About the Artist

Originally from northern Connecticut, Neva learned to appreciate nature from her father- a self-taught botanist and ornithologist. From a young age she started creating art, learning to paint in oils at the age of 12. She later received a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design. There, she was able to bring her love of nature and art together, discovering her passion for painting landscape. 

Living in NY, Neva and her husband raised 2 children. During this time, Neva taught Pastel Drawing at the Cortlandt/Croton Center for the Arts, and always imbued her own childrens’ lives with an appreciation for art and creativity. Her work has been exhibited in several one-woman shows at various galleries in NY.

 When she’s not painting, Neva is in the yoga studio. She is a 500-hour trained yoga instructor with close to 20 years teaching experience, and a specialization in yoga for cancer patients and survivors. She currently teaches an all-levels vinyasa yoga class at the Aquinnah Town Hall. Additionally, Neva is a volunteer caregiver with Martha’s Vineyard Hospice and Palliative Care. She is also a board director for BluePath Service Dogs, an organization that trains and places service dogs with families affected by Autism. She volunteered as an assistant art teacher at Blythedale Childrens Hospital for many years.

Neva has travelled extensively, finding inspiration for her work all over the world. She now lives in Martha’s Vineyard with her husband. Surrounded by the beauty of the island, she is never at a loss of subjects to paint.