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Broadmoor News

Art at Broadmoor: Eliza Brown

July 25, 2025

August 1, 2025-September 30, 2025

About the Exhibition

Inspired Walks: Encounters on the Charles River

For the months of August and September, local artist Eliza brown will share her sensational acrylic work at The Saltonstall Visitor Center. Many of the pieces in this show offer a glimpse into scenes witnessed along the Charles River during the artist’s walks with her camera. Eliza’s focus is on sharing the compelling stories of the lives of local wildlife.

  • Blue-hued painting on round canvas of a heron and two ducks

    Serene Heron, Eliza Brown.

  • Pink-hued painting on round canvas of a duck and chicks

    Mallards, Eliza Brown.

  • Red-hued painting on round canvas of two Red-breasted Mergansers

    Red-Breasted Mergansers, Eliza Brown.

  • Green- and yellow-hued painting on round canvas of four Hooded Mergansers

    Hooded Mergansers, Eliza Brown.

  • A painting on round canvas of two Wood ducks

    Wood Ducks, Eliza Brown.

  • A pink- and blue-toned painting on round canvas of four Cormorants

    Cormorants, Eliza Brown.

From the Artist

“As an artist my intent is to highlight the exciting beauty along with the personalities and behaviors of the wildlife living around us, as I feel they are often overlooked and not considered. I want to place these animals in the spotlight, often at a climactic moment in time. Whether a red-breasted merganser is catching its meal, or a mute swan is preening its feathers, I hope to arouse curiosity and appreciation within the viewer. I especially enjoy painting each animal face and try to capture their spirit. Living locally, I have been taking walks along the Charles River in Waltham, Newton and Watertown, and have been amazed by the variety of species seen on each walk. I take my own reference photos for my paintings and feel deeply connected to the scenes witnessed. I feel so lucky to share my home with such a vast array of animals, and I want to consciously make choices everyday with their best interests in mind. I also enjoy researching about species from across the globe and illustrate my findings. I created a series of pieces inspired by animals that glow under ultra-violet light. I am drawn to the more bizarre creatures and gravitate to painting different textures and patterns using acrylics, in an often playful, neon palette.”

About the Artist

Eliza attended the Massachusetts College of Art and Design for illustration and received a master’s in teaching K-12 Art from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University. She taught upper elementary and middle school art and enjoys connecting with young people by sharing her enthusiasm and knowledge for artmaking along with a passion for animals and the environment.

Reception

Join the artist for light refreshments and discuss the show on Sunday, September 14 from 2:00-4:00 pm in the assembly room at the Saltonstall Visitor Center. This event is free with admission to the sanctuary.

For more information, please contact [email protected]