The Soul of the Ozarks: The Paintings & Process of Madison Woods featuring the Wild Ozark pigments

My art is deeply influenced by my life in the remote Ozark Mountains. My paintings are meant to promote a love for Nature, offer a connection to the natural cycle of life, and I want them to stimulate an awakening to the incredible range of colors in our land (and across the globe!).

Every paint and painting I make instills a sense of awe in me, and I hope that does the same for you.

All of my art begins with foraging for pigments. I work with the very soul of the Earth: ocher rich stones, naturally pigmented clay, and charred bone for my earthy colors. While the subjects I paint are varied wildlife and landscapes, my limited palette lends a cohesiveness to my portfolio and a distinctive voice to my body of work, regardless of the focus of the painting. My art is intended to offer patrons an intimate communion with the most ancient of elements that make up our earthly abode.

In this book you'll find a collection of available original artwork, as well as writings about my process and why I am committed to making my own paints from our local resources.