My World in Watercolor by Margaret "Maggie" Yute

My World in Watercolor says it all! I see the world in watercolor, every person I meet, every flower, every animal can be recreated on paper. I love this process and overall it makes me quite happy. My art is not perfect and has nuances that make it distinct. For instance, one arm might be longer, my work might be slanted, a knee bent in an odd or impossible way, one eye higher, a dimple in on a chin off center. It is these quirks that although sometimes unintentional are often done on purpose. I find "perfect" in "imperfect" art. I avoid erasing or trying too hard to maintain their uniqueness. I strive to make my imperfections part of my final piece. I'm self taught with the exception of taking my one and only art class in high school where I had to draw a still life of a bowl of fruit. An added note, I never did quite "get" the color wheel. Upon reading my bio my daughter wrote "I love how much it's about imperfections and how they don't need to be corrected and instead celebrated. There's an underlying message about life there!" Allie Y.