“It’s rare that I miss a day,” says Fraser, 35, noting that 1 day a week she paints 2 pieces. “I’ve probably missed 5 since I started.”
Each of her works is a 5-inch by 5-inch square, and she paints with oil on mat board. The size combined with the frequency led to the title of her project: “Paint Squared, 8 Days a Week.”
Using bold brush strokes and rich splashes of color, she makes each piece an eye-catching gem that captures a small slice of Maine. Her subject matter is wide-ranging, including buildings, landscapes and a variety of pet portraits.
“I get inspired by my walks on the Prom, food in the kitchen and the travels I’ve taken,” Fraser says. She adds that her pet portraits have been particularly popular, leading to a number of commissions.
So far, she’s created 550 paintings and sold 500 of them. The bidding starts at $60, and Fraser said on average the works sell for around $75, with an occasional piece selling for more than $250.
You can view and bid on her works online at www.paintsquared.com. Fraser’s work also is on display until the end of the month at Casco Bay Frames, and during each First Friday Art Walk she opens her studio at 81 Congress Street (between the Blue Spoon and The Front Room).
“I can’t imagine not doing this,” she says.
Which means her fans can count on many more square meals of art.