About the Artist

Linda is an oil painter based in New England.

Always a creative soul, she has painted on and off since childhood, taking art classes whenever she could but ultimately pursued a legal education.

Not content with that profession, Linda returned to oil painting part-time while raising her children. In addition to oil painting, she helped with theatre productions painting sets, designed costumes, and enjoyed decorative and faux painting. 

In 2018, Linda joined the Providence Art Club to focus more on her oil painting, taking as many classes and workshops there, online, and throughout New England with various local and nationally recognized artists.

Always a nature and animal lover, after a few years of studying various subjects Linda realized painting animals - capturing their soul and unique personalities - brings her the most joy. 

When not painting, Linda enjoys walking, hiking, and photographing nature and animals. She completed all the 4000 footers in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, many of them with her dog named Gigi. 

Gallery Representation

Providence Art Club, 11 Thomas Street, Providence, RI, 401-331-1114

WREN Works, LLC, 2011 Main Street, Bethlehem, NH 03574, 603-869-9736

Jackson Art Studio and Gallery, 155 Ridge Rd., Jackson, NH, 603-387-3463

Linda's artwork can also be seen here

Instagram – lindamcdermott-art

Facebook – Linda McDermott Fine Art

Studio – By chance or appointment at the historic Deacon Taylor House Studios, 9 Thomas Street, Providence, RI 

Awards

Second Place 2019,  for “Quiet” landscape oil painting of an early hazy morning on the pond at the Arnold Mills Community House Annual Art Show in Cumberland, RI

First Place 2020, Settler’s Green Plein Air Competition in North Conway, NH

First Place 2022, for “Live Your Best Life” animal portrait of a duck strutting at the Arnold Mills Community House 33rd Annual Art Show and Sale, Cumberland, RI

Award of Merit 2023, for "Needing Nothing But Grass" sheep in distant pasture landscape painting at the Arnold Mills Community House 34th Annual Art Show and Sale

Honorable Mention 2024, for "George", portrait of a long-ear rabbit pet at Creatures Large and Small Exhibit, Wickford Art Association, Wickford, RI 

Pet Portrait Commissions

General Rates: below rates vary depending on size and complexity - number of pets, head or full body, background details, etc.  Framing is extra for the cost of the frame plus $15 to cover resourcing and mounting materials. 

6"x8" recommended for head only $300

8"x10" is recommended for a head pose but full body is possible $350

9"x12" $400

11"x14" $550

12"x16" $700

For pet portrait or other commission inquiries, please email Linda at: [email protected]