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 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 due to the current political climate. 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/