
Ava McDonough’s oil paintings serve as portals into a meditative, dream-like state. Using a single brush, she meticulously applies countless small strokes, creating textured surfaces that evoke patterns found in nature. Her work captures intricate details like moth wings, fish scales, and blades of grass, reflecting a deep reverence for the natural world. A near-death experience redirected her path to art, and now she paints with devotion, seeking to translate the poetic and mysterious into visual form.