Influenced by natural and organic forms, Maeve Harris renders expressions of color and light. Created with a variety of inks and pigments, her paintings reveal a focus on the medium itself. She is intersted in the integration of traditional subject matter with contemporary styles and techniques. Born in New Jersey in 1976, Harris grew up outside of New York City. She became an avid equestrian and has a passion for horses and the art of dressage. She also fell in love with the creative process at an early age. She feels fortunate to have been exposed to a broad spectrum of influences and is especially affected by works from living artists. Harris moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1994 where she attended Arizona State University and recieved her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in photography. Her work in photographic processes carried into printmaking and continued into painting. She refereces photographs both found and of her own in her work and enjoys experimentation with other media to push the limits of paint. Study abroad in Florence Italy richly influenced Harris' life both personally and artistically. Travel and adventure are an important part of her life and she draws from her experiences an optimistic and wholehearted spirit. She enjoys love, laughter, and a good bottle of wine, and is a storyteller at heart. Currently she resides in Des Moines, WA with her partner David and his daughters Victoria, Alexandria, and Cassandra, along with her dog Ruby. Maeve paints from her studio in Seattle's SoDo district. She is expecting her first child this winter.