Madison Town Hall Artists Penny Chittenden and Betsey Evarts

The Madison Art Society presents the watercolor artwork of  Clinton artists, Penny Chittenden and Betsey Evarts. Their art work will be on display throughout the months of January and February at the Madison Town Hall at 8 Campus Road in Madison, Connecticut. Their collection of  watercolor paintings are open to the public free of charge and can be viewed during normal business hours.

Penny Chittenden

A native of Hartford , Penny moved  in 1961 to Clinton with her husband, Bill, and raised their 5 daughters there.  She graduated from the Chaffee School where she won the Art Award and  majored in the history of art at Goucher College . After college she worked in the Education Department of the Wadsworth Atheneum. She now finds great pleasure painting plein aire, and in informal studio,and  with other shoreline artists. Penny served on the Board of Directors of the Madison Art Society and the Clinton Art Society.  She wrote and illustrated a children’s book, “Camel for a King”.

Lobster Bake, Watercolor

Penny has painted with some outstanding artists, Betty Lou Schlemm, Charlie Movalli;, Lou Bonamarte, Tony Couch, and Judi Betts.   Her watercolors and oil paintings have been exhibited throughout Connecticut .  Her subjects include land or seascapes, still life, floral and human interest . Penny led several groups of painters to France and Greece . Enjoyment of art is subjective. She only wants to share with the viewer  the joy she felt while painting.  

Betsey Evarts

Clinton water colorist, Betsey Evarts, where she interprets the effects of light on subjects in their natural settings. Betsey enjoys painting plein aire outdoors. She finds the unpredictable alchemy of the medium is always and adventure and challenge. Throughout her years of watercolor painting, she has studied with many very talented watercolorists Charles Reid, Ted Nuttall, David Dewey, Lou Bonamarte, and several others. 

Beavertail Shadows, Watercolor

Currently, she enjoys working with her fellow artists, painting plein aire with MAS and attending the Wednesday watercolor critiques held at the Madison park and recreation. Betsey belongs to several art organization in addition to the Madison Art Society such as the Clinton Art Society, Guilford Art League, and the Essex Art Association.  She is Elected Artist in the Connecticut Watercolor Society . Her watercolors have been exhibited throughout Connecticut.