Complex sentence: A deep interest in New England and its history pervades much of her work during her early period and throughout her life, despite occasional forays into different styles, her work has been resolutely traditional in its outlook and execution.
Split into simpler sentences: A deep interest in New England and its history pervades much of her work during her early period and throughout her life. Despite occasional forays into different styles, her work has been resolutely traditional in its outlook and execution.