More goodness from The NEO-Traditionalist today! Actually – she posted about this artist last week, but I gather my post ideas the week prior – so there you have it.

Anyway – I’ve fallen madly in love with the work of Kate Long Stevens. And I was floored to read that she’s very young (graduated from University of the South in 2003). But talent doesn’t hinge on age – and these paintings are truly wonderful.

Her figurative paintings capture light and motion and often vehemently nod to the Impressionist masters.

More impressionist notes can be found in her “land and sea” paintings, and these serene landscapes make me sigh.

Finally, I was blown away by her abstract paintings. Their bold brush strokes and feminine colors are enchanting.

I’m no art critic – so my observations are far more decor and design directed. But this artist’s accomplishment in such a short period of time can’t be denied. I find it incredibly inspirational.