54th WAOW National Exhibition, "Dreamweavers"

DEBBIE CARROLL A FIERY SKY

MARY ANN CHERRY SNORT AND BUBBA

My paintings flow from my curiosity to explore, push boundaries, and to show and share a different way of seeing the world around us. My home and inspiration is the land of the southwestern United States. Travel is the backbone of my work; it Graphic in style, I lean on my early love of drawing and design. I prefer using flat plains of color in unexpected, lyrical ways. Rhythm throughout my paintings is very intentional. Color comes in then as harmony. This particular piece, A Fiery Sky exemplifies that approach with it’s bold color palette, simplified shapes, and use of line to create a sense of movement. I wanted to capture the ever-changing colors of the desert with it’s beautiful, but often unwelcoming vegetation, against a rugged mountain throws me into new circumstances and surroundings.

18” x 24” — Oil $3,260

Why did I paint this piece? When I saw the big guy nuzzling his teammate, I couldn’t resist trying to capture the affectionate gesture in pastel. Animals are much more affectionate than humans give them credit for.

backdrop. This scene afforded me all of my

favorite elements, clouds, mountains and what I like to call “desert botanicals”.

24” x 18” — Acrylic $1,650

DEBBIE CARROLL • WAOW Associate • TX • www.debbiecarrollfineart.com Debbie Carroll’s paintings are an interpretation of the arid landscape, flora, fauna and structures of the western United States. She studied studio art at Northern Illinois University and graphic design at The Art Institute of Houston. Travel is the backbone of her work; she likens her curiosity and observational skills to that of a scientist. Though she admires artists who paint realism, she embraces graphic, flat plains of color in unexpected, lyrical rhythms. She uses color harmony intentionally as a way to allow her unique voice and vision to show the familiar through a new lens.

MARY ANN CHERRY • WAOW Master, Emeritus • ID • www.maryanncherry.com Cherry was raised in rural Montana. The country lifestyle led to an appreciation for nature and wildlife and a strong respect for the culture of the state’s Native Americans. Painting the Western subject matter is now Cherry’s way of giving back to friends, family, and art enthusiasts. In her spare time, Cherry writes an art mystery series.

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