The Thornville Branch of Perry County District Library recently installed a print created from digital images of paintings by local artist Mary Jane Bugh.  Bugh, an experienced artist who has studied with numerous national and international instructors, illustrated articles in Massey Harris Ferguson Quarterly as well as Decorative Painter, and has paintings featured on the Thornville Bicentennial Seal. In addition to allowing the library to use the digital images to create the 4’x10’ piece, Bugh has loaned additional works for a small display in the library.

When discussing her work, Bugh clearly enjoys painting, and explains that portraits have always been a favorite for her.  Library Director, Melissa Marolt, shared, “The Perry County District Library Board and staff are so appreciative of Mary Jane Bugh for allowing us to use the digital images of her Thornville paintings as we created a beautiful wall inside the branch library.”  Mary Jane Bugh’s work can also be seen in the Somerset Branch library, where an original painting of Nellie Sheridan Wilson is on display.