DALE RATCLIFF’s colorful paintings are characterized by lively brushwork
and strong design. She especially enjoys the challenge of plein-air work,
trying to catch the fleeting effects of light. Dale is a graduate of the
University of Maine and returns to Maine frequently on painting trips. She
belongs to many professional organizations including the Rockport Art
Association, North Shore Arts Association, Academic Artists Association,
and Hudson Valley Art Association.

A teacher of plein air classes and workshops, Ratcliff also demonstrates and
judges for art groups. Some of her awards include the “Aldro Hibbard
Award” (NSAA), the “Carl Peters Prize” (RAA), the “Sharon Ortlip Award”
(Salmagundi Club), the “Juror’s Choice Award" (AAA) and the “Silver
Medal Award” (RAA). Her work appears in the book The Best of Acrylic
Painting. A feature article about her appeared in the American Artist magazine.