Tag Archives: landscape

The Field – acrylic painting

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Mary

Life is like a landscape. You live in the midst of it but can describe it only from the vantage point of distance – by Charles Lindbergh The Field, an acrylic painting (9″ x 6″), was done on a gesso … Continue reading →

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Winter Fog – acrylic painting

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Mary

“Even in winter an isolated patch of snow has a special quality” – Andy Goldsworthy If you look long enough a quiet beauty can be found in freshly fallen snow.  I was drawn to Andy’s quote that seemed to described … Continue reading →

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Colorado Atmosphere – acrylic

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Mary

“One eye sees, the other feels,” by Paul Klee Sometimes when I paint it is both and it’s then that the painting session gives me that endorphin rush that artists seek when they are creating.   It’s like you get this … Continue reading →

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Battered Fence Posts – charcoal and graphite drawing

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Mary

“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 →

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A Study – based on work by Sergey Lebedev

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Mary

“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 →

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River Hideaway – charcoal/graphite drawing

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Mary

“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 →

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Resilience – charcoal drawing

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Mary

“Each Spring Texas land shows its resilience.  No matter the scorching summer heat or winters cold blasts, year-after-year this barren, rugged terrain  produces vast landscapes of lacy grass-weeds and delicate wild flowers.  Take a moment and discover what native Texans … Continue reading →

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Lookout Point on Talcott Mountain – charcoal drawing

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Mary

“Distant views lets our imagination take us to places unknown,” by Mary Our trip to New England last year for the leaf season began in the beautiful State of Connecticut with a hike up Talcott Mountain.  The trail was a … Continue reading →

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Mid-Day in Texas – charcoal drawing

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Mary

“There is a quiet lonesomeness of the large Texas countryside, a beauty that quiets your thoughts and lets your eyes rest on natures’ bounty.”  by Mary Mid-Day in Texas is a charcoal drawing (8×10) that was done on Strathmore Bristol … Continue reading →

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Meadow Light – charcoal, graphite, carbon drawing

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Mary

“Drawing the landscape is a way to feel the work of Mother Nature” by Mary One year ago I drew a landscape that always seemed to call me back, like it just needed something to give it more life, a … Continue reading →

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