Nature's cycles, mathematical patterns, and energy flows deeply inspire my work. Each piece begins with a single mark—a decisive moment of movement that ignites curiosity and delight. From this mark, themes of completion, fertility, transcendence, divinity, and joy shape my artistic journey.

Many paintings often emerge intuitively while painting en plein air, and others are methodically crafted in the studio. Layered carefully with gold leaf, bold colors, patterns, and refined forms, each canvas captures timeless moments of beauty drawn from the liminal spaces I feel when immersed in nature's expansive energy.

My art is an extension of the expansiveness I find in these experiences. Walking through a tranquil snowy field, running steep mountain trails and exploring my physical boundaries generates a vibrancy that spills out onto the canvas. Nature is my revered guide and source of wisdom, bringing great joy that I hope others feel too.

Molly Petersen Leith grew up in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. She holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA and Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

  Presently living in Andover, NH, she teaches in the Art department at Proctor Academy and curates art exhibits on campus, representing artists from all over New England. Molly is also a certified Reiki Master practitioner.