“The kind of beauty I want most is the hard-to-get kind that comes from within – strength, courage, dignity.” ~ Ruby Dee

Artist Statement: “Beauty in Being” is a visual symphony of strength and serenity, a testament to the enduring spirit of womanhood. In this painting, the solitary figure amidst the golden field embodies the grace of existence and the quiet power that comes from simply being. The landscape and the figure are one, a harmony of nature and the feminine soul, standing resilient against the vastness of the sky. This piece celebrates the strength found in the gentle moments of life, the beauty in every breath, and the profound resilience that defines the essence of women.