Gallery at Marina Square presents—    Featured Artist: HEMA SUKUMAR Opening Reception:  FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2019 from 5-8pm Type of Art:   FINE ART PAINTING Exhibit Beginning:  MARCH 1, 2019   Exhibit Ending:  MARCH 29, 2019 Location:  GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE, 601 EMBARCADERO, SUITE 10, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 Event Contact Number:  805-772-1068 Artist Statement: In Hema’s own words: “As a resident artist of California, I gravitate towards painting nearby coastal scenes and landscapes from National Parks.  While most of my paintings are studio based, I also paint plein air whenever possible.  I am also an avid traveller and photographer and spend significant amount of time photographing the beautiful landscapes during my travel.  My photos often serve as scenic reminders of the places I visit and later become subjects for my studio paintings.  When I am not traveling, you will frequently find me painting the colorful flowers and critters from my garden.”   Fine Art Painting by Hema Sukumar