Salem Willows by Ruth O'Keefe, 2004 Ruth O'Keefe's charming oil paintings of historic sites and houses on the North Shore are a reflection of her lifelong love of history and art. O'Keefe began painting when she was a child, and for ten years she studied with Tom Nolan at the Peabody Council on Aging. Now a resident of Danvers, O'Keefe lived in Peabody for over forty years. She has been a valued member of the Peabody Historical Society for forty-one years, serving on the board and volunteering for the organization in various capacities. O'Keefe has twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.... Continue reading