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People often ask me how long I've been painting with watercolors for. My answer....my whole life, well almost. I started painting when I was six and for the last 35 years I've continued steadily practicing. I'd liken it to being an athlete. You must train and you must practice even when you don't want to. Nature, especially landscapes and flowers have long been what I've painted the most. Slowly I've added to my portfolio. I'm always amazed that the paintings I think will turn out I'm displeased with, and the ones that I think are just okay many absolutely love. This is the plight of art. It's all in the eye of the beholder.
When I think of what drives me to paint I must step back and evaluate what motivated me all these years. Truly, art has always been very special to me since my Grandma taught me as I grew up. While it's quite relaxing and and fulfilling seeing a piece of work come to life, the next level satisfaction is seeing the joy my work brings to others. I am thrilled when my art speaks to someone else's emotion. As if I've captured it in a jar - like a lightening bug!
Art is unique to each artist and the reasons artists do what they do varies. For me it's part of the fabric of who I am. Always there's a common thread weaving all these pieces together - it's the joy it brings to others
~ M
