Mary Beatty-Brooks

Reflections from a Kayak, Original Painting

2025

Artist Comments
Mulberry Creek flows into the Rappahannock River in eastern Virginia. In the stillness of the afternoon, the reflection of reeds and trees on the water dissolves into blue and green abstractions. The refreshing water makes the creek an ideal spot for kayaking.

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: calm, water, reflection, creek, river, reeds, ripples, riverbank, grass, nature, realism, acrylic painting, blue

Reflections from a Kayak
Mary Beatty-Brooks
Acrylic painting on stretched linen
Painting wraps around edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2025
16 in. h x 12 in. w x .75 in. d
0 lbs. 14 oz.