MCG WILLIAMS
(A Signature Watercolorist)
I have always
enjoyed the outdoors – the flowers, trees, mountains, forests, seashores,
and
sunsets. Even as a child photographs helped me capture memories and I
slowly began to
view my photos more artistically. Once I began to paint
watercolors, photos enabled me to
compose and save visions to transfer to
paper. A career move to New Mexico opened
a gamut of new life experiences. The
change in scenery and climate was an unexpected
surprise. The wonderful mix of
cultures, the spontaneity of the people, and
the atmosphere of the arts in
northern New Mexico opened new avenues
for exploration and expression.
Watercolor is
addictive. For most of my life I was intimidated by art and never considered
the possibility that I would someday paint a picture. After persistent urging
of a friend,
I took my first watercolor class in the fall of 1996 with Jan
Hart. Short courses with
other instructors, helped me appreciate the variety
of approaches and the range
of techniques. Each new approach modifies my
individual style.
My formal education
and career activities are in science and engineering and not related to
art
directly. Informal watercolor classes with several wonderful watercolorists
have been
instructive and inspirational experiences.