d. a. graham

Hayden, ID, USA

 

Doreen is a North Idaho representational artist by formal training and exploration/discovery working over 40 years in acrylics, oils, watercolors and soft & oil pastels. Her color palette and subject matter vary, as she paints what inspires or catches her eye. Doreen’s hallmark style is a blend of Realism & Modern Impressionism, embracing the light, color and emotion with unique focal points. She likes to experiment, and enjoys projects on both ends of the impressio-realist spectrum.

 

Her bright, expressive art celebrates the little moments of beauty that often go unnoticed in our busy world. You can see her work at the Magpie Boutique Gallery, on postcards in the Farragut State Park Visitor Center or Round Lake State Park Visitor Center and new treehouses!

 

AN UNCOMPLETED CANVAS

 

What is behind the name of my little company? Simply this: I believe any person seeking God is an uncompleted masterpiece in the hands of the Master Artist, Jesus Christ. Including a person that is broken, damaged, or lost. Scripture tells us to be confident that He who began a good work in us will carry it on to completion. His trustworthy hands are skilled at creating great works of beauty. I have always been drawn to the evidence of His skill with details found in both nature and in a person’s life story. He leaves lots of detailed clues as to His good intentions toward us. There is nothing more beautiful than a life redeemed by His touch.

 

I am still a masterpiece in process, as is any life that has decided to follow His leadership. There are phases on the way that seem unpromising, or just pure ugly and unrecoverable, but I am holding onto Him knowing that He only produces the very best works of art.

 

Why is beautiful art worthwhile? Firstly, God is a creative force, and as His child, I am made in His image. Creating beautiful things is a form of celebrating His creative gift within me. Secondly, as the world degrades we need beautiful things that point us toward hoping for better. Don’t we need some beauty in light of today’s ugliness? 

 

I hope you enjoy perusing my gallery from time to time. And I hope you are inspired to both do something beautiful and to see the beauty of God at work in your life.

 

*Scripture reference: Philippians 1:6