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Author Archives: Mary
The Tree – a graphite drawing
“Trees are the real drama queens – they standout, demand attention and if one forgets, the mightiest will sway their limbs and shake their leaves putting on the grandest of all performances.” by Mary The Tree, a graphite drawing (10×8) … Continue reading
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Seeking Solitude – a graphite drawing
“I step onto the path and as my feet sink into the first grains of sand I can feel the salty sea breeze hit my face, the smell of the sea water and screeching call of the gulls – it’s … Continue reading
Two Lights, Cape Elizabeth, Maine – a charcoal drawing
“Weary sailors search the horizon for a glimpse of light, the beacon that will take them home. It’s been a long, cold and rough journey at sea as they long to set foot on land again ~ families wait anxiously … Continue reading
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Tagged art, cape elizabeth, charcoal, drawing, fine art, lighthouse, maine two-lights, ocean
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Magic Hour – charcoal drawing
“The sounds of sea breezes, waves coming ashore and seagulls squawking overhead slowly fade away; I look to the horizon and wait for the brilliance of a setting sun. There is magic in this hour ~ “ by Mary Magic … Continue reading
Cove View – graphite/charcoal drawing
“It is wonderful how much depends upon the relations of black and white … A black and white, if properly balanced, suggests colour. ” – Winslow Homer Cove View, a charcoal/graphite drawing (8×10) was produced on Strathmore Bristol Vellum paper. … Continue reading
Battered Fence Posts – charcoal and graphite drawing
“Battered by whatever Mother Nature delivers and still standing. Fence posts are a great subject, each with character that tells their own story. ” by Mary Battered Fence Posts, a drawing (8×10) was drawn on Strathmore Bristol Vellum paper. In … Continue reading
A Study – based on work by Sergey Lebedev
“To study is to learn – watching a 5 minute youtube video can sometimes be free education, the one I found was priceless.” by Mary A Study – based on a youtube drawing demonstration by Sergey Lebedev, a graphite drawing … Continue reading
Peace and Quiet – graphite drawing
“Walk away from all the turbulence out there and find yourself a moment of peace and quiet enjoying the riches of nature, ” . . . by Mary Peace and Quiet, a graphite drawing (8×10) was drawn on Strathmore Bristol … Continue reading
River Hideaway – charcoal/graphite drawing
“We look for a place that quiets time letting our senses become sharpened to our surroundings – hearing trees rustle, smelling grassy-weeds and seeing a slow-moving river. We become absorbed in the moment . . . ” by Mary River … Continue reading
