Misty Ankney

Peonies

33 x 44 x 1.5"

Oil on Canvas

$1800

Bundles of peony botanical

Artist's Statement:

Misty is an oil painter whose work reflects a deep reverence for classical technique and the quiet poetry of the natural world. Specializing in botanical subjects, still life, and landscape, Misty creates paintings that echo the harmony, precision, and timeless beauty found in the works of Leonardo da Vinci and other Renaissance masters.

Working in a traditional layered approach, Misty builds each piece through careful observation, meticulous drawing, and a disciplined use of light and shadow. This commitment to craftsmanship allows even the simplest subjects-a cluster of leaves, a bowl of fruit, a distant horizon-to take on a sense of narrative depth and contemplative calm.

Guided by a fascination with nature’s subtle details, Misty aims to reveal the extraordinary within the everyday. Their paintings invite viewers to slow down, notice textures and nuances, and experience the quiet stillness at the heart of classical art.

Misty continues to develop their practice in their studio, where they pursue a lifelong study of traditional oil painting methods while bringing a contemporary sensitivity to timeless themes.