J. Todd Galleries Features Exhibit of Julia O'Malley-Keyes and Marie Fischer, Premier New England Artists

WELLESLEY, MA--(Marketwire - Apr 26, 2011) - J. Todd Galleries is announcing the exclusive representation of two of New England's premier women artists, Julia O'Malley-Keyes and Marie Fischer, by featuring an exhibit of their original oil paintings through June 30, 2011.

Julia O'Malley-Keyes, one of America's most collected contemporary artists, is well known for classic marine painting. At just eight years old, she met her father's friend, Andrew Wyeth at his Maine studio, and was instantly inspired to become an artist herself by this American Master. O'Malley-Keyes' museum quality paintings are often action-packed and noted for their high degree of realism, vibrant colors and luminosity. Her nautical and beach artwork subjects include Newport, Camden, Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha's Vineyard.

Marie Fischer's artwork is whimsical and more modern than O'Malley-Keyes', providing an enjoyable contrast in styles for the gallery visitor. Her figurative paintings, still life subjects, interiors and city or street scenes have a distinctive style drawn from her lifetime of travel and varied experiences, along with her technique from a blend of training methods. Her fine art paintings depict both cherished memories and moments from her earlier years when traveling and living in Thailand, the South China Seas, and New York and clearly communicate her boundless love of life.

About J. Todd Galleries

Founded in 1980, J. Todd Galleries is one of Boston's longest established contemporary fine art galleries and features seven showrooms with over 4,000 paintings by more than 200 artists at their Wellesley, Massachusetts location. Top New England artists on exhibit there include Robert Douglas Hunter, Peter Rolfe, John Terelak, Julia O'Malley-Keyes, and Sam Vokey.

J. Todd Galleries was the sole art provider for the Boston Design Home, sponsored by "Boston Magazine" in 2006 and 2008; the Boston Concept Home by WCVB-TV in 2008 and their Home of Distinction in 2009. A member of the American Society of Interior Design (ASID), they also exhibited at the New England Hall of Fame sponsored by "New England Home Magazine" and ASID in 2010. J. Todd has also provided consultation and compiled in-depth art collections for many leading corporations and institutions throughout New England and provides art appraisal and restoration, custom picture framing, and related services.