Richardson said while she does not have a favorite scene to paint, she enjoys painting sun-dappled roads, like the one in this oil painting, because of their beauty. View photo »

Richardson holds one of her paint brushes which is surrounded by plastic straws that she taped on to make it easier for her to paint. Richardson suffers from post-polio syndrome which has left her unable to grasp small objects. View photo »

Richardson holds one of her paint brushes which is surrounded by plastic straws that she taped on to make it easier for her to paint. Richardson suffers from post-polio syndrome which has left her unable to grasp small objects. View photo »

Natchez artist Sharon Richardson poses next to her oil paintings in her home. At top, Richardson holds one of her paint brushes which is surrounded by plastic straws that she taped on to make it easier for her to paint. Richardson suffers from post-polio syndrome which has left her unable to grasp small objects. View photo »

This is one of Richardson’s oil paintings of setting sun on the horizon. View photo »

This is one of Richardson’s oil paintings of setting sun on the horizon. At right, this painting of a creek running through a wooded area is on display at ArtsNatchez in downtown Natchez. View photo »