Marine Arts Gallery is proud to announce an exhibition titled "CAT AND MOUSE" which features new paintings by Marina Dieul.  Marina was born in France and showed a great interest in painting and drawing from an early age.  Among her awards and accolades include the "Best of Show" in the Inspiring Figures Exhibition Butler Institute of American Art and the award of "Exceptional Merit" at the Portrait Society of Americans International Competition. Her whimsical paintings of animals has captured beginners and advanced collectors.  Marine Arts Gallery is well-known for its extensive collection of contemporary and antique ship paintings, but we also have a 'fun' side and these paintings by Marina will bring a smile to everyone's face.  Exhibition opens November 9th with a reception from 5:00 to 8:00. The exhibit runs through the 30th of November. Paintings can be viewed after the opening at www.marineartgallery.com.  We are located next door to the Peabody-Essex Museum at 135 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts.