I paint out of self expression and a desire to capture beautiful creatures and moments. Flowers may wilt and people and pets get older or change, but I can capture the beauty in life just as it is in this moment. I draw and paint boldly not only because I like to, but because it helps me express myself and be in my own world. In this world, only the paints, paintbrushes, canvas and myself exist. For me, being an artist is about escapism and expression through colors, shades and strokes. Nature and everything around me inspires me to capture it as it is right now. Life is fleeting, but a piece of artwork will remain.
“Still on that tightrope” | 9 x 12 inches, acrylics
“Love is Louder”“Speak No Evil” | 9 x 12 inches, acrylics
“See No Evil” | 9 x 12 inches, acrylics
Still life | 9 x 12 inches, acrylics
Still life | 9 x 12 inches, acrylics
“Flourish” | 9 x 12 inches, acrylics
“Loss is Hidden in Plain Sight” | watercolors
“I’ve Got Me” | graphite pencil“Please picture me in the trees” | graphite pencil “One single thread of gold tied me to you” | graphite pencil and gold marker Still life | 9 x 12 inches, graphite pencil
Repeated leaf pattern | ink
“Bleeding Sun” | Monoprinting“For You” | Monoprinting“All along you were stronger than you were able to see.” – MHN | graduation cap design, watercolor and ink pen Tiger Lillies | 4 x 6 inches, watercolors and ink pen
“Beauty in Scars” | 4 x 6 inches, watercolors and ink pen
Pet portraits | 4 x 6 inches, watercolors and ink pen“Earth, wind, fire, air” | 4 x 6 inches, watercolors and ink pen“All along you were stronger than you were able to see.” | 4 x 6 inches, watercolors and ink pen
“I Believe You” | 9 x 11 inches watercolors and ink marker
“Art Heals the Heart” | 9 x 11 inches, watercolors and ink pen
“Come As You Are”: NEDA Awareness Week 2019 | continuous line drawing, watercolors and ink pen
“May it Guide Us”, digital hand-lettering, photography
Lexie Manion 