On Display in May: Color My World: Paintings by JM Connors

Tenants Harbor artist JM Connors describes "Color My World" as an exploration of “bright and vivid colors, the way light bends through humidity at dawn, the fiery saturation of a storm clearing sunsets and the cool tones of a sunrise.”

Working in the tradition of representational realism, she utilizes the inherent properties of oil paint, its depth, slow drying time and the capacity for transparent glazing to replicate the atmospheric glow of the “golden hour.” The artist describes the paintings as “studies of light as a physical presence.”

“The sky is the most honest indicator of the mood in nature,” explains Connors. “When these colors hit the water, the world becomes a closed loop of color. My goal is to capture the split second where the light is so intense it feels as though the landscape itself is breathing.”

About the Artist

JM Connors is a contemporary representational oil painter whose work focuses on the evocative power and beauty of the natural world. She utilizes various techniques to capture the luminous qualities of the coast, marshes, and inland wilderness. Key techniques include à la prima for direct painting, glazing for transparent, layering, and impostor for thick textured strokes.

Born in Rockland, Massachusetts, the artist’s early life was defined by days spent working and playing in the beautiful towns and country sides of New England. A self-taught artist, her journey to mastering representational oil painting was forged through years of independent study and immersive field work. Her work style is characterized by a balance of meticulous detail and expressive loose brushwork.

The show will be on display at the library from May 8th through the end of the month.

View an interview with the artist here.

Please note: The Community Room where the art is displayed is off limits Tuesdays in May between 10:15 and 11:30am, during Yoga for EveryBody.

Would you like to see your work displayed at the Jackson Memorial Library?

We are taking applications for 2026 artists.

2026 Artist Application

We display:
Paintings
Textile Art
Quilts
Photographs
Drawings
Ceramics
Sculpture
Woodworking
Metalworks
And more!

Click here for the 2026 Artist Application Form.

Mail the application to:
Jackson Memorial Library
P.O. Box 231
Tenants Harbor, ME 04860

Or drop it off at the library at 71 Main Street in Tenants Harbor during our open hours.