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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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Upside Down Sardines – acrylic painting

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Mary

The whole is more than the sum of its parts ~ by Aristotle In January I was looking to paint a still life that would challenge me technically as an artist, this one gave me just what I had hoped … 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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Green Apple on Red – acrylic painting

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Mary

Apples are the best-of-the-best where fruits are concerned – I grew up with apple orchards all around me and there is nothing like fresh fruit right off the tree.  It’s really hard to resist a good-looking apple.  My all-time favorite … Continue reading →

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Dish of Limes – acrylic painting

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Mary

My time continues to be limited, but every once in a while I am able to paint and have recently completed several pieces.  My dear and amazing blogging friend, Theadora Brack, has encouraged me to post some of the works … 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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Sunset at Scarborough, oil pastel

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Mary

“It’s a moment that I’m after, a fleeting moment, but not a frozen moment.” – Andrew Wyeth During our recent trip back East we arrived at Scarborough beach in Maine just as the sun was quickly setting.  We hadn’t much … Continue reading →

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2016 Pumpkin – Halloween, oil pastel

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Mary

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up” – Pablo Picasso My usual pumpkin painting is of the serious kind, but this year I thought why not have some fun.  Pablo … Continue reading →

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Connecticut Fall Leaf, oil pastel

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Mary

Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower ~ Albert Camus When we arrived at our hotel in Connecticut I opened the car door and there on the ground was this most gorgeous leaf – right there … Continue reading →

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