About The Artist
“Art to me is dynamic ~ constantly evolving with life’s experiences”
Hanna Maria
MacNaughtan is a self-taught artist.
Her love for people and nature is evident through her paintings and sculptures.
Her work as a Registered Nurse has an immense influence on her creativity. “I
am thankful and feel very privileged to do the work I do as a nurse. The
patients and families I meet continually humble and inspire me with their
strength and courage as they face life’s challenges.” A drive for children’s
portraiture painting was her initial fervor. Hanna quickly learned how to bring
out her subjects emotions and personalities. She has been commissioned to paint
dozens of portraits in the few years that she has been painting and it continues
to be a passion for her. Recently her work has evolved beyond realistic
portraiture to a discovery into veiled emotions. With this, new impressionistic
and abstract creations have emerged. Working with acrylic on large canvases
Hanna has tapped into a part of her subconscious that she never knew existed.
A new interest in carving sculptures has
awakened another form of artistic expression. Working mainly with soapstone she
files away the rough outer surface to reveal the hidden spirits which are
bursting with colour and life. The unearthing of the secret treasure concealed
inside each stone is pure delight. Hanna is a member of several art groups in the
area and has her works for sale at the Homestead Gallery in Kemptville
and the Grotto Artworks in Merrickville as well as at her home gallery
which is open to the public during the annual Merrickville Artists Guild
Studio Tour each fall. You may also visit by appointment anytime of the
year.
Contact Hanna by email at
Kemptville, Ontario
All images copyrighted and are not to be
reproduced without the permission of the artist.
Copyright ©
2001
- 2011
Hanna Maria MacNaughtan
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