Gina Bodelsen has been a resident of Mahopac for the past 30 years. As a child she immigrated from Petorano Sul Gizio, Italy . She settled with her family in Cold Spring , New York , a small community in Putnam County known for it's arts and antiques. It was here that she developed a lifelong interest in various forms of art.

Ms. Bodelsen has studied techniques under Tina Tumaro, contributing editor of Artist Magazine, Greg Albert, editor of North Light Books, Valerie Stewart, Brenda Harris Joseph Sullo and Lee Hochberg. Her love of the old Masters to the modernists has inspired her to try to achieve a small portion of their intensity. For the past 15 years she has primarily painted in oils, showcasing still life, floral, landscaping, figures and portraits, which are all available for purchase.

Ms. Bodelsen's art is displayed on an ongoing basis at Standing Ovation at Baldwin Place , New York . Her work has also been shown at the Country Bank in Carmel , Key Bank in Mahopac, Crystal Bay , Peekskill and First Federal in Yorktown . An oil painting titled “ Terrace Garden ” now hangs in the Guide Post Gallery in Carmel , as part of their permanent collection. Many of her works are in private collections both here and abroad.

EDUCATION: Joseph Sullo, Fishkill NY; Lee Hochberg Yorktown NY; Tina Tumaro, Rising Sun, Indiana; Greg Albert, Rising Sun Indiana; Brenda Harris, Yalesville CT,Valerie Stewart, Windham Maine.

TEACHING: Private Studio, Baldwin Place, New York.

AWARDS: Pocantico Hills Boaz Arts, second prize and honorable Mention

EXHIBITIONS: Hart Library, Schrub Oak. Key Bank, Mahopac. Key Bank, Mount Kisco. Werner Library, Tarrytown. Country Bank, Carmel. Sound Federal, Yorktown Heights. Peekskill Motor Inn, Peekskill. Crystal Bay, Peekskill. Susan's Restaurant, Peekskill.

MEMBER OF:

T.E.A.M (Teachers and Educators of Art Material)
Garrison Art Center
Belle Levine Art Center
Hudson Valley Artist Association