Monarch

Thomas Cory
Acrylics

"The beauty and majesty discovered in Nature is quite compelling and alluring. I am drawn to not only bathe in those wonders but to express those experiences and sensations. Nature, God's amazing creation, a precious gift, is surely worthy of respectful close notice, but even more so to be greatly appreciated and revered.

"Grandeurs revealed in nature are hidden treasures waiting to be noticed. They beckon to be taken in, to reward our senses. With open awareness and patience we gain a gift of reverence and appreciation. Nature's wonders and mysteries, whether noticed in full splendor or in simplicity ,can awaken, inspire and encourage us to linger, to bathe in their beauty, to cling to those memorable experiences.

"Nature is bursting with wonder, often unnoticed, waiting to be discovered. These experiences fascinate and kindle the soul, inviting us to quietly linger, to absorb its treasures. As a painter, attempting to capture these sensations, to share experiences, is a daunting task yet a sincere intention. For me painting Nature's beauty and narratives is like breathing, to not act in response would be futile."

You can see more of Thomas's work on his website at www.thomascory.com. You can contact him at thomsara@comcast.net or by calling 510-792-6384