Messages

November 13, 2017

Messages

Hello friends. As I sit down to write this post I can't believe it's been almost three months since I last shared with you on my blog. The last few months have been a challenge for me as I was dealing with a health issue. I'm happy to say it's now resolving and I can get back in my studio to paint. "Messages" my latest painting has been months in the making. It is very special and reflective of my journey the past few months. It has taught me much on faith, timing, patience and trusting my inner self.

I started this piece a few months ago after I'd purchased a new "toy" for painting. Well, it's really just a cool palette knife, but to me they're my toys. I'd just finished prepping this 24" x 30" canvas in my usual way with gesso and molding paste. I grabbed my new palettte knife and carved the two lines intersecting into one with no idea where this painting would go. The canvas then sat still for months before I was feeling up to actually begin painting.

Once I started applying the base layers the image of a feather popped out. I had not intended to paint a feather. As soon as the feather appeared I knew the painting would take another totally different direction. But where was it telling me to go? I put the painting away again for weeks waiting for the answer.

Every day I'd study the canvas trying to decide how to proceed. The feather was a clue and I needed guidance on how to proceed. After meditating on this piece for a bit the outline of an angel appeared. I now had the next piece of the puzzle.

Since this painting is monotone in color, I included lots of layering and texture enhancements including crushed clear quartz crystal in the angel's body (see first photo for finished detail).

I love the calmness and peaceful feel of this painting. If it speaks to you and you'd like to know more, please comment or send me a message. "Messages" is looking for it's forever home.

Wishing you abundant blessings my friends, Mary

“Allowing the truth of who you are — your spiritual self — to rule your life means you stop the struggle and learn to move with the flow of your life.”

— Oprah

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Do You Love Fashion?

August 29, 2017

Do You Love Fashion?

I have always loved fashion, but not in the way you might think. I've never been one for the latest fashion trends as trends are just that, they all go away ultimately. One of the things I enjoyed most about leaving the corporate world after 30 years was the ability to finally dress like I really wanted. Simple but stylish, easy and comfortable style. No more suits and heels for this girl. It was so liberating and was a better fit for my personal style.

I am so excited to create a fashion line for VIDA. Their fashion line consists of clothing I actually enjoy wearing. And, even if you still have to wear a suit to the office, one of my tops under a jacket works beautifully.

If you haven't seen my fashion line, I invite you to visit now as everything is 25% off with FREE SHIPPING till 8/31/17. Don't miss out on the savings my friends. Just click the photo below to visit my shop. Enter code:sunshine25 at check out to take advantage of the savings!!

I am very proud of my fashion line with VIDA. All products are produced upon order and designed and custom printed from my original artwork. You'll find tops, scarves, wraps, leather bags, jewelry and more. Choose your favorite artwork and then find it in my fashion line. This is truly wearable art.

Thank you so much for being one of my art collectors or fans of my art. I hope you will enjoy my wearable art line just as much. I'd love to know what you think about my VIDA designs. And, please feel free to share this with your art loving friends.

Wishing everyone a wonderful upcoming Labor Day holiday. I hope you'll enjoy this time with family and friends. Your artist friend, Mary

“The joy of dressing is an art.”

— John Galliano

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Creating The Traveler

August 11, 2017

Creating The Traveler

In case you missed my previous blog in May answering the question "how do I know if a painting is finished', I'm going to follow up that question as it seems like the most asked question I get these days. I love sharing my art, my thought process and of course what's on my easel. Here's a super short video I created for one of my new paintings - The Traveler.

Bringing an image in my mind to canvas is not an easy thing to describe. My painting style is intuitive, usually with no references other than emotions or images in my head. By adding and subtracting layer upon layer of paint I come to a point where the painting is finished. How do I know? The painting tells me.

If you've been following me on Facebook you probably know I have recently started designing a fashion line with my art for VIDA. I am so excited about this new venture and I hope you will check out my VIDA shop. I am in the running to have my designs showcased on HSN!! I've got my fingers crossed and will keep you posted. Simply click the photo below to visit my shop.

Fashion items based on my painting, "The Traveler"

With over 100 items in dozens and dozens of designs you're sure to find something that speaks to you. 100% satisfaction guarantee through VIDA. My name is on each label.

I invite you to visit my gallery page to see all my current artworks available. Just click the button below to see the gallery. You'll also be able to order giclee or canvas prints of your favorite artwork that may be sold out.

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Thanks as always for your continued support friends. Please invite your friends to my page as your shares help me to grow. Until next time, be well and don't forget your sunscreen.

“The traveler sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see”

— G.K. Chesterton