Artist's biography

Sandy Dolan studied photography at Massachusetts College of Art in Boston, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While still in Boston, she worked for the studios of John Dellaria. In 1981 she moved to Maine. She worked as a photographer for Belfast's Republican Journal from 1989 to 1996. During that time, several of her photographs received awards from the Maine Press Association.

In 1998 her color photography was accepted into Stock Newport of Newport, Rhode Island. She was among 35 marine photographers worldwide who Stock Newport represented to the corporate and commercial world. She as been published in Cruising World and Soundings magazines. Recently, two of her photographs were chosen to be included in DeLorme's Maine Geographic Calendars in 2005 and 2006.

Sandy continues to seek out locations that express her vision of the beauty of her Maine surroundings. "I feel lucky to have lived in the Penobscot Bay area since 1981. The changing seasons, weather, and light outside my door are a constant inspiration to my work."

Sandy may be reached through the Working Art Gallery, 65 Main St., Belfast, ME 04915, (207) 338-4820, or by e-mail at sandy@sandydolan.com.