Artist's Eye
What captures your eye, draws you in, leaves a deeper impression? Do you
love the glow of tomatoes ripening in the sun or the dappled shade of
Umbrella Magnolia trees?
This gallery allows you to explore the artist’s eye of William McNamara, his
appreciation for the human form or a classic still life, as well as his
love of color, texture, the play of light and dark, and the natural
forms in the world around us.
Natural Wonders
If we look underfoot, if we stop beside the water’s edge or gaze out the back window, we’d see natural wonders abound.
In this gallery of intimate landscapes, McNamara watercolors remind us of this truth and offer the viewer glimpses of the world of forest floors, small shaded pools, buds, blossoms, and shadowy crevices.
Surrounding Regions
The Surrounding Regions collection transports you to the diverse landscapes of Caddo Lake, LA, New Orleans, LA, and Big Bend, TX. William McNamara’s watercolor artistry captures the mystique of these regions, from the serene, cypress-lined waters of Caddo Lake to the vibrant, culture-rich streets of New Orleans. The rugged beauty of Big Bend’s expansive desertscape is depicted with a keen eye for detail.
Each piece offers a glimpse into the unique character and natural splendor of these distinct locales, blending beauty, history, and atmosphere into timeless works of art.
The Buffalo River
Tucked in the mountains of Northwest Arkansas, our nation’s first national river is a pristine sanctuary in the natural world. Its headwaters flow through hollows, over waterfalls, and into valleys, each with its uniquely intimate beauty.
William McNamara has spent the last forty years exploring the Buffalo River and reflecting its beauty in his intricate watercolors. This gallery illuminates McNamara’s art as a study of the many faces of the Buffalo River, from its quiet, dripping pools to its rushing rapids to its colorful rocks and streambeds.
The Ozark Highlands
The Ozark Highlands are a dense woodland of rolling hills, rugged cliffs, hidden hollows, waterfalls, open valleys, pastures, caves and
homesteads. Waterfalls rage in the spring and stand frozen still in winter. Autumn winds carry fall colors. Hidden pools offer cool respite to the heat of summer. Yet across the shifting seasons, a timelessness remains.
This gallery of McNamara watercolors of the region invites the viewer to experience the ever-changing landscape of the Ozark Highlands as well as its timeless essence.