Art Exhibits at the Library

Francis N "Skip" Sczypanski 1914-2005
"Skip" expressed his love of the natural world and beauty of flowers, not only in the loving care and the enjoyment of tending his home garden, but also in creating a series of floral paintings. He had a passion to capture the beauty of flowers before they faded. This persistent passion is revealed in many oil paintings that include anniversary floral arrangements, landscapes, as well as fresh cut flowers from his own garden. "Skip's" paintings span the 1950s through the late 90s. This exhibit will make for a beautiful backdrop to the Friends of the Library’s annual fundraiser, Bites, Books, and Blooms. “Skip” Sczepanski’s work will be on display in the Community Room at the Gladys E. Kelly Public Library through October 13th.

Johnathan J. Stegeman was born and raised in Colorado. He moved to Webster, Massachusetts two years ago.Inspired by geometry and patterns, his work is characterized as whimsical yet orderly. He maintains a passion for color as well as black and white, and uses a "mixed media" approach in his creations. He learned to draw from the Zentangle method of drawing and his work is classified as "Zentangle Inspired" artwork. His work was on display from August 4th through September 7th

Christine O'Brien's art was displayed until April 28th, 2026. Christine's painting style is recognized for its remarkable detail, vivid colors, and soft brush strokes. Her works has been exhibited in numerous museums an juried art competitions, and are in many private collections.

Robert Monahan has studied at the Worcester Art Museum, and he's studied oil painting at The Chapel on the Hill in Verona, VA. He enjoys all types of mediums, including watercolors, oils, gauche, pencil, acrylics, and cutting out sillhouettes. His exhibit occurred in early April 2026.

Jim R. Wilton is a self-taught artist and photographer known for his landscape paintings and striking photos of lighthouses, sunsets, and nature scenes. He began exploring digital photography in 2008 and shares his work on YouPic and through his Etsy shop, JRWiltonart, where he sells original pieces for home and office decor. Jim has self-published two photo books, been featured in magazines, and had his photography used on book covers. His art reflects a deep appreciation for nature and the details of everyday life!

Heather Croteau is a central Massachusetts native, discovered her love for art early on and earned a degree in Photography in 2009. Her creative path has included over a decade as a florist and her current role in the balloon industry, all of which have deepened her appreciation for color and form. Since 2017, she has focused on pointillism—a meticulous, meditative technique using colorful dots—to create vibrant, detailed works that reflect her artistic vision and connection to nature.

This exhibit will be up until September 12th, 2025