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BIDDEFORD, Maine

Russel Whitten and Bruce King's oil paintings on exhibit at Â鶹´«Ã½in Biddeford

The Â鶹´«Ã½ is hosting an exhibit of oil paintings by local artists Russel Whitten and Bruce King at its Campus Center on the Biddeford Campus. There are 24 oil paintings representing landscapes, figures and abstractions.

Whitten is influenced by other artists and minds that think outside the box. He says, "To be an artist is to be inspired. Inspiration is everywhere. Looking at other artist's works triggers an emotion and idea to jump off from and use in a painting. Take time every day, even if it is a five minute sketch, to be creative."

King grew up in an artistic atmosphere with a father as a photographer. At a young age, he played around with the camera and developed a passion for composition. He has been committed to painting since 2003. He has taken several painting classes from instructors in Southern Maine, and he is a member of several drawing circles through which he has been able to show his work.

The exhibit runs through July 31, 2010 and is free and open to the public. The Campus Center hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

About the Â鶹´«Ã½

The Â鶹´«Ã½ is Maine’s largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of . In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to make a positive impact in a world full of challenges. The state’s top provider of health professionals, we are home to Maine’s only medical college, Maine’s only dental college, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care degree programs, as well as nationally recognized programs for marine science degrees, natural and social sciences degrees, arts and humanities degrees, and business degrees.