“In their collection,” Moore says, “They put an engraved plaque beside every painting.” As a result, Moore hears from patients and family members waiting for chemotherapy treatments. “It’s wonderful to have people respond,” she says. “My paintings tend to be uplifting, sort of a promise to them.” Not many days go by that she does not paint. “In Chapel Hill, I will paint three to four days a week,” she says. “It’s important to my wellbeing. I try to do something creative every day, even if it’s just a thumbnail sketch or a small collage.” In Wilmington, her work is exhibited at New Elements Gallery. Outside of North Carolina, she has shown in New York, Ohio and Georgia. This year she has two openings at Meghan Candler Gallery in Vero Beach, Florida, and Blue Print in Dallas, Texas. A museum show would be a fabulous validation of her life’s work but Moore is modest. Her ambition is simply “to be able to physically and intellectually paint as long as I’m alive. I don’t ever want to retire.” Days of Youth, 8 x 8 inches, oil on board. 55 www.wrightsvillebeachmagazine.com WBM
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