BIDDEFORD — An exhibition of oil and acrylic paintings by Susan Paradis, called “People, Places and Things” will be on display at the University of New England’s Biddeford Campus Center through mid-January.

Paradis has illustrated more than 20 books for children, four of which she authored. She was chosen as one of five American artists to participate in a three-year national tour of Fairy Tale Art for her book Snow Princess. 

Her latest book, Edna, was written for children who have been traumatized and has been praised by psychiatrists, therapists and counselors. Paradis’ work has been reviewed in the New York Times and has appeared on the television show “Chronicle.”

In addition to writing and illustrating picture books, Paradis enjoys painting portraits, still life, landscapes and ocean pieces. She has been the featured artist at the Wenham Museum in Wenham, Massachusetts, and the Tuttle Gallery in Canton, Ohio.

She speaks regularly at schools, book clubs and teachers’ groups throughout New England and also paints portraits on commission.

Paradis is represented by the Sharpe Gallery in Kennebunkport. 

The exhibit is free and open to the public at the UNE Campus Center at 11 Hills Beach Road in Biddeford. 

Exhibit hours are from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information, send an mail to Diane Noble at dbmn27@maine.rr.com or call 284-6394.