Ethel Hills, a lifelong New Hampshire resident, draws inspiration from the orchards of her hometown in Hollis to the marshes and beaches of the Seacoast, where she now lives and works in Hampton. Her creative journey began with needlework and rug hooking, eventually leading to a deep passion for painting and drawing. Hills studied at the University of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Institute of Art, and has been painting seriously for over 25 years. Working from her studio at the Lane House Arts Center, she creates small-scale, semi-abstract paintings rooted in landscape, emotion, and memory. Her vibrant use of color and texture invites viewers to reconnect with their own sense of place. She is a member of the Ogunquit Art Association, New Hampshire Art Association, and Women’s Caucus for Art.