Tracey Maras - Pastel
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While growing up, most people saw a studious, quiet, very shy young lady. It has taken years for her to figure out that while her nature is to be an introvert, her quest in life has been to be fearless, in particular for the things that are outside of her comfort zone. When presented with insecurities, she consciously tells herself “Just do it!” What incredible experiences life holds when you “Just do it!”
In high school, art brought fulfillment and steered her creativity and design capabilities toward a career in Occupational Therapy. Art became a hobby as long work hours proved a barrier to art as a side-profession. In 2000, a re-balance in life brought about a return to art and in 2010, a transition into a professional artist began with painting on a daily basis, teaching classes and workshops and being represented by galleries in Illinois, Florida and Arizona. Nature is life’s greatest inspiration. She is inspired by details, whether it is the touch of sunlight on a tree, the dance of water in a river, the intimacy of a flower, or the glint in the eye of an animal. To keep her work from becoming unfocused, as her interests are varied, she tends to work in series. Each series pushes beyond what was done before through a different linear perspective, color theme, or story. |
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