Nessie Yara is an emerging contemporary figurative artist. She was formally educated in visual arts at Florida International University and the University of Puerto Rico. Using acrylics, Nessie paints about motherhood, childhood, family, and the little things in between. Most of her inspiration comes from the simple things in life. Her art touches the subjects of time, permanence vs transition, and invites us to explore emotions of joy, love and intimacy. The subjects on her art inspire us to look into our search for a balance between serenity, simplicity, spontaneity, and movement. Her artwork reminds us of the unique footprints relationships leave in our lives and invites us to take a pause from a life of constant action and activity. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and a Florida resident for the past 27 years, Nessie’s color palette is highly influenced by the distinctive saturation of blues and greens found in Florida and in the tropics. Bright colors and ocean inspired themes are an inherent part of her work. Her artwork is displayed in South Florida, Ohio, and Puerto Rico.