Making art allows me to express who I am. It is when I am focusing on the gifts of nature, and not getting carried away with the hurried world in which we live, that I realize creating art is a form of meditation. Observing the intrinsic parts of nature, like the patterns of a leaf, is all part of enjoying observation and still life painting.

I am drawn to painting organics, fruits and vegetables and flowers in particular because of the complexities of the lines and shapes of these objects. Sitting down to draw and analyze these items is a treat, since it gives me an opportunity to see how amazing nature really is. The process of observing and drawing becomes my solace and I can get lost for hours. I admit that I paint for the enjoyment of the process and not for the end result. If viewers enjoy my paintings or have an experience as a result of seeing the paintings, that is an additional benefit.

I have had fun creating art since I was a child. I loved getting messy with paints and glue…in fact, I still do! Currently, I am enjoying experimenting with different subjects and texture mediums to enhance my paintings. Recently, I have been playing with watercolor techniques and creating different types of landscapes and seascapes.

I hope you enjoy viewing my artwork as much as I have enjoyed designing it. Please feel free to email me comments about my work or if you would like to purchase my paintings. artsaboundmagnolia@gmail.com