Narrative Oil Paintings by Mary Strange Blossom I Artsy Shark

Artist Mary Peculiar Blossom paints considered-provoking images that offer visible commentary on the human problem. See much more of her perform on her web site.

“Light in the Darkness” oil, 20″ x 24″

My expertise emerged at the youthful age of eleven, which provides my portray and drawing working experience to practically 60 several years. Despite the fact that I have been painting for lots of yrs, I take into account myself to be an emerging skilled.

“Setting in Yellow” watercolor, 30″ x 36″

Watercolor was my initial painting media and is even now a preferred. The other favorite is oil. I under no circumstances went to art school or faculty until finally my late 50’s and that is exactly where I identified my really like for artwork record. I was encouraged to pursue a second degree in Art Heritage together with my B.F.A. in Wonderful Art. Artwork historical past has absolutely motivated my compositions, particularly the use of symbolism in a even now lifestyle to express a narrative.

“Keep an Open up Mind” oil, 10″ x 8″

Most of my function is possibly reasonable or surrealistic in type and a lot of of my compositions are narratives or statements employing symbolism, color, texture and environment to portray suggestions and/or actions in the human arena. I attempt to make my visible commentaries surpass the composed phrase, a limitless supply of assumed-provoking photographs.

The inspiration at the rear of most of my compositions usually will come from my personalized ordeals of triumph and tragedy—painting has been my most effective therapist! I also discover a lot of inspiration from our culture (current and historic), faith, technological know-how, sociology, to name just a couple of.

“Time Traveler” oil, 20″ x 16″

Various artists from history have motivated my design and style and content material this kind of as Dali, Magritte, Georges De La Tour and the Dutch Masters of the Renaissance. I have a good enjoy for realism and surrealism, which I come across the most complicated in ability and material.

“Toying in the Realm” oil, 24″ x 36″

My aim is to hold the observers’ consideration prolonged enough that they will figure out the symbolism and speculate about the narrative introduced. I want the viewer to question the indicating and kind their possess conclusions. Each interpretation is exceptional.

“Purple Rain” oil, 12″ x 12″

I love to listen to what my paintings convey to my viewers. It’s so enlightening, normally relaying strategies I in no way regarded.

“Balance of Nature” oil, 16″ x 20″

In the previous decade I’ve had occurrences of well being connected challenges that influenced my development in my artwork job. I at this time have strategies for new paintings for competitions.

“Ode to Michelangelo” oil, 36″ x 36″

For far more exposure, I also desire to pursue a path to gallery illustration and extra speak to with collectors. I also appreciate to educate and hope to produce some workshops in the upcoming.

Artist Mary Bizarre Blossom invitations you to adhere to her on LinkedIn and Saatchiart.

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