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Nature-inspired Watercolor Art

Let’s bring a little nature inside

Enhance your inside world with some outside-inspired art.

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“Just being surrounded by bountiful nature, rejuvenates and inspires us.” - EO Wilson

“I go to nature to be soothed, healed, and have my senses put in order.” - John Burroughs

Hi, I’m Beth! And this quote is the main reason I paint what I paint… the living world around us. It gives me a sense of comfort, peace, hope, and healing. And it is my hope that my nature-inspired art will do the same for you.

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I love being an artist & painting various aspects of nature. But another fun side of having my own creative business is figuring out how to use those paintings in a more functional way(s). And that involves being creative on the computer in Adobe
And the holidays have arrived on the easel! Should I show the paintings as they're finished or wait and reveal the entire holiday collection when all paintings are finished?? #holidayart #watercolorart #watercolorartist #natureart #natureinspiredart
Introducing Sage, the final herb in the series! Sage leaves have a slightly bumpy appearance & are downy in texture. It was a challenge to try to create that texture in watercolor, but I think I managed to suggest it. What do you think? My next s
And the final herb is beginning to take shape on the easel. Hello, sage! #workinprogress #herbart #watercolorherb #watercolorherbs ##watercolorart #watercolorartist #ncartist #natureinspiredart #natureinspiredartist #mamaduckart
The 12th & final flower of this series is done! Hooray! And I think this Dahlia is my favorite. I'm in love with the details & depth of that center. Now it's on to signing, scanning, & all the steps to digitize the paintings & create
It's International Wolf Day! So a wolf painting must be shared today, right?! This is one of my favorite paintings that I created for my daughter a few years ago because she loved wolves. This wolf has become the primary painting for MamaDuck Art and
The last flower is coming to life on the paper! #flowerart #flowerpainting #watercolorflowers #artinprocess #watercolorart #natureinspiredart #natureinspiredartist #natureart #natureartist #ncartist #mamaduckart
Another flower is finished! What do you think of the colors of this stunning rose? I'm loving the process of painting these flowers... trying to paint as quickly as I can while still incorporating those details I love so much. #flowerart #flowerpai
Spending time being creative is important for your mental & physical health. So let's get creative together! My next in-person watercolor workshop is Thursday, August 22, at 6:15pm in Charlotte, NC. No drawing required. I'll walk you step-by-step