America Inspired

Passion to paint, a nature artist’s story (Photos)

Inspiration can arrive in many forms, creating from those inspirations is truly remarkable. Peyton Daughtry is a nature lover living in Appalachia, a painter.

He is an “America Inspired” story worth noticing. Peyton’s artistic talents, his drive for life has made him who he is today.

The reader must examine his artwork to understand his story, pay close attention to the artist's gift, a talent different from most, an identity all his own.

Peyton found refuge in his art when his reality had not been stable. A recent diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder has not hindered his art, but has accelerated his urgency to create even more. Peyton must paint, he must create. Donating his time to help others, Peyton is involved in the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

He has found his gift, and by sharing his art one can witness his talents. Peyton’s skills not only help him heal, but they inspire many. His inspiring story of struggle, to understand himself is delivered through his artwork.

Peyton loves to incorporate nature in his art too. He is fascinated by trees, the clouds and everything else surrounding him in nature.

Not just scenes of nature are showcased in his art, but also other subject matters such as his young daughter Emma. Peyton’s inspiring love for his daughter is something words cannot describe, it is simply amazing.

Peyton also has a special talent drawing and painting insects and animals. He has drawn and painted life-like images of dragonflies, horses and grasshoppers. His unique identity is found in his artwork, various paintings which cannot be replicated. They are a “Peyton Daughtry original”, a world through his eyes.

An artist who works is worth seeing. He is constantly creating. Peyton even does sculptures, wood carvings, and he is a nature photographer. Everything can be created or recreated by Peyton. He is an artist whose talents are rare, along with his ability to overcome.

He is an artist to be noticed, to be appreciated for his passion to create. Peyton’s art inspires those who see his creations. All of this makes Peyton Daughtry a part of “America Inspired”.

More artwork can be viewed at http://peytondaughtry.blogspot.com.

A past article on Peyton Daughtry can be view also at http://www.examiner.com/appalachian-nature-in-atlanta/appalachian-nature-photographer-and-artist-revisited.

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Rana Williams is a writer inspired by the Appalachian Mountain region. She has traveled and lived in Appalachia her entire life. Her descriptive writing and personal research allow a fascinating view of a region many can call spectacular. Please email Rana at ra231naw@live.com to learn more.

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