Doing art since early childhood, drawing on margins of magazines and discarded books, it was second nature for Mary to draw. After taking many art courses from some of the finest professional artists in different mediums including clay sculptures, composition and color theory, drawing in pencil and charcoal, painting in acrylics, oil, pastels and watercolor, she settled for trying to develop her own style.
She went to uninstructed figure drawing sessions twice a week doing from 1 minute to 20 minute poses and occasionally doing one pose for 2 to 3 hours keeping her drawing skills up. She liked the spontaneity of watercolor and the fluid, transparent glazing...which you can get in any other medium, and it’s easy to transport when doing pleine air
But because every medium has something to offer, she has a mixture of artwork. She has been juried into shows and exhibited in many different places winning ribbons and prizes including international shows and local county fairs (7 for best of show and 11 first place so far) and other art awards. In one show in the bay area, the judge bought her painting before it was hung.
Mary is currently a consignment artist at Gallery 10 in Sutter Creek. She displays abstracts, figurative drawings, still life, landscapes and others. The reception for Mary will be Saturday, May 7, 2-5 P.M., at Gallery 10, 15 Eureka St., Sutter Creek. The paintings will be displayed all of May. Gallery hours are 11-5, Thursday-Monday.
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