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Born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1970, Mary grew up surrounded by the diverse colors of the
desert. She quickly developed an appreciation for the effect of color, light and shadow on the world.
She
began drawing at the age of five, but it was while taking a high school art class that she began to regard her talents more
seriously. She continued drawing, but began incorporating more independent study of different art forms, styles, and techiniques.
Mary spent five years in the Air Force, much of that time overseas in Japan and England. In her travels, she developed
a deep admiration for antiquity and classical art, particularly the Baroque. It was during these years that she fine-tuned
her skills as an artist, concentrating most of her efforts toward sketching and drawing. Later, she built upon this
and now holds a degree in Fine Art.
As her skills grew, she realized her talent for creating art in multiple medias,
including oils. Her personal attention to detail, dramatic appreciations, and love of rich color work together to create
touching, emotionally charged compositions. Using her skills as an artist gives her a constant and ever-changing avenue
with which to share and imply emotion in a universal way.
Mary has created many works utilizing oil, pastel, charcoal,
organic materials and various sculptural processes, including kinetic art. While she does accommodate some commission
work, she expends most of her efforts toward creating her own ideas.
Currently she resides in North Carolina with
her husband and two children.
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