GALLERY ST. THOMAS
Presents
“NEW WORKS”
Oil and Watercolor
BY ARTIST LUCINDA SCHUTT

Gallery St. Thomas presents “New Works”, an exhibit of Lucinda Schutt’s latest work in oil and watercolor. As with many artists in the Virgin Islands, Lucinda is inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds her, yet for her show “New Works” she was particularly inspired by the beauty and simplicity of everyday scenes; waves pounding the rocks, a school of fish; a vase of flowers, shadows on a building. Creating the time to paint can be a challenge for Lucinda, as she is more often than not using her time to teach others how to paint. For eight years she taught watercolor classes and painted on site as resident artist at Caneel Bay Resort in St. John. She also was the first resident artist for Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa Valley California. Currently, Lucinda is the resident artist for The Ritz Carlton in St. Thomas where she teaches classes and paints on site. Her painting classes at the Ritz Carlton will be featured in the May 2004 Caribbean Travel and Life Magazine.

In September 2003, Claire Ochoa purchased Blue Turtle Gallery from Lucinda and renamed it Gallery St. Thomas. The gallery continues to prominently feature Lucinda’s paintings and reproductions. Making the transition from gallery owner to full-time artist has presented many opportunities for Lucinda to focus on her artwork and not only teach. While she continues to work and show at the Ritz Carlton, she recently traveled to St. Croix for a watercolor workshop with Mel Stabin. “I’m always looking for ways to learn to paint differently. The workshop was a real treat for me, as I am almost always teaching! It was nice to be able to enjoy Stabin’s instruction, humor, and be the student for a change.” “New Works” also features paintings that were influenced by the painting style of Impressionist Henri Matisse. “I looked to his work to study color, shape and form for the pieces I created in oil.” relates Lucinda.

Active in the local art scene, Lucinda serves as secretary for the Board of The Virgin Islands Council on the Arts (VICA). She will soon complete her mural paintings in the children’s ward at Schneider Hospital, and plans to teach disabled children to paint through a summer program at UVI. While sharing her knowledge with art students of all ages is one of her greatest passions, she is equally pleased to present her own artwork for all to enjoy.

To collect one of Lucinda’s pieces contact the gallery at art@gallerystthomas.com or call toll free 877.797.6363 or 340.777.6363.

Voted "Best of the V.I. 2004" Overall Winner for Local Artwork