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Mary
earned her degree in Art Education from Drake University and has studied
painting and watercolor at Delta College and the Cincinnati Art Academy.
She has traveled extensively to paint in New Zealand, Italy, Provence
France, and most recently attended a two week pastel workshop in Scotland
with Elizabeth Mowry. Mary teaches pastel workshops throughout northern
and central Michigan and recently taught a pastel workshop in Invercargill,
New Zealand and gave a Power Point presentation at the Pastel Artists of
New Zealand Annual Convention in Christ Church.
Mary
is a resident and active member of the art community in Traverse City, MI
and the nearby Leelanau Peninsula where she makes her home. Before moving
to Northern Michigan she was a member of the faculty of the Midland
Michigan Center for the Arts, teaching pastel. Mary currently
teaches popular pastel classes at the Traverse City Artcenter and in
surrounding communities in addition to small mentoring classes in her
studio. She is the 2010-11
President of the Great Lakes Pastel Society, a 200 member society
associated with the International Association of Pastel Societies.
Her
award winning art has been shown in numerous jury exhibitions, solo
exhibits and is currently represented by Sheffieds Gallery and Fine
Furniture, Traverse City, Viola Gallery, Elk Rapids, MI, Painted Horse
Gallery, Northport, MI, Northwood Gallery, Midland, MI and is on display
at her studio/gallery, Rimwalk Studio on the Leelanau Peninsula . Her work
is in public, corporate and private collections nationwide.
A
book of 18 of her paintings entitled Look about You - A Magical Childhood
in Michigan's Wild Places, accompanied by the writings of author, Erin
Anderson, a Best Seller in NW Michigan, was released July 1st, 2002 and is
currently in the 2nd printing.
"I
have learned over the years that in order to truly enjoy my craft, I have
to paint what is most important to me. My paintings speak to me by
reminding me where I have been or of a favorite spot to which I hope to
return. It is my hope that they will speak to the viewer in the same way,
triggering a memory of a similar experience or place in time."
Mary's
Paintings can also be viewed on her website www.rimwalkstudio.com.
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