Maria Karla Watson

Song of the Valley, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
A goldfinch delicately perches on a flowering branch with vibrant pink blossoms. The bird’s intricate plumage contrasts with the olive-toned background, softly layered with a handwritten script. The detailed brushwork and subtle textual texture invite a deeper contemplation of memory, presence, and the quiet elegance of nature.

About the Artist
Artist Maria Karla Watson explores the emotional language of nature in her paintings and drawings. Birds, flowers, and handwritten texts appear throughout her work. “They are gentle reminders of life’s fragility, its tenderness, and its quiet strength,” says Maria. She studied fine art and credits her teachers with helping her build a strong foundation, though it was perseverance and faith that shaped her path. Maria works in her tidy New York City studio while listening to her favorite music. When she’s not making art, Maria finds inspiration on long walks, in books, and through time spent with her family.

Words that describe this painting: bird, script, text, handwriting, flower, branch, spring, animals, modern , acrylic painting, green

Song of the Valley
Maria Karla Watson
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2023
48 in. h x 48 in. w x 1.5 in. d
5 lbs. 5 oz.