Originally from Washington, North Carolina, I now live in Portland, Oregon.  I've been painting for over ten years, and began selling my original, abstract art online in 2007.

I truly love painting and I see beauty, color and magic everywhere, often in unanticipated places - from the surface of a body of water to the rustic, industrial warehouse floor of a manufacturing facility.  I'm also greatly inspired by the recurring shapes, colors and patterns found in nature.

Color is not something that I am afraid of, and I love to use unexpected combinations of vibrant, contrasting color in my art.  This includes neutral tones, which I enjoy blending and layering for an exciting, dramatic effect.  I like to experiment with various styles and painting methods as well.

Another factor that I take into consideration when creating art is light.  It has such a profound visual effect on everything, and I try to infuse light into every painting, and to consider how different types of lighting will affect the painting. 

If you would like to request a customized painting, or if you have any questions, please contact me at hilarywinfield@yahoo.com.  If there is a painting in my portfolio that you would like to have in a different size, or with a different color scheme, simply send me an email and I will provide you with all of the information that you need.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and about my art!