Crotty, Thomas, — A Solitude of Space.

Camden, ME, Down East Books/Portland Mus, 2003. VG in VG DJ. Thomas Crotty's primeval Maine, sparsely settled open spaces, picturesque islands, and magnificent rocky shorelines. Deeply. respectful of nature, Crotty uses dazzling technique to create romantic yet realistic paintings. He manipulates the special clarity of Maine light within vast panoramic scenes always superbly composed.