Mary Beatty-Brooks

Kayaking from Edenton Bay, Original Painting

2025

Artist Comments
Cypress trees draped with Spanish moss rise from the deep green Chowan River on an overcast early fall day. Cypress knees protrude near the trunks, adding texture and rhythm to the water’s surface. Ripples from an unseen passing kayak create swirling reflections, while hints of burnt sienna peek through the clouds.

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: tree, cypress, river, Chowan River, Virginia, North Carolina, water, reflection, woods, ripple, impressionism, nature, acrylic painting, green

Kayaking from Edenton Bay
Mary Beatty-Brooks
Acrylic painting on stretched linen
Finished 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. 13 oz.