Hanna Maria MacNaughtan is a self-taught artist. Her love for people and nature is evident through her paintings and sculptures. Her work as a Registered Nurse has an immense influence on her creativity. “I am thankful and feel very privileged to do the work I do as a nurse. The patients and families I meet continually humble and inspire me with their strength and courage as they face life’s challenges.” A drive for children’s portraiture painting was her initial fervor. Hanna quickly learned how to bring out her subjects emotions and personalities. She has been commissioned to paint dozens of portraits in the few years that she has been painting and it continues to be a passion for her.
Recently her work has evolved beyond realistic portraiture to a discovery into veiled emotions. With this, new impressionistic and abstract creations have emerged. Working with acrylic on large canvases Hanna has tapped into a part of her subconscious that she never knew existed.
A new interest in carving sculptures has awakened another form of artistic expression. Working mainly with soapstone she files away the rough outer surface to reveal the hidden spirits which are bursting with colour and life. The unearthing of the secret treasure concealed inside each stone is pure delight.
Hanna is a member of several art groups in the area and has her works for sale at the Homestead Gallery in Kemptville and the Grotto Artworks in Merrickville as well as at her home gallery which is open to the public during the annual Merrickville Artists Guild Studio Tour each fall. You may also visit by appointment anytime of the year.
Hanna Maria MacNaughtan is a self-taught artist. Her love for people and nature is evident through her paintings and sculptures. Her work as a Registered Nurse has an immense influence on her creativity. “I am thankful and feel very privileged to do the work I do as a nurse. The patients and families I meet continually humble and inspire me with their strength and courage as they face life’s challenges.” A drive for children’s portraiture painting was her initial fervor. Hanna quickly learned how to bring out her subjects emotions and personalities. She has been commissioned to paint dozens of portraits in the few years that she has been painting and it continues to be a passion for her.