The Hull of the Annabelle Lee
“The Sow by Jamie Wyeth is my earliest memory of a painting, and it was my most
beloved painting throughout childhood. I think I even then saw paintings as wishes – thought of them as vessels for dreams and hopes. The title refers to the Josh Ritter song, ‘Another New World.’” - Sarah McRae Morton
Sarah McRae Morton’s paintings are steeped in stories. Stories drawn from her familial heritage, folklore, historic curiosities, artistic anecdotes, all woven beautifully by McRae Morton’s deft hand and skill with a paintbrush. Her often surreal oil paintings blend reality with mystery and fantasy, and reveal her mastery of her medium. Figures appear blurred as if in motion without losing any integrity of form or clarity. Subjects are pulled from centuries past, or are transported to landscapes and interiors that represent another era. McRae Morton’s skill as a painter is breathtaking, and her ability to convey narrative and emotion allow viewers to be swept up in the moments she shares.
