Artist: Francine Mabie | Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
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Artist: Francine Mabie | Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach, SC
I spent the majority of my life in New York state. My early paintings were often dark in subject. In 2013 I made the big move to Florida. I began to focus more on colors and atmosphere. In 2018, I moved to Myrtle Beach, SC. I have a happy, wonderful life. However, as an artist, my first responsibility, my true purpose is to be an observer of life and record its impressions. That desire is what drives me to paint. I have to tell a story. I ignored that desire, but now it's back in full force.
To quote Salvador Dali, “Whoever wants to engage people’s interest must provoke them.“ I cannot stand by, paint beautiful subjects only and ignore the social injustice I see play out every day in our country and around the world. Once again, I am drawn back to the reason why I have to paint. It's emotional for me to paint these subjects, but I have to paint them. I strive to find that balance between the reality of our world and the insulated life I get to live.
Artist Website
https://francine-mabie.pixels.com/