Golden Hour - Acrylic

16 x 20 in. Acrylic on canvas with a clear protective finish. Presented in a gold leaf floater frame. 

Description:

This painting is inspired by our “million-dollar sunset” views over Lake Michigan. The warm light and inviting water flow out from the canvas, inviting fond memories and new adventures alike. I hope this original painting brings that sense of peace and joy to all who see it. 

About the Artist:

Artist Mary Bea McWatters is known for her nature-inspired works that capture the vibrancy and joy of sunsets, flowers, trees, waves, and landscapes.  In 2006, she received a BFA in Art and Design from Northern Michigan University in Marquette. After graduation, Mary Bea helped start a landscaping business on Mackinac Island, where she created beauty within gardens for eight years. Working every summer surrounded by flowers, bikes, and the waters of Northern Michigan, Mary Bea further developed a deep love for painting the natural world.

Currently Mary Bea is a full time artist living in her home town of Petoskey. You can usually find her creating in her studio on the Bear River, riding her bike toward the breathtaking Northern Michigan sunsets, or exploring nature with a paintbrush or camera in hand.Her work as an artist seeks to become part of the beauty that surrounds us, the beauty that is within us, and the beauty that enriches our lives. 

"Creating art is about opening space for the work to come through. If we continually nurture our creative selves, the flowers will bloom." -Mary Bea