"Nature sustains us contains us
to this we belong"
-Margaret Hoover Brooks
Nature has always been the inspiration for my paintings, a way to perhaps
capture a bit of those "awe moments" one encounters now and then when in the presence of natures beauty.
After 30 years of having the opportunity to create for the Walt Disney Company, I have chosen to retire
and paint full time. Upon leaving Disney, I was a Show Producer for Walt Disney Imagineering and was in the roll as Park Art
Director for Disney's Animal Kingdom. My time with Disney was very rewarding, as I had many opportunities to express myself
creatively and to be with and inspired by, so many creative people.
I am on a journey of discovery with my art, now that I am blessed with the time to pursue
my passion. I am enjoying so many new ways to reflect Nature's beauty in my paintings and challenging myself in the use of
various mediums. I enjoy working in acrylics, but usually the subject determines the medium chosen. Currently my textured
paintings are "impressions" from the natural elements found in our woods and gardens, working with modeling paste. I especially
enjoy the blending of color over texture.
I am looking forward to seeing where this journey takes me and hope that I will always have
an opportunity to share it with you.
Rhonda
