Hello, my name is Wendy McLaughlin from Center Moriches, NY.  My paintings can be described as contemporary  realism; capturing local beaches, farm settings, wildlife, botanical subjects and maritime activities.  I paint in multiple mediums including watercolor, acrylic, inks, and pastels.  My art reflects my deep appreciation for the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Long Island. I also enjoy creating seasonal and holiday art.  I gladly consider requests for commissioned work.

I am a self-taught artist who continues to study and paint daily. My art has received international recognition, including awards from Camelback Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ — most recently in May 2025. My work has been featured in World Wide Art (published by Artavita) and Spotlight Contemporary Art Magazine (published by Circle Foundation for the Arts). I was honored to receive a finalist International Achievement Award for my acrylic painting of the Moriches Yacht Club sailboat race.

My paintings have twice appeared on the cover of Dan’s Papers, a lifestyle publication for the Hamptons and Montauk. My piece Baha’s Farm Stand was selected for a juried exhibit at East End Arts in Riverhead, NY, and I’ve had the privilege of exhibiting at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. In May 2025, I was awarded 2nd Place in the South Bay Art Association Annual Membership Show for my painting Spring Truck. My watercolor of seashells is currently on display in a juried exhibit at Brewport Coffee House in Bellport, NY, and my painting Hart’s Cove was accepted into a juried show at the Long Island Aquarium in June 2025.