Marie Sheehy-Walker
Still Life Demonstration
Concluded, Sunday, November 2, 2025
Clinton G Martin Community Center
New Hyde Park Rd & Marcus Ave,
New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Event Recap
On Sunday, November 2, 2025, members and guests of The Art League of Nassau County gathered for a captivating Still Life Painting Demonstration led by accomplished artist Marie Sheehy-Walker.
Known for her refined realism and painterly approach, Marie guided attendees through her creative process - from composing a balanced arrangement and establishing value structure to building layers of color and light. Marie demonstrated how thoughtful observation and controlled brushwork can transform ordinary objects into evocative compositions rich with depth and atmosphere.
Throughout the session, Marie shared valuable insights into color harmony, edge control, and the subtle interplay of light and shadow that defines her signature style. Participants had the opportunity to ask questions, observe her technique up close, and gain a deeper appreciation for the discipline and artistry behind still life painting.
Events such as these exemplify the League’s mission to foster artistic growth, provide educational opportunities, and strengthen the cultural fabric of our community.
The Art League of Nassau County extends its sincere appreciation to Marie Sheehy-Walker for her engaging presentation and to all who attended for helping make the afternoon such a success.
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About the Artist ...
Marie Sheehy-Walker, P.S.A
Marie Sheehy-Walker is an artist native to Long Island, New York and presently lives in Centerport. After receiving her BFA from Rosemont College, Pa., she studied at the Art Student’s League in New York City under Robert Brachman, Robert Beverly Hale, and Gustav Rehberger.
Marie is a classical artist who works in pastel, oil and watercolor. She has been strongly influenced by the beauty of our natural world and her inspirations spring from the grandeur of our National Parks to the old boots in the basement. Her travels to Denali, Glacier, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Tongariro (N.Z.) National Parks (to name only a few) are the inspiration for many of her works
In addition to working out of her own studio, Marie has over 40 years of experience as an art teacher. She is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America, the American Artists Professional League, the Salmagundi Club, the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club as well as many local groups. She has been listed in "Who’s Who in American Art" since 1984. Marie’s work has won numerous top awards and has been exhibited at the National Academy of Design in NYC, the National Arts Club in Gramercy Park, the Salmagundi Club (NYC), the Lever House Gallery (NYC), the Bergen County Museum (NJ), the Nassau County Museum in Roslyn and numerous other venues. She has been an invited artist showing with the Pastel Society of Taipei for the last 3 years.
Works can be viewed on her website at: https://www.mariesheehywalker.com