Mary Beth Vonder Haar, Beaufort
Member Since July 2013
Artist Statement Living in Mid Missouri scenes from nature inspire me. I try to capture the beauty around me. Often I find I feel like I will just explode if I can't get someting out. My paintings are a result of this, some scenes around me, some visions inside me.
“Red Sunset” is one of my favorites; this painting came completely from my gut, a vision that jumped out from inside me. I am fond of playing with light and reflections on water. “Red Sunset” with its’ strong red, orange and yellow is full of energy. It speaks to me when I’m in an intense frame of mind.
“Sunset on Lake” is another one of my favorites; this painting also just burst forth one day - I just had to get it out. The blue, pink and purples combine all my favorite calm colors. I can’t decide between this and “Red Sunset” as to which one I like the most - it depends on what kind of mood I am in. Either way, I enjoy a twilight scene. Be it an ocean, lake or a pond, I am partial to water.
“Lake” is on Mark Twain Lake, one of my favorite places in all of Missouri for fishing, swimming, boating and relaxing. The bluffs provide a cool respite from the sun on a hot summer day, for people and fish alike. Did I mention I fancy the water?
“Cool Evening” is also at Mark Twain Lake in Missouri. It is so lovely being in a gently rocking boat, with a cool breeze blowing across the bow. There is nothing better than spending the day on the water, with my sweetie, in the peace and serenity of such natural beauty.
“Beach” is a compilation of impressions from around Malaysia and the South China Sea. On the ocean, the sights and sounds of lapping water are most relaxing.
“Willows” is another travel scene from a temple complex in China involving water, light and reflections. Hum, do you think I have a theme going on? Yeah, I like the water.
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