Where Has Summer Gone?

With just over a couple weeks left until the "unofficial" end of summer, the stores are already parading fall decorations and children are headed back to school.  How did summer go by so fast?  Living in Florida, it's pretty much summer most of the year.  If you'd like to experience that feeling in your home, you might enjoy this triptych entitled "Sun, Sand and Sea glass".   Perfect for that year round beach feeling.

Sun, Sand and Sea Glass  (triptych) acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

Sun, Sand and Sea Glass  (triptych) acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

Another way to preserve summer is with another triptych just finished this week, "Daisies" designed with three 5" x 7" panels, with the petals continuing on the sides.

Daisies triptych on gallery wrapped canvas  

Daisies triptych on gallery wrapped canvas  

I'm a nut for beautiful calendars to help keep track of the days.  I've created one for 2016 featuring my art work.  Available in three sizes it also makes a lovely gift.  It's available through my Zazzle shop.  Simply click the photo below to visit my shop for more information on this calendar and my other Zazzle products.

And finally, just had to show you some of my newest pillow designs.  They are my most popular product with my collectors.

It's been another busy week preparing for upcoming shows, creating new art and ordering product for fall and holiday markets.  I'm blessed to have so many wonderful fans and I thank you all for your support.  I'll be posting an event schedule soon, so if you're in the area I'd love for you to stop by one of the shows and say hello.  

Have a wonderful weekend to come.  Have fun and be safe.

 Blessings,  Mary

To see a world in a grain of sand and a heaven in a wild flower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour.
— William Blake







Only 140 Days Until Christmas

It's the first week of August and I still cannot figure out where the first half of 2015 has gone friends.  I have been unbelievably busy getting my new passion off the ground.  I can spend all day in my studio painting, but then forget I must market my work as well.  There aren't enough hours in the day.  I'll share what's new since my last newsletter.  

Dream Weaver, 12" x 12" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

Dream Weaver, 12" x 12" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

"Dream Weaver" was a wonderful surprise for me.  I sat at my easel last week deciding what to paint.  My blue paints seemed to call out to be used, and with no plan my brushes went to work and the result is this lovely, sculptural abstract.  I hope you like it.  

"Sunset Over Sangre de Cristo Mountains"  10" x 20" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

"Sunset Over Sangre de Cristo Mountains"  10" x 20" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

I'm going through withdrawals from not visiting Santa Fe this summer so I just had to paint "Sunset Over Sangre de Cristo Mountains" as a reminder of how beautiful the mountains and sunsets are in New Mexico. The sunsets are truly magnificent.    

"Faith"  10" x 20" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

"Faith"  10" x 20" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas

"Faith" was inspired by a birthday party at a dear friends's last week.  She asked me to instruct a painting party at her home for several of our close friends.  My sweet friend chose a cross she wanted everyone to paint (not this one).  I must say everyone did a beautiful job and I really enjoyed teaching them.  After that party I was inspired to paint "Faith" using a palette knife and my favorite colors, the colors of my soul

Mini paintings

Mini paintings

I started a new line of mini paintings as well.  These will be framed with easel backs to make them perfect to place on your nightstand, bookcase or to brighten a garden window.  They also make wonderful gifts.

Thanks so much for taking time to view my latest offerings friends.  And remember, for each new painting there are also other products available with those images.  Tote bags, tee shirts, coffee mugs and much more.  Just visit my Fine Art America shop (click on FAA) to see all the new items.  

Have a wonderful weekend and I'll see you again next week.  Thanks so much for your wonderful support and encouragement.  Blessings, Mary

I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
— Philippians 4:13