Sigh Painting

FIGURATIVE ARTIST DRAWING FAMILIAR STORIES (MAYBE YOURS) ON PAPER/CANVAS People who view my work often say that my work creates a story that reflects their own. Quite often, that story is one of overcoming a struggle or peaceful nostalgia. I am Mays Mayhew, and I create artwork that helps people immerse themselves in stories of overcoming and introspection. The works are skillfully drawn images of women. The repeated figures tell stories in a simple beautiful way. Repetition causes dualities. -Dualities like the literal drawn image juxtapose with the untold story behind the work. I use graphite pencils for the hauntingly beautiful silver monochromic environment they create. About me: My rural background is grounded in work-ethic-driven farm life. Although a city-dweller for most of my adult life, the farm work ethic enabled a dual career. After art school, I balanced a corporate career while continually producing art. Now, I am a professional full-time artist balanced with creating a homestead and homeschooling young children.