53rd National Show Catalog, "No Place Like Home"

MOLLY SIMS MISTY MORNING

16” x 20” — Oil $2,150

My painting was inspired by visiting Yellowstone National Park in October of 2022. This grizzly bear captured my heart with her peaceful expression and I decided to simplify the background to help convey her emotions to the viewer.

MOLLY SIMS • WAOW Associate • WA • www.mollysimsart.com Growing up in the Northwest, Molly spent a lot of time camping, hiking and sketching outside. All the time that she’s spent outdoors has given her a deep love and appreciation for nature and wildlife. Molly states that she’s inspired by the beauty of the natural world and finds that spending time outdoors can heal and refresh our souls. Molly strives to help her viewer make a meaningful connection with wildlife and see how beautiful and precious it is.

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