The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) will have Anda Styler painting in acrylic at its next program, scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, at 7:30 pm. Her subject will be a landscape.

The demonstration will take place in the lower level of Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street (at the flagpole). Admission is free.

Anda Styler began painting in acrylic when she was 16. From there she also went on to discover oil painting. Acrylic, however remain her favorite medium, which she has worked in for over 40 years.

Ms Styler began painting in acrylics when she was 16. From there she also went on to discover oil painting. Acrylics, however remain her favorite medium, which she has worked in for over 40 years.

She attended Parson School of Design, and graduated in 1983. She has had many accomplishments in the art world, including interviews with both local and national work as a painter. Her paintings and techniques are published in two books by North Light Publications. Her works are currently represented by several galleries in and around New England and to her credit she has had many one woman shows with great success.

In July 2007 she created four large paintings that are part of a permanent collection purchase by Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. In January 2008, two of her paintings were juried into the Paint America 100 Artists. Her works are also included in the book North Light Best of Acrylic Painters 2013.

For many years Ms Styler painted on location. These days she paints both in and out of the studio.

She continues to explore subject matter, but is especially drawn to the magic of the landscape, and places she travels to — the hidden places that are not often seen. The artist sees, she said, a special magic in the landscape where the old barns are and the fields are full of wild flowers and grasses.

Reservations are not needed for SCAN programs, but additional information is available by calling Ruth Newquist, 203-426-6654.