LEWISTON – The Woman’s Hospital Association of Central Maine Medical Center will feature the work of Mercedes Gastonguay during the December art exhibit.

A Maine native, Gastonguay does original artwork on commission in all subjects and media. She is noted for her pen and ink renderings and paintings of homes and businesses, as well as portraits.

Her works include Maine seascapes and landscapes, rustic still life, flowers and Franco-American heritage scenes that have been displayed throughout Maine galleries. Her talent and versatility have led her to many challenging projects, including religious paintings.

She has been invited annually, with her students, to exhibit a variety of subjects and media at the Atrium Gallery of L-A College. Her Bates College campus prints are also available at the bookstore in Chase Hall.

Gastonguay has been teaching art professionally for more than 20 years, and she works with about 80 students, including children and adults. A self-taught artist, she also credits workshop instructors for much of hr education. Gastonguay owns and operates JMG Art and Framing Inc. Her studio, Apple Sass Hill Art Studio, is located at 237 Pleasant St.

The exhibit may be viewed in the main corridor of the Central Maine Medical Center throughout December. Information on purchasing the paintings is available at the Gift Shop.

The Woman’s Hospital Association supports Central Maine Medical Center by promoting the health and welfare of the community and by raising money to fuud special projects. If interested in membership in the association or the monthly artist showings, call the WHA at 795-2295.