From a young age, Moria Greaven had a great appreciation for the intricate yet delicate beauty of nature, "From my mother, I learned to 'look' closely and appreciate nature – the plants, the animals, the birds, the insects, in their habitats all through the year."
Originally educated as a biologist, Moria began using artwork as a facet to showcase her passion for nature. Self taught she found creative ways of facilitating plant colors and textures into intricate works of art. It was her way of bringing 'nature indoors'. Her love of nature is always evident and the fascination by the uniqueness of each plant inspires her to further her creativity i...
Modern, contemporary, and expressive, are words that describe the work of painter Megan Swartz. Influenced by urban culture, fashion and music, Megan conveys a message, or moment in the images she creates. "I was trained as a traditional figurative painter, but I mix images with patterns and/or deep saturated color to evoke new ideas with fresh appeal." Megan began her professional art career as a silk screen artist. She fell in love with the graphic and the bold shapes. Experimenting with new mediums and techniques, she developed a style all her own. These expressive paintings won her a...
