Artist: Anne Winsor, Connecticut

Sponsor: The Family of Elias Eade Jr.

Location: 188 North Union Street, Olean

In the Artists words: The artist first heard of the “Squirrel Project” from her in laws Don and Carol Winsor, who live in Olean. They were visiting Anne in Connecticut, where she had just completed painting two full size horses for the “Giddy Up to Granby” horse project. They mentioned that Olean is planning a similar project with squirrels. After her artwork was approved, a squirrel arrived in Connecticut and the project was underway!

The sponsors for this squirrel are from Lebanon and they thought it would be meaningful to them if there were a way to incorporate their country into her style of Folk Art painting. She was able to create a Lebanon of long ago on one side of the squirrel and the hills of anywhere USA on the other – some scenes are from Connecticut and some from New York.

Bio: Art has always been a major part of Anne Winsor’s life. At an early age Anne discovered a passion for painting and the creative art of all mediums. After marrying in the early 80’s Anne and her family settled in Connecticut where she chose to use her artistic talents as a source for extra income and for her daughter to share her love of art. In 2005 Anne was one of New Hartford’s Dog Daze featured artists. At their auction Anne was commissioned to paint 2 more dogs in the customer’s desired styles.