Craig Calabrese, waterbury ct Member Since December 2012 Artist Statement Born and raised in new england began painting at a young age with oils and acrylics an avid nature lover my paintings are often on subject matter that reflects new England or nature i like old barns , lighthouses and natural landscapes in wild settings I became interested in watercolor and found the medium to be challenging I paint only with watercolors now and continue to improve my work my plan is to use 50 % of all money made from sales of art work for charity for people less fortunate than myself to be able to help others with my work would be the greatest thing it would make it meaningfull and with a purpose