Boston, Beacon Hill: art from the heart

Folk artist Marie Fox has a special place in her heart for an enchanting area of Boston: Beacon Hill. Art depicting this historic neighborhood is her specialty. For several years she lived in a small studio nearby. Daily walks took her through Louisburg Square, a unique island of urban tranquility. Built in the 1820s, it was modeled after similar squares in London. Shoulder-to-shoulder brick bow-front homes look out on a private park enclosed by a wrought iron fence.

Architecturally, little has changed in Louisburg Square since the 19th century. Walking along the narrow lanes, Marie felt the tug of history on her imagination. She could hear the clip clop of horses' hooves and the tinkling of bottles carried by the milkman on his rounds. Doors open, neighbors exchange ‘Good Morning's.' A little girl sets a saucer of fresh cream on the stoop for her kitty. In this moment before the bustle of the day begins, all is serene. Standing in the square, Marie knew this was a story she would paint.

Become a collector of Marie Fox's original Boston, Beacon Hill art. Her charming painting of early morning on Louisburg Square, Pure Milk & Cream, is on view at Our Painting Gallery where the zoom feature reveals every detail. Both The White House and Boston's Mayor Menino have commissioned original paintings. For the mayor, Marie also created a limited edition ice skating print of the Frog Pond on the Boston Common. To ask a question or purchase an original painting, please write the artist: marie@mariefox.com.

Looking for a print of Historic Boston? Posters of Boston's Freedom Trail are available at our online Print Gallery for $40 each, or $36 for 2 or more

Can you find Louisburg Square in Marie's poster of the Freedom Trail? Boston is famed for its magnificent gold-domed State House nearby. Listen for the children's choir at the Park Street Church where My Country ‘Tis of Thee was first sung. Catch a slow and easy ride on one of the swan boats in the Public Garden.

A bit farther along the Freedom Trail, Boston harbor comes into view. It's here that the colonists tossed boxes of British tea overboard from the brig Beaver to protest the King's tax. This defiant act sparked the Revolution. The Boston Freedom Trail poster celebrates American history and the artist's love for Boston. "When I finish a painting, it's an expression of affection for a special place, and that's what I want to share."