Stories From The Woods XXXIV ~ L.B. Independent Newspaper ~ March 9, 2018
Having flown to the island of Hawaii and hiked to the top crater of Volcanoes National Park, I realized that I was not inspired to paint the smoldering brown crater. The only other possibility for finding an iconic subject to represent this national park was to head back down the mountain to where…
Read MoreMonument Preserves King’s Purity of Purpose~ L.B. Independent Newspaper
By Fitz Maurice, Special to the Independent Newspaper – January 17,2018 Martin Luther King – I have always loved this man, innovator, writer, speaker, civil rights leader, a true leader led by God. As a child of 10, I cheered and wept with every one of his speeches until his untimely end. I could hear the…
Read MoreL.B. Independent Newspaper ~ Awe Over Earth’s Renewal
Stories From The Woods XXXII Posted On 07 Dec 2017By Fitz Maurice After capturing in paint Haleakala National Park on Maui, I island hopped over to Hawaii to pursue Volcanoes National Park. Felt like such a jet-setter to be island hopping with my Maui friend Mindy. I love it when friends share the quest with me…
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Seeking Truth Atop Haleakala LAGUNA BEACH INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER Posted On 19 Oct 2017 By : Guest Contributor By FITZ Maurice On the quest to paint each national park in America, I experience challenges searching and finding the ultimate scene worthy of representing their mysterious wonders. Now that I have painted over half of the 59 national parks,…
Read MoreLaguna Beach Independent Newspaper ~ September 1,2017
STORIES FROM THE WOODS XXX Drawing Haleakala – page 18 – lagunabeachindy.com – September 1, 2017 – SEE the DRAWING Haleakala National Park,Maui ~ The Drawing ~ FITZ Maurice One of my favorite things about being on the Quest ( painting every National Park in America ) is the initial search for that ultimate…
Read MoreThe Indy Newspaper ~ Today’s News ~ July 27, 2017
Stories from the Woods XXIX Capturing Maui’s Natural Wonders ~ By FITZ Maurice, Special to the Independent What could be more exciting than flying to the Hawaiian Islands? To top off their tropical beauty, there are two national parks there, Haleakala National Park on the island of Maui and Volcanoes National Park on the big…
Read MoreStories From The Woods XXVI: “Glacier is an Eden”
Story and photos by FITZ Maurice I arrived at Glacier National Park in Montana and saw that it is a monumental park rich in beauty and wildlife. Incredible hiking along trails that are reminiscent of what I believe Nirvana might be. Waterfalls are gushing in all their glory. Around me, all is emerald green, velvety,…
Read MoreFITZ Maurice and the magic of her National Park Paintings Series
By SUZIE HARRISON ~ Suzie’s ARTiculation ~ Stunewslaguna.com ~5/30/17 Whether capturing the vibrantly rich colors of the screaming orange and yellow ocher pinnacles capped with fresh scintillating snow in Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park, or the formidable regal and glorious presence of Mount Rainier National Park, using red and blue purples to honor its noble presence,…
Read MoreFITZ Maurice and the magic of her National Park Paintings series ( part 2)
SUZIE HARRISON Whether capturing the vibrantly rich colors of the screaming orange pinnacles and yellow ocher capped with fresh scintillating snow in Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park, or the formidable regal and glorious presence of Mount Rainier National Park, using red and blue purples to honor its noble presence, FITZ Maurice’s National Park Paintings series…
Read MoreIn my words, FITZ Maurice and her National Park Paintings Series (part one of two)
By SUZIE HARRISON This first of two columns about Fitz Maurice and her astounding National Park Paintings series is written from my perspective and experience with Fitz over the years and my reaction to seeing the series up close and personal. I fell instantly in love with her work the first time I saw them.…
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