Mary Beatty-Brooks

Hyacinth in Clay Pot, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
Painted from life, a pink hyacinth emerges from a clay pot. Over several days, its blossoms gradually unfurl, revealing fresh petals. The leaves transition from pale yellow-green to deep blue-green, capturing the plant’s natural growth.

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: hyacinth, leaves, clay, pot, botanical, flower, impressionism, still life, flora, acrylic painting, beige

Hyacinth in Clay Pot
Mary Beatty-Brooks
Acrylic painting on cradled wood panel
Natural wood edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2023
10 in. h x 8 in. w x .75 in. d
0 lbs. 8 oz.