OPENING TONIGHT!

Join us tonight for the opening of Local Horizons! The artist reception will be held from 5:00-6:30 and include free food and drink! Preview the show online NOW: https://www.peninsula-gallery.com

Celebrate the beauty of our region with our July exhibition, “Local Horizons.” With over 45 original paintings, this showcase captures the sights, colors, textures, and sensations of Delmarva’s natural environment. “Local Horizons” features pieces from eight unique artists, including Linda Delaney, Cindy Edzenga, Michelle Marshall, Megan McCrea, Lisa Miller, Kate Mundie, Janet Raesly, and Nick Serratore.

🎓Graduation season is over, and now it’s time to memorialize your hard work! And we know some framers who can help you!

Stop into our gallery to have a FREE consultation with Carol or Molly to get your diploma framed. Their creative eye and innovative ideas will make your high school, college, or postgraduate degrees look as important as all the knowledge you learned!

Learn more about our custom framing and what we can do for your artwork by visiting our website: https://www.peninsula-gallery.com/framing