Glenna Hartwell and Hilda Neily at Glenna's mudhead class
Portrait of Lily Hartwell, "The Little Flower"
Painting Jen's portrait
Glenna Hartwell’s career has been shaped by years of dedicated study and mentorship under renowned figures in the art world. She studied with Henry Hensche for three years. During this time, she worked as a portrait artist at The Starving Artist Studio in Provincetown, where she was mentored by master portrait artist Tom Moore. These formative experiences continue to inform her work.
Glenna spent many years accepting portrait commissions, with her work featured in prominent private collections, including those of the family of actor Christopher Reeve and the DuPont family. Her artistic development has been further enriched through studies with artists such as Hilda Neily, Cedric and Joanette Egeli, and John Clayton.
Currently, Glenna’s work is featured in the exhibit Painting With Light: Hawthorne, Hensche, and the Tradition of Teaching in Provincetown, on display in the East Gallery of the Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum until December 6, 2025. The exhibit celebrates the legacy of Charles W. Hawthorne, Henry Hensche, and the students of The Cape School of Art.
Glenna is honored to serve as an instructor at The Cape School of Art, where she shares her expertise and passion for painting portraits. She holds an MFA and applies her talents across creative disciplines as a designer, book cover illustrator, and medical illustrator.
