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Pull the bittersweet vines away from the windows of her barn-studio in Kennebunk, Maine, and you'll probably see Joyce McKay holding a paintbrush or sandpaper.

She's in the midst of creating another wonderful something that will make your heart race a little faster -- and smile as you wonder where you'll put it in your home or garden.

Antique box hand-painted by Maine artist Joyce McKay

Welcome to The Painter's Cottage, the online home of hand-painted treasures, paintings, prints and gift items created by artist Joyce McKay.

"First Bloom" by Kennebunk artist Joyce McKayJoyce rescues vintage pieces which have a unique or cottage style. Then she restores and paints them, transforming them into delightful additions to your home that eventually become family heirlooms. Many, obviously, are one-of-a-kind or limited editions. 

Nothing leaves her paint-splattered hands until she's satisfied that it has enough romance, whimsy or fun. "Each piece has at least as much emotion as paint", she laughs. 

Occasionally a red squirrel or a bumblebee wanders into her studio and keeps her company as she works. Many times they have their likenesses painted on picture frames, furniture or paintings.

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"Angel Cats" by Maine artist Joyce McKay

 Prints

Joyce now offers a line of limited edition prints of her original paintings.

Check out her recent additions here.

 
 

New! House Portraits

Capture the warmth and love  of your home 
in a custom house portrait individually hand- painted by Joyce McKay. 

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Joyce's hand-painted home furnishings are here.

 

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Antiques, One-of-a-Kind Painted Items
 

"Pansy Bouquet" by Joyce McKay
Original painting on antique wood panel

Because Joyce loves to find, restore and paint antiques and unusual items, many of her creations are one-of-a-kind (or very limited edition) pieces. 

Click here to see authentic (i.e., heavy!) oak barrel staves, wainscoting panels, antique boards, picture frames and more. 

Many were rescued from antique Maine homes.

 
 

Painted Furniture 

Click here to see hand-painted furniture given the unmistakable Painter's Cottage touch!

These include vintage bureaus, dressers, mirrors, and many other forgotten treasures.
 

 


In memoriam
Norma Drews 1924-2006

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Contact:
Joyce McKay
The Painter's Cottage
199 Cat Mousam Rd.
Kennebunk ME 04043
207-985-3550
Joyce@ThePaintersCottage.com