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Evans' drawings were inspired by her dreams and filled with many colors inspired by her work at Airlie Gardens. Her designs are complex, with elements recalling the art of [[China]] and the [[Caribbean]] combined with more Western themes. The central [[Motif (visual arts)|motif]] in many pieces is a human face surrounded by plant and animal forms. The eyes, which Evans equated with God's omniscience, are central to each figure, often three eyes were depicted and frontal faces with concealed lips. Symmetry was also a common theme in Evans' work<ref name="Folk Art Messenger" /> In addition, [[God]] is sometimes depicted with [[wing]]s and a multicolored collar and [[Halo (religious iconography)|halo]] and shown surrounded by all manner of creatures.
Her drawing became compulsive, and her friends and family became worried that she was losing her mind. Over time, however, they gained respect for her art and believed she had a gift. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Minnie Evans : Learn About The Artists : The Collection: The Anthony Petullo Collection of SELF-TAUGHT & OUTSIDER ART|url=http://www.petulloartcollection.org/the_collection/about_the_artists/artist.cfm?a_id=11|access-date=2020-11-12|website=www.petulloartcollection.org}}</ref> A friend of hers said "I really feel like Minnie has powers that not many of us have. I'm sure she has."
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