Artist Bio

Nora Franzese is an award winning Long Island artist who holds a BFA from NYIT in Fine Art & Design and a MS in Art Education from Dowling College. As an arts educator for over two decades, Nora has discovered that her own art has become her main form of therapy. She’s an illustrator and painter who is energized by painting live for the public as well as enjoying facilitating community mural projects.

Artist Statement

Over the years my work had been more about the process and the joy of creating until recently. I am learning that the need to paint is no longer a choice but a necessity as we live in a world of uncertainty. While painting live, sharing my process with the community is a source of inspiration and motivation to create and not fear the unknown as the work evolves. Art is always necessary but the creativity is never a waste of time.