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Artist

Rebecca Yates

A lifelong educator and painter capturing the light of the Midcoast.

16 Works

About Rebecca

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Rebecca Yates Shorb (1945–2023) was a dedicated landscape painter and educator who spent nearly three decades teaching art in the Maryland public school system. After earning her degree from Frostburg State University and pursuing graduate studies at Towson University, she focused her practice on plein air techniques, capturing the specific light and terrain of the Maine coast and rural Pennsylvania. Working primarily in pastels and oils, Shorb achieved signature membership in prestigious organizations including the Pastel Painters of Maine and the Degas Pastel Society. Her work, which earned an award of merit at the 19th Annual International Pastel Show, reflects a deep commitment to the Midcoast Maine region and the Hanover area, where she frequently exhibited her observational studies of the natural world.

Visual voice

Her aesthetic is defined by a soft, textured approach to plein air landscapes, utilizing the rich pigments of pastels and oils. She focuses on the atmospheric qualities of coastal Maine and the rolling vistas of the Pennsylvania countryside.
Plein Air PaintingCoastal Maine LandscapesPastel ArtRural PennsylvaniaImpressionistic OilsObservational Studies
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Rebecca Yates — questions answered

What mediums did Rebecca Yates Shorb use?

She specialized in plein air painting using pastels and oils to capture natural light and scenery.

Where was the artist based?

She worked and exhibited extensively in Midcoast Maine and the Hanover area of Pennsylvania.

What are her professional credentials?

She was a signature member of the Pastel Painters of Maine, the Maryland Pastel Society, and the Degas Pastel Society.

Did she receive any formal recognition for her work?

Yes, she received an award of merit at the 19th Annual International Pastel Show and held signature status in several art societies.

What was her educational background?

She earned her degree from Frostburg State University and completed graduate work at Towson University before teaching art for 28 years.

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