Realism and abstraction are interwoven in my work, as each is a component of a dynamic representation of life. Come view my paintings and enter into a divergent discovery of yourself.

In my paintings, I find connecting threads throughout the world and infusing humor into everyday scenarios. Sparked by personal experiences and the observation of my surroundings, I seek resonance in our shared thoughts, dreams, and idiosyncrasies, weaving them into the tapestry of my artwork. I use a bright luminous palette to inject humor and color into the dull or show a different side of the expected. If a viewer stops for just a moment to reflect on a piece I have created and feels emotion from the thousands of colors captured on canvas, then I have succeeded in my work.

I endeavor to see the story when I’m in the moment of capturing an image, trying to transcend its history. And in that moment, I often reflect on whether anyone has stood in the same spot I did and if so, who were they? Did she or he see what I saw? The possibilities are endless. Photography is the quiet observance of the fast-moving world in which human connection has been untwined to the last strand but in that tethering, we see and feel the world upon which we tread. We’re passing through this time; I’m simply a vessel whose strength is observation. I want my world to be beautiful, but I can’t force it. I want those who see my work to slow down and reflect. That’s what photography is to me: Reflections on this passing moment, and somewhere within the casting of that light there is beauty.

Acceptance is a feeling all humans desire, the want to feel loved and a sense of belonging. Many disciplines and generations of people have explored and fought for just this, accepting those different than yourself, those with different views, and understanding that everyone has a unique perspective.
I am interested in what informs individuals, how a person learns to pass judgment, and what leads people to accept things different from our idea of “normal.”

I focus on human nature through portraiture and the use of symbols. Inner darkness creates tension with a search for sympathy and community.
I create worlds where negative norms from exclusionary constructs don’t apply. My painted worlds have the openness of dreams, feeling familiar but detached from negative realities.

In this world, everyone is accepted and that is portrayed through the symbolism within each piece. These works are an escape for me and for anyone who views them.

People are accepted as they come.

I’m an artist who wields paint as a means to explore the profound complexities of human experience. My canvas mirrors the subtle and intricate dimensions of the inner and outer worlds, portraying the inherent significance of our existence. At the core of my artistic journey lies the theme of genuine strength, emerging from our innermost core. I channel these emotions onto the canvas, with my brush serving as both voice and action, translating experiences into visual poetry. My creative process heightens awareness, allowing me to delve deeply into the human journey. My work weaves the inner and outer worlds into a rich tapestry. Guided by the principle of freedom of mind, I capture the essence of the human spirit through ethereal strokes and gentle hues.

Amy Twomey is a mixed-media painter whose art manifests her life experiences, a kaleidoscope of emotions that explodes on canvas in the most captivating way. Her paintings may begin with a sense of direction, but they quickly take on their own life, transforming into something unexpected and truly awe-inspiring. Amy’s art is an extension of her intuition, a state of meditation where she loses herself to the present moment and allows herself to listen, experience, and release her emotions on canvas.
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For Amy, painting is a spiritual experience, a moment when nothing else matters, and she can drift off to a beautiful and curious world, leaving behind all the worries of the world. Looking closely, you will find repetitive symbols in all her work, such as tally marks, the number 5, birds, and crowns, representing her family and her life journey.
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Amy believes that art is a necessity for everyone. It connects us with our emotions, evokes feelings we don’t usually experience and offers empathy, relatability, and deep thinking. Art has become a part of her story, and she hopes to leave as much art as possible for others to enjoy and pass down to future generations.
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Amy lives in Dallas, Texas, with her loving husband, Matt, and the last of their three children at home, who will graduate in 2025. They have a pile of pets and love exploring nature through camping, hiking, and traveling outside the city. They dream of settling in the desert on land with a simple home and an art studio where Amy can host creative healing retreats and paint.

Despite living with an incurable form of lymphoma since 2018, Amy has maintained her health through diet, staying active, getting enough sleep, having a fantastic community of friends, and, most importantly, doing what she loves – creating art.

“When you live in your zone of genius, everything seems to work out. Life is short, so do what you love.”
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The sun is my enlarger, and plants are my muse.

My creative process heavily involves gathering inspiration from my surrounding natural environment. Silver gelatin photographic paper is my canvas on which objects are placed, and an unrepeatable image is exposed under the sun.

Working in a cameraless photographic process is full of unknowns. With lumens, what normally is controlled through aperture, exposure, and chemistry, is unpredictable.

The process of creating each lumen is meditative. I focus on my hands; how they feel, what they look like, the way they move. What I feel and think determines my creative freedom. I am not my body, and neither are you.

Living in disconnect from our senses isolates us from the flesh. When collecting materials, I walk in silence. I allow the Earth to connect to my mind and my body. Energy reaches through the soil, grasping my feet like roots. I breathe, and I truly feel alive.

I yearn for a connection between my body and the natural world; to transcend beyond the physical. I am fearful of a life detached from nature.

Every day I challenge myself to think innovatively about the work I create. I push through the boundaries of photographic paper, using anything containing pigment; from Hawaiian Punch to Chaga, and most recently, RIT Dye. The addition of these pigments permanently stains the photographic paper, preserving the colors that were once lost to the light-safe chemistry.

Focusing on the process instead of the outcome is liberating. I am grateful for each quiet moment I am allowed a deeper breath, where time slows, and I connect with myself on a level far greater than physical. In each of these moments, I spend time observing my natural surroundings, picking plants most would discard or leave unnoticed. I want to thank the earth through my work; creating an image manipulated uniquely by nature.

Photography has allowed me to capture the world as I see it, carefully constructing an image to convey my emotions, thoughts, and point of view with others, creating a visual communication between myself, the subject, and the viewer. I photograph digitally and analogously and work in the mixed media form of collage. When I photograph, my goal is connection, whether that be with the viewer, my subject, or myself. I explore the themes of familial relationships, femininity, and nature.

Sharon Covert invites viewers to step into the enchanting realms of her imagination, like pages torn from dark fairy tales of distant worlds and times. Sharon shares her deepest thoughts and secrets in her evocative self-portraits, weaving a tapestry of emotions that transcends the ordinary. Anonymously portraying herself, she explores the power of art as a healing force. Fueled by a profound fascination with fairytales, myths, folklore, nature, and the mystical, Sharon’s self-portraiture combines elements of anonymity, symbolism, surrealism, and otherworldly qualities. Her work beckons the viewer to delve into the hidden beauty found within the darkness, provoking a visceral response that lingers long after the gaze has shifted.