“Barns, Boats and Beacons” watercolors by Robert O. Carman

An art exhibit called Barns, Boats and Beacons, featuring original watercolors by local artist Robert O. Carman, is on display at Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Avenue, during the month of March. The exhibit features scenes from the East Coast including New Jersey, Massachusetts and North Carolina. There are also watercolors depicting scenes in Scotland and China. A “Meet the Artist” reception takes place on Saturday, March 5, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Doris Tripp Room.

Carman is a graduate of the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, earning his BFA in illustration and graphic arts. An award winning illustrator and water colorist, he was Art Director at the General Electric Space Technology Center in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, prior to establishing his own advertising agency. Copies of his work done for the General Electric Company commemorating space travel are in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. and the Kremlin in Russia. Carman has traveled to the Far East and Europe and spent several years in England with the U.S. Air Force. His years at Bushy Park Air Force Base became the basis for his first novel, “Hampton Wick”, a story of love and war following World War II. Carman is a New Jersey native and currently resides in Upper Deerfield.

The display is available during regular library hours: M– T (10-8), Friday (10-5) and Saturday (11-4). All areas of the library are handicap accessible. Call the library at 794-4244 for more information.