06/12/2026
Welcome to Kristin Fuhrmann Simmons, a watercolorist and teacher.
"I make art to connect — with the natural world, others, and myself. Living on the seacoast of Southern Maine, I am constantly inspired by the ever-changing rhythms of the ocean, the sweep of the tides, and the quiet beauty of the landscape. With its fluidity and unpredictability, Watercolor feels like the perfect medium to capture that sense of movement and wonder. How the pigment flows and settles on paper reminds me of the sea itself — wild, gentle, and full of surprises.
Art-making is both a meditative practice and a joyful exploration for me. Through my work, I seek to express the balance between structure and spontaneity, order and chaos—much like the natural world around me. I am drawn to rich, saturated colors and abstract interpretations of land and water, hoping to evoke a sense of stillness and presence."
Kristin will be conducting a live watercolor painting demonstration featuring wet-on-wet technique — one of watercolor's most enchanting methods, where pigment blooms and flows across water-saturated cotton paper in ways that feel almost alive. You'll guide the audience through painting Maine Heirloom apples, celebrating a beloved local subject with a painterly, accessible approach. Attendees will watch a full painting come together from blank paper to finished piece, and a few volunteers will try their own hand at the process.
Kristin will be selling her prints, cards, and original works at the 2026 Norway Maine Arts Festival from 10am to 4pm. Come check out her work and paint some beautiful heirloom apples with her!
Where to find Kristin:
Website: kristinsimmons.com/
Instagram: nstagram.com/kristin.f.simmons/
