Tag Archives: acrylic

Yellow Rose Series, #1 – acrylic painting

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Mary

Yellow roses are an expression of exuberance. Yellow roses evoke sunny feelings of joy, warmth and welcome. They are symbols of friendship and caring – http://www.theflowerexpert.com In my research I found several different meanings/symbolism’s for the yellow rose – this … Continue reading →

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Cottage in the Winter – acrylic painting

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Mary

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire:  it is the time for home.” – by Edith Stillwell Several years ago a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Winter 2018 – acrylic painting

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Mary

“The beauty of winter is when mother nature blows kisses all over the earth and spreads her white blankets onto the land,” author – Mary I don’t know about you, but 2018 and especially the month of December went by … Continue reading →

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A Seagull and The Boat – acrylic painting

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Mary

“Overcome space, and all we have left is Here. Overcome time, and all we have left is Now.”  ― Richard Bach, Jonathan Livingston Seagull A tribute to my friend who passed away from ALS.  A progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects … Continue reading →

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Texas Country Path – acrylic painting

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Mary

Texans wait patiently, they know what’s coming.  From the brown, hardened clay dirt will spring forth a brilliance of color and elegance –  wildflowers of blues, oranges, reds and yellows will wash over the landscape and Spring’s renewal will visit … Continue reading →

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An Acrylic Study, White Floral, based off a demo by Will Kemp

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Mary

“Creativity takes courage,” by Henri Matisse I have lacked the courage and confidence to paint these beautiful creatures of nature do mainly to my lack of experience with acrylics and paint brushes. It’s been my desire to paint flowers using … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day: The Lone Lily – acrylic painting

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Mary

The Lone Lily – a tribute to my Mother “The flower is worn by many mothers, the Chinese also venerate the day lily as a symbol of filial devotion to one’s mother,”  by Living Art Originals (www.livingartoriginals.com) Please don’t take … Continue reading →

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Apple and Containers – acrylic painting

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Mary

It is absurd to look for perfection, by Camille Pissarro Mr. Pissarro understood, something I need to keep in mind.  Whenever I can’t seem to get the results I expect from a painting, I only need to remember his words.  … Continue reading →

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Yellow Apple – acrylic painting (study of Will Kemp’s youtube painting)

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Mary

I’ve had to step back and re-directed my energies on family matters – one day I’ll explain.  But for now, I’m back to say hello to all my friends on WP! I haven’t done much with art, but recently began … Continue reading →

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Ocean Study #7, acrylic painting

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Mary

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever – Jacques Cousteau It’s been a long nine weeks working to get my shoulder/neck/arm repaired,  over the last two weeks we’ve seen a lot of … Continue reading →

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