Painted by Michelangelo on the vast ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, “The Creation of Adam” is one of the world’s largest and most well-known masterpieces. And Monet’s “Water Lilies” take up dozens of feet of wall space in the museums in which portions of the 250-piece series reside.
But bigger isn’t always better. It’s something local artist Mickelle Farnsworth discovered after years of making art.
Growing up, Farnsworth was exposed to all the traditional mediums in her school art classes, but took a particular liking to watercolor. Her childhood family friend, Sally, gave her painting lessons once a week where they listened to show tunes and Farnsworth learned new techniques…