Happy Holidays!!!!

THANK YOU FRIENDS FOR AN AMAZING YEAR!

What an incredibly wonderful year 2016 has been!!! Never in a million years would I have dreamed I'd be living my life as a full time artist. I took a huge leap of faith starting in 2015 to pursue another life path, something that would speak to my soul. I didn't even know if I could actually paint, but I'd always wanted to try and so I did. After raising my beautiful family while working in the corporate world for 30 years I decided I needed a new "career", one that I actually look forward to each and every day. With the blessing and support of my husband of 37 years I dove in and started painting.

This year I hosted my first solo art show; appeared on a segment of WEDU's ArtsPlus which was picked up nationally as well as an appearance on WTSP Studio 10 Live in Tampa. And, I am so happy to be represented by Woodfield Fine Art Gallery in St. Petersburg, FL and Clayton Gray Home in Tampa, FL.

From the bottom of my heart I want to thank you for all your wonderful support and encouragement. This wouldn't be possible without you friends. To my collectors I am humbled and honored to have my art in your homes.

I am looking forward to 2017 and the possibilities it holds for us. Dream big my friends.

Wishing you much love, joy and peace this holiday season.

Blessings, Mary

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.
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— Charles Dickens

Last week was a whirlwind week for me. For the past year I've been longing to attend a painting workshop to develop my abstract style. Well, I hit the jackpot last week with Filomena Booth's "Go Big Go Bold Abstract Painting Workshop" three day workshop. What an amazing three days. I came home each evening exhausted and excited for the next day.

Sticks and Stones is one of the three paintings created at the workshop. These are the largest paintings I've done to date. The whole purpose of the workshop was to break out of my comfort zone and learn to paint BIG using new techniques. Now I am obsessed with painting on a large scale, but I know I'll always paint smalls.

Additionally, I was featured on our local PBS station, WEDU, on their weekly Arts Plus segment. What an honor for me and I'm still pinching myself to make sure it wasn't a dream. Here's the segment if you'd like to learn a little more about me and what inspires my art. I hope you'll enjoy it.

I have been asked if I could paint larger paintings and the answer is YES. I also take commissions, so just message me if there's something you'd like me to create for you.

Thanks so much for riding along on this journey with me friends. I am still exploring and finding my way. If you enjoy my art, please do share my site with your friends. Shares are most welcome.

Wishing you all a wonderful upcoming weekend. And for all the moms out there a very Happy Mother's Day!!!

Blessings ~ Mary

“Go and make interesting mistakes, make amazing mistakes, make glorious and fantastic mistakes. Break rules. Leave the world more interesting for your being here. Make. Good. Art.”

— Neil Gaiman