As with most artists, Vicki McMurry's work portrays a lifetime of experiences. She grew up in West Texas where she could see the clouds roll in long before they were overhead. The flatness of the land allowed her to see great distances and feel the openness of vast space. Her paintings encompass this sense of distance and space, giving the viewer more depth into the image and a strong sense of freedom.
The mood of each painting is determined by Vicki's mood at the time, as well as the subject of the painting. Her surroundings become the dirving force of her...