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.