Biography
Simonne Roy is a contemporary American impressionist painter grounded in the plein air landscape tradition. Her deep appreciation for the natural world and passion for the outdoors form the basis for her art.
Roy graduated magna cum laude from Mount Holyoke College in 1977, obtained a law degree from Northeastern University School of Law and moved to Central Pennsylvania in 1980 where she practiced law and art simultaneously for thirty years. During this time, she attended workshops with world-class artists, including Lois Griffel, former Director of the Cape Cod School of Art and a Master Signature Member of the American Impressionist Society.
Since 2012 Roy has worked exclusively as a professional artist and is active in the Central Pennsylvania art scene. She maintains a studio and gallery at her home in Lewisburg and is a founding member of Artists & Artisans - A Cooperative Gallery in downtown Lewisburg.
Roy writes about her art adventures in a blog, and keeps in touch with her vibrant art community through newsletters and social media. She also seeks out opportunities to travel and participate in plein air events. She has been awarded artist residencies in American national parks and in France. For a complete list of Roy's awards, residencies and exhibitions, click here.
Roy is an avid Francophile, having lived in France for several extended periods of time (1975-76, 2012-2014, 2018-2019). Her father was Québecois and she has close ties to family in Québec and in France. Roy has produced a significant body of landscape paintings of France and began still life painting while living there.
Roy 's art is available on her website, at Artists & Artisans and through Gallery 30 in Gettysburg, PA.
