Artist Bio
Rena MacQueen creates unique oil
paintings that build on her love of coastal
North Carolina, and the beauty of the
Southeast. After running a successful
marine canvas business for 15 years,
custom sewing everything from sail covers
to boat cushions, Rena returned to her
childhood passion for drawing and painting.
She now paints regularly at many of the
scenic places near her home such as;
Southport, Wrightsville Beach, Bald Head
Island, Wilmington, and the Outer Banks. As an avid surfer, sailor, and beachcomber, Rena’s work reflects her
lifetime of experiences in and around the water. She is also a lover of all
animals, and often explores their different personalities in her figurative
work.
In the few short years that she has been painting professionally Rena
has exhibited her work in galleries, museums, and art shows throughout the
Southeast. Her paintings can be found in numerous private collections, and
have won several awards. Rena lives in Southport, NC with her husband,
dog, and cats.