Mary paints primarily from life, whether it is the still life, the human figure, or “en plein aire” in the outdoors, preferring to interpret the subject in real time. She has studied with several noteworthy artists but is largely self-taught. Buyers have expressed satisfaction with the freshness and depth of her work. Commissioned portait painting, trompe l'oeil, and theater painting identify her as an artist with breadth and skill.
“The thrilling experience of interpreting the light and forms of nature—the way light defines the form of a flower, the landscape or the human face or figure-- and acting as a vehicle for this type of creative expression is beyond compare. I am both joyful and humbled.”