Light Sunlight - Acrylic

30 x 40 in. Acrylic on canvas with a clear protective finish. Presented in a dark walnut floater frame for an elegant touch.

Description:

This calming original piece celebrates the magic of west Michigan’s shoreline at sunset. The subtle pastel colors, warm and inviting waves, and wispy clouds are sure to inspire reminiscence and reflection. 

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