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One of the most photographed beaches in Nantucket, it’s easy to see why in Lovely’s perfectly captured beachscape. Standing on the cliff looking down toward Steps Beach, from this bird’s-eye vantage point, the view assaults the senses with the call of the seaside. Near to far, the coastal cast of characters is overflowing. Beach roses welcome the eye in the foreground leading you down the path toward one of Lovely’s characteristic “Fair Women” interacting with a flourishing dune that blossoms most prominently in June. A few steps down, the attending beach shack overlooks a wide expanse of ocean, drawing the eye and heart out and away to sea, epitomized by the delicate fleet of sails advancing upon the horizon. Weaving in her delicate pinks and touches of white, the artist does not leave this piece void of her figure’s signature adornments, the summer maxi dress, pink parasol, summer hat, and one can presume a pinpoint Nantucket Basket

Renowned Impressionist Candace Whittemore Lovely combines her romantic vision, years of study, and technical ability to capture the hearts and minds of an ever-growing list of patrons. Whether painting treasured landscapes, commissioned portraits, or people at work and at play, Candace captures the American Spirit with a distinctly feminine flair and presents a pleasing, non-confrontational view of contemporary life. Internationally respected art dealer James Bakker and The Boston Globe have called Lovely the Grand Dame of Boston painters. Her inspiration and technique come from the masters and traditions of The Boston School, America's oldest continuing school of painting. It is a philosophy based on sound drawing, sensitivity to line...