Spring Has Arrived

Spring Has Arrived

It looks like Punxsutawney Phil was correct this year and Spring has arrived early, at least here in Florida. Flowers and trees are blooming and my heart has turned to a lighter color palette. While I haven’t fully embraced green, it has started to make small appearances in my new art. Here are some new works in progress using a Spring like palette.

Oil and cold wax - work in progress

A happy accident resulted in my discovering a fabulous shade of turquoise blue. The kind that reminds me so much of my turquoise jewelry with its beautiful matrix marks. The matrix is formed by the thin veins of the host stone. These veins interweave throughout the stone, creating a unique pattern which contrasts with the blues, greens, earthy browns, rust, and black coloration. The first few paintings done with this new palette have sold, but I’ll be creating more very soon.

This sweet mini 6 x 6 inches painting was created using the new turquoise blues. I’ll be adding more of these sweet minis and larger pieces to my website soon.

Simple Joys, oil and cold wax on panel

Different shades of blue with this new painting...Footprints in the Sand.

12 x 12 inches | oil and wax on panel | framed

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Footprints in the Sand

I’ll be heading back to Santa Fe, New Mexico at the beginning of May for my annual summer stay. I’m looking forward to seeing that brilliant blue sky, adobe architecture and all the fabulous art galleries. I’m very honored to be represented in Santa Fe by Hat Ranch Gallery and Turquoise Butterfly Gallery. Each year brings new inspiration and new direction in my work.

You can always find my available artwork on my online gallery. Don’t forget that I offer complimentary US shipping and flexible payment plans. If you’re in the Tampa area, stop by Dwell Home to see some of my art. Dwell is a new home decor and styling shop that proudly supports local Tampa artists.

Thank you so much for being fans, patrons and collectors of my art. Your support means the world to me, and I wouldn’t be here without your support.

Blessings from your artist friend, Mary

“Magic is seeing wonder in nature’s every little thing, seeing how wonderful the fireflies are and how magical are the dragonflies.”

— Ama H.Vanniarachchy

Flew Like the Wind

Flew Like the Wind

Is it me, or does it seem like January flew like the wind? As I write this there are only two days left in the month. My schedule is quickly filling up for the next few months so I thought I’d share a few things that are coming up.

Next weekend I’ll be doing a demo on painting with oil and cold wax for the wonderful members of the Treasure Island Arts Guild as well as serving as judge for their current art exhibit. I love sharing my techniques with other artists. This photo is from a demo done in 2019 for the Brandon League of Fine Arts.

Demo at Brandon League of Fine Arts 2019

Love live painting and your picture snapped for eternity is with a funny facial expression.

I am exited to announce my art will be featured locally at Dwell Home, Tampa Bay's first unique shopping experience full of furniture, design and decor. The grand opening is February 15 from 12 to 5 pm. If you’re in the area, please do stop by to enjoy live entertainment, free food and drinks and more.

I’m so happy to be back in the studio painting. Here are my newest paintings for 2020.

Evening’s Grace | oil and cold wax | 12 x 12 inches

Moments of Happiness | oil and cold wax | 12 x 12 inches

Tucson is Home | acrylic on panel | 11 x 14 inches

The last painting was snapped up so fast by one of my Facebook fans I didn’t even have it titled. I gave that honor to my newest collector from Arizona now residing in New Hampshire. It brings me such joy when my art can evoke wonderful memories for my fans and collectors.

In March I’ll have a few artworks displayed in a wonderfully curated group show opening March 14 at The Cider Press Cafe in downtown St. Petersburg, FL. The theme is Landscapes:Interpreted. More on this show coming next month.

If you’d like to take a peek at all my available artwork, simply click the gallery button below. Please feel free to contact me with questions on any artworks. And, remember I offer very convenient payment plans. I want to work with you so you can enjoy artwork you love.

Thank you so much for being fans, patrons and collectors of my art. Your support means the world to me. Wishing you and yours a fabulous February.

Blessings from your artist friend, Mary

“Albert Einstein was never clear if he believed in time travel, but had he raised a toddler, he certainly would have.”

— Michael R French, Once Upon a Lie

New Year, New Decade, New Inspiration

New Year, New Decade, New Inspiration

Golden Hour, oil on panel

I’m still finding it difficult to think we’re already a week into 2020. Hope your holiday season was a wonderful one. I am so thrilled to be back in the studio creating new artwork. I believe this year will find me painting more abstracted landscapes with my newly found love of oil paints in 2019. At the beginning of last year I decided to give oils a try. Not only did I find them fun and luscious to paint with, but the element of surprise is always there. Unlike acrylics, correcting mishaps in oil is not an easy task. I now welcome the little “happy accidents”.

Luckily, I have many photographs from last summer’s trip to Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico for an endless source of inspiration. And, I’m already planning my next trip to Santa Fe for this summer. Be prepared for lots more painting coming from the charming adobe casita I rent just off Canyon Road.

This is my first work in progress for 2020. Done in oil and cold wax on a cradled birch panel. I’m really loving the results so far, and with a few more tweaks this one should be done soon. Any suggestions on what I should call this one friends? Just send your suggestion via a comment below.

My next art exhibit will be in March. I’ll be participating in a group exhibit with a landscape theme. I’ll keep you posted when I have more information. In the meantime, you can always see my available artwork on my online gallery. Just click the button below to visit my gallery.

I have an exciting new opportunity coming up next month. I’ll be joining a new local home decor boutique to show my artwork. The grand opening is in February, so I’ll keep you updated as soon as I have more to share. Fingers crossed this will be another great avenue to show my art.

Thank you so much for being fans, patrons and collectors of my art. Your support means the world to me. Wishing you and yours the best of all things in 2020 and the new decade to follow.

Blessings from your artist friend, Mary

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

— Eleanor Roosevelt