Artist of the Month Madison Woods
Harrison Art League member Madison Woods is an Ozark pigments Artist, Pigment Hunter, & Paint-maker. She and her husband live far off the paved highway on their Madison county homestead, a perfect environment for a nature artist.
Madison says, “There are many fabulous painters in this region. What sets my work apart from most is that (with the exception of very small amounts of yellow and green primary, and titanium for white) I use pigments foraged locally, processed by myself into paints. The balance of the color you see in my art are the colors of the Ozarks.”
Before Madison starts a painting, she collects the pigments she needs to produce the painting. If she’s working on a series, then she’ll collect and create enough paint for the entire series before starting.
Madison became a watercolorist in the summer of 2018. Before that it was colored pencils for drawings. She’s been a sketcher/drawer most of her life.
In 2023 she started exploring the Ozark pigments in oils. A self-taught
artist in all aspects of art. “As for the paintings”, Madison says, “I’ve only ever used my own watercolors or oil paints, so I have no idea how they 'work' as compared to store-bought varieties. My colors are earthy and the palette very limited.”
While Madison enjoys painting anything of nature, she is most passionate about painting the birds of prey. It's really more about the predator/prey relationship than it is about the birds. “When I see this relationship in action in nature, it's not about hoping one side or the other 'wins'. It's about the sheer skill and expertise shown by both parties, both with deep, innate drives to survive.“
Themes that resonate with Madison include the duality of nature, such as the predator/prey, and liminal, ephemeral spaces.
The 2026 year will be one of exploring new techniques and even slower art than making her own paints imposes. It's a year of wandering thoughtfully into her expressions of nature's beauty and complexity.
You can connect with Madison Woods at www.WildOzark.com or sign up for an online workshop www.skool.com/nature-crafts.
Meet Some of Our Artists
Terena Terry
Roxanne Thompson
Terena Terry
Portraying what I see in nature is my favorite subject. I like to use different mediums and styles, though I usually cycle back to watercolor, oil, acrylic and charcoal. I teach art at a local homeschool co-op and love to spend my free time hiking and horseback riding on the Buffalo.
Kim Tinsley
Roxanne Thompson
Terena Terry
My art reflects the love I have for the beautiful place I call home - the Ozarks. I have been painting or drawing since I was able to hold a crayon or pencil.
Art has been a place of solace where I can dream, create and leave my stress behind.
Please visit my web site at: kimtinsleyart.com
Roxanne Thompson
Roxanne Thompson
Jayne Crawford Witt
I have been painting the Buffalo River for the past 9 years. I love painting landscapes, wildlife and, of course, the Buffalo River. I also enjoy multi-media abstractions. Experimental art is my passion which I hope will add interest to my landscape paintings in the future. My art is based in nature and is created to let you see its beauty and instill a wish to preserve nature for our future generations.
IG @rocksy.rt or on Etsy @colorspectives
Jayne Crawford Witt
Jayne Crawford Witt
Jayne is an artist in Swain, Arkansas
and Fort Worth, Texas.
Inspiration comes when I walk outside my studio in the Ozark Mountains.
Please visit my web site at: FromtheOzarks.art
Heather & David Bell
Currently shooting with the Canon A6 and an array of lenses. Shooting landscapes, wildlife, and portraits.
Capturing those special moments one image at a time! What does this really mean?
Please visit my web site at:
ice-bellphotography.com
Instagram @icebellphotography
Candace Snow
I draw my characters, but they have evolved and changed with age. There are things happening in the world that motivate me to continue to try and communicate with others through my art. I travel to anime conventions and art shows to sell my works and take on commissions. But still, I take the time to create for myself. I haven’t fully communicated what I am feeling and I still have so much left to learn and say.
You can follow Candace @wolftrest on Instagram and Tiktok or Email: wolftrest@gmail.com
Brenda Smyth
I am a lifelong learner and love to take workshops to learn new techniques. Recent workshops have me working with watercolor in a looser style. My current media of choice are acrylic and watercolor with lots of color. I also work with oils and graphite. Painting makes me work quickly because it dries fast. Working quickly makes my art have more loose brushstrokes. My artwork is evolving to a more spontaneous style. Adding to the spontaneity I sometimes add unexpected strokes of color throughout the painting.
You can contact me through email for any information concerning the upcoming exhibit or about my artwork.
Ann Graffy
Ann Graffy has been making art since she was old enough to hold a pencil. After a decade of teaching art to high schoolers, Ann left the world of education to build a career of her own. A career she has had for the last forty years.
Her work can be seen at Bryan’s Gallery in Taos, NM (www.bryansgallery.com), and is currently the only place to view and purchase her work, unless you are lucky enough to strike a deal with the artist herself at anngraffy@gmail.com.
Madison Woods
Madison Woods
kni Madison works with local pigments to make her paints far off the beaten path in Kingston, AR. Her subjects are drawn from nature, and while her palette is limited, the earthy colors lend an old-world look to her entire portfolio. She partners with the very soul of the earth: ocher rich stones, soot, and charred bone. Madison offers a class on this at skool.com Contact madison@wildozark.com for appointments. Website: WildOzark.com
On IG: @wildozark
Kathy Walker
Shawnee Morris
Madison Woods
My art studio and gallery, River Gallery Co., is in the Commerce Mall on the square in Harrison. I have been painting nearly a year. The gallery also has 12 other local artists who have works inside! I love painting wet on wet oils, but also enjoy acrylics. River Gallery Co on FB
Shawnee Morris
Shawnee Morris
Shawnee Morris
I am an 18-year-old college student studying for an art degree. I wrote, illustrated, and published my first book, "M.I.A.", at age 16 and my second book, "M.I.A. and the Book of Damien", at age 17. I create in many different mediums and many kinds of subject matter, but stylized art captures my heart.
Michael Kane
Shawnee Morris
Shawnee Morris
Married to Vickie for over 45 years. I enjoy riding and drawing horses, among other things.
Attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Moody Bible Institute, the University of Tennessee, and North Arkansas College...and still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up.! I enjoy, pencils, pens and paint.
On IG @hislightstudios or HisLightStudios.com
Kristen Jones
Kristen Jones
Kristen Jones
“I’ve always been curious,” she says, “and photography became a way to honor that curiosity.” Whether it is the texture of a turtle shell or the pattern in a shadow, she finds stories waiting in the smallest corners of the world. Since moving to the Buffalo River region, Kristin’s macrophotography and intimate landscapes have become her sanctuary and now a quiet invitation to others.
Please visit my site at: www.facebook.com/OzarksWilding
Tonya Crow
Kristen Jones
Kristen Jones
Through my work, I aspire to transport the viewer beyond the surface of the canvas, into a space where imagination and reality combine. Whether working in acrylic, oil, or mixed media, I approach each piece with full intensity and presence, letting the materials guide me as much as I guide them. I invite you to step into my world and follow me on this creative journey.
Please shop my website and follow me on social media:
https://crowsperchartworks.com
Debbie Jensen
Kristen Jones
Debbie Jensen
Each piece of art is a reflection of Debbie’s deep connection to the natural world, capturing its beauty, energy, and serenity. Debbie’s work combines intricate detail with bold expression, resulting in artwork that evokes emotion and brings a sense of tranquility to any space.
Please shop my website: https://debbiejensenart.com/
or on Social Media @debbbiearts
