LEWISTON — The works of two painters are on display at the Central Maine Medical Center Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery.

A collection of watercolors by Irene Rothe and an assortment of oil paintings by Julia Nichols will be on display at CMMC through Nov. 27. The paintings may be purchased through the WHA Gift Shop, located adjacent to the Main Lobby. A percentage of sale proceeds benefit CMMC.

Rothe began painting in 1973 with instructor Phyllis Woodsum and in 1992 started showing her work at sidewalk shows.

“I have been blessed to sell my artwork and I give God the credit for this gift. He has been a guide and provider for me. He provided me with exactly the right teachers and our beautiful state for abundant inspiration,” said Rothe.

Julia Nichols began painting seriously around 1989 when she first participated in art education programs. She continued her art studies at Westbrook College in Westbrook, and the University of Southern Maine and Maine College of Art, both in Portland.

A painting workshop on Maine’s Monhegan Island inspired her to study landscape painting with well-known artists like Don Stone and Charles Movalli.

After working 24 years in the paper industry, she left the business in 2000 to paint full time. She has been heavily involved with local art groups, and has taught beginners’ oil painting workshops for the Freeport Art Club. She is represented by the Fore Street Gallery in Portland and Sebascodegan Gallery in Harpswell.

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