A native of New York City, Mary Louise Norton's career began as an editor at
Harper's Bazaar. She moved to
Town & Country magazine where she served as Fashion Director for twenty years.
The experience of working with many of the world's foremost photographers, designers and artists in addition to studying at the Art Students League and the National Academy, has helped focus her eye on the beauty and detail that surrounds her life.
After moving to Maine in the early 90's she attended Heartwood School of Art in Kennebunk before starting her design firm Windemere Studios. As an interior designer, she has been able to surround clients with color and style that enhances their lives.
ML Norton's work is featured in collections from California to Maine,
and is now available for purchase online at
http://www.mlnortonart.com. She is a featured artist at Cygnet Gallery
in Portland, Maine from December 10-20th, 2008.
"Whether it is in a painting or in nature or in an interior, color has a profound effect on people - on their mood and their perception of beauty. My work is not meant to question, but to bring a sense of serenity, peace and beauty to the world."
