Mary Ann Brinkley

As a child I loved watching my Grandmother Coder
painting pictures of the Rocky Mountains and other things
in nature. She made me aware of the endless possibilities
for finding beauty in the world. Pictures can be found in the
strangest places and I am always looking for my next one.

Lycoming College in Williamsport (Home of the Little
League World Series), PA is where I earned a degree in
teaching with a minor in Biology. I taught various grades in
elementary and over the years worked at several other
jobs in crafts and a plant nursery where I was able to use
my creative abilities. I've moved around alot and so it is
nice to be able to stay put in my country home in the
Hannibal area and pursue my interests. My children,
family and friends have always encouraged me to get back
to my art and it is wonderful to have the time for it now.

Exploring different mediums is fun and I especially enjoy
using my art to make greeting cards. It was an easy
transition to start using my digital camera to express my
love of nature. That is why my prints, posters and cards
are called Natural Inspirations. Most of all I enjoy the
process of creating something that may strike a cord in the
viewer's heart. It makes me happy!

I'm a work in progress and enjoying every minute of it.