“After retiring, I took up oil painting six years ago under the mentorship of Brenda Sauro, Murad Sayen, and Barbara Traficonte, along with many members of the WMAG. All these inspirations and some good photographs have given me a lively and rewarding pastime. It also keeps me off the streets,” said Hamilton.

The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, visit westernmaineartgroup.org. Admission to the gallery is free and open to the public.