Nature is a place of refuge and a source of healing for me, and I explore this connection through my work. This connection carries through in my work as both a fine artist and a children’s book author-illustrator. My paintings and illustrations are characterized by gestural marks, soft colors and a sense of light and atmosphere. Blurring the line between abstraction and realism, I have developed a painterly yet playful style. Subject matter might include closeups of animals, birds or other small creatures in a landscape settings.
I received a BFA in Painting from Washington University and a K-12 Certification in Art Education from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. I have taught art and mindfulness in various public and private schools, art centers, and museums for over 20 years. Furthermore, my paintings have been exhibited in galleries nationally and internationally.
To purchase paintings, please visit: www.etsy.com/shop/MollyCranch
To view online children's art and mindfulness classes, please visit: outschool.com/teachers/Molly-Cranch#usKByXIzOq
To purchase the children's book "Little Seed's Journey," please visit: www.littleseedsjourney.com/
To view "The Great Pause," a video featuring artists working during the time of the coronavirus pandemic: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAMtnTdgoQE&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1WizoLoaQXsH2lake3XB9yoHRR2GGPgr-ORT2OfWRAXtcxl_f93QwVBas
I received a BFA in Painting from Washington University and a K-12 Certification in Art Education from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. I have taught art and mindfulness in various public and private schools, art centers, and museums for over 20 years. Furthermore, my paintings have been exhibited in galleries nationally and internationally.
To purchase paintings, please visit: www.etsy.com/shop/MollyCranch
To view online children's art and mindfulness classes, please visit: outschool.com/teachers/Molly-Cranch#usKByXIzOq
To purchase the children's book "Little Seed's Journey," please visit: www.littleseedsjourney.com/
To view "The Great Pause," a video featuring artists working during the time of the coronavirus pandemic: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAMtnTdgoQE&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1WizoLoaQXsH2lake3XB9yoHRR2GGPgr-ORT2OfWRAXtcxl_f93QwVBas
