Nature's cycles, mathematical precision, and energy flows have inspired my work. 

Each piece begins as one mark, a decisive moment of movement that sparks curiosity and delight. From that one mark, themes of completion, fertility, transcendence, divinity, joy, and wholeness guide my work.

Teasing elegance out of chaos, my paintings’ colors, patterns and refined forms capture timeless moments of transition and awe. Many paintings are created en plein air, others are created in my studio. Each painting is layered with marks and symbolism derived from liminal spaces and experiences of being deeply immersed in nature’s expansive energy.

This recent collection is a combination of plein air studies and studio compositions, all inspired by the interconnectedness I feel with nature. Whether walking in a field of quiet snow or gazing up at the vast evening sky, I feel lucky to be alive.

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 is the Interim Head of the Art department at Proctor Academy where she curates art exhibits and teaches ceramics. Molly is also a certified Reiki Master practitioner.