Tag Archives: traditional

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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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 Light – acrylic painting

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Mary

“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.” – by John Boswell John’s words give us many reasons to enjoy the moment of the season, too soon … 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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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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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 →