Initially, Peggy Kingsbury started painting as a hobby—something to do with friends. After a few years, however, she was hooked and wanted more. There was something deep in Kingsbury’s soul that responded to this thing called art. It grabbed her heart and spawned a passion to create paintings that would touch the hearts of others.

Working hard to learn sound principles of making art, Kingsbury polished drawing skills, learned the intricacies and complexity of color, and was amazed at the importance of shapes and composition. The hard work was a small price to pay. She says, “The love of it urged me to a lifelong pursuit.” Three of the reasons she paints include:

·       An enhanced way of seeing.

·       There is more to learn and discover about art and painting than one lifetime can hold.

·       The camaraderie and encouragement of other artists. In fact, Kingsbury credits amazing instructors and painting with good friends as her inspiration. 

Finding subject matter wherever she is, Kingsbury wants to paint from life. This can be standing in a field of wildflowers in the Texas Hill Country, near a rushing river in Colorado or New Mexico, on the streets of a French village, in a charming interior, or contemplating a still life setup in her studio or backyard. Kingsbury prefers to paint directly (alla prima). She uses a variety of textures and edges as she seeks to convey the spirit of her subject.

When asked to explain the attraction of her work, one viewer said, “Her strong design attracts me from a distance, but the luminosity of color captures my attention close up.”