Crystal Foley

Crystal Foley’s work is an invitation to slow down. In a world that moves quickly, she finds peace in pausing and observing the quiet beauty around us. Spending time in nature has always filled her cup. Moments in nature that are often overlooked but full of wonder. She finds inspiration in everything from the truly awe-inspiring and sublime Rocky Mountains or Grand Canyon down to the simplest walks in her neighborhood and plants in drainage ditches. There is beauty everywhere and it all deserves to be celebrated. Everyone has the ability to see and appreciate it, and Crystal encourages people to go find that calm that emerges when we take a moment to breathe and simply look.

Each painting begins with an experience in nature that she truly enjoys. Crystal repeatedly photographs the subject that she wants to explore in different light conditions and at different times of day to understand the light that serves the theme or a subject she wants to explore. Through acrylics and a mind open to learning and experimenting with different techniques, Crystal has a plan that she maps out, but never knows quite where she will end up, which is part of the fun. She has a desire to connect more deeply with the natural world. This practice helps her put the world in perspective, and hopes it offers that same sense of calm and appreciation to those who view her work.

Ultimately, her art is about capturing the gentle, tranquil moments that surround us every day—the ones we often miss unless we make space for them. She wants her paintings to remind people to stop and smell the Texas mountain laurel, notice how beautifully the light glittering off a raindrop on a leaf can be, and appreciate the beauty that is all around us in this world.

Crystal Foley is a visual artist working primarily in acrylics. Drawn to the quiet magic of the natural world, Crystal Foley's work captures peaceful, everyday moments with a sense of presence. Painting is both a meditative and joyful practice for her and through it, she aims to share a sense of stillness, wonder, and connection.