Mary Beatty-Brooks

From the Face Paint Stand, Original Painting

2024

Artist Comments
In the late afternoon light, long shadows stretch across an amusement park as a giant swing ride whirls riders through the air. In the distance, a towering drop ride adds to the festive energy. The scene captures the view from artist Mary Beatty-Brooks’s face painting spot during her time working at the park.

About the Artist
Artist Mary Beatty-Brooks finds endless inspiration in nature, often creating still lifes of her flowers and plants. "Whatever I paint is usually inspired by light, space, movement, color, and the way things grow," says Mary. She studied Fashion Figure Drawing in college before transitioning to General Illustration and later earning a graduate degree in Biomedical Illustration. After a 29-year career as a medical illustrator, graphic designer, and photographer, she returned to painting. Her studio, often cluttered, overlooks the woods and her bird feeders, with her dog, Buddy, keeping her company while she works. When not making art, Mary enjoys gardening, walking in nature, and spending time near the ocean. In the summer, she does face painting and henna tattoos at a local amusement park.

Words that describe this painting: amusement park, rides, afternoon, summer, vacation, season, architecture, impressionism, travel, acrylic painting, blue

From the Face Paint Stand
Mary Beatty-Brooks
Acrylic painting on cradled wood panel
Finished edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2024
12 in. h x 9 in. w x .75 in. d
0 lbs. 8 oz.