DT Fleming Beach by Laurie Miller

“My ʻwhyʻ in life is to create artwork from my adventures, to observe wonder and bring those exhilarating feelings back into my paintings. It brings me incredible joy. I challenge myself to see the awe in nature and celebrate that beauty with my art. ”The poet Mary Oliver gave some great advice on instructions for living a life:  Pay  attention. Be astonished. Tell about it. “This is what I believe I am called to do as an artist, to look for the magic in a sunset, a wave crashing, a surfer ready to find the perfect wave; to fully experience and be wowed, and then to tell those stories through my artwork. I love to focus on the  simplicity of my surroundings to express the essence of the moment. ”Living on the island of Maui, I am blessed to be surrounded by beautiful scenery and have the opportunity to share my art with the local community. I strive to translate the amazing vibes of the Hawaiian ocean, beaches and rivers into my oil paintings and pastels. “Since the time I could pick u