Sunrise Over Yahara by Holly McArthur

6 x 6 Oil and Cold Wax on Oil Paper by Holly McArthur

Artist Statement:

I paint places I love. I’m drawn to dramatic vistas, bold shapes and meditative scenes of nature’s everyday rhythm. The act of creating a piece is a dialogue between materials and my memories of places, where each layer adds depth and history. While my initial inspiration is the landscape and the stunning color palettes it provides, as I work, these influences recede, giving way to a personal exploration of form and texture. I invite viewers to delve beneath the surface and to explore, with me, the power of plac