“The energy of the earth, sea, sky, and especially the trees, has nurtured her throughout her life and her sweetest desire is for the viewer to be similarly energized by the spirit of nature embodied in her art. For Inese, the earth is a magical place. For viewers of her art, she is the alchemist, ‘…taking every moment in, being at peace and embracing the flow when the mind stops racing and the synergy of the mind, heart and hand become one as the paint and color appear on the canvas.’ Her use of nature’s colors soothes the soul and warms the heart, and nature’s energetic field imbued in her work brings peace and grounding to the restless spirit. This magic is in her art, and thus the viewer is transformed. Her devotion to this endeavor runs deep; her joy in being of service in this way both inspires and uplifts; and her art is truly a gift to be experienced and cherished.”
Chieko (Susan) Brower. (2023, March 30). Building Art Series: Six-Painting Series by Artist Inese Westcott.
My passion project Barefoot Park project on the very magical Orcas Island, WA.
Delivering art classes with Art Makes You! At this time, all the efforts reaching people of Ukraine.
Growing up in my home country, Latvia, I had the freedom to immerse my days in the sea and forests around me. I studied music, but visual art was always my true love. Before graduating high school, I attended the Art Academy in Latvia to prepare for the opportunity to apply for the studies and as fate would have it, I ended up studying business law.
Years later, I moved to the United States, I had a moment to rethink my life, I took a year in Photography at University of Washington, and studied Painting & Drawing, continuing my art education with several art courses in Gage Academy, Seattle.
Now, living in Orcas Island, WA, I get to surround myself with forests and seas as I did as a child. And finally, creating the art I always dream of.
You are a welcome visitor at my little studio on the magical Orcas Island, WA.
Inese
The view from my studio